‖ camaieu
(kamaj{obar})
Also camayeu.
[F. camaïeu, formerly camahieu, camaheu: see cameo.]
1. = cameo.
| 1596 Danett tr. Comines (1614) 264 Goodly Camayeux excellently well cut. 1727–51 Chambers Cycl., Camaieu or Camayeu..a peculiar sort of onyx: also..a stone, whereon are found various figures, and representations of landskips, &c., formed..so as to exhibit pictures without painting. 1731 Bailey vol. II. Camaieu. 1766 [Anstey] Bath Guide x. 65 And sure no Camayeu was ever yet seen Like that which I purchas'd at Wicksted's Machine. |
2. A method of painting in monochrome.
| 1727–51 Chambers Cycl., Camaieu is also used for a painting, wherein there is only one colour; and where the lights and shadows are of gold, wrought on a golden, or azure ground. 1755 in Johnson. 1875 Fortnum Maiolica xi. 96 A small plate, the painting of which in blue camaïeu is, etc. |