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  2. French standard sizes for oil paintings - Wikipedia

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    Harvest near Auvers (1890), a size 30 canvas, by Vincent van Gogh. French standard sizes for oil paintings refers to a series of different sized canvases for use by artists. The sizes were fixed in the 19th century. Most artists [weasel words] —not only French—used this standard, as it was supported by the main suppliers of artist materials ...

  3. Lining of paintings - Wikipedia

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    However, patches are sometimes applied to strengthen specific areas of a canvas. [8] Strip linings can be added to reinforce the margins of a painting. This practice is important as the margins of a painting are often more damaged than the rest of the canvas. [2] Strip linings strengthen the edges of the canvas so that they can withstand re ...

  4. Bolt (cloth) - Wikipedia

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    Rolls leaving the factory, 2014 Rolls on retail sale, 2019 Specialty cloth; velvet, cloth with sparkles, etc. ... a bolt of canvas is traditionally 39 yards ...

  5. Canvas - Wikipedia

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    Early canvas was made of linen, a sturdy brownish fabric of considerable strength. Linen is particularly suitable for the use of oil paint. In the early 20th century, cotton canvas, often referred to as "cotton duck", came into use. Linen is composed of higher quality material, and remains popular with many professional artists, especially ...

  6. Linen - Wikipedia

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    A linen handkerchief with drawn thread work around the edges Linen cloth recovered from Qumran Cave 1 near the Dead Sea Flax stem, fiber, yarn and woven and knitted linen textiles. Linen (/ ˈ l ɪ n ə n /) is a textile made from the fibers of the flax plant. Linen is very strong and absorbent and dries faster than cotton. Because of these ...

  7. Flax - Wikipedia

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    Flax was cultivated extensively in ancient Egypt, where the temple walls had paintings of flowering flax, and mummies were embalmed using linen. [16] Egyptian priests wore only linen, as flax was considered a symbol of purity. [17] Phoenicians traded Egyptian linen throughout the Mediterranean and the Romans used it for their sails. [18]

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