A note on the use of blue and green copper compounds in paintings

Various copper compounds which were used as pigments have been identified in a study of the layer structure of paintings. These pigments were either obtained from natural minerals or were synthesized. The results of attempts to synthesize copper-based pigments by following old recipes are also prese...

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Published in:Studies in conservation 1994-11, Vol.39 (4), p.277-283
Main Authors: Naumova, M. M., Pisareva, S. A.
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Acetates
Copper
Copper compounds
Environmental conservation
Fresco
Minerals
Monasteries
Paints
Pigments
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Summary:Various copper compounds which were used as pigments have been identified in a study of the layer structure of paintings. These pigments were either obtained from natural minerals or were synthesized. The results of attempts to synthesize copper-based pigments by following old recipes are also presented; the man-made pigments are compared with those found in paintings and with natural copper minerals of identical composition. The historical use of synthetic copper-based pigments is discussed.
ISSN:0039-3630
2047-0584
DOI:10.1179/sic.1994.39.4.277