Mauve is a rich violet colour. Originally a lake pigment, Mauve was discovered in England 1856 by Sir William Perkin and quickly became a fashionable clothing colour during the Victorian age.

Cotman Watercolours use fine art pigments with reduced pigment load than the Professional Watercolour range, making them an accessible choice while still uncompromising on quality. Rated AA and A for Excellent and Good lightfastness, Cotman Watercolour gives artist the reassurance expected from a quality watercolour range.