Verdigris (Noun)
Meaning 1
A green patina that forms on copper or brass or bronze that has been exposed to the air or water for long periods of time.
Classification
Nouns denoting man-made objects.
Meaning 2
A blue or green powder used as a paint pigment.
Classification
Nouns denoting substances.
Examples
- The artist carefully mixed the verdigris with a binding agent to create a vibrant green paint for her mural.
- Verdigris was a popular pigment among Renaissance artists for its unique ability to evoke a sense of aging and patina.
- To achieve the desired shade, she added a touch of verdigris to the blue pigment, creating a rich turquoise hue.
- The conservators carefully removed the centuries-old layers of glaze and pigment, revealing the original verdigris decoration beneath.
- The painting's focal point was a majestic tree, its leaves rendered in shades of deep blue-green verdigris that seemed to glow with an inner light.