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Age cracks

Scope note

A pattern of crackle in paintings occurring after all layers have dried, often penetrating the ground as well, resulting from subtle movements in the support, such as from changes of temperature or humidity.

Term type

AAT

Getty AAT term number

3000228342

Broader Terms used

crackle

Created

13yrs ago

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