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Öllasur

oil glaze

noun OEL-lah-zoor Rare

Usage Note

Öllasur is a thin, transparent layer of oil paint applied over a dried under-layer, enriching depth of colour. Old Master painters built up luminous effects through multiple Öllasuren. Feminine noun.

Examples

"Eine abschließende Öllasur verstärkte die Tiefenwirkung der Farben erheblich."

Natural Translation

A final oil glaze considerably enhanced the depth effect of the colours.

Literal Translation

A concluding oil-glaze strengthened the depth-effect of the colours considerably.

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