[f. TONE sb. + -IST.] An artist skilled in giving the proper tone to pictures.
1883. Academy, 17 March, 193/1. Wilson was a wonderful tonist, a subtle colourist, a painter of chiaroscuro, a master of artificial and elegant composition.
1883. St. James’ Gaz., 11 April. His powers as a draughtsman, modeller and tonist.
