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Scumbles

Scope note

A paint layer that is opaque yet allows the color underneath to show through by being applied either thinly or irregularly. OCA

Term type

AAT

Getty AAT term number

3000178457

Broader Terms used

paint layers

Term used for

scumble

Created

13yrs ago

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