Farbschicht

layer of paint

noun FARB-shikht Rare

Also means

coat of colour

Usage Note

Farbschicht denotes one stratum of applied paint, important in discussions of oil painting technique. Multiple Farbschichten build up depth and texture; examining them under microscopy reveals an artist's method.

Examples

"Unter der obersten Farbschicht entdeckte der Restaurator eine ältere Komposition."

Natural Translation

Beneath the topmost layer of paint the restorer discovered an older composition.

Literal Translation

Under the topmost paint-layer discovered the restorer an older composition.

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