What does the cryptic crossword clue "Painting, crouch so air can circulate (11)" mean?

The definition is "Painting". The wordplay uses an anagram. anagram of CROUCHSOAIR ("crouch so air") [anagram: "can"] = CHIAROSCURO; definition: "Painting," The answer is CHIAROSCURO.

Painting, crouch so air can circulate (11)

Guardian Cryptic #28976 | 22 Across | 2023-01-25 flower

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