plate no. 8165

Jewish woman selling oranges

oil, canvasRealismgenre paintingfigureorangesbasketsshawlcityscapebuildings

experienced study

Recreating this painting will help students develop skills in portraiture, capturing realistic skin tones and textures, and creating depth through atmospheric perspective. It also provides practice in rendering complex textures like fabric and woven baskets.

technical profile

palette complexity

brushwork visibility

value contrast

compositional simplicity

study guide

est. 20 hrs

approach — 8 steps

step 01
Sketch the basic composition, focusing on the figure's proportions and the placement of the baskets.
step 02
Establish the background cityscape with a light, hazy wash of blues and grays.
step 03
Block in the main shapes of the figure, paying attention to the values of the shawl and clothing.
step 04
Begin layering colors to define the form of the face, using subtle variations in skin tone.
step 05
Add details to the baskets and oranges, focusing on texture and highlights.
step 06
Refine the details of the shawl, capturing the folds and patterns.
step 07
Adjust the values and colors throughout the painting to create a sense of depth and atmosphere.
step 08
Add final highlights and details to the face and hands.

color palette

primary · burnt umber · raw sienna · titanium white · cadmium red

secondary · ultramarine blue · yellow ochre · ivory black

Achieve skin tones by mixing burnt umber, raw sienna, and titanium white, with small amounts of cadmium red for warmth. Create the hazy background by diluting ultramarine blue and ivory black with medium.

techniques