'Scumbling' definitions:
Definition of 'Scumbling'
From: GCIDE
- Scumble \Scum"ble\, v. t. [imp. & p. p. Scumbled; p. pr. & vb. n. Scumbling.] [Freq. of scum. [root] 158.] (Fine Arts) To cover lighty, as a painting, or a drawing, with a thin wash of opaque color, or with color-crayon dust rubbed on with the stump, or to make any similar additions to the work, so as to produce a softened effect. [1913 Webster]
Definition of 'Scumbling'
From: GCIDE
- Scumbling \Scum"bling\, n.
- 1. (Fine Arts) (a) A mode of obtaining a softened effect, in painting and drawing, by the application of a thin layer of opaque color to the surface of a painting, or part of the surface, which is too bright in color, or which requires harmonizing. (b) In crayon drawing, the use of the stump. [1913 Webster]
- 2. The color so laid on. Also used figuratively. [1913 Webster]
- Shining above the brown scumbling of leafless orchards. --L. Wallace. [1913 Webster]