absorbent ground en · NOUN
Meanings
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(qualifier:painting) A ground prepared for a picture, chiefly with distemper or watercolours, by which the oil is absorbed and a brilliancy is imparted to the colours.
Absorbent ground canvas intended for mural purposes should, while being prined, be given a sizing of casein or gelatin on the reverse side.
1939, Raphael Doktor, Canvas Adhesives:
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| absorbent grounds | Number=Plur | lexicographic |