Rose Madder

alizarin  monoazo red

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Orangey-red version of alizarin. A beautiful glaze the color of blood. Not sufficiently light-fast in tints. A mix of alizarin crimson and monoazo red.
Pigment Classification:
Synthetic Organic

Availability

Opacity:
transparent

R&F Encaustics

regular size
Lightfastness:
III

R&F Pigment Sticks

small and large size
Color Index Name:
PR 83 + PR 48:1
Pigment Stick Drying Rate:
4 - slow

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