plate no. 7351

Il venditore di lupini

oilExpressionismgenre paintingfigurebuildingskychairlandscape

some experience helpful

Recreating this painting will help students develop skills in creating atmospheric perspective and rendering figures with simple forms and muted colors. It also provides practice in capturing a mood through limited color palettes and loose brushwork.

technical profile

palette complexity

brushwork visibility

value contrast

compositional simplicity

study guide

est. 8 hrs

approach — 8 steps

step 01
Sketch the basic composition, focusing on the placement of the figure, chair, and distant buildings.
step 02
Establish the background sky and distant landscape with broad, blended strokes.
step 03
Block in the main shapes of the figure and chair using simplified forms and dark values.
step 04
Develop the mid-tones and highlights on the figure and chair, paying attention to the direction of light.
step 05
Add details to the figure's clothing and facial features, keeping the brushwork loose and expressive.
step 06
Refine the background details, such as the buildings and the horizon line.
step 07
Adjust the overall values and color balance to create a cohesive and atmospheric effect.
step 08
Add final details and highlights to enhance the focal points of the painting.

color palette

primary · raw umber · ultramarine blue · yellow ochre

secondary · burnt sienna · titanium white

Mix raw umber and ultramarine blue to create the dark, muted tones for the figure and background. Use yellow ochre and white to create highlights and warmer tones. Burnt sienna adds warmth to the brickwork.

techniques