The use of an object such as a curtain extremely close up to the picture plane in a painting. This originates from Baroque paintings and is used to create depth
REPOUSSOIR is a
10
letter word starting with
R
and ending with
R
Definitions & Synonyms
noun -
A repoussoir is an object or figure in painting or drawing that directs the viewer's eye into the composition by leading the eye back into the depth of the frame.