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
Velázquez’s vigorous brushwork is itself a demonstrable performance, designed to seduce and entertain the viewer.
From Los Angeles Times ● Dec. 17, 2024
By the 10th century, good brushwork had become known in China as a sign of good character.
From New York Times ● May 29, 2024
Her lovely grimace, the light of the previous hours, was as blurred as a bit of brushwork in water-colour spoiled by the upsetting of the artist's glass.
From The Sacred Fount by Henry James
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