grisaille (Meaning)
grisaille (n)
chiaroscuro painting or stained glass etc., in shades of grey imitating the effect of relief
grisaille (n.)
Decorative painting in gray monochrome; -- used in English especially for painted glass.
A kind of French fancy dress goods.
Synonyms & Antonyms of grisaille
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grisaille Sentence Examples
- The artist's grisaille technique rendered the subject in subtle shades of gray.
- The old painting was characterized by its monochromatic grisaille palette.
- The grisaille mural depicted a biblical scene in delicate shades of white and black.
- The sculptor used grisaille to create a realistic stone effect in his marble statue.
- The fresco's grisaille sections provided a sense of depth and dimension.
- The stained glass window employed grisaille techniques to create intricate patterns and figures.
- The grisaille finish gave the furniture a timeless and elegant appearance.
- The photographer captured the city at dusk, resulting in a haunting grisaille cityscape.
- The watercolor painting relied heavily on grisaille to convey the melancholy mood.
- The grisaille texture of the wallpaper created a subtle and sophisticated atmosphere in the room.
FAQs About the word grisaille
chiaroscuro painting or stained glass etc., in shades of grey imitating the effect of reliefDecorative painting in gray monochrome; -- used in English especiall
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The artist's grisaille technique rendered the subject in subtle shades of gray.
The old painting was characterized by its monochromatic grisaille palette.
The grisaille mural depicted a biblical scene in delicate shades of white and black.
The sculptor used grisaille to create a realistic stone effect in his marble statue.
