Originals in this selection, Gouache, Classical, under 500 euro.
Formats from 15 x 15 to 18 x 24 cm.
Opaque like pastel, wet like watercolor
Gouache lies matte and velvety on paper, and in the classical style it produces calm, clearly drawn pictures. Classical gouaches under 500 euro for sale appeal if you like the velvet of opaque watercolor.
Gouache is watercolor with a chalk content: it covers, dries matte, and lets light layers sit over dark ones. Classical subjects like views, flowers, or portraits gain a calm, almost painted-poster effect from it. White highlights come last and remain as bright, opaque dots.
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Velvety in the light
The matte surface hardly reflects and so sits quietly even in bright rooms. A mat in natural white suits the classical character, and a thin wooden frame rounds it off. If wall space is tight, gouache sits between drawing and painting.
Paper and handling
Gouache is sensitive to pressure and should not be stacked. Ask about paper type and size and whether the sheet is framed behind glass. Small formats are usual for originals under 500 euro. The signature, too, often sits quietly along the lower edge.