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The Definition Of Burnt Sienna

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asked Jun 6, 2013 in Art Glossary
edited Jun 17, 2013

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Characteristics: A warm red-brown that's transparent and excellent for glazing.

Common Names: -.

Color Index Name: PBr 7. 
(Color Index Explained)

Color Index Number: 77492.

Pigment Origin: Calcined (heated/roasted) raw sienna (an earth pigment that's a mixture of iron oxide and silica).

Used for Painting Since: Raw sienna has been used since prehistoric times; burnt sienna was popularized by Italian artists in the Renaissance.

answered Jun 6, 2013