gold leaf

Noun

Meaning

a very thin form of gold foil

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Abbott (2007), pp. 70–71 Ada was also very much taken with the gold leaf piano in the Club and once claimed she rejected a suitor because he disapproved of the piano. Source: Internet

But they were originally covered with gold leaf – a luxury reserved for only the top members of society's elite – meaning they may have personally interacted with Cleopatra. Source: Internet

It appears to have been used to mimic the appearance of precious metal wares during the same period, including the application of gold leaf, and could be cut free-hand or with lathes. Source: Internet

Gesso can also be used as a layer between sculptured wood and gold leaf. Source: Internet

It was made by rubbing together gold leaf, sugar and salt, followed by washing to remove solubles Glaze main Two panels of earthenware tiles painted with polychrome glazes over a white glaze. Source: Internet

He subsequently accepted no more public commissions, but achieved a new success with the paintings of his "golden phase," many of which include gold leaf. Source: Internet

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