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Originally Posted by Mai Ly
Thanks Mike! I appreciate it!
By the way, what are the equivalent of the following colours (that are listed above):
Chrome
Chrome Orange
I have no idea what the first one is. Is silver close to this?
I am currently doing a Sargent's project, and would like to get as close to his colour palette as possible. I was unable to find the above colours, so am wondering if these have been replaced by the 'modern' name. Do you have any idea what the equivalents are, or which brands of oil colours will carry these?
Thanks,
Mai
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Mai Ly,
Chrome is not a silvery color at all. It is probably Chrome Yellow. Chrome Yellow, Chrome Orange and Chrome Red are all lead-chromates. Depending on the variation in the process of manufacture, lead chromates can vary from pale primrose yellow to deep orange scarlet. They are not permanent, and can turn a dark green over time or react with other colors. They were introduced in 1797. Cadmium shades of these colors are the modern replacements.
Cadmium Yellow Light, and Cadmium Orange would probably not have been available to use in Sargent's time.
Garth