Grisaille

2 definitions found

From The Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48 [gcide]:

  Grisaille \Gri"saille`\, n. [F., from gris gray.]
     1. (Fine Arts) Decorative painting in gray monochrome; --
        used in English especially for painted glass.
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     2. A kind of French fancy dress goods. --Knight.


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From WordNet (r) 2.0 [wn]:

  grisaille
       n : chiaroscuro painting or stained glass etc., in shades of
           gray imitating the effect of relief