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Pouncing

Scope note

The technique of copying a drawing by pricking holes in the outlines and using fine chalk or graphite powder to transfer these to a surface beneath.

This term has 1 records attributed within our system.

Term type

AAT
Technique

Getty AAT term number

300053427

Broader Terms used

<transferring techniques>

Narrower Terms used

spolvero

Equivalent Terms used

pounced

Created

12yrs ago

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