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Einrahmung

framing; the act of framing a picture

noun EYEN-rah-moong Rare
Arts & Culture Visual Arts

Also means

the frame itself or the framing composition

Usage Note

Einrahmung can refer both to the physical framing of an artwork and to the compositional device of framing subjects within the picture. Eine schlichte Einrahmung (a plain frame) is often recommended for modern works so as not to compete with the art.

Examples

"Die Einrahmung des Aquarells erfolgte mit einem schlichten Holzrahmen."

Natural Translation

The watercolour was framed with a simple wooden frame.

Literal Translation

The framing of-the watercolour happened with a simple wooden-frame.

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