Pigments

Pigments

Nîmes Blue

The origin of Denim​

Nîmes gave its name to denim, derived from serge de Nîmes. I painted the Amphitheatre of Nîmes using synthetic indigo, the traditional dye of denim.

Origin of denim.
Antique fabric samples from Nîmes
Amphitheatre
Detail of the Nîmes Blue watercolor painting.
Painting the Amphitheatre of Nîmes en plein air with synthetic indigo.
View associated with the Nîmes Blue watercolor painting.
View associated with the Nîmes Blue watercolor painting.
View associated with the Nîmes Blue watercolor painting.
Travel sketchbook stamp from Nîmes.
  • Amphitheatre of Nîmes,
Nîmes, France
  • 43°50'04.0"N 4°21'37.5"E
  • Sunday, 8 September 2024

Pigment recipe

PB15:1 (Phthalocyanine) + PB66 (Indigo, synthetic) Synthetic Indigo

Schmincke Horadam 485

Ochre
Pastel

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