gouache

• Nom désignant une peinture à l'eau opaque, préparée avec de la gomme, ou une œuvre réalisée avec cette peinture.

A noun referring to an opaque watercolor paint prepared with gum, or a painting executed using this type of paint.

1. Opaque watercolor paintB2formalart

   A type of paint consisting of pigment suspended in water with a binding agent, typically gum arabic, resulting in an opaque finish.

   Gouache (peinture opaque à l'eau)

   • She prefers gouache for its vibrant, matte finish.
   • The artist mixed gouache with water to achieve the desired consistency.
   • Gouache is often used in illustrations and poster design.

2. Painting techniqueB2formalart

   A painting created using opaque watercolors mixed with a binding agent like gum.

   Gouache (technique picturale)

   • The gallery displayed a beautiful gouache from the 19th century.
   • He learned the gouache technique in his art class.
   • Her gouache of the landscape was praised for its rich colors.