Wash drawing
Wash drawing is a term used to describe and catalogue material of this kind, established as a heading by Getty Research Institute. Drawings made using a pen and ink, then altered or embellished with transparent washes of ink or watercolor, for example, to create an atmospheric effect. Usage may overlap with "ink wash paintings," which may appear similar but typically use brush only, not pen. The heading is held on record by Getty Research Institute. 1 cited statement stands behind this entry, drawn from 1 verified source.
Also recorded as Wash drawing.
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• Definition: Drawings made using a pen and ink, then altered or embellished with transparent washes of ink or watercolor, for example, to create an atmospheric effect. Usage may overlap with "ink wash paintings," which may appear similar but typically use brush only, not pen. (Getty Art & Architecture Thesaurus: pen and wash drawings (300266219))
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Getty Art & Architecture Thesaurus: pen and wash drawings (300266219)
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