Yes, it's named after him.
Zoltan

----- Original Message -----
From: "Peter T. Owsianowski" <pnoceanwesty@GMAIL.COM>
To: <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM>
Sent: Wednesday, November 04, 2009 6:10 PM
Subject: Re: Interesting Vanagon Paint Schemes

> Funny.  Some actually say "Titan" instead of "Titian".  Do you think it's
> named after the painter?
>
> Pete
> '79 Westy "Aardvark"
> '87 Westy "Joe's Van"
> WWW.Busesbythebeach.com
>
>
> On Wed, Nov 4, 2009 at 8:42 PM, Bob Stevens <mtbiker62@gmail.com> wrote:
>
>> Did ya notice that all over that site, whenever Titian Red is mentioned,
>> it's spelled Titan? ... a common mistake.
>>
>> http://www.gti16v.com/vwcc1987.htm
>>
>> bob
>>