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Water-bottle box set and miniature watercolour palettes

Five Winsor & Newton watercolour innovations throughout history

Explore Winsor & Newton's legacy in watercolour innovation, from pioneering moist watercolour cakes in 1835 to crafting the revered Series 7 brushes for Queen Victoria. Our innovations continue to shape...

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The Winsor & Newton Paint Tube 1840-1911

The history of the metal paint tube

Discover Winsor & Newton’s pivotal role in the development of the metal paint tube— a revolutionary innovation that transformed the history of art.

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The Fighting Temeraire by JMW Turner

Palettes of the masters: JMW Turner

Discover how JMW Turner revelled in experimenting with pigments, from gamboge to ultramarine. Explore how Turner's daring experiments with pigments shaped his iconic landscapes and seascapes – and why not all...

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Mummy Brown pigment

History of pigments

Discover the evolution of pigments, from clay deposits used in cave paintings to synthesised colours produced by brilliant 19th century chemists.

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