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burnt sienna

/bɜːnt siˈɛnə/

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/bɜːnt siˈɛnə/C1formalart
  • ruКрасно-коричневый пигмент или цвет, изначально получаемый из природной земли, содержащей оксид железа и марганец, широко используемый в искусстве и живописи.

A reddish-brown pigment or color, originally derived from natural earth containing iron oxide and manganese, commonly used in art and painting.

  1. A reddish-brown pigmentB2formal

    A warm, earthy reddish-brown color, originally made from natural sienna clay that has been heated (burnt) to deepen its hue.

    ruЖжёная сиена

    • The artist used burnt sienna to paint the autumn leaves.
    • Burnt sienna is a popular color for creating shadows in oil paintings.
    • She mixed burnt sienna with ultramarine to create a rich brown.