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Gouache

Scope note

Opaque water-based paint, usually composed of pigment in gum arabic plus a white material that increases opacity; may be used for heightening works in aquarelle or for whole paintings.

This term has 343 records attributed within our system.

Term type

AAT
Material
Technique

Getty AAT term number

300070114

Broader Terms used

bodycolour

Equivalent Terms used

gouaches

Created

12yrs ago

Connected records

Snakes and Ladders

Maker(s)

Calligrapher: Brown, Denis

Alpha and Omega

Maker(s)

Calligrapher: Black, Gemma

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