Schmincke has been developing and manufacturing its Horadam line of watercolours since 1881. Today the Horadam line includes 140 colours, 72 of them formulated with a single pigment. Each colour has its own individually optimised formula.

Schmincke has a reputation for using only the highest-quality natural gums, water-soluble resins, and pigments which is reflected in this superior blend of vibrant watercolours.


Burnt Umber: This is a warm brown,which contains only pure burnt natural earth. A great basic colour for landscape painting.

Pigments: Earth pigment
Colour Index :PBr7
Transparency: Semi-Opaque
Lightfast: Extremely lightfast
Series: 1
Notes: Semi-Staining