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Fig. 3

From: Visible and infrared imaging spectroscopy of paintings and improved reflectography

Fig. 3

Results from x-ray fluorescence point analysis of Picasso’s Peonies. a XRF spectrum from the green vase showing elemental evidence for copper and arsenic (likely emerald green). b XRF spectrum from the white flowers showing evidence for zinc white. c XRF spectrum from the orange stamens showing evidence for cadmium pigments and vermilion. d XRF spectrum from the yellow areas of the flowers showing elemental evidence for a chromium-containing pigment

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