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Casein

An Overlooked Medium

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Jan 12, 2026
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The Model Resting Casein/Tempera
1889 Henri de Toulouse Lautrec

The Model Resting, Casein/Tempera, 1889, Henri de Toulouse Lautrec

We have recently been re-exploring our casein paints, wanting to understand more clearly the basics of this lesser-used water-based pigment often referred to as “milk paint“.

Casein

Flatiron Building ca. 1908 Casein Colin Campbell Cooper

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