Lake de Garance 1927

Editor: This is "Lake de Garance," made by Le Franc. It looks like a color sample, almost a test strip, paired with the pigment itself. What can you tell me about it? Curator: It shows us how art materials were manufactured and distributed. Color wasn’t always easily accessible. The label provides information on its maker and production, revealing the market forces at play. Who was using this pigment, and how did its availability affect art? Editor: That's fascinating; I never thought about the business side of art materials. It makes you wonder how the pigments affect the art. Curator: Exactly! Considering the social and economic factors behind the materials opens up a new perspective.