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The thickness of the layer or body of pigment applied by the painter to his canvas with especial reference to the juxtaposition of different colors and tints in forming a harmonious whole.

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  1. n. The thickness of the layer or body of pigment applied by the painter to his canvas with especial reference to the juxtaposition of different colors and tints in forming a harmonious whole.
  2. n. painting that applies the pigment thickly so that brush or palette knife marks are visible
  3. The thickness of the layer or body of pigment applied by the painter to his canvas with especial reference to the juxtaposition of different colors and tints in forming a harmonious whole. Fairholt.
  4. The thickness of the layer or body of pigment applied by thepainter to his canvas with especial reference to the juxtaposition ofdifferent colors and tints in forming a harmonious whole. Fairholt.
  5. n:100 n. painting that applies the pigment thickly so that brush or palette knife marks are visible