Alizarin Crimson Michael Harding Watercolour

Alizarin Crimson Michael Harding WatercolourAlizarin Crimson is the oldest synthetic, organic lake introduced in 1868, and the only lake of the coal tar lake range to have survived in use until the present. Before the end of the 19th century, other Lakes were found too impermanent, and some American authorities frown on Alizarin because its lightfastness (II III on the ASTM scale) doesnt match that of more recent organic red pigments. But its clarity and subtly beautiful bluish undertones are

Alizarin Crimson is the oldest synthetic, organic lake introduced in 1868, and the only lake of the coal-tar lake range to have survived in use until the present. Before the end of the 19th-century, other Lakes were found too impermanent, and some American authorities frown on Alizarin because its lightfastness (II-III on the ASTM scale) doesn’t match that of more recent organic red pigments. But its clarity and subtly beautiful bluish undertones are unique.

Artists the world over recognise and appreciate Michael Harding’s handmade oil paints for their high pigment load and purity. Now watercolourists everywhere will benefit from the unprecedented proportions of pigment in the new range of 136 finely ground watercolours by Michael Harding. These watercolours will amaze with their colour strength, vibrance, clarity, and longevity!

Created with care and passion, the vibrance and intensity of pigmentation allows every artist the ability to extend the potential of chromatic brilliance in their art or desaturate to their personal desires. True fidelity to traditional ingredients provides watercolours that are evocatively transparent, intense, and at times exquisitely granulated. The choice is now in your hands.

• PR 83 Alizarin Crimson Pigment
• Medium Staining Power
• Transparent
• Non-Granulating
• Fugitive Lightfastness