PR3 CI#12120
History:
Madder Lake is a lake derived from the extract of the root of the madder plant (rubia tintorium).
It was used by the ancient Egyptians for coloring textiles and then was continuosly used until today.
Madder lake was most widely used in the 18th and 19th century, though never as extensively as the ruby-like lakes.
It is the darker shade of
Madder Lake.
**When using binders to make the pigments into paints, the color may vary.
Pigment: Synthetic
Light Fastness: 6/8
Suitable for:
• oil paints
• acrylics
• tempera
• watercolors
