oleograph

American  

[oh-lee-uh-graf, -grahf] / ˈoʊ li əˌgræf, -ˌgrɑf /

noun

1. a chromolithograph printed in oil colors on canvas or cloth.

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oleograph British  

/ ˌəʊlɪˈɒɡrəfɪ, ˌəʊlɪəˈɡræfɪk, -ˌɡræf, ˈəʊlɪəˌɡrɑːf /

noun

1. a chromolithograph printed in oil colours to imitate the appearance of an oil painting

2. the pattern formed by a drop of oil spreading on water

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Other Word Forms

Derived Forms

• oleographic
  adjective
• oleography
  noun

Etymology

Origin of oleograph

First recorded in 1870–75; oleo- + -graph

Example Sentences

I stared coolly, case-hardened, at the wall where Christ hung in an oleograph, and held my tongue obstinately during all the landlady's attack.

From Hunger by Hamsun, Knut

An oleograph of a picture illustrating this event is found in almost every Serbian house, be it private house or Government building.

From The Birth of Yugoslavia, Volume 1 by Baerlein, Henry

"Eustace!" cried Mrs. Greyne, leaning for support against an oleograph.

From The Mission Of Mr. Eustace Greyne 1905 by Hichens, Robert Smythe

I've a rather striking oleograph of the Deutcher Kaiser.

From Hawtrey's Deputy by Cuneo, Cyrus

Do you suppose if I'd an awful oleograph of you, even—that I'd keep it as a souvenir?

From The Twelfth Hour by Leverson, Ada