Red iron oxide pigment mixed with linseed oil.
A detail of my most recent project painting using red iron oxide.
Temple wall at Edfu showing traces of probable red iron oxide.
I will be using and researching this pigment in the coming days.
Project Updates
- This blog will document Margret’s NEW project: Lessons from the Pharaoh's Tomb. This latest body of work in her Lessons Series was inspired by a trip to Egypt in January 2009. The new paintings will feature imagery and pigments used since 3500 BC. During the coming months similarities between historical pigments used in tombs and temples from antiquity to that of the much later Golden Age of Dutch Art will be discussed. Please join in for this exciting new exploration.
Note: This blog began during the creation of eleven paintings inspired by the 17th century palette of works in Rembrandt and the Golden Age of Dutch Art, an exhibition that traveled in the U.S. during 2006-07. All eleven paintings were presented as my exhibit, Lessons from the Low Countries in Portland, Oregon, June 2007.
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Hi Margret - that color is wonderful - I'm wondering how close it is to transparent red oxide, a color I use constantly. My TRO doesn't seem as saturated as your version.
Posted by: Sue Smith | June 07, 2009 at 09:02 AM
I wonder how the permanence of these mineral based pigments compares with the petroleum and coal based ones of today? Judging from the temple wall, today's modern colorants have a high bar to leap!
Posted by: Jim Dittmer | June 08, 2009 at 08:29 AM
Dear Margret,
What you do is magic. Sorry I missed the May 21 show. Hugz, Jo
Posted by: Jo Powell | June 28, 2009 at 11:07 PM