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Pentimenti

Scope note

The physical evidence of an artist's change of mind, apparent when areas of a painting that have been overpainted become visible. RHLPS

Term type

AAT

Getty AAT term number

3000189805

Broader Terms used

<painting components>

Equivalent Terms used

pentimento

Created

13yrs ago

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