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Lefranc Bourgeois
Lefranc Bourgeois Linel Gouache
Extra-fine gouache made in Le Mans, France, bound with natural gum arabic and triple-milled for a smooth, creamy consistency. Available in 78 colors, including patented shades developed with Henri Matisse. Dries to an opaque, velvety matte finish.
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Primary medium for his paper cut-outs; MoMA conservation study confirmed Linel gouache across 79 samples; Matisse personally thanked Lefranc for creating his violet fixe tint
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