Picture varnish
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Description
A final transparent, protective coating for a painting. Picture varnishes are typically composed of either a natural resin (Dammar, Mastic) or a synthetic resin (Methyl methacrylate, Cyclohexanone). They have either a matte, satiny or glossy finish.
Synonyms and Related Terms
vernis pour tableaux (Fr.)
Physical and Chemical Properties
Usually soluble in mineral spirits or other mild solvent.
Resources and Citations
- Ralph Mayer, A Dictionary of Art Terms and Techniques, Harper and Row Publishers, New York, 1969 (also 1945 printing)
- Art and Architecture Thesaurus Online, http://www.getty.edu/research/tools/vocabulary/aat/, J. Paul Getty Trust, Los Angeles, 2000