Merrifield, Mary Philadelphia: Practical Directions For Portrait Painting In Water-Colours (London, 1854)

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COLOURS FOB, PORTRAIT PAINTING,

retains its colour perfectly, and works easily. In these
properties it excels every other white pigment which has
been hitherto tried as a water-colour. It is used but
sparingly in painting portraits, being frequently limited
to the white spots in the eyes, to the finishing of lace,
gold ornaments, and other high lights. It is useful in
correcting errors, as will be hereafter explained.

INDIAN YELLOW

Is of a brilliant golden yellow, useful for draperies. It
gives a high gold tint when mixed with Chinese White.
The fine colour of Indian Yellow causes it to be employed
in painting flesh.

GAMBOGE

Is of a fine yellow colour, inclining to green. It flows
well, and the resin which it contains forms "a kind of
natural varnish, which aids in preserving its colour.

YELLOW OCHRE

Is useful for the local tint of light hair, and for certain parts
of landscape backgrounds. It is very permanent and works
well.