Aquarelles

/ˌækwəˈrɛlz/ noun

Definition

Plural of aquarelle; multiple paintings or works created using the aquarelle watercolor technique.

Etymology

French plural of 'aquarelle.' This straightforward plural form is commonly used in art criticism and museum collections to refer to groups of watercolor paintings.

Kelly Says

Museum catalogs overflow with aquarelles because watercolor paintings are portable, quick, and luminous—perfect for traveling artists who wanted to capture landscapes before photography was invented.

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