919 Caput Mortuum

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The name of this red iron oxide literally means “death’s head”. This pigment has largely replaced mummy brown, as a result of the publicity around the composition of the latter during the 19th century (it was produced by grinding the carboniferous bodies of mummies). This brown-red colour with a hint of violet can be used in very interesting ways when mixed with a brighter colour. This pigment can be used with all techniques without any problems.