artwork
noun
art·work
ˈärt-ˌwərk 
1
a
: an artistic production
an 8-foot metal artwork
b
: artistic work
artwork being sold on the sidewalk
2
a
b
: material (such as a drawing or photograph) prepared for reproduction in printed matter
Examples of artwork in a Sentence
A local painter was selling her artwork on the street.
The walls of the restaurant are decorated in original artwork.
Some of the children's artwork was hanging on the refrigerator.
The museum recently recovered two stolen artworks.
Recent Examples on the Web
The firm’s current auction, Grateful Dead 2: Rare and Curated Items, is a wide-ranging gathering of band treasures and ephemera, artwork and vintage sound equipment.
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Steve Appleford, Los Angeles Times, 5 June 2024
Images, including original artwork and other creative assets uploaded to the company’s platforms, are now being used to train the company’s AI image generator.
—Mack Degeurin, Popular Science, 5 June 2024
Before the volcano erupted, Pompeii was likely a vacation destination for wealthy Romans, as evidenced by the remains of lavish homes with priceless artworks inside.
—Sara Novak, Discover Magazine, 5 June 2024
From the spacious pool overlooking the ocean to the cozy guest suites adorned with local artwork and handcrafted furnishings, every detail is thoughtfully curated to create a sense of comfort and belonging.
—Larada Lee, Essence, 5 June 2024
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Steve Appleford, Los Angeles Times, 5 June 2024
Images, including original artwork and other creative assets uploaded to the company’s platforms, are now being used to train the company’s AI image generator.
—Mack Degeurin, Popular Science, 5 June 2024
Before the volcano erupted, Pompeii was likely a vacation destination for wealthy Romans, as evidenced by the remains of lavish homes with priceless artworks inside.
—Sara Novak, Discover Magazine, 5 June 2024
From the spacious pool overlooking the ocean to the cozy guest suites adorned with local artwork and handcrafted furnishings, every detail is thoughtfully curated to create a sense of comfort and belonging.
—Larada Lee, Essence, 5 June 2024
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“Artwork.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/artwork. Accessed 11 Jun. 2024.
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