Alizarin Crimson
Cool, slightly bluish red with smoky glaze. 19th century “lake” color made by the fusing of a dye onto a substrate. Only Alizarin Crimson is still commonly used by painters today.
About This Color
Pigment: Synthetic 1:2 dihydroxyanthraquinone on alumina (PR 83)Vehicle: Alkali refined linseed oil
Lightfastness: III, Series 3, TRANSPARENT
