plate no. 1198

The Silver Goblet

oil, canvasRococostill lifestill lifegobletbottlefruitcherriestable

some experience helpful

Recreating this painting will help students develop skills in depicting reflective surfaces and creating subtle tonal variations to represent form. It also provides practice in arranging a simple still life composition.

technical profile

palette complexity

brushwork visibility

value contrast

compositional simplicity

study guide

est. 15 hrs

approach — 8 steps

step 01
Lightly sketch the basic shapes and placement of the objects on the canvas.
step 02
Establish the background tones with thin washes of brown and grey.
step 03
Block in the main colors of the goblet, bottle, and fruit, focusing on their overall shapes.
step 04
Begin to refine the shapes and add details, paying attention to highlights and shadows.
step 05
Mix and apply subtle color variations to create the illusion of form and depth.
step 06
Carefully render the reflective surfaces of the goblet and bottle, noting the light sources.
step 07
Add the final details, such as the stems of the cherries and the texture of the fruit.
step 08
Adjust the overall values and colors to create a harmonious composition.

color palette

primary · raw umber · ivory black · titanium white · cadmium red light

secondary · yellow ochre · ultramarine blue · burnt sienna

Mix various shades of brown and grey by combining raw umber, ivory black, and titanium white. Use small amounts of cadmium red and yellow ochre to create the colors of the fruit. Add ultramarine blue to the grey mixtures to create the cool tones in the goblet.

techniques