dead colouring

English

Noun

dead colouring (uncountable)

1. (art) The first broad outlines of a picture.
   • 1829, Alexander Jamieson, A dictionary of mechanical science, arts, manufactures, and miscellaneous knowledge:

     The colours necessary for dead colouring are: common white, light ochre, brown ochre, burnt umber, Indian red, ivory black, and Prussian blue.