Art Bites: 'Mummy Brown,' a Once Popular Pigment, Was Made From Ancient Bodies
Edward Burne-Jones was shocked to find out that his Mummy Brown paint was actually made from ancient Egyptian mummified bodies.
Source: artnet.com
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Mummy Brown – 16th Century Paint Made from Ground Up Mummies
The ground bones of ancient Egyptian mummies were used to create a unique shade of paint known as Mummy Brown used in 19th century paintings.
Source: ancient-origins.net
Mummy Brown – the 16th century paint made from ground up mummies
Most people today would probably associate Egyptian mummies with museums. This is unsurprising, as many museums around the world, especially in Europe, have Egyptian mummies in them.
Source: ancient-origins.net