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Tag Archive for: Titian

Pigment Analysis in Paintings: Titian, Velazquez, Rembrandt

April 20, 2018/1 Comment/in Resources/by tja

I always enjoy have some idea of the kinds of pigments used to create a certain color, especially if multiple layers are involved.  I stumbled upon a website that has some nice presentations on this very topic.  As an example, Titian’s Bacchus and Ariadne.

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The National Gallery Technical Bulletin: Titian after 1540

September 1, 2017/0 Comments/in Masters, Technical Bulletins/by tja

Technical Bulletin Volume 36

This special edition is dedicated to the study of Titian’s technique and style after 1540.

Also, here are the high resolution images referenced in the bulletin.

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Titian’s Secret Revealed

October 10, 2016/0 Comments/in Masters/by tja

“He was simply better than anyone else.”

A review of The National Gallery’s Technical Bulletin on Titian.

0 0 tja tja2016-10-10 22:51:322016-10-10 23:01:58Titian’s Secret Revealed

Titian: His Colors and Technique

March 14, 2011/0 Comments/in Masters, Materials, Techniques/by tja

My friend and colleague, the Classicist Paul Gwynne, called my attention to this documentary just a couple of weeks ago: he had it on VHS, but I would have to wait to see it.

Not known for my patience, I immediately searched YouTube… but didn’t find anything.

Well, nothing can cure mediocre research skills like a good case of insomnia.  Tonight (this morning), I found it:

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0 0 tja tja2011-03-14 04:40:482011-03-14 04:41:42Titian: His Colors and Technique

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Research Resources

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