Ferric ferrocyanide. Discovered in Prussia at the beginning of the 18th century. Difficult to grind and moisten. Very high tinting strength. Good lightfastness (contrary to...
A mixture of zinc oxide, mononitrogenous “azo” yellow, and modified arylide. A warm yellow with a good lightfastness, compatible with any binder except fresco.
Cadmium colours, discovered in Germany in 1817 by Stromeyer, were quickly adopted by artits, who appreciated their intensity and high tinting strength. All dry pigments designated as...
Nitrogenous “azo” lake. Bright, extremely luminous, transparent red. Principally used in oil, watercolour, tempera and acrylic. Average lightfastness. In oil, used primarily...
Alizarin lake on aluminum hydrate base. Deep, transparent red with a carmine hue. Average lightfastness. High tinting strength. When used in oil, has a tendency to crack...
