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Paint > Distemper, paint

Preferred term

Distemper, paint  

Definition

  • Aqueous paint composed of pigments held together by animal glue or casein, used since ancient Egyptian times for wall painting, house decoration, and the painting of theatrical scenery. It has only occasionally been employed for easel painting [AAT, alt.]

Broader concept

Entry terms

  • Distemper paint
  • Glue paint
  • Scenic color
  • Size color
  • Size paint

Notation

  • 121429

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http://data.loterre.fr/ark:/67375/JLC-DRW55X4F-4

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