Eight iconic colours have been revived with new and exciting enhanced formulas.
Tyrian Purple
Intense deep purple with a red blue undertone, an excellent alternative to the Murex sea snail version.
Originating in Tyre, Phoenicia, this dye was extraordinarily expensive and time-consuming to produce, requiring 12,000 Murex mollusks to yield just 1.5 grams. It was highly valued in antiquity, symbolizing wealth and status, and was famously worn by figures like Emperor Justinian, depicted in a 6th-century mosaic at the Basilica of San Vitale in Ravenna.
Field's Orange
A single pigment red orange, inspired by George Field's specially levigated vermillion for a strong intense colour.
Described by George Field as the "first of the secondary colours in relation to light”. Field describes orange vermilions warm tints resembling those found in Titian or Rubens. This colour created by Field is featured in Queen Victoria's Watercolour box.
Cinnabar Green
Vibrant yellowish green which offers tinting and toning potential with other primary and secondary colours.
This pigment emerged in the 18th century as a green copper tartrate or copper arsenic derivative. Known for its brightness and distinct undertone, Cinnabar Green was prominently featured in Winsor & Newton’s historical tint books. Due to its toxicity, it was eventually replaced by safer greens.
Ostwald Grey
Opaque warm grey perfect for toning, providing a soft granulating texture that mixes beautifully with other colours.
This pigment emerged from an increased interest in mineral colours and subtle palettes. It has been extensively featured in Winsor & Newton’s tint books, highlighting its versatility in mixing and toning and mixes brilliantly with other colours.
Mineral Grey
Semi-transparent grey with a greenish tone that offers ready solutions to softer toning as well as granular textures.
Described by chemist and colour maker George Field as an invaluable addition for tinting and toning, Mineral Grey offers a softer alternative to black or white. It has been a focus of extensive research and refinement by Winsor & Newton.
Ultramarine Ash
Beautiful transparent soft granulating grey blue that offers breadth in its tinting and toning possibilities.
Derived from the inferior grades of lapis lazuli, Ultramarine Ash varies in colour strength and was traditionally used for tinting. Winsor & Newton refined this pigment to enhance its beauty and translucency, making it a staple in artistic palettes.
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