Craquelure (noun) Definition, Meaning & Examples

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noun, plural cra·que·lures [krak-loorz, krak-loorz; French krakuh-lyr]. /krækˈlʊərz, ˈkræk lʊərz; French krakəˈlür/.
  1. a network of fine cracks or crackles on the surface of a painting, caused chiefly by shrinkage of paint film or varnish.
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  1. a network of fine cracks on old paintings caused by the deterioration of pigment or varnish
Craquelure (noun) Definition, Meaning & Examples

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