pentimento

[US]/ˌpɛntɪˈmɛntəʊ/
[UK]/ˌpɛn.tɪˈmɛn.toʊ/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

n.a visible trace of an earlier painting beneath a layer of paint
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Phrases & Collocations

hidden pentimento

subtle pentimento

artistic pentimento

layered pentimento

visual pentimento

historical pentimento

pentimento effect

notable pentimento

obvious pentimento

faded pentimento

Example Sentences

in art, a pentimento reveals the artist's original intention.

studying pentimento can provide insight into the creative process.

the pentimento in the painting adds a layer of depth.

many artists embrace pentimento as a part of their work.

understanding pentimento helps appreciate the evolution of an artwork.

the pentimento was discovered after the restoration of the canvas.

critics often discuss the significance of pentimento in contemporary art.

she appreciated the pentimento that revealed the artist's revisions.

pentimento can sometimes change the perceived meaning of a piece.

art historians study pentimento to trace an artist's development.

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