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Record 1 2014-11-24

English

Subject field(s)
  • Painting (Arts)
DEF

Sketch or rough drawing; first draft of a work of art; underpainting.

CONT

An abbozzo is a rough draft of a projected work of art, usually incorporating ideas from previous sketches and studies. It is the first step in the final phase of creation.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Peinture (Arts)
DEF

Préparation d'un ouvrage de peinture, comportant l'indication des parties principales, sur le support même de l'œuvre.

CONT

L'ébauche est la première phase du travail définitif. On commence par la mise au carreau de l'esquisse, ou tout simplement, [...] par la mise en toile. [...] la mise en toile établie, on commence l'ébauche proprement dite, c'est-à-dire la mise à l'effet du tableau par une première couche de couleur.

Spanish

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