Description
The science of chemistry has turned the dull, silver grey metal element of Manganese into this a jewel like, luminous purple.
In terms of tinting strength, this is the opposite of Dioxazine Violet, it is a subtle mixer but stronger than Cobalt Violet. It has substantial opacity and also has more red in it than Dioxazine and works particulalrly well with the warm Cadmiums.
Michael's description;
"Manganese Ammonium Pyrophosphate is a bold, heavy violet that was first made in Germany in 1868 as one of the mid-19th century wave of synthetic inorganic metal salts that prompted a change in artists’ palettes. Manganese Violet has mild, reddish overtones that do not cut through mixes and that some find useful when making reflex or shadowy greys. Its average tint power allows it to be added without greatly lowering the tonality of the result."
Technical Overview
Pigment - Manganese Pyrophosphate, PV16
Vehicle - Linseed Oil
Opacity - Opaque
Munsell - Hue 7.5 P - Value 2 - Chroma 10
Michael Harding Oil Paint
