Rublev Colours Nicosia Green Earth is a genuine green earth pigment made from the natural mineral glauconite (PG23), sourced from deposits in southeastern Cyprus near Nicosia. This classic terre verte is known for its fresh, bright green character and its naturally complex undertones that can shift from pale green to bluish-green or olive depending on mineral content.
Nicosia Green Earth is a traditional studio pigment for verdaccio and underpainting, especially for flesh undertones where a green layer helps neutralise reds and pinks. It is also excellent for landscapes, cooling shadows, mixing natural greys, and creating muted greens without overpowering nearby colours. As a true earth pigment, it is widely valued for permanence and broad compatibility across binders and painting techniques, and it grinds easily into both oil and water based mediums.
Key features
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Genuine glauconite green earth from Cyprus near Nicosia
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Colour Index PG23 (77009), classic terre verte pigment
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Bright green with natural undertone variation for mixing and underpainting
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Permanent and lightfast in oil and acrylic (ASTM I)
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Suitable for oil paint making, tempera, watercolour, fresco, and toned grounds
Safety note: Considered non-toxic, but avoid inhaling dry pigment dust. Use a mask and good ventilation when handling powder.
