grisaille Meaning, Definition & Usage

  1. noun chiaroscuro painting or stained glass etc., in shades of grey imitating the effect of relief

WordNet


Gri"saille` noun
Etymology
F., from gris gray.
Definitions
  1. (Fine Arts) Decorative painting in gray monochrome; -- used in English especially for painted glass.
  2. A kind of French fancy dress goods. Knight.

Webster 1913