Difference between revisions of "Vernis Martin"
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M.Riccardi-Cubitt, "Vernis Martin" ''The Dictionary of Art'', Grove's Dictionaries Inc., New York, 1996. | M.Riccardi-Cubitt, "Vernis Martin" ''The Dictionary of Art'', Grove's Dictionaries Inc., New York, 1996. | ||
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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) | ||
Revision as of 22:47, 1 May 2016
Description
An imitation lacquer furniture finish. Vernis Martin lacquers were developed by the Martin brothers in France in the 18th century. The original furniture finish formula used a copal resin melted with Cyprus turpentine, amber, oil of turpentine, rosin, and a drying oil. The resin mixture was colored with black, red or blue (Prussian blue) pigments or powdered metal (bronze, gold, copper) to produce deep-toned, satiny finish, lacquer layers. As the technique became popular, the name 'vernis Martin' was soon applied generically to all imitation japanned coatings.
Synonyms and Related Terms
vernice martin; Martin varnish
Additional Information
M.Riccardi-Cubitt, "Vernis Martin" The Dictionary of Art, Grove's Dictionaries Inc., New York, 1996.
Sources Checked for Data in Record
- Ralph Mayer, A Dictionary of Art Terms and Techniques, Harper and Row Publishers, New York, 1969 (also 1945 printing)
- Random House, Webster's Encyclopedic Unabridged Dictionary of the English Language, Grammercy Book, New York, 1997
- External source or communication Comment: Dictionary of Art. Lacquer, p. 611.