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Graphic arts > Drawing > Ink wash

Preferred term

Ink wash  

Definition

  • Transparent layers or washes applied to a drawing, either with ink or watercolor, in order to create an atmospheric effect. [AAT]

Broader concept

Synonym(s)

  • Ink-wash
  • Ink wash drawings
  • Ink washes
  • Washes, ink
  • Wash, ink

Notation

  • 121814

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URI

http://data.loterre.fr/ark:/67375/JLC-K8QWG0PV-2

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