History of Yellow ochre:
Used throughout history, these permanent pigments can be safely mixed with other pigments. Ochres vary widely in transparency; some are quite opaque, while others are valued for their use as glazes.
When was Yellow ochre used?
| Discovery | Used until |
|---|---|
| prehistoric, artificial (1920s) | continues in use |
Use of Yellow ochre among paintings in the SchackGallery, Munich:
Source: Kühn
Other yellows
(intro) - Cadmium yellow/red - Chrome yellow - Cobalt yellow - Indian yellow - Lead-tin yellow - Lemon yellow - Naples yellow - Orpiment - Yellow ochre
(intro) - Cadmium yellow/red - Chrome yellow - Cobalt yellow - Indian yellow - Lead-tin yellow - Lemon yellow - Naples yellow - Orpiment - Yellow ochre