Paint Standard

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Description

The common name for the Commercial Standard for Artists Oil Paints CS 98-62 that is issued by the U.S. Department of Commerce. First printed in 1942, the Paint Standard provides specifications for the minimum quality required to artists colors. Copies can be ordered from the Superintendent of Documents, Washington DC.

Synonyms and Related Terms

Commercial Standard for Artists Oil Paints CS 98-62

Resources and Citations

  • Ralph Mayer, A Dictionary of Art Terms and Techniques, Harper and Row Publishers, New York, 1969 (also 1945 printing)