Difference between revisions of "Oxford ocher"
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Oxford ochre; English ocher; stone ocher; stone ochre; stone yellow | Oxford ochre; English ocher; stone ocher; stone ochre; stone yellow | ||
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* Ralph Mayer, ''A Dictionary of Art Terms and Techniques'', Harper and Row Publishers, New York, 1969 (also 1945 printing) | * Ralph Mayer, ''A Dictionary of Art Terms and Techniques'', Harper and Row Publishers, New York, 1969 (also 1945 printing) | ||
Latest revision as of 12:38, 8 September 2022
Description
A fine grade of yellow ocher obtained from the Shotover Hills near Oxford, England. Oxford ocher was introduced in the 19th century and mined until the mid 20th century (Harley 1982).
Synonyms and Related Terms
Oxford ochre; English ocher; stone ocher; stone ochre; stone yellow
Resources and Citations
- Ralph Mayer, A Dictionary of Art Terms and Techniques, Harper and Row Publishers, New York, 1969 (also 1945 printing)
- R.D. Harley, Artists' Pigments c. 1600-1835, Butterworth Scientific, London, 1982