burnt sienna
The term "burnt sienna" originates from Siena, Italy, and describes a pigment made by heating raw sienna, resulting in a deep reddish-brown hue.
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Definition
B2Art and Design
(technical)A deep reddish-brown color created by heating raw sienna pigment.
Example
- The artist used burnt sienna to add warmth to the painting.
- Burnt sienna is often used in landscape paintings to depict earthy tones.
Similar
Terms that have similar or relatively close meanings to "burnt sienna":
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