plate no. 2490

Sir Hew Whiteford Dalrymple (1750–1830), Bt, Lieutenant Governor of Guernsey (1796–1803)

oilRococoportraitportraitfiguremilitaryclothinguniformman

some experience helpful

Recreating this painting will help students develop skills in portraiture, including capturing likeness and rendering realistic skin tones. It also provides practice in painting detailed clothing and textures.

technical profile

palette complexity

brushwork visibility

value contrast

compositional simplicity

study guide

est. 20 hrs

approach — 8 steps

step 01
Create a light sketch outlining the figure's pose and proportions.
step 02
Block in the background with a solid layer of black.
step 03
Establish the basic skin tones using a limited palette.
step 04
Begin layering and blending to create subtle variations in skin tone and form.
step 05
Paint the red uniform, paying attention to the folds and highlights.
step 06
Add details to the uniform, such as the gold trim and buttons.
step 07
Refine the facial features, focusing on capturing the likeness.
step 08
Add final highlights and shadows to create depth and dimension.

color palette

primary · cadmium red · ivory black · titanium white · yellow ochre

secondary · burnt umber · raw sienna · gold

Mix skin tones by blending white, yellow ochre, and a touch of red and umber. Achieve the red uniform color by mixing cadmium red with a touch of black for shadows and yellow for highlights.

techniques