A reddish-brown color associated with photographs of the late 19th and early 20th centuries. The old family portrait was printed in sepia, giving it a nostalgic feel.
A brown pigment obtained from the ink sac of the common cuttlefish, used in drawing and writing. The artist used sepia to create a warm tone in his sketches.
A type of cuttlefish from which the sepia pigment is derived. The sepia is known for its ability to release a dark ink as a defense mechanism.
A photograph printed in sepia tones. The antique dealer displayed several Victorian sepias in ornate frames.