Spritzbild

Spritzbild is a German term that translates roughly as "sprayed image." It is used in art and media to describe an image produced by spraying liquids onto a surface, resulting in a pattern of droplets, specks, or a mist-like texture.

The term is not a single standardized technique but a descriptive label that appears in diverse contexts. In fine art, it may refer to works or methods that emphasize spray, splatter, or mist effects, including traditional spray painting, airbrushing, and spatter techniques. In printmaking and decorative arts, Spritzbild can describe decor or patterns achieved by spraying glaze or ink.

In photography and digital media, the concept may be used to describe images created with spray-like textures or to simulate such effects with brushes and filters that imitate droplets and spray.

Cultural and historical usage varies by region and discipline; Spritzbild does not denote a single canonical style but a broad category of spray-based imagery. Researchers and curators may discuss it in relation to spontaneity, texture, and atmospheric effects.

See also: splatter painting, airbrushing, spray texture, spray painting.