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.
Inorganic – 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.
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Colour Index
Pv16
Drying
Average
Transparency
Semi-Transparent
Lightfastness
Excellent
Oil Content
Average
Tint Power
Average
Toxicity
Non-Toxic
ASTM D-4236
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Widely recognised as one of the best Oil Colour Paints available, thanks to the high pigment levels used in their manufacture they give strong colours that are vibrant and true providing great coverage and highly resistant to fading.
Michael Harding Oil paints are made by hand in Wales, adopting techniques dating back to the days of the Old Masters.
A popular Artist in his own right Michael Harding states "As an artist and painter I wanted to create colours that were true and vibrant, and paint which was beautiful and durable"
The paints are described as having a buttery, creamy texture that are easy to handle and their texture is easily manipulated.