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Latest revision as of 07:49, 12 April 2016

Clay earth pigments are naturally occurring minerals, principally iron oxides, that have been used since prehistoric times as pigments.

Description

The primary types are:

Earth pigments are known for their fast drying time in oil painting, relative inexpensiveness, and lightfastness.

Cave paintings done in sienna still survive today.

See also

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