Jean-Antione Watteau was a French Rococo painter renowned for inventing the style of painting known as the fête galante, small pictures depicting listless couples in verdant, idyllic backgrounds. The Scale of Love – in which pinks, reds and russet browns dominate – is a prime example of the genre.

Despite his success (he managed to become a member of the ultra-elite French Academy), Watteau reportedly disliked his work. His friend, the Comte de Caylus, recorded that he was 'continually sickened by what he did'. Perhaps the perfectionists among us can relate.

Colours included in the set:

Flake White NT (non Toxic)
Unique metal mineral pigment © Wallace Seymour 2010 onwards. Formulated to replace old toxic lead white. Has similar properties: thick, dense
paint paste, quick drying, slightly warm white shade, subtle in admixtures.
Semi-opaque.

Rose Pink Madder, Genuine PR 9
Plant colour derived from the roots of the madder plant. Very transparent
deep crimson glazing colour. The authentic rose madder pigment of antiquity, made available to contemporary artists and produced according to
a traditional recipe.

Puisaye Burgundy Yellow Ochre PY 43
The ochre industry around Auxerre in Burgundy yielded very intense,
virtually opaque colour, with greater covering power than ochres from
Provence. Although the production is now closed, we have access to ongoing remaining stocks, to enable this historic apricot shade ochre be used by
contemporary painters.

Puisaye Burgundy Yellow Ochre PY 43
The ochre industry around Auxerre in Burgundy yielded very intense,
virtually opaque colour, with greater covering power than ochres from
Provence. Although the production is now closed, we have access to ongoing remaining stocks, to enable this historic apricot shade ochre be used by
contemporary painters.

Puisaye Burgundy Red Ochre PY 42
The ochre industry around Auxerre in Burgundy yielded very intense,
virtually opaque colour, with greater covering power than ochres from
Provence. Although the production is now closed, we have access to ongoing remaining stocks, to enable this historic deep red ochre be used by
contemporary painters.

Venetian Red PR 101
Yellow Ochre from the Veneto, is steeped with wet lime in the traditional
method. The resultant calcined paste takes on a rich red-pink shade. Semiopaque.

Cobalt Blue Light PB 28, PB 36
English made Cobalt Blue pigments, semi-opaque, with transparency in
glazes.

Paris Blue PB 27
Variety of Prussian Blue, non-soluble in oil, classic Prussian Blue. Very
transparent. Quick drying.

Ivory Black PBk 7, PBk 9
Transparent neutral black, contains cattle bone with carbon black. Slow to
dry. Add5-10% paint medium to reduce possibility of paint sheen matting.

Please refer to this technical sheet for further details for all Wallace Seymour Oil Paints available at Choosing Keeping

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Material: Oil paint in aluminium tubes with cardboard box
Included: 9 Wallace Seymour oil paint tubes (40ml each) and two display boxes
Vegetarian: Yes
Vegan: No (contains honey binder)

Made in England

Keep out of reach of children and pets. Avoid eating, drinking, or smoking while painting, and wash hands thoroughly after use. If paint contacts your eyes, rinse well with clean water; if swallowed, rinse your mouth and seek medical advice.

Work in a well-ventilated space and away from open flames. Store tubes in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight, with caps replaced firmly after use. Dispose of waste responsibly and do not pour it down the drain. Empty aluminium tubes can be recycled once clean and dry.