plate no. 2910

A Gentleman and a Lady (Aurelien Scholl and Marie Colombier)

lithographySymbolismgenre paintingfiguresportraitinteriorclothingfurnituremanwoman

some experience helpful

Recreating this painting will help students develop skills in rendering form with value and creating subtle tonal gradations. It also provides practice in capturing likeness and depicting complex textures like fabric.

technical profile

palette complexity

brushwork visibility

value contrast

compositional simplicity

study guide

est. 15 hrs

approach — 8 steps

step 01
Create a light sketch outlining the main figures and composition.
step 02
Establish the darkest areas of the painting, focusing on the clothing and background.
step 03
Gradually build up the mid-tones, paying attention to the direction of light.
step 04
Add highlights to create form and dimension.
step 05
Refine the details of the faces and clothing.
step 06
Work on the background elements, ensuring they don't distract from the main subjects.
step 07
Add the small dots on the dress.
step 08
Make final adjustments to the values and details.

color palette

primary · ivory black · titanium white

secondary · payne's gray · raw umber

Mix various shades of gray by combining black and white in different proportions. Add small amounts of raw umber or payne's gray to create warmer or cooler tones.

techniques