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high relief [′hī ri¦lēf] (graphic arts) Sculpture projecting from the background block to the extent of at least half of the natural depth of the modeled forms. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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| On the top of the churchyard wall is a tombstone, on which are cut in high relief, two ravens, or such-like birds. "The cap'n's been ridin' the devil's own pace," said Dalton the coachman, whose person stood out in high relief as he smoked his pipe against the stable wall, when John brought up Rattler. The lid of the soup-tureen drew a momentary glance from Genestas; he noticed that it was surmounted by a group of vegetables in high relief, skilfully colored after the manner of Bernard Palissy, the celebrated sixteenth century craftsman. |
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