underpainting.
An initial layer of paint, often monochromatic, applied to a ground as a base for subsequent layers.
Meaning & usage
An initial layer of paint, often monochromatic, applied to a ground as a base for subsequent layers.
A painting that the artist later painted over to create the final work.
Where this word comes from
From under- + painting.
present participle and gerund of underpaint
Where this word comes from
From underpaint + -ing.
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Last enriched 2026-09-10. Definitions are in English. Romanizations are shown when supplied by the source; syllable estimates are omitted for unsupported scripts.