{"product_id":"light-yellow-ochre-pigment-425137893","title":"Light Yellow Ochre Pigment","description":"\u003cp\u003eDescription\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eLight Yellow Ochre is a natural, handmade single earth pigment sourced from the Vaucluse region of France, produced through the ancient process of grinding raw yellow earth. As the lightest of the Vaucluse ochres, this pigment is prized for its soft, warm yellow hue and excellent stability.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis pigment has been processed through traditional drying, grinding, and levigation methods to achieve a fine, consistent texture. Light Yellow Ochre offers a gentle, earthy yellow tone that is both delicate and versatile, making it ideal for painting landscapes, portraits, and classical artwork. It has strong covering power, excellent lightfastness, and a natural harmony that blends beautifully with other earth pigments.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eCompared to synthetic yellows, Light Yellow Ochre provides a softer, organic warmth, making it a valuable choice for artists seeking historically authentic and naturally occurring tones.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eHistory\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eOchre is the earliest pigment used by humans, with evidence of its application in prehistoric cave paintings dating back over 100,000 years. The use of ochre pigments, including light yellow ochre, can be traced through ancient Egyptian, Greek, and Roman frescoes, where they were used for murals, decorations, and cosmetics.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eBy the Renaissance, ochre pigments from France and Italy became highly sought after by artists who valued them for their durability and natural warmth. The ochre deposits of Vaucluse, particularly in the Roussillon region, became a primary source of some of the world\u003cspan\u003e'\u003c\/span\u003es finest natural yellow pigments.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eThroughout the 18th and 19th centuries, Light Yellow Ochre remained a staple in oil painting, particularly for rendering skin tones, golden light effects, and naturalistic landscapes. It continues to be a favored pigment for classical and contemporary artists seeking soft, historical yellows. In the pictured artwork 'The Beach at Trouville' by Monet, light yellow ochre is used for the pastel and soft tones of the sand on the beach.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003ePigment Information\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePigment Type: Natural (Mineral) from minerals (Iron Oxide Hydroxide - Goethite) (France) \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSuitable Mediums: Watercolor, Oil, Tempera, Acrylic, Encaustic, Cold Wax, Casein, Milk, Swedish Flour, Lime \/ Fresco\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eLightfastness: Best \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eOpacity: Semi-opaque \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eOther Names: Yellow Earth, French Yellow Ochre, Jaune d\u003cspan\u003e'\u003c\/span\u003eOcre \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eColor Index Code: PY43\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eImage: 'The Beach at Trouville' by Claude Monet from the National Gallery\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Morrow Archival","offers":[{"title":"5 Grams","offer_id":47875244982494,"sku":"PE-030-0000-0005g","price":6.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"100 Grams","offer_id":47875245015262,"sku":"PE-030-0000-00100g","price":14.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"300 Grams","offer_id":47875245048030,"sku":"PE-030-0000-00300g","price":34.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0739\/2821\/2702\/files\/b348cbdc-5c21-4403-a1b1-6481f7cad79d-copy.jpg?v=1769982477","url":"https:\/\/morrowarchival.com\/products\/light-yellow-ochre-pigment-425137893","provider":"Morrow Archival","version":"1.0","type":"link"}