Umber
(noun)
A natural earth pigment that ranges in color from yellowish-brown to dark brown or black. It is usually composed of clay and iron oxide and used in painting, drawing and decorative arts.
Origin:
From italian terra d"ombra, "earth of shadow", from ombra, "shadow".
Examples:
- The artist used umber to create a sense of depth and shadow in the landscape painting.
- The use of umber pigments can be traced back to ancient Greece and Rome.
- The umber was mixed with water to create a dark wash for the background.
- Umber is a natural pigment that is composed of clay and iron oxide and is often used in pigments for oil paints and watercolors.
- The umber color is often used in fashion and interior design to create a warm, earthy atmosphere.