plate no. 3313

Young Girl in Beret

Amedeo Modigliani, 1918

oil, canvasExpressionismportraitportraitfiguregirlhatclothingindoor

some experience helpful

Recreating this painting will help students develop skills in portraiture, including capturing likeness and mixing skin tones. It also provides practice in simplifying forms and using expressive brushstrokes.

technical profile

palette complexity

brushwork visibility

value contrast

compositional simplicity

study guide

est. 8 hrs

approach — 8 steps

step 01
Lightly sketch the basic shapes and proportions of the figure, focusing on the head, shoulders, and hat.
step 02
Block in the background with a thin layer of burnt sienna and umber.
step 03
Mix and apply the base skin tone, paying attention to the subtle variations in color.
step 04
Add the pink color for the dress, blending it softly.
step 05
Paint the hat with black, adding highlights and shadows to give it form.
step 06
Define the facial features, including the eyes, nose, and mouth, using small brushstrokes.
step 07
Add details such as the hair and the lace on the hat.
step 08
Refine the painting by adjusting colors, values, and edges as needed.