{"product_id":"vine-black-pigment-425137959","title":"Vine Black Pigment","description":"\u003cp\u003eDescription\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eVine Black is a handmade natural single-pigment black, traditionally produced by charring grapevine shoots or other woody plant material in a low-oxygen environment. This process creates a soft, deep black pigment primarily composed of carbon, with subtle warm undertones and a slightly bluish tint in mixtures. Vine Black is known for its fine particle size, excellent dispersion, and ease of blending, making it a favored choice for artists across different mediums.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eVine Black produces a soft, velvety black with slightly cooler undertones than Bone Black. It has moderate tinting strength, allowing for subtle gradations and shading without overpowering mixtures. Unlike synthetic blacks, Vine Black offers a more natural, organic feel, making it ideal for traditional techniques, glazing, and washes. It is highly stable, has excellent lightfastness, and disperses smoothly in oil, watercolor, and tempera.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eHistory\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eVine Black has been used as a pigment since antiquity, with origins tracing back to the classical civilizations of Greece and Rome. Ancient artisans used charred grapevine twigs to create black inks, frescoes, and wall paintings. It was a common pigment in medieval manuscripts and was widely used in fresco painting during the Renaissance. Artists favored Vine Black for its delicate texture and ability to produce soft, atmospheric effects in drawings and paintings.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eDuring the 17th and 18th centuries, Vine Black became a staple for painters seeking deep, natural blacks with smooth blending capabilities. It was often used in underpainting and glazing techniques due to its transparency and ability to create rich tonal variations. In the 19th century, it remained a preferred black for academic studies, as it provided a range of grays without the harshness of modern synthetic blacks. In the artwork pictured 'The Disrobing of Christ' by El Greco, vine black is used throughout to create the deep shadows present in the artwork and for the harrowing feeling behind Christ.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eToday, Vine Black is still prized by fine artists, conservators, and historical painters for its organic origin and natural blending properties. Though largely replaced by industrial carbon blacks in mass production, it remains a sought-after pigment for those who value traditional materials and the timeless character of natural blacks.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePigment Information\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePigment Type: Natural, carbon-based pigment from charred grapevine twigs (Carbon)\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: Vine Charcoal Black, Carbon Black\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eColor Index Code: PBk8\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eImage: 'The Disrobing of Christ' by El Greco from the Alte Pinakothek Munich\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Morrow Archival","offers":[{"title":"5 Grams","offer_id":47875241148638,"sku":"PL-408-0000-0005g","price":6.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"100 Grams","offer_id":47875241181406,"sku":"PL-408-0000-0100g","price":14.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"300 Grams","offer_id":47875241214174,"sku":"PL-408-0000-0300g","price":34.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0739\/2821\/2702\/files\/5dbd39af3783311a813a28d1db2ef965130da835.jpg?v=1769986713","url":"https:\/\/morrowarchival.com\/products\/vine-black-pigment-425137959","provider":"Morrow Archival","version":"1.0","type":"link"}