French Ultramarine (Noun)
Meaning
Ultramarine pigment prepared artificially.
Classification
Nouns denoting substances.
Examples
- French ultramarine is a type of artificial ultramarine pigment prepared synthetically rather than being extracted from the semi-precious stone lapis lazuli.
- In the early 19th century, French chemists successfully created a synthetic version of ultramarine, known as French ultramarine, which greatly reduced its cost.
- The vibrant blue hue of French ultramarine has made it a staple in many artists' color palettes for centuries.
- Because it's made from synthetic materials, French ultramarine is much more affordable than the natural variety, which is obtained from lapis lazuli.
- French ultramarine became widely used among artists in the 19th century, particularly in oil and watercolor painting.