Lemon Cadmolith Possibly 24 - 34

Editor: Here we have "Lemon Cadmolith," a pigment sample made by Chemical and Pigment Co. It’s interesting how a seemingly mundane object like this sample can be considered art. What can we learn from its presence in a museum collection? Curator: Well, it invites us to consider the social and cultural role of color. Pigments like this were once rare and expensive, impacting artistic expression and even social hierarchies. How does seeing the pigment itself, rather than its use in a painting, change your perspective? Editor: I guess it makes me think about the commercial aspect, the industry behind art. Was cadmium yellow widely used at the time? Curator: It was, but questions arose about its toxicity and environmental impact. So, this unassuming sample becomes a potent reminder of the complex relationship between art, industry, and societal responsibility. Editor: That's a perspective I hadn't considered before!