Concept / Panel support

Panel support

A rigid board-like support for painting or imagery

A rigid board-like support for painting or imagery.

A phrase to start with

Places the work on a rigid panel support.

Appearance and effects

A hard flat support surface is implied.

Visual traits

  • rigid surface
  • flat support
  • board-like

Expected changes

  • A rigid flat support is more likely to be implied

Five examples

1 — Medium-sized dog
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2 — Cat
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3 — Teenage boy
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4 — Unoccupied interior
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5 — Valley with a river and mountain ranges
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Meaning and scope

Definition

A panel support is a rigid board-like support that receives a painting or image. It does not determine wood type, ground, paint, or technique.

In more detail

It serves as a hard flat support surface. It is distinct from canvas, paper, and a board as a pictured object.

Includes

  • A rigid board-like support for artwork

Excludes

  • A wood type, ground layer, paint, or technique

What this does not imply

  • A wood type, ground layer, paint, or technique

Variability

Panel material and surface treatment can be adjusted separately.

Usage and adjustments

Usage

  • Use it as a support specification

Distinguish similar expressions

  • Specify panel material separately

Typical uses

  • Specify a rigid panel support

Possible failure modes

  • It reads as a paper or cloth support

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