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canvas painting

[ˈkænvəs ˈpeɪntɪŋ]
nounpl: canvas paintings
pintura em tela
1. A work of art created by applying paint to a canvas surface, typically stretched over a wooden frame
The museum displayed a beautiful canvas painting from the Renaissance period.
O museu exibiu uma bela pintura em tela do período da Renascença.
2. The artistic medium or technique involving painting on canvas as a support material
She prefers canvas painting over digital art for its tactile quality.
Ela prefere pintura em tela à arte digital pela sua qualidade tátil.
Synonyms
oil paintingacrylic paintingartworkpaintingpicture

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
pintura em tela
Most common usage across Brazil
São Paulo
pintura sobre tela
Alternative formal expression
Portugal
pintura em tela
Standard European Portuguese usage

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