Rubenesque
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Ru·ben·esque

adjective \ˌrü-bə-ˈnesk\

Definition of RUBENESQUE

: of, relating to, or suggestive of the painter Rubens or his works; especially : plump or rounded usually in a pleasing or attractive way <a Rubenesque figure>

First Known Use of RUBENESQUE

1913

Other Fine Arts Terms

Gothic, baroque, bas-relief, limn, oeuvre, pastiche, rococo, sfumato

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