Artists' Oil Colour - Cerulean Blue Size:37ml The name Magenta comes from

The name Magenta comes from a lake colour named in 1859 after the battle in Magenta

The name stems from a type of fine woollen cloth called scarlet cloth which was often dyed red

It was made by German chemist Diesbach around 1704 making it the first synthetic blue pigment

Sketchers' Pocket Set was previously named Sketchers’ Pocket Box

This slow drying medium reduces the consistency of water mixable oil paints for easier and more even application

Artists' Oil Colour - Cerulean Blue Size:37ml The name Magenta comes fromCerulean Blue was developed in 1805 and entered the English market in the 1860s. Its name derives from the Latin Caeruleum meaning sky blue pigment. It is a bright blue pigment with green undertones.