PRODUCT DESCRIPTION
Chinese White is a zinc based opaque white. Winsor & Newton were the first to sell Chinese White in England in 1834. It was named after the popular Chinese porcelain imported at the time.
- Colour Number 150
- Colour Series 1
- Lightfastness (ASTM) I
- Permanence Rating AA
- Pigment(s) PW5
- Transparency / Opacity O
CHINESE WHITE
A variation of Zinc White, Chinese White is popular among artists for its ability to take the edge off of brighter colours. Winsor & Newton’s version of Chinese White was incredibly in demand upon its release, so much so that the entrance to the Rathbone Place flagship was reportedly blocked by carriages filled with clients eager to get their hands on the new paint. A subtle white, it is essential for painting white objects in addition to softening other colours.
