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Gesso  

Definition

  • Coating material made by mixing chalk or whiting with a glue solution (or occasionally casein); used as a ground on wood or hardboard supports in painting, gilding and other decorative processes [AAT]

Notation

  • 115022

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URI

http://data.loterre.fr/ark:/67375/JLC-RZMSBLJ0-S

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