A bright yellow pigment favored a century ago by Impressionists such as Matisse and Van Gogh is losing its luster. One day, art conservators could be able to detect the first tiny signs of the pigment’s decay before they’re visible to the eye and take earlier steps to make the color last, thanks to imaging techniques developed by Duke researchers.
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