underpainting
underpainting · underpaintings
An initial layer of paint, often monochromatic, applied to a ground as a base for…An initial layer of paint, often monochromatic, applied to a ground as a base for subsequent layers.
Meaning
2 senses(countable, uncountable)An initial layer of paint, often monochromatic, applied to a ground as a base for subsequent layers.
(countable, uncountable)A painting that the artist later painted over to create the final work.
Origin
From under- + painting.From under- + painting.
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Forms
plural: underpaintings| Singular | underpainting |
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Lessons for this word
1 lessons- A1Countable and uncountable nouns — Because it can be uncountable