plate no. 6394

The Sagredo Family

oil, canvasRococoportraitfiguresportraitinteriorclothingfamilymirror

experienced study

Recreating this painting will help students develop skills in portraiture, fabric rendering, and creating a sense of depth through layering and subtle color variations. It also provides practice in capturing intricate details and textures.

technical profile

palette complexity

brushwork visibility

value contrast

compositional simplicity

study guide

est. 30 hrs

approach — 8 steps

step 01
Begin with a light sketch to establish the composition and placement of figures.
step 02
Block in the main shapes and colors of the background, including the wall and curtain.
step 03
Establish the basic skin tones and features of each figure.
step 04
Start layering the clothing, paying attention to the folds and highlights.
step 05
Add details to the background elements, such as the mirror and wall pattern.
step 06
Refine the facial features and add subtle details to the clothing and accessories.
step 07
Adjust the values and colors to create a sense of depth and realism.
step 08
Add final highlights and shadows to complete the painting.

color palette

primary · ivory black · titanium white · burnt umber · Prussian blue

secondary · cadmium red light · yellow ochre · raw sienna · ultramarine blue

Mix various shades of gray and brown for the background and clothing. Use white to lighten colors for highlights and add subtle tints to the skin tones. Mix blue and white for the light blue clothing.

techniques