verdigris
Bronze statue's complexion
Verdigris is the blue-green patina that forms on copper, brass, or bronze when exposed to air and moisture over time.
The Statue of Liberty's distinctive color is verdigris.
The word also names a pigment of this color, historically used in painting: The artist mixed verdigris for the sea.
Hue between sky and grass
- tealShade between aqua, cyan
- cyanBlue-green hue
- aquamarineBlue-green beryl gemstone
- turquoiseBlue-green opaque gemstone
celadon · seafoam · oxidized copper · muted green · sage green · chalky · earthy · subdued
Reddish-brown metallic element
- bronzeCopper-tin alloy
- weatheringAtmospheric breakdown of materials
- tarnishOxidation discoloration on metal
- oxidationLosing electrons chemically
Statue of Liberty · rooftop · dome · cupola · weathervane · monument · sculpture · architectural
Great age, ancient era
- agedAdvanced in years
- vintageQuality from past eras
- historicOf lasting significance
- relicPreserved ancient object
artifact · old-world · classical · ancient · timeworn · museum · collectible · restoration
Chemical wearing away
- deteriorationProcess of declining quality
- oxidationLosing electrons chemically
- tarnishOxidation discoloration on metal
- degradationDecline in condition
discoloration · erosion · wear · chemical reaction · moisture · atmospheric · surface · metal fatigue
Color-imparting material
- oil paintPigment bound with linseed
- watercolorTranslucent paint medium
- temperaEgg-yolk painting method
- RenaissanceEuropean cultural reawakening
manuscript · illumination · paint tube · colorant · toxic · painterly · synthetic · natural pigment
blue-green
Hue between sky and grass
- tealShade between aqua, cyan
- cyanBlue-green hue
- aquamarineBlue-green beryl gemstone
turquoise · celadon · seafoam · oxidized copper · muted green · sage green · chalky · earthy · subdued · decorative
copper
Reddish-brown metallic element
- bronzeCopper-tin alloy
- weatheringAtmospheric breakdown of materials
- tarnishOxidation discoloration on metal
oxidation · Statue of Liberty · rooftop · dome · cupola · weathervane · monument · sculpture · architectural · aged
antiquity
Great age, ancient era
relic · artifact · old-world · classical · ancient · timeworn · museum · collectible · restoration · conservation
corrosion
Chemical wearing away
- deteriorationProcess of declining quality
- oxidationLosing electrons chemically
- tarnishOxidation discoloration on metal
degradation · discoloration · erosion · wear · chemical reaction · moisture · atmospheric · surface · metal fatigue · aging
pigment
Color-imparting material
- oil paintPigment bound with linseed
- watercolorTranslucent paint medium
- temperaEgg-yolk painting method
Renaissance · manuscript · illumination · paint tube · colorant · toxic · painterly · synthetic · natural pigment · color mixing
- cool colorsblue, green, teal, cyan, aqua
- finishespainted, polished, varnish, paint, matte silver
- residueresidue, buildup, film, scum, grime
- vintage colorsantique white, burnt sienna, colonial blue, dusty rose, eggshell
- Bronze Agebronze swords, bronze, bronze tools, bronze jewelry, bronze dagger
- coin collectingrare coins, penny, cent, coin dealers, bronze coin
verdigrisrust red
Brownish-orange oxidation color
russet · burnt orange · copper · terracotta · sienna