Egg Tempera
Egg tempera is a traditional paint made by combining pigment with an egg-yolk binder and water. It dries quickly in thin layers and is normally used on a rigid, smooth, absorbent ground rather than a flexible painting support.
Painter
Robert Vickrey
Robert Vickrey was an American painter and illustrator known for detailed egg tempera paintings combining realistic observation with symbolic imagery.
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Robert Vickrey quick facts
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| Born | 1926 · New York City, U.S. |
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| Died | 2011 · Naples, Florida, U.S. |
| Nationality | American |
| Paint medium | Egg tempera |
| Common subjects | Figures, nuns, landscapes, portraits, and symbolic scenes |
| Known for | Highly controlled egg tempera technique and illustrations for Time magazine |
Sources: Smithsonian American Art Museum, Smithsonian: Fear, and Archives of American Art.
Paint types used
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Surface types used
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Painting Board
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