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craquelure

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English

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Craquelure in the Mona Lisa, with a typical "Italian" pattern of small rectangular blocks

Etymology

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Borrowed from French craquelure.

Pronunciation

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  • (US) IPA(key): /kɹæk.əˈlʊə/, /kɹæk.əˈljʊə/
  • (US) IPA(key): /kɹæk.əˈlʊɹ/, /kɹæk.əˈljʊɹ/
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Noun

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craquelure (countable and uncountable, plural craquelures)

  1. (art) The distinctive pattern of hairline cracks in the surface of an old painting.

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French

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Etymology

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From craqueler +‎ -ure.

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Noun

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craquelure f (plural craquelures)

  1. a small crack, usually in paint, glaze, varnish and similar substances

Descendants

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  • English: craquelure
  • Italian: craquelure

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