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pochade

pochade

9.9
A small portable box artists use to carry paints and tools for outdoor sketching
  • noun
  • /poʊˈʃɑːd/
  • Specialized
translation icon : caja de pochade
  • She set up her pochade box on the hillside to capture the sunset colors quickly.
  • pochade box

Examples

  • The artist packed her pochade box with all her essential paints before heading to the park.

  • With his pochade packed, he was ready for a day of sketching in the park.

  • The artist set up her pochade by the river to capture the morning light.

  • He always carries a pochade when traveling to paint landscapes outdoors.

  • Don't forget to bring your pochade tomorrow!

  • She took her pochade to the park.

  • During his trip, he always carried a pochade box to make sketches of inspiring landscapes.

Synonyms

sketchbook
vspochade
13 2.1

A book with blank pages for making quick drawings

is a portable painting kit used outdoors with paints and tools
paintbox
vspochade
1 2.7

A box that holds paints and brushes for artists or children

is a small portable kit also carrying tools and a support for quick outdoor sketches
sketch block
vspochade
  • UK
2.7

A book of blank paper for drawing quick pictures

is a portable painting kit used outdoors with paints and tools

How Portable

pochade
  • Specialized
9.9
paintbox
1 2.7
easel
20 3.3

Surface Forms

pochade singular
pochades plural

Etymology

Pochade also comes from the French poche 'pocket' and was used for small, portable artist tools, so think of a little box you can carry. That's why a pochade can mean a tiny, pocket-sized box or easel artists use to hold paints and work outdoors.