History of Red Ochre:
Used throughout history, these permanent pigments can be safely mixed with other pigments. Ochres vary widely in transparency; some are quite opaque, while others are valued for their use as glazes.
When was Red Ochre used?
| Discovery | Used until |
|---|---|
| prehistoric | continues in use |
Use of Red Ochre among paintings in the SchackGallery, Munich:
Source: Kühn