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oil painting

/ɔɪl ˈpeɪntɪŋ/

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/ɔɪl ˈpeɪntɪŋ/B1formalart
  • ruВид живописи, создаваемый с использованием пигментов, смешанных с высыхающим маслом, таким как льняное масло, в качестве связующего вещества. Известен своей богатой текстурой, глубиной цвета и медленным высыханием, что позволяет смешивать и наносить слои.

A type of painting created using pigments mixed with a drying oil, such as linseed oil, as a binder. It is known for its rich texture, depth of color, and slow drying time, allowing for blending and layering.

  1. Artwork created with oil paintsB1formal

    A painting made using pigments suspended in a drying oil, typically linseed oil, known for its richness and depth of color.

    ruМасляная живопись

    • The museum has a beautiful oil painting from the 18th century.
    • She spent months working on her latest oil painting.
    • The gallery is featuring an exhibition of modern oil paintings.
  2. Slang for an attractive personC1slangbritish

    An informal, somewhat dated slang term used to describe a very attractive person, often a woman.

    ruКрасавица

    • He saw her across the room and whispered to his friend, 'She's an absolute oil painting.'
    • The actor was described in the old magazine as a real oil painting.
    • In the classic film, the hero calls the heroine an oil painting.