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Chemistry of colour
Ultramarine
Follow the journey of one of the most celebrated and sought-after pigments in art.
In from the Silk Road to Renoir, Joanna Russell from our Scientific Department looks at the use of ultramarine in 'The Wilton Diptych' and 'The Umbrellas'.
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Learn more about The Wilton Diptych and The Umbrellas.
Chemistry of colour
Learn about some of the weird and wonderful ways pigments were historically produced, and see how we identify them today.
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