plate no. 2676

Fish salesman at woman and chidren

oilNeoclassicismgenre paintingfiguresbuildingfishdogchildrenmarket

some experience helpful

Recreating this painting will help students develop skills in rendering figures with accurate proportions and using a limited palette to create a harmonious color scheme. It also provides practice in creating textures with visible brushstrokes.

technical profile

palette complexity

brushwork visibility

value contrast

compositional simplicity

study guide

est. 15 hrs

approach — 8 steps

step 01
Lightly sketch the main figures and architectural elements, focusing on proportions and placement.
step 02
Establish the background with thin washes of color, starting with the lightest tones.
step 03
Block in the main color areas of the figures, using a limited palette of earth tones and muted colors.
step 04
Begin to build up the forms with layers of color, paying attention to the light and shadow.
step 05
Add details to the faces and clothing, using smaller brushes and more precise strokes.
step 06
Create texture in the hair, clothing, and architectural elements with dry brushing and scumbling techniques.
step 07
Refine the edges and add highlights to create a sense of depth and realism.
step 08
Add final details, such as the fish scales and the dog's fur.

color palette

primary · burnt umber · raw sienna · ultramarine blue · titanium white

secondary · cadmium red light · yellow ochre

Mix earth tones with white to create muted colors for the figures and background. Use small amounts of red and yellow to add warmth to the skin tones and clothing.

techniques