Experience the refined depth of a classic tone reimagined with Schmincke Horadam Aquarell Watercolour Paint - Madder Lake Deep (Colour No. 358, Series 2). This semi-transparent, cool deep red captures the traditional warmth of the historic alizarin hue but with enhanced lightfastness and intensity, thanks to the use of modern anthraquinone pigments. Ideal for portraits, florals, and glazing, it delivers a sophisticated, velvety depth that transitions beautifully between red and crimson.
Formulated from Anthraquinone pigments (PR83:1, PR177), this hue provides smooth transparency, rich saturation, and excellent flow control, offering artists a deeper and more durable alternative to older madder-based reds. The result is a cool, saturated tone that performs beautifully in layered washes, creating glowing undertones and natural gradients with ease.
Each Horadam Aquarell colour is bound with the finest Kordofan Gum Arabic, sourced from the southern Sahara and rigorously tested to ensure outstanding stability, reusability, and pigment performance. Once dry on the palette, the paint rewets effortlessly, maintaining its creamy texture and full-bodied colour strength.
With over 150 professional shades available in 5ml, 15ml, Half Pan, and Full Pan formats (sold separately), and 95 single-pigment hues crafted for pure, clean mixing, Schmincke Horadam Aquarell continues to represent the gold standard in professional watercolour excellence.
Madder Lake Deep (Series 2) is a semi-transparent, deep cool red offering enhanced lightfastness, refined transparency, and luminous depth a modern tribute to the traditional alizarin tone, perfect for artists who value both heritage and performance.
