Sunflower yellow

Description

A common name for a bright yellow pigment made from Orpiment that has been used in Chinese painting (Mayer 1969).

Synonyms and Related Terms

jaune de tournesol (Fr.); amarelo de girassol (Port.)

Resources and Citations

• Ralph Mayer, A Dictionary of Art Terms and Techniques, Harper and Row Publishers, New York, 1969 (also 1945 printing)