A paint produced by mixing ground pigments with water and, generally, gum arabic. It is usually applied to a paper support by using a brush.
Broader Terms
water-base paint (3596)
Narrower Terms
gouache (305)
Related Terms
watercolours (2197)
Used for
color, water; colour, water; water color; water colour; watercolor
Alternative Terms watercolors; water-colours
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