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Eludoric painting

Scope note

A method of painting in oils underwater developed in the 18th century by Arnaud Vincent de Montpetit. Montpetit believed that this technique of painting would preserve a work and eliminate the need for restoration in the future.

Term type

AAT

Getty AAT term number

3000262596

Broader Terms used

painting techniques

Created

13yrs ago

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