bozzetto

noun

boz·​zet·​to

bətˈset(ˌ)ō,

bəˈze-

plural bozzetti

-et(ˌ)ē

: a small rough clay study for a larger sculpture

—used especially of baroque sculpture

Word History

Etymology

Italian, diminutive of bozzo sketch, rough stone, alteration of bozza, literally, swelling

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