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Easel paintings

Scope note

Use for portable, relatively small paintings, especially when distinguishing them from mural paintings or manuscript illuminations.

Term type

AAT

Getty AAT term number

3000177435

Broader Terms used

<paintings by form>

Equivalent Terms used

easel painting (painting by form)

Created

13yrs ago

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