Brown ochre - overview

/ oak • ur /
Brown ochre

1. Overview

2. History
of use

3. Making the
pigment

4. Technical
details



Brief description of Brown ochre:

       Earthtones from cream to brown

Names for Brown ochre:



Pronounciation:

oak • ur

Alternative names:

Earth pigments

Word origin:

The name "Brown ochre" comes from Greek ochros = yellow, pale yellow.

Non-English names:

German

French

Italian

Brauner Ocker

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Chemical name:

Iron(III)-oxide, partly hydrated

A painted swatch of Brown ochre:

Source of Brown ochre:

Ochre comes in many varieties:

Natural mineral consisting of silica and clay owing its color to iron oxide. It is found throughout the world, in many shades, in hues from yellow to brown, and faint blue. The best brown ochre comes from Cyprus. The pigment has good hiding power and excellent permanence in all media.

Other browns
(intro) - Brown ochre - Umbra - Van Dyke brown

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