Orpiment crystals, the toxic mineral once used to produce Chinese Yellow.
The tiled roofs of the Forbidden City.
A large Chinese Imperial Yellow brushpot, c. 1900. 
Homage to the Square: Departing in Yellow
Josef Albers, 1964
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Sunday, 16 August 2009
King's colour
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Stunning, as always. I am quite fond of that saffron colour, especially after seeing the "Gates" project in Central Park several years ago.
Almost seems worth the risk. But I'm a sucker for that particular shade.
Good stuff.la
HOBAC!!! Oh, happy day! I'm so happy you're back.
I shall go to bed now with a smile on my face, for you have returned to the blog world!!
Life is sweet.
perfectly exquisite, thank you
thank you
welcome back, hobac. i thought i was hallucinating when i noticed the thumbnail picture for you blog changed in my blogroll. you have been sorely missed.
Greetings and salutations. Happy to see HOBAC back in action.
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