MATISSE STR 75ML Magenta Light S2

Name: Magenta Light

Pigment tier: Series 2

Available size: 75ml

Colour application technique from Matisse:

Magenta Quin Violet and Magenta Light: Survivors of Change
Two colours, Magenta Quin Violet and Magenta Light, endured from earlier scientific ideas. Magenta Quin Violet's importance is clear, providing a spectrum magenta crucial on the palette. Magenta Light, however, is less apparent initially. Artists appreciate it as an off-white substitute, offering a gentler lightening effect compared to pure white. Its true brilliance lies in serving as a base for creating a spectrum of colours, from lavender to soft cornflower blues, reminiscent of nature's hues.

Emotion in Colour: Vincent Van Gogh's Influence
Magenta Light's significance extends beyond its technical utility. In the last months of Vincent Van Gogh's life, he explored the emotional contrasts of mauves, violets, and golden ochres. Paintings like "Landscape At Auvers In The Rain" reveal the emotional depth conveyed through mauve colours. The connection between emotion and colour echoes our shared humanity with Vincent. In the subtlety of a paint tube, emotion intertwines with our artistic expression, creating a bridge to the vibrant world of Van Gogh's emotions on canvas.

Chemical Description: Blend Arylide yellow, Naphthol red & Titanium dioxide

Pigment Numbers: PY74 PR122 PW6

Lightfastness Rating: BWS8

Pigment Opacity: Opaque

Paint Opacity: Opaque