Venetian Red (40510)



Venetian Red (40510)
Natural red earth from Italy.
On the Southern side of the Alps there are numerous occurances of very old Earth colors. These reservoirs have been preserved by overlapping volcanic rock layers. Venetian Red from this particular region can be used for the production of Cinabrese, a term for fresh tone color in early Renaissance painting in Florence.
Available in 100g, 500g and 1kg sizes. Can be special ordered in 10kg and 25kg sizes - please contact us for pricing and availability.
Technical Data:
Chemical description: Natural red earth from Italy. Pigment Red 102, C.I. 77491
Lightfastness - thinned: 8 (1 is bad, 8 is best)
Lightfastness - medium: 8 (1 is bad, 8 is best)
Lightfastness - concentrated: 8 (1 is bad, 8 is best)
ColorIndex: PR 102.77491
Suitability: Acrylics, Cement / Tadelakt, Ceramic, Lime / Fresco, Oil, Tempera, Watercolor / Gouache
Colors: Red
Forms: Powder
Solubility in water: Insoluble