What is acrylic paint?
Fast drying paint that contains pigment suspension in polymer emulsion of acrylic. Acrylic paints are soluble in water but resistant when dry. They have unique characteristics not easily attained by other media. Paintings made from it have some degree of similarity with oil and watercolor paintings.
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ARTWORKS RELATED TO ACRYLIC PAINT
Kenneth Noland
Untitled, 1977
Painting
Acrylic paint
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Kenneth Noland
Untitled (pink, black, white), 1977
Painting
Acrylic paint
USD 40,000 - 50,000
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