Wiley: Pose References

Choose a pose from a “classical” portrait painting. Do your best to recreate the pose and facial expression, then have a classmate take a photo of you. You can also use “props” if you need to – for example, use a ruler in place of a sword.

You will be allowed to trace your photo for this assignment – so make sure you’re happy with it!

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Johannes Vermeer, The Milkmaid (1658–1661)

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Frans Hals, Willem Heythuijsen (1634)

Portrait of a woman in a historical painting, dressed in a lilac gown, seated on a floral chair, with blue and gold background.

John Singer Sargent, Portrait of Lady Agnew of Lochnaw, 1892

Historical portrait painting of a woman in a black dress, standing beside a table.

John Singer Sargent, Portrait of Madam X, 1884

A famous portrait painting featuring a girl with a pearl earring and a blue and yellow headscarf.

Johannes Vermeer, Girl with the Pearl Earring, 1665

Famous portrait painting of a woman with a mysterious smile, featuring a soft background landscape.

Leonardo Da Vinci, Mona Lisa, 1506

A famous portrait painting showcasing a historical figure with curly hair and a red scarf, holding a sheet of music.

Karl Joseph Stieler, Portrait of Ludwig Van Beethoven When Composing the Missa Solemnis, 1820

Portrait painting of a woman in profile with elaborate hairstyle and ornate clothing, highlighting historical significance.

Domenico Ghirlandaio, Portrait of Giovanna Tornabuoni, 1490

Historical portrait painting of a military leader in regalia, standing by an ornate desk and clock.

Jacques Louis David, The Emperor Napoleon In His Study At The Tuileries, 1812

A famous historical portrait painting of a young man with long hair, wearing a blue cloak and black beret, looking at the viewer.

Raphael, Bindo Altoviti, 1515

Portrait painting of a woman in a white dress reclining on a chaise longue, emphasizing historical importance.

Jacques-Louis David, Portrait of Madame Récamier, 1800

Portrait of a man in formal attire with medals, standing confidently in a richly decorated setting.

Jean Auguste Dominique Ingres, Amédée-David, The Comte De Pastoret, 1826

A woman in a historical portrait painting holding cards, showcasing an important artistic style.

Edgar Degas, Portrait of Miss Cassatt, 1878

Portrait of a Young Man, Bronzino (Agnolo di Cosimo di Mariano) Italian, Oil on wood

Bronzino, Portrait of a Young Man, 1530s

Michael Faraday, by Thomas Phillips, 1841-1842, NPG 269, © National Portrait Gallery, London

Thomas Phillips, Michael Faraday, 1841-1842

James Stuart (1612–1655), Duke of Richmond and Lennox, Anthony van Dyck Flemish, Oil on canvas

Anthony van Dyck, James Stuart, Duke of Richmond and Lennox, 1633-35

Sir John Everett Millais, Wilkie Collins, 1850

Louise Jane Jopling (née Goode, later Rowe), by Sir John Everett Millais, 1st Bt, 1879, NPG 6612, © National Portrait Gallery, London

Sir John Everett Millais, Louise Jane Jopling, 1879

A painting of a person in a red dress

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Hans Holbein the Younger, Portrait of Anne of Cleves, 1539

Élisabeth Louise Vigée Le Brun, Self Portrait in a Straw Hat, 1782

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Self Portrait Gallery

Look through the gallery and choose 3 self-portraits that you personally find interesting. Click on the photos for more information about them.

Pablo Picasso

LEFT PHOTO: Pablo Picasso, Self Portrait , 1896 (age 15) RIGHT PHOTO: Pablo Picasso, Self Portrait Facing Death, 1972 (age 90) CONTEXT CLUES: Picasso was taught to draw from a very young age and was allowed to start taking classes at an art college at the age of only 13. However, at age 16 he dropped out of art school to pursue his own ideas about art. His paintings became increasingly unique and abstract. Self Portrait Facing Death was painted less than a year before Picasso died. He drew himself with huge, wide eyes facing forward and a blue-green skin color. How do you think he was feeling when he made this artwork? More self-portraits by Picasso, in the order they were made:

Jean Michel Basquiat

LEFT PHOTO: Jean Michel Basquiat, Self Portrait as a Heel , 1982 RIGHT PHOTO: Jean Michel Basquiat, Self Portrait as a Heel (Part 2) , 1982 CONTEXT CLUES: A "heel" is slang for a person who is self-centered or untrustworthy; someone with no sense of loyalty or honor. Why do you think Basquiat would choose to describe himself this way? Jean-Michel Basquiat is considered to be one of the most influential Black American artists of the late twentieth century. Basquiat did not have an easy life - his mother had severe depression and went to live in a mental hospital when he was 13 and a disagreement with his father left Basquiat homeless for a while as a teenager. As an artist, his focus was on equality in the society, racial segregation and livelihood, especially in America. Source: Jean-Michel Basquiat Biography More self-portraits by Basquiat:

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