uncommissioned
- adjective
- /ˌʌn.kəˈmɪʃ.ənd/
:
no encargado
- The earliest reference to uncommissioned art being offered for sale at the Antwerp fairs comes from the Chronicle of the New Church in Delft.
Examples
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The artist created a series of uncommissioned paintings to express his personal vision without any external influence.
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This small-scale work was the last in the series of uncommissioned cabinet paintings that Goya executed during his long convalescence from the life-threatening illness that struck him late in 1792.
Academic text (1998) -
So the whole issue of uncommissioned art was clearly set up as a problem to be eradicated, reduced, and controlled, and the proposed policy very much takes that line too.
Blog text (24) -
In addition to commissioned works made to the specifications of the client, the Omodamwens produce a diverse range of uncommissioned works as current stock (Figs. 6, 10).
Academic text (1997) -
Many uncommissioned pieces of art are displayed in galleries, showcasing the creativity of artists without specific requests.
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During the exhibition, several uncommissioned sculptures captivated the audience, demonstrating innovative techniques and styles.
How Commissioned
Surface Forms
Morphology
uncommissioned = commissioned (transparent) = un + commission + ed
The adjective is clearly the negative of 'commissioned' (not commissioned/produced without a commission), which a B1 learner who knows 'commission' and '-ed' can infer.
Etymology
Uncommissioned breaks into un- 'not' and commission 'an official job or order', like when an artist gets a paid commission to make a picture. So an uncommissioned artwork is one made 'without being asked' or hired by someone.