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noun
The use of an object such as a curtain extremely close up to the picture plane in a painting. This originates from Baroque paintings and is used to create depth
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Topics: art, arts
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Synonyms: none provided
Antonyms: none provided
History
Borrowed from French repoussoir.
