clair-obscur

Definitions of clair-obscur
  1. noun
    a monochrome picture made by using several different shades of the same color
    synonyms: lichtschakering
    see moresee less
    types:
    grauwtje, grisaille
    chiaroscuro painting or stained glass etc., in shades of grey imitating the effect of relief
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