Caput Mortuum
“Dead head” Caput Mortuum is a densely opaque iron oxide. A highly saturated red purple, essential for taking out into the landscape or for use with portraiture. Deep, earthy purples in masstone give way to more delicate mauves in tints.
Pigment:
Prepared Iron Oxide
Classification:
Synthetic Inorganic
CI Name:
PR101 (77491)
Vehicle:
Linseed Oil
Hiding power:
Opaque
Pigment Loading:
Medium-high
Consistency:
Dense Butter
Drying rate:
2-4 days
ASTM:
I
Product Code:
0826
Series:
1
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