English edit

Etymology edit

From Italian bozzetto.

Pronunciation edit

Noun edit

bozzetto (plural bozzetti)

  1. (art) A small scale model used to make a larger sculpture.
    • 2020, Johannes Myssok, “Angelica Kauffman and Antonio Canova”, in Bettina Baumgärtel, editor, Angelica Kauffman, Hirmer, page 24:
      In his studio, his small bozzetti were diligently kept out of public view, and he granted access to the back room where he stored them only to select individuals.

Italian edit

Etymology edit

From bozzo +‎ -etto (diminutive suffix).

Pronunciation edit

  • IPA(key): /botˈt͡set.to/
  • Rhymes: -etto
  • Hyphenation: boz‧zét‧to

Noun edit

bozzetto m (plural bozzetti)

  1. sketch (all senses)
  2. skit
  3. scale model

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Descendants edit

  • English: bozzetto
  • Spanish: boceto