mummy-brown

• Termo histórico para um pigmento marrom escuro feito de múmias egípcias moídas, usado em pintura; a prática foi abandonada no século XX.

An obsolete term for a dark brown pigment historically made from ground Egyptian mummies, used in painting. The practice ceased in the 20th century.

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   A greyish to yellowish brown color, resembling the shade of snuff.

   Cor de rapé

   • The old painting had a mummy-brown hue that gave it an antique feel.
   • He chose a mummy-brown scarf to match his coat.
   • The walls were painted a subtle mummy-brown, creating a warm atmosphere.

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