- enamelers
- en·am·eler || ɪ'næmlə n. person or thing that coats a surface with an enamel
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champlevé — /shahonn leuh vay /, adj., n., pl. champlevés / vay , vayz /. adj. 1. of or pertaining to an enamel piece or enameling technique in which enamel is fused onto the incised or hollowed areas of a metal base. n. 2. an enamel piece made by the… … Universalium
Limosin, Léonard — or Léonard Limousin born с 1505, Limoges, Fr. died с 1577, Limoges French painter. The most accomplished member of a prominent Limoges family of enamelers, he is known for the revealing realism of the portraits he painted on Limoges ware. His… … Universalium
abbey — /ab ee/, n., pl. abbeys. 1. a monastery under the supervision of an abbot or a convent under the supervision of an abbess. 2. the group of buildings comprising such a monastery or convent. 3. the church of an abbey. [1200 50; ME abbey(e) < OF… … Universalium
Abbey — /ab ee/, n. 1. Edward, 1927 89, U.S. novelist and nature writer. 2. Edwin Austin, 1852 1911, U.S. painter and illustrator. * * * I Complex of buildings housing a monastery or convent under the direction of an abbot or abbess, serving the needs of … Universalium
grisaille — /gri zuy , zayl /; Fr. /grddee zah yeu/, n., pl. grisailles / zuyz , zaylz /; Fr. / zah yeu/ for 2. 1. monochromatic painting in shades of gray. 2. a work of art, as a painting or stained glass window, executed in grisaille. [1840 50; < F:… … Universalium
Bilston enamelware — ▪ art enameled products made in Bilston, Eng., which was one of the most prolific centres of enameling in the 18th century. A large number of enamelers worked in Bilston decorating small objects primarily by the transfer printing process.… … Universalium
Birmingham enamelware — ▪ art enameled objects made in Birmingham, Eng., an important centre for the production of 18th century European enamelware. The most prominent Birmingham enameler was Matthew Boulton (Boulton, Matthew) (1728–1809), a leading English… … Universalium
Kreussen stoneware — German salt glazed stoneware produced at Kreussen, in Bavaria, from the late 16th century until c. 1730–32. Squat tankards with pewter lids, four or six sided flasks (Schraubflaschen), and pear or globular shaped jugs were primarily… … Universalium
Pénicaud Family — French enamelers active in Limoges (Limoges painted enamel) during the 16th century, considered to be among the finest such craftsmen of their time. They were noted for their work in grisaille enamel, monochromatically painted enamel work… … Universalium
enamel kiln — noun : a muffle kiln used by enamelers in which colors and gold applied over the glaze are fired : a decorating kiln * * * enamel kiln, a kiln in which pottery, glass, or other material are exposed to a low heat, suitable for fixing enamel colors … Useful english dictionary
