plate no. 6069

Zurfegna water

oil, canvasRealismgenre paintingfigurewomantablelemonspitcherchair

some experience helpful

Recreating this painting will help students develop skills in portraiture, including capturing likeness and conveying emotion through facial expression, as well as practice with depicting fabric and still life elements.

technical profile

palette complexity

brushwork visibility

value contrast

compositional simplicity

study guide

est. 15 hrs

approach — 8 steps

step 01
Sketch the basic composition, paying attention to the placement of the figure and objects.
step 02
Block in the main shapes and colors of the background, figure, and still life elements.
step 03
Develop the values and tones of the skin, hair, and clothing, focusing on light and shadow.
step 04
Add details to the face, including the eyes, nose, and mouth.
step 05
Refine the details of the lemons, pitcher, and other objects on the table.
step 06
Work on the drapery and folds of the clothing, paying attention to how the fabric falls.
step 07
Add final highlights and shadows to create depth and dimension.
step 08
Glaze to unify the painting and adjust colors as needed.

color palette

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

secondary · cadmium yellow · alizarin crimson · viridian

Mix skin tones using white, yellow ochre, burnt umber, and a touch of alizarin crimson. Create the blue fabric by mixing ultramarine blue with white and a touch of burnt umber to mute the color.

techniques