Cochineal Dye #1
by Jim West
Title
Cochineal Dye #1
Artist
Jim West
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Photograph - Photograph
Description
Cochineal dye. Natural red dye obtained by crushing cochineal bugs (Dactylopius coccus). These scale insects live on Opuntia cacti. The red pigment is called carmine. Photographed in Oaxaca, Mexico.
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August 8th, 2016
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