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Picture varnish

Scope note

Varnish used as a final coating over a thoroughly dried oil painting to protect and preserve it and to create a uniform gloss. MAYER

Term type

AAT

Getty AAT term number

300014978

Broader Terms used

<varnish by function>

Term used for

varnish, picture

Created

14yrs ago

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