fore-edge painting

American

[fawr-ej, fohr-] / ˈfɔrˌɛdʒ, ˈfoʊr- /

noun

a technique of painting a picture on the fore edge of a book, often in such a manner that only when the pages are slightly fanned the picture is revealed.

Etymology

Origin of fore-edge painting

First recorded in 1910–15

Example Sentences

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Maisie Matilda, 22, taught herself fore-edge painting during the first lockdown.

From BBC • Jun. 1, 2022

Jackson said she particularly enjoys doing fore-edge painting on copies of Tolkien’s work.

From Fox News • Jan. 7, 2022

Her first attempt at fore-edge painting was on a copy of J.R.R.

From Fox News • Jan. 7, 2022

"My main aim is to bring fore-edge painting back into popular visual culture," she said.

From Fox News • Jan. 7, 2022

In a statement, they said she was one of only a handful of artists worldwide who specialised in "fore-edge painting", which are hidden watercolours painted on the opening side of books.

From BBC • Sep. 14, 2021

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