Iron Oxide Yellow: Ukiyo-e colorant

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Great Wave by Katsushika Hokusai

Yellow ochre 黄土(o-do): A yellow earth mineral primarily composed of iron hydroxide.

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For more information see: Yellow ochre

Examples of Yellow ochre 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 iron. When it is found in a yellow area, it is an indication for the presence of yellow ocher (Fe2O3 H20).

Other Images of Yellow ochre

List of Prints

List of prints where indigo was detected