1980 Alizarin Crimson (Gamblin Oil)

1980 Alizarin Crimson Cool, slightly bluish red with smoky glaze. 19th century “lake” color made by the fusing a dye on to a substrate. Alizarin Crimson is still commonly used by painters today. About Gamblin 1980 Oil Color Gamblin 1980 Oil Colors are made with the same dedication and pure pigments that go into our Artist’s Oils. In addition, we use the same process of mixing, milling, filling, and hand labeling. 1980 Oil Colors are formulated with pure pigments, the finest refined linseed oil and marble dust (calcium carbonate).  With 1980 Oil Colors, artists experience colors that are true, without homogenized texture or muddy color mixtures. Our approach of using traditional raw materials and manufacturing processes ensures that artists experience the luscious working properties that they expect from their oil colors. About This Color Series 2TransparentVehicle: Alkali refined linseed oilLightfastness III, PR83