Old enameled plate bearing the inscription "JAUNE DE CHRÔME" (CHROME YELLOW), from a set of enameled plates that equipped the drawers of an old paint merchant's cabinet. Chrome yellow is a synthetic pigment based on lead chromate, which appeared in the early 19th century and was widely used by painters for its intense yellow color. Paint merchants supplied pigments, paints, and various raw materials to painters, decorators, and artisans; their drawer cabinets allowed these numerous powders and preparations to be stored separately, each compartment being identified by a plate like this one.
✦ Estimated period: Circa 1900-1920 ✦ Origin: France, former paint merchant ✦ Dimensions: approx. 13 × 3 cm ✦ Material: Enameled plate ✦ Condition: Good used condition, with enamel chips on the edges, traces of oxidation, scratches, marks, and wear over time.
Authentic old "Jaune de Chrome" enameled plate, a beautiful professional object dedicated to one of the emblematic pigments of 19th-century painting.
