{"product_id":"cobalt-cerulean-pigment-425137814","title":"Cobalt Cerulean Pigment","description":"\u003cp\u003eDescription\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eCobalt Cerulean is a handmade natural single-pigment blue made from cobalt chromate, a complex compound of cobalt and chrome oxides. Originally developed in the 19th century, this pigment is known for its vibrant, slightly greenish-blue hue, offering excellent brightness and clarity. Unlike synthetic blues, Cobalt Cerulean has a very subtle granulation that adds texture and depth to paintings.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eCobalt Cerulean produces a vibrant, cool blue with a slightly green undertone, making it ideal for skies, water, and atmospheric effects in painting. It has strong tinting strength without overpowering other colors, and it mixes well to create soft greens and complex cool tones. This pigment is highly lightfast, exceptionally durable, and resistant to chemical reactions in various mediums, making it a favored choice for artists who require long-lasting colors.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eHistory\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eCobalt-based pigments have been used since ancient times, but Cobalt Cerulean was first synthesized in the early 19th century. Chemists sought a stable, lightfast alternative to earlier blues, and cobalt compounds were a breakthrough in modern pigment production. First commercially produced in the 1860s, it quickly gained popularity among artists, including Impressionists like Monet, who used it for painting luminous skies and water scenes. In the pictured artwork 'Corner of a Cafe Concert' by Edouard Manet, cobalt cerulean is mixed with cobalt blue to produce the stunning blues of the man at the counters shirt and throughout the background. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eCerulean Blue was valued for its properties compared to earlier blues such as Prussian Blue and smalt, which had instability issues. Unlike traditional cobalt blues, Cobalt Cerulean offered a stronger, more intense hue, making it ideal for light and water effects in painting. Today, it remains a preferred pigment for oil, watercolor, and acrylic artists seeking a durable, high-quality blue with superior mixing capabilities.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003ePigment Information\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePigment Type: Synthetic (Inorganic) from cobalt chromate \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: Best (Highly stable and resistant to fading) \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eOpacity: Semi-opaque \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eOther Names: Cobalt Chromate Blue, Cerulean Blue\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eColor Index Code: PB36\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eImage: 'Corner of a Cafe Concert' by Edouard Manet from the National Gallery\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Morrow Archival","offers":[{"title":"2 Grams","offer_id":47875257303262,"sku":"PS-609-0000-0002g","price":6.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"10 Grams","offer_id":47875257336030,"sku":"PS-609-0000-0010g","price":12.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"20 Grams","offer_id":47875257368798,"sku":"PS-609-0000-0020g","price":22.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"50 Grams","offer_id":47875257401566,"sku":"PS-609-0000-0050g","price":40.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"100 Grams","offer_id":47875257434334,"sku":"PS-609-0000-0100g","price":85.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"500 Grams","offer_id":47875257467102,"sku":"PS-609-0000-0500g","price":250.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0739\/2821\/2702\/files\/b5a0f384-5040-4cd0-9f31-a386a9ca3d7b-copy.jpg?v=1769982691","url":"https:\/\/morrowarchival.com\/products\/cobalt-cerulean-pigment-425137814","provider":"Morrow Archival","version":"1.0","type":"link"}