{"product_id":"alizarin-orange-pigment-425137709","title":"Alizarin Orange Pigment","description":"\u003cp\u003eDescription\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAlizarin Orange is a synthetic pigment that replicates the main hue of natural madder lake with greater intensity. First synthesized in 1869 from anthraquinone derivatives, alizarin provided a more stable and affordable alternative to madder, which had been extracted from the roots of Rubia tinctorum for centuries. This pigment exhibits excellent transparency, making it ideal for glazing techniques. It is heated to high temperatures, which alters the structure and produces a superbly intense, warm orange .\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eCompared to natural madder lake, synthetic alizarin offers more consistent color, improved availability, and enhanced resistance to fading. It is widely used in oil painting, watercolor, and tempera due to its vibrant tones and ability to create luminous, layered effects.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eAlizarin remains an important historical pigment while serving as a foundation for modern synthetic reds in fine art and textile dyeing.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eHistory\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAncient and Medieval Periods: Before synthetic alizarin, natural madder was used in Egyptian textiles, Roman frescoes, and medieval manuscripts. Its deep red hues were highly prized for dyeing fabrics and producing luminous reds in illuminated manuscripts.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eRenaissance to 19th Century: Artists such as Rembrandt and Vermeer employed madder lake in oil painting for its warm undertones and excellent glazing properties.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIndustrial Synthesis (1869): The development of synthetic alizarin by Graebe and Liebermann marked a turning point in the pigment industry, replacing natural madder as the primary red dye and artist's pigment. In the pictured artwork \"Grazing Horses IV (The Red Horses)\" by Franz Marc, Alizarin Orange is used to create the intense glow of the blazing Red Horses.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e20th and 21st Centuries: Although synthetic alizarin is still used, modern lightfast reds such as quinacridone have largely replaced it in professional painting due to alizarin's moderate fading over time.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003ePigment Information\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePigment Type: Synthetic \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSource: Anthraquinone derivative \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eCountry of Origin: Germany (original synthesis) \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSuitable Mediums: Watercolor, Oil, Tempera, Acrylic, Encaustic, Cold Wax, Casein, Milk, Swedish Flour, Lime \/ Fresco, Ceramics\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eLightfastness: Good to Acceptable \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eOpacity: \u003cspan\u003eSemi-Transparent\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eOther Names: Alizarin, Alizarin Lake, Transparent Orange\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePictured Artwork: \"Grazing Horses IV (The Red Horses)\" by Franz Marc from the Harvard Art Museum\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Morrow Archival","offers":[{"title":"2 Grams","offer_id":47875253272798,"sku":"PS-619-0000-0002g","price":6.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"10 Grams","offer_id":47875253305566,"sku":"PS-619-0000-0010g","price":12.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"20 Grams","offer_id":47875253338334,"sku":"PS-619-0000-0010g","price":22.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"50 Grams","offer_id":47875253371102,"sku":"PS-619-0000-0050g","price":40.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"100 Grams","offer_id":47875253403870,"sku":"PS-619-0000-0100g","price":75.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"500 Grams","offer_id":47875253436638,"sku":"PS-619-0000-0500g","price":250.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0739\/2821\/2702\/files\/f5bed836-9136-4dd0-b3e2-88f7ef756914-copy.jpg?v=1769982698","url":"https:\/\/morrowarchival.com\/products\/alizarin-orange-pigment-425137709","provider":"Morrow Archival","version":"1.0","type":"link"}