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Grisaille

Grisaille Meaning & Definition
Grisaille Definition And Meaning

What's The Definition Of Grisaille?

[n] chiaroscuro painting or stained glass etc., in shades of gray imitating the effect of relief

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See Also | chiaroscuro

Grisaille In Webster's Dictionary

\Gri"saille`\, n. [F., from gris gray.] 1. (Fine Arts) Decorative painting in gray monochrome; -- used in English especially for painted glass. 2. A kind of French fancy dress goods. --Knight.

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