{"product_id":"red-ochre-pigment-425137904","title":"Red Ochre Pigment","description":"\u003cp\u003eDescription\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eRed Ochre is a natural, handmade single earth pigment produced by heating Light Yellow Ochre, extracted from Vaucluse, France. This natural pigment undergoes a traditional calcination process, transforming yellow ochre into a deeper, richer red hue with increased iron oxide content.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eOne of the finest ochres available, Red Ochre is prized for its warm, earthy red tone, high covering power, and exceptional stability. It has been widely used for centuries due to its durability, opacity, and ability to create soft, harmonious blends in artwork. This pigment is ideal for fresco painting, oil painting, watercolor, and traditional tempera techniques.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eUnlike synthetic reds, Red Ochre offers a unique organic warmth, making it a favorite among artists seeking natural, historically authentic reds for their palettes.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eHistory\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eOchre pigments have been used by humans for over 100,000 years, with red ochre playing a significant role in prehistoric cave paintings, including those in Lascaux, France. The process of heating yellow ochre to create red ochre dates back to ancient civilizations such as the Egyptians, Greeks, and Romans, who used it in murals, cosmetics, and pottery. In the pictured artwork from the Wall Painting in the Tomb of Pharaoh Siptah ca 1190 BC, red ochre is used to create rich red contrast to the Egyptian blue used.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eDuring the Renaissance, red ochre became a staple pigment in European painting, often used for underpainting, portraiture, and landscape works. The deposits in Vaucluse, particularly in the Roussillon region, became famous for producing some of the world\u003cspan\u003e'\u003c\/span\u003es finest ochres, supplying master painters with rich, warm tones for centuries.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eBy the 19th and 20th centuries, Red Ochre remained a key pigment in both fine art and industrial applications, from artist paints to architectural finishes. Today, it continues to be valued for its historical significance, stability, and natural beauty.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003ePigment Information\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePigment Type: Natural (Iron Oxide) from minerals (Hematite - Fe₂O₃) (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: Opaque \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eOther Names: Burnt Ochre, Red Earth, French Red Ochre \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eColor Index Code: PR102\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eImage: 'Wall Painting' by Unknown from the Tomb of Pharaoh Siptah\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Morrow Archival","offers":[{"title":"5 Grams","offer_id":47875240067294,"sku":"PE-005-0000-0005g","price":6.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"100 Grams","offer_id":47875240100062,"sku":"PE-005-0000-0100g","price":14.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"300 Grams","offer_id":47875240132830,"sku":"PE-005-0000-0300g","price":34.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0739\/2821\/2702\/files\/e2491289-774e-4895-afeb-c3b8f168d17c-copy.jpg?v=1769982486","url":"https:\/\/morrowarchival.com\/products\/red-ochre-pigment-425137904","provider":"Morrow Archival","version":"1.0","type":"link"}