Hi,
This is an article from W & N re Turner's color choices. It's not about watercolor specifically, but thought, in light of the recent exhibit, some might be interested. Thank you, Pam
Pigments found within his water colours include Gamboge, Quercitron Yellow, Vermilion, various iron oxides including Ochres, Umbers and Siennas, Indian Yellow, "Green Lake", Prussian Blue, Indigo, Cobalt Blue, Blue Verditer, Rose Madder, other red lake pigments possibly Carmine, Bone Black, and Mercuric Iodide (genuine scarlet). He used water colours in a block form and there is evidence he made some, if not all, himself.
For more information: Palettes of the masters - JMW Turner
Geeking Out
Found these articles when I explored Pam's pigment article:
A Colourful Relationship: Josef Albers and Winsor & Newton (Part I)
A Career Celebration: Josef Albers and Winsor & Newton (Part II)
Showing It
Reception: Sun, Nov 15, 1-6 pm
Show: Nov 12 - Dec 23
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