noun
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a characteristic manner of applying paint with a brush
that is not Rembrandt's brushwork
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work done with a brush
Etymology
Origin of brushwork
Example Sentences
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Jeong’s dense, dynamic brushwork distinguishes his style from those of the neighboring landscape traditions of China and Japan.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 6, 2026
"Raeburn's expressive, seemingly effortless brushwork, the characteristic warm palette, soft atmospheric lighting and sensitive rendering of the instantly recognisable Robert Burns are a joy," she said.
From BBC ● Jan. 25, 2026
While Gibbons applies her heated pastels in relatively flat and thick layers, elsewhere she often varies color and brushwork, creating forms that feel light, even hollow.
From New York Times ● May 2, 2024
From what we’ve seen of Santos' brazen fibs, his artistry is lacking; his embellishing brushwork lacks precision and shadow.
From Salon ● Dec. 17, 2023
The letters were large and neatly done in white paint and the brushwork was recent.
From Ma Pettengill by Wilson, Harry Leon
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