[no. 112] Prussian Blue - M. Harding Oil - 40mlPrussian Blue was discovered in Berlin in 1704 and introduced through the early 18th century. Prussian Blue is one of the first synthetic inorganic pigments and also one of the most controversial. The earlier and less purified versions had a mixed reputation; said to fade in hues, migrate or leech through succeeding paint layers. But modern standards of washing have dispensed with the tendency to fade, and the migratory properties ascribed to this

No chemical detergents or additives are used

a famous Plein Air painter

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Masters Choice Long Flats 2 0

Color Index PB60

and since the red is supplied by Quinacridone

"Raymar is 100% my preferred panels

This is a red of peculiar quality its relation to many colors is unparalleled particularly in portraiture that cannot be replaced by cadmiums

It is a warm red by color nature

beloved of portrait artists who use it as a glaze over Alizarin Crimson hues

Introduced with so many inorganic metallic pigments during the period of 1830-40