plate no. 0678

Seller of chestnuts and dried legumes

tempera, paperRomanticismgenre paintingfiguresmarketbuildingdogfoodclothing

some experience helpful

Recreating this painting will help students develop skills in figure drawing, composition, and creating subtle color variations with tempera or watercolor. It also provides practice in rendering textures and details in clothing and market goods.

technical profile

palette complexity

brushwork visibility

value contrast

compositional simplicity

study guide

est. 12 hrs

approach — 8 steps

step 01
Lightly sketch the main figures and architectural elements, paying attention to proportions and placement.
step 02
Block in the basic shapes and colors of the figures' clothing, using diluted washes.
step 03
Establish the background washes for the building and sky, creating a sense of depth.
step 04
Add details to the figures' faces and hands, using fine lines and subtle shading.
step 05
Paint the market goods (chestnuts and legumes) with varying colors and textures.
step 06
Refine the architectural details, adding shadows and highlights to create form.
step 07
Add the dog and any other small details.
step 08
Review and adjust values and colors as needed to create a harmonious composition.

color palette

primary · yellow ochre · burnt sienna · ultramarine blue · titanium white

secondary · cadmium red · sap green · raw umber

Achieve skin tones by mixing burnt sienna, yellow ochre, and white. Create muted greens by mixing sap green with raw umber. Use white to lighten colors and create subtle variations.

techniques