Sanguine Earth Light, Medium, Deep

quinacridone pigment + transparent iron oxides + titanium-zinc white

Developed to duplicate the reddish chalks of the Renaissance masters. These are less dense than Mars colors to allow for sensuous fleshy undertones. They are mixes of transparent iron oxides, quinacridone pigment, and white.

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Light

Pinkish red, like the worn facing on aged brick.

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Medium

Warm, orange hue of wet red clay.

 

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Deep

Plum-red maroon earth.

Pigment Classification:

Availability

Opacity:
semi-transparent

R&F Encaustics

not available
Lightfastness:
I

R&F Pigment Sticks

small and large size
Color Index Name:

Pigment Stick Drying Rate:
2 - Fast

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