“Dead head” Caput Mortuum is a densely opaque iron oxide. A highly saturated red purple, essential for taking out into the landscape or for use with portraiture. Deep, earthy purples in masstone give way to more delicate mauves in tints.
Pigment: Prepared Iron Oxide
Classification: Synthetic Inorganic
Colour Index: PR101 (77491)
Vehicle: Linseed Oil
Hiding power: Opaque
Pigment Loading: Normal-High
Consistency: Dense butter
Drying rate: 2-5 days
ASTM: I
Product Code: 0826
Series: 1
