Lead white: Ukiyo-e colorant

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Kamakura Village by Katsushika Hokusai

Lead white 鉛白(enpaku): Black is derived from


For more information see: Lead white

Examples of Lead white in Ukiyo-e Prints

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Beauties of the Yoshiwara by Suzuki Harunobu

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Beauties of the Yoshiwara by Suzuki Harunobu

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Beauties of the Yoshiwara by Suzuki Harunobu

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Beauties of the Yoshiwara by Suzuki Harunobu

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Beauties of the Yoshiwara by Suzuki Harunobu


Analysis

X-ray fluorescence analysis (XRF) is used to detect lead, which in a white area, is an indication for the presence of lead white (2PbCO3·Pb(OH)2).


Other Images of Lead white

List of Prints

List of prints where indigo was detected

Pages in category "Lead white: Ukiyo-e colorant"

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