Word info

plein air

Adjective

Meaning

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plein air (not comparable)

(painting) done outdoors

plein-air (not comparable)

Alternative form of plein air

Source: en.wiktionary.org

Alternative names

plein-air

Examples

American impressionists too, such as those of the Old Lyme school, were avid painters en plein air. Source: Internet

Boudin taught Monet " en plein air " (outdoor) techniques for painting. Source: Internet

For her plein air submission, she chose to paint a barn scene near her home in Nebraska for two reasons: First, the barn looks like a barn you would see in Door County, so it’s familiar. Source: Internet

Although painting is a fairly solo activity, plein air artists are a close-knit group. Source: Internet

It was Morisot who persuaded Manet to attempt plein air painting, which she had been practising since having been introduced to it by Corot. citation Morisot drew Manet into the circle of painters who became known as the Impressionists. Source: Internet

On November 7, from 6 to 10 p.m this en plein air gastronomic gala will take place at restaurants throughout Union Square, from the Plaza to Bow Market and beyond! Source: Internet

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