下した絵え

noun

rough sketch; preliminary drawing; cartoon (for a painting or tapestry)

A preparatory drawing or sketch used as a guide for a final artwork, such as a painting, print, or textile design. Not a humorous cartoon; the sense is closer to 'underdrawing' or 'preliminary design'.

• 日本にほん画がでは、まず下した絵えを描かいてから彩さい色しきする。

  In Japanese painting, you first draw a rough sketch and then apply colors.

• このタペストリーの下した絵えは有ゆう名めいな画が家かが手てがけた。

  The preliminary drawing for this tapestry was done by a famous painter.