pochade

/pwɒʃɑːd/; French pronunciation: /pɔʃad/ or /pɔʃadə/

Definitions

1. noun

a small painting, typically of a landscape or a still life, made in a quick and spontaneous manner, often as a study or a sketch

“The artist’s pochade was a beautiful representation of the serene lake at dawn.”

Synonyms

  • quick painting
  • sketch
  • study
  • thumbnail

Antonyms

  • detailed
  • elaborate
  • in-depth