Red lead

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A painted swatch of Red lead:

History of Red lead:

Red lead was one of the earliest pigments artificially prepared and is still in use today.

When was Red lead used?

Discovery Used until
antiquity continues in use

Use of Red lead among paintings in the SchackGallery, Munich:

Source: Kühn

Other reds
(intro) - Madder lake (alizarine) - realgar - red lead - Red ochre - vermilion        

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