Cuprum Carbonicum (cupric carbonate) 1928

Editor: Here we see a vibrant blue pigment, Cuprum Carbonicum, or cupric carbonate, created by Buchner & Sohn in 1928. The color is so intense! What strikes you about this object? Curator: It's interesting to consider this pigment not just for its color, but as a manufactured commodity. How did companies like Buchner & Sohn shape artists' palettes and, consequently, the visual culture of the time? Editor: That's a great point. It makes me think about the accessibility of materials and how that affects art production. Curator: Exactly! And how consistent quality, provided by manufacturers, influenced artistic choices and even movements. Considering its social context enhances our understanding of art history. Editor: I never thought of it that way. Thanks for opening my eyes to the wider implications of even a small bottle of pigment!