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oil painting

/ɔɪl ˈpeɪntɪŋ/

Traduction: Technique de peinture utilisant des pigments mélangés à une huile siccative, comme l'huile de lin, comme liant. Elle est réputée pour sa texture riche, la profondeur de ses couleurs et son séchage lent, qui permet le mélange et l'empâtement.

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/ɔɪl ˈpeɪntɪŋ/B1formalart
  • frTechnique de peinture utilisant des pigments mélangés à une huile siccative, comme l'huile de lin, comme liant. Elle est réputée pour sa texture riche, la profondeur de ses couleurs et son séchage lent, qui permet le mélange et l'empâtement.

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.

    frpeinture à l'huile

    • 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.

    frBeau ou belle à croquer

    • 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.