absorbent ground

English

Noun

absorbent ground (plural absorbent grounds)

  1. (painting) A ground prepared for a picture, chiefly with distemper or watercolours, by which the oil is absorbed and a brilliancy is imparted to the colours.
    • 1939, Raphael Doktor, Canvas Adhesives:
      Absorbent ground canvas intended for mural purposes should, while being prined, be given a sizing of casein or gelatin on the reverse side.

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