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Retouch varnish

Scope note

A very thin solution of damar or other non-yellowing resin that the artist sprays or brushes over a dry, unfinished oil painting before the resumption of painting with fresh colors. MAYER

Term type

AAT

Getty AAT term number

300014981

Broader Terms used

intermediate varnish

Term used for

retouch
varnish, retouch

Created

12yrs ago

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