The Schmincke Watercolour Tube Limited Edition Horadam Retro Cochineal Red is a special reissue of an intense, transparent red colour obtained from cochineal, with a historic design from the 1912 Schmincke catalogue. Part of the Schmincke Retro Watercolour collection, this watercolour offers high standards of quality, lightfastness and stability, thanks to its carefully selected raw materials. Bound with Kordofan gum arabic, this watercolour can be easily reused after drying, offering a versatile palette of over 150 colours.
The Schmincke Watercolour Tube Limited Edition Horadam Retro Cochineal Red is a jewel for artists, a special reissue that pays tribute to the rich history and exceptional quality of Schmincke watercolours. This intense, transparent red colour, obtained from cochineal, has been carefully selected and specially reissued as part of the Schmincke Retro Watercolour Collection.
The most remarkable thing about this watercolour tube is its historical connection and original design, which dates back to a 1912 catalogue discovered in the Schmincke archives. This authentic design adds a touch of nostalgia and authenticity to this limited edition, making every stroke with this watercolour a tribute to Schmincke's rich artistic tradition.
In addition to its historical value, Schmincke's Horadam Cochineal Red watercolour maintains the high quality standards that characterise the entire Horadam product line. Formulated with the finest raw materials, these watercolours guarantee excellent lightfastness and colour stability, ensuring that your works of art will last over time in their original splendour.
One of the distinguishing features of Schmincke Horadam watercolours is their binder of Kordofan gum Arabic, extracted from the southern Sahara. This natural gum arabic may vary slightly from year to year, but Schmincke is committed to always selecting the best ingredients to ensure the highest quality in every tube of watercolour.
Once these watercolours dry on paper, they can be easily dampened and reused, making them ideal for projects where colour layering and blending are required. With a wide range of over 150 colours available, including 95 single pigment shades for clean, vibrant blending, these watercolours offer a versatile palette that will meet the needs of any artist, from beginners to seasoned professionals.
