Roman ocher
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Description
A nonstandardized name for a yellow earth pigment. Roman ocher can indicate a warm yellow color tone, a material produced in Italy, or an ocher used in ancient Rome (Mayer 1969).
Synonyms and Related Terms
Roman ochre; Italian ochre; Italian ocher
Resources and Citations
- R. Mayer, A Dictionary of Art Terms and Techniques, Harper and Row, New York, 1969.