Blue Verditer (Mountain Blue) (Blue Bice) 

Curator: Here we have "Blue Verditer (Mountain Blue) (Blue Bice)" manufactured by Buchner of Munich. The work consists of pigment in a small jar and a paint sample on card. Editor: The striking ultramarine hue immediately evokes a sense of depth and vastness, like a miniature sky trapped within glass. Curator: Buchner's production highlights the commercialization of color. Pigments, once rare, became accessible commodities shaping artistic expression. Editor: Note how the top portion demonstrates size, while the bottom indicates that linseed oil was used. The materiality presents a strong case for how to manipulate the pigment. Curator: Indeed, the label "above - size, below - linseed oil" is interesting. Buchner seems to be demonstrating various applications and effects of the pigment. Editor: It's a testament to how art and industry intertwine, offering a glimpse into the material culture that defined artistic creation. Curator: Precisely, a cultural artifact documenting the industrialization of color.