Clay earth pigment
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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
External links
- Clay earth pigment @ Wikipedia
