plate no. 2212

The lemonade seller

gouache, watercolor, paperRomanticismgenre paintingfiguresstreet scenemarket stallarchitectureflagsbeverages

some experience helpful

Recreating this painting will help students develop skills in figure painting, architectural rendering, and creating a sense of depth through atmospheric perspective. It also provides practice in capturing the nuances of light and shadow in a complex scene.

technical profile

palette complexity

brushwork visibility

value contrast

compositional simplicity

study guide

est. 12 hrs

approach — 8 steps

step 01
Lightly sketch the main shapes and figures, paying attention to proportions and placement.
step 02
Block in the basic colors of the sky, buildings, and ground with thin washes.
step 03
Establish the main light source and begin to define the shadows on the figures and architecture.
step 04
Paint the lemonade stand, focusing on the details of its structure and the arrangement of glasses and barrels.
step 05
Add details to the figures, including clothing, faces, and hands.
step 06
Refine the architectural details, such as windows, doors, and rooflines.
step 07
Paint the flags and foliage, adding touches of color and texture.
step 08
Add final highlights and shadows to enhance the sense of depth and realism.

color palette

primary · raw umber · Prussian blue · yellow ochre

secondary · burnt sienna · ivory black · titanium white

Mix various shades of gray and brown by combining raw umber, Prussian blue, and white. Use yellow ochre and burnt sienna for the flags and figures' clothing. Create a muted blue for the sky by mixing Prussian blue with white and a touch of raw umber.

techniques