Definition

A type of print that looks like an oil painting, made by using oil paint on a chromolithograph, often printed on canvas or cloth.

Example

The gallery displayed an impressive oleograph that resembled a classic oil painting.

Conversation

Have you ever seen an oleograph before?

Yeah, I saw one at the art gallery last week, and it looked amazing.

I love how it imitates an oil painting so well.

Exactly! It's hard to believe it's just a printed piece.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Oleograph → It is formed from "oleo-" (from Greek "oleon", meaning oil) and "graph" (from Greek "grapho", meaning to write or draw). The word refers to a picture or print made with oil paints, thus combining the concepts of oil and drawing.

Memory Tip

Think of 'oil' ('oleo-') being used to 'draw' or 'write' ('graph') a picture, which helps you remember that an oleograph is an image created with oil paints.

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