Roberson's medium

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Description

A brand name for a painting medium made by the Roberson company in England. Roberson's medium was sold in the 19th century. It is thought to have contained poppy oil thickened with copal varnish and white wax (Mayer 1969).

Additional Information

R. Mayer, A Dictionary of Art Terms and Techniques, Harper and Row, New York, 1969.

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