No. 11,050 in French
pochade
A "pochade" is a quick, sketch-like painting or artistic work capturing an impression or study.
In a sentence
Il a réalisé une pochade rapide de la scène qui se déroulait devant lui.
He made a quick sketch of the scene unfolding before him.
Here, 'pochade' refers to a quick artistic sketch or draft created by an artist.
Cette pochade humoristique exprime bien sa vision de la société.
This humorous sketch expresses his view of society well.
In this context, 'pochade' relates to a metaphorical or symbolic sketch, often humorous or satirical, depicting a concept or situation.
L'exposition présente une pochade célèbre de Monet, dévoilant son processus créatif.
The exhibition features a famous artistic draft by Monet, revealing his creative process.
Here, 'pochade' signifies an artistic draft or early stage painting, providing insight into the artist's development process.
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