# repoussoir

> English word · Noun · IPA /ɹəpuˈswɑɹ/

## Definitions
1. The use of an object such as a curtain extremely close up to the picture plane in a painting. This originates from Baroque paintings and is used to create depth

## Etymology
Borrowed from French repoussoir.

## Source
Compiled from Wiktionary via kaikki.org (CC BY-SA). Data vintage: 2026-05-06.
Canonical page: https://plainspell.com/en/word/repoussoir