PY35 CI#77205
60% of Lemon Yellow in a tube
Toxicity: Non-toxic
Lightfastness: 8/8
Drying time: Average
Color/ Tone: Bright, slightly greenish-yellow
Transparency: Semi-transparent, good for glazing
Lemon Yellow (PY35, Barium Chromate) is a bright, cool yellow pigment known for its lightfastness and transparency. Historically used in both art and industry, it was a favorite among 19th-century painters before concerns over toxicity led to its decline.
History:
First synthesized as part of the chromium-based pigment family (alongside Chrome Yellow and Chrome Orange) in early 19th century.
Famous Works:
- Claude Monet (1840–1926): "Poppies Near Argenteuil" (1873)
- Vincent van Gogh (1853–1890): "Sunflowers" (1888–1889)
- Paul Cézanne (1839–1906): "Still Life with Apples" (1890s)
