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French Ultramarine is a rich transparent blue. It was created by French chemist Guimet in 1828 as a synthetic but chemically identical alternative to the expensive pigment derived from Lapis Lazuli.
Colour Number263
Vehicle OilLinseed Oil
PermanenceA
Permanence DescriptionPermanent
Series1
Lightfastness CodeI
Lightfastness DescriptionExcellent
Opacity DescriptionTransparent
Pigment CodesPB29
Bright, beautiful and affordable
Bright and beautiful colours perfect for artists who need large quantities of colour and also for first time artists that need to learn the fundamentals of oil painting. All 47 tones have been carefully made to bring out the best of each pigment, so you can create bold and vibrant artworks. The formulation, manufacture and quality control of Winton Oil Colour ensure a product of dependable working properties.
Winton Oil Colour's pigment load is higher than many artists’ ranges. Exceptional for general use and ideal for working in large volume at the highest level.
The Winton range has a more uniform consistency than Artists' Oil Colour and is a slightly stiffer paint. It offers excellent retention of brush and palette knife strokes.
Wherever possible, the most permanent pigments have been selected for use with the Winton range. The formulation and manufacturing process ensure that the product will remain stable within the tube as well as offer the most permanent paint film possible.
