Description
A descendent of the aniline dyes developed in the 1850's which fundamentally changed the colour producing industry, enabling powerful and stable pigments on demand, which is a fascinating story, however for now back to Magenta...
It uses Quinacridone, a very lightfast pigment, this particular variety has strong bluish overtones which shine through if it is used as a glaze. When made into tints with white it presents a wonderful range of decadent, strong cool pinks that evoke rich satins.
When added 50/50 to Ultramarine Blue, the results are a spectacular range of violets, which have an almost stained-glass quality. When mixed with a yellow lake, the results are a range of diaphanous, ambivalent pinks.
Technical Overview
Pigment - PR 122
Vehicle - Linseed Oil
Opacity - Transparent
Munsell - Hue 7.5 R - Value 2 - Chroma 8
