Specimens of watercolours painted to test the stability of the pigments
1907
watercolor
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
1907
watercolor
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
This image shows rows of small, labeled rectangles of watercolor paint. Each one is a different color—deep reds, bright blues, soft greens, and muted browns. The paint swatches have names like "Scarlet Lake," "Mars Yellow," and "Cobalt Violet" written next to them. The artist tested how these pigments held up over time. Some colors look faded, while others stay bold. The handwritten notes hint at experiments with mixing paints. Check out the Victoria and Albert Museum to see more of these paint tests.
