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1 Canvas (Artists')
Two kinds of fabric are prepared for artists' use; the best is called Ticking. It is primed with a ground of neutral grey or with other colours. They are kept stretched on frames ready for use. The principal sizes are known as: Kit-cat, 28-in. X 36-in., for portraits; Three-quarters, 25-in. X 30-in., Half-length, 40-in. X 50-in., Bishop's half length, 45-in. X 56-in., Bishop's length, 58 in. X 94-in. -
2 Kit-Cat Canvas
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3 numéro
n. m.1. 'Character', 'card', person who stands out from the crowd. Quel numéro, celui-là! You won't see two like him! Un drôle de numéro: A bit of an oddball.2. Maison à gros numéro: 'Cat-house', brothel.3. Vendre au numéro (Artists' jargon): To have a ready market where certain canvas sizes are concerned.4. Quel numéro! (of prowess): What a feat! — What an exploit!5. Un bon numéro: 'Some valuable info', good advice.6. Avoir tiré le bon numéro: To have struck it lucky. (The expression originates from the days when conscripts were designated for National Service by a lottery system.)7. Je retiens votre numéro! You've not heard the last of this! — You'll be hearing from me! (Although the expression suggests hate and animosity, it is usually uttered with restrained jocularity.)8. Le numéro cent: The 'karzey', the 'bog', the W.C. (The appellation is said to have its origin in the misreading of the word 'loo' on the door of a battle-weary field-latrine during W.W.I.) -
4 Bishop's Length
A measure used for Artists' canvas, made 58-in. X 94-in. The half-bishop measures 45 X 56
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