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.

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