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n. A preparation of plaster of Paris and glue used as a base for low relief or as a surface for painting.

n. A surface of gesso.

n. a mixture of plaster of Paris and glue used to prepare a surface for painting

n. Plaster of Paris, or gypsum, esp. as prepared for use in painting, or in making bas-reliefs and the like; by extension, a plasterlike or pasty material spread upon a surface to fit it for painting or gilding, or a surface so prepared.

n. A work of art done in gesso.

n. In the fine arts: A prepared mass or surface of plaster, usually as a ground for painting.

n. Hence, by extension— Any preparation applied to a surface to fit it to receive painting.

n. gypsum or plaster of Paris spread on a surface to make it suitable for painting or gilding (or a surface so prepared)

"The crow on the back is black gesso from a stencil i cut, highlighted with paint marker."

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