Difference between revisions of "Category:Other Greens: Ukiyo-e colorant"

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*Dayflower, flavonoid
 
*Dayflower, flavonoid
 
*indigo?, flavonoid
 
*indigo?, flavonoid
*Prussian blue, orpiment
 
  
 
== Examples of Other greens in Ukiyo-e Prints ==
 
== Examples of Other greens in Ukiyo-e Prints ==

Latest revision as of 02:58, 15 April 2024

Kamakura Village by Katsushika Hokusai

Other Greens: In addition to greens formulated by overprinting or mixing dayflower + turmeric and indigo + orpiment, other combinations have been found.

Other greens detected so far are:

  • Malachite is used in early handcolored prints but disappears once color printing is introduced.
  • Dayflower, flavonoid
  • indigo?, flavonoid

Examples of Other greens in Ukiyo-e Prints

Dyed indigo.jpg

Indigo FORS.JPG
Beauties of the Yoshiwara by Suzuki Harunobu

Dyed indigo.jpg

Indigo FORS.JPG
Beauties of the Yoshiwara by Suzuki Harunobu

Dyed indigo.jpg

Indigo FORS.JPG
Beauties of the Yoshiwara by Suzuki Harunobu

Dyed indigo.jpg

Indigo FORS.JPG
Beauties of the Yoshiwara by Suzuki Harunobu

Dyed indigo.jpg

Indigo FORS.JPG
Beauties of the Yoshiwara by Suzuki Harunobu

List of Prints

Below is a list of prints where the various green mixtures were detected.