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The secret ingredient in Indian Yellow | Winsor & Newton Archive series
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Күн бұрынIn our latest Items of Intrigue session, we delve into the long-concealed secret behind Indian Yellow, a pigment with a story as vivid as its hue. Tracing its roots back to 15th century India, this orange-yellow pigment was renowned for its luminosity and resistance to fading, making it a favourite among masters such as Vermeer, Turner and Van Gogh. But what was it about Indian Yellow’s ingredients that made it so dazzling, and is there a less controversial alternative today? Read on via the link in the bio.
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@ChantelleArts Ай бұрын
I am loving this series ☺☺
@Divertedflight 2 ай бұрын
The new (ish) pigment seems to be Isoindoline yellow with a mix of transparent orange iron oxide. Indeed, it should be quite lightfast. I used to know someone in the last century who could supply small amounts of genuine Indian yellow produced for Indian art restorers. Never purchased it though.
@Droidzi 2 ай бұрын
Though, is the original 'formula' a better result on page - could we go back to the original formula, in an ethical way, and neutralize any perceived "threats", or "offenses"?
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