Literary notes about burnt copper (AI summary)
In literature, the term “burnt copper” is frequently employed to evoke a vivid, warm hue that carries both natural and artistic connotations. For example, authors use it to describe a sun-kissed complexion, imbuing a character with an exotic, resilient quality as seen when a man’s face takes on the deep, bronzed tone of burnt copper [1]. In more technical or creative contexts, it appears as a pigment—its mixability even noted when a touch of yellow burnt copper suggests a shift toward greener tones, highlighting its versatile role in color theory [2]. Additionally, its vivid, metallic shine is celebrated for its richness, likened to the radiant fusion of copper and gold, while sometimes the color stands alone to encapsulate the essence of this striking, oxidized glow [3][4].
- Notwithstanding his unaccustomed tropical dress and his face burnt copper colour by the sun, Alan knew the man at once.
— from A Yellow God: An Idol of Africa by H. Rider (Henry Rider) Haggard - By adding 1 / 14 th part of yellow burnt copper , the colour will approach to green.
— from A System of Pyrotechny Comprehending the theory and practice, with the application of chemistry; designed for exhibition and for war. by James Cutbush - It's as bright as copper and gold, as red as burnt copper, and it has gold threads where the sun shines on it.
— from Sons and Lovers by D. H. (David Herbert) Lawrence - Burnt copper.
— from Selling Home Furnishings: A Training Program by Walter F. Shaw
