Gamblin Artist’s Oil Color Raw Sienna

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Oil

Artist’s Oil Color

Raw Sienna

Pigments

PBr7

Brown Iron Oxide

Series

1

Raw Sienna

Raw Sienna

Raw Sienna

Raw Sienna

Raw Sienna

Raw Sienna

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Gamblin

Artist’s Oil Color

Raw Sienna

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As always, if a certain spec matters, double-check with the manufacturer before purchasing.

Paint List Review

This is a warm Raw Sienna with a touch of orangeness to its hue. The consistency is impasto which has an almost sculptable quality. It has a faint touch of grit, Our favorite thing about this color is the interesting orangy-brown hue.

Information From The Manufacturer

Description by Gamblin

" Traditional earth yellow glazing color, originally mined in Tuscany. Consider using Gamblin Transparent Earth Yellow for more transparency” -Gamblin Oils

Lightfastness Rating

Lightfastness I

Binder

Alkali-Refined Linseed Oil

Transparency

Semi-Transparent

Number Assigned by Manufacturer

1610

Additional Note

Gamblin categorizes this color as warm.

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