Violet carmine

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Description

An early name for a mixed violet compound made from v and alizarin crimson. Violet carmine was not lightfast and is no longer in use.

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)

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