absorbent ground

noun

A ground prepared for a picture, chiefly with distemper or watercolours, by which the oil is absorbed and a brilliancy is imparted to the colours.

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Meanings

nounabsorbent ground (plural absorbent grounds)

plural absorbent grounds

  1. paintingA ground prepared for a picture, chiefly with distemper or watercolours, by which the oil is absorbed and a brilliancy is imparted to the colours.

    Absorbent ground canvas intended for mural purposes should, while being prined, be given a sizing of casein or gelatin on the reverse side.

    1939, Raphael Doktor, Canvas Adhesives
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