unprimed
- a word derived from prime.
Example Sentences
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Crider’s fluid creations are made with acrylic pigment on unprimed canvas, and often include smaller portions of painted fabric sewn to the main panel with vinyl cord.
From Washington Post • Sep. 9, 2022
The linen, in its raw, unprimed state, conveys brownness of earth and of skin, as well as the rough texture of textiles.
From Los Angeles Times • May 12, 2022
There is some bravura brushwork, where Anna’s lace-cuffed hands clutch a handkerchief, with unprimed canvas peeking through, and daubed hints of Japanese-style floral patterning on a curtain that commands the left side of the picture.
From The New Yorker • Aug. 31, 2015
It centres on the so-called “black pour” paintings, made from 1951-3 using black enamel paint on unprimed canvas, which is often left bare.
From The Guardian • Jun. 19, 2015
"No," he agreed, "unfortunately I am of a mild disposition, and yet—" he made a sudden move toward me—"Do you realize your weapon is unprimed?"
From The Unspeakable Gentleman by Marquand, John P. (John Phillips)
