Ochre

usgb/ˈəʊkər/
noun

A yellowish-orange color or earth containing iron oxide.

The walls of the room were painted in a rich ochre.
Visual representation of "ochre" - A yellowish-orange color or earth containing iron oxide

Often appears as...

  • red ochre
  • ochre color
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Artistic Material

Ochre is often used to describe natural pigments used in art and decoration.

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The cave paintings were done with ochre.
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Historical Use

The term is historical and has been used since prehistoric times for painting.

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Ancient artists favored ochre for its rich and lasting color.
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Descriptive Color

Prominently mention 'ochre' to convey a warm, earthy tone when describing objects.

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His studio was filled with canvases of ochre landscapes.
Visual representation of the word "Ochre"

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