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IMPASTO

\ɪmpˈastə͡ʊ], \ɪmpˈastə‍ʊ], \ɪ_m_p_ˈa_s_t_əʊ]\

Definitions of IMPASTO

1914 - Nuttall's Standard dictionary of the English language
1874 - Etymological and pronouncing dictionary of the English language
1871 - The Cabinet Dictionary of the English Language

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The thickness of the paint on a canvas.

1914 - Nuttall's Standard dictionary of the English language
By Nuttall, P.Austin.

A term expressing the thickness of the layer or body of pigment applied by the painter to his canvas.

1874 - Etymological and pronouncing dictionary of the English language
By Stormonth, James, Phelp, P. H.

n. The thickness of the layer or body of pigment applied by the painter to his canvas.

1871 - The Cabinet Dictionary of the English Language

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