The Snowy Merchant in a Winter Watercolor

An elderly merchant stands beside a small wooden stall in a snow-covered village square, painted in watercolor. Soft washes and color bleeds create a cool winter palette of icy blues and whites, with warm accents from fabrics and spices in the stall. The merchant wears a fur-trimmed cloak, knitted cap, and sturdy boots, carrying a leather satchel while sacks and goods are displayed on a rough wooden counter. A snow-dusted cart, sacks, and barrels sit nearby; footprints trail in the fresh snow. In the background, pine trees, a few cottages, and a distant mountain under a pale gray-blue sky. The scene rendered with wet-on-wet technique, visible paper texture, gentle gradients, and soft edges for a dreamy, nostalgic mood.