Contés

A form of conté — A drawing medium, usually square in cross-section, composed of compressed powdered charcoal or graphite mixed with a clay or wax base.

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Meanings

noun
  1. pluralplural of Conté.

    Dutch Chalk is a new kind, in some respects equal to the best Contés, and sold at a moderate price.

    1849, H[enry] O’Neill, “Materials”, in A Guide to Pictorial Art: How to Use the Black Lead Pencil, Chalks, and Water Colours; […], 4th edition, London: George Rowney, & Co., […], →OCLC, part I, 2nd division (Light and Shade), page 10
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MLA

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