repoussé
9.9
Made by hammering the back of metal to form a raised design
- adjective
- /rɪˈpuːseɪ/
- Specialized
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repoussé
- The artist used repoussé techniques to create stunning reliefs on the surface of the metal plate.
Examples
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She admired the repoussé patterns on the ornate jewelry, marveling at the craftsmanship involved.
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These amulets are profusely decorated with incised and repoussé geometrical motifs.
Academic text (2006) -
The ancient vase featured elaborate repoussé designs that told stories of its rich history.
Surface Forms
repoussé positive
Etymology
Repoussé comes from French parts re- 'back' and pousser 'to push'. It describes metal that has been worked by pushing from the back so the design stands out, which is why we call such raised decoration repoussé.
