| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| @id | the:gessoUnderpainting |
| type | rdfs:Resource, skos:Concept |
| broader | the:paintingTerm, the:visualArtTerm, the:watercolorTechnique, the:paintingTechnique |
| definition | Rough gesso brushstrokes applied before painting to add textural interest beyond standard watercolor paper. Watercolor gesso or absorbent ground works best; must be fully dry before painting. Sedimentary colors settle into the crevasses, enhancing the texture. |
| inScheme | the:watercolorPainting |
| label | gesso underpainting |