How are pastels made and used in art? Delve into the strange and magical world of this ethereal medium. We visit the oldest pastel manufacturers in the world, La Maison du Pastel in Paris, and talk to National Gallery curator, Francesca Whitlum-Cooper.
Take a close look at Jeane-Etienne Liotard's exceptional pastel painting 'The Lavergne Family Breakfast' (1754), alongside its oil counterpart, in our free exhibition until 4 March 2024: https://www.nationalgallery.org.uk/exhibitions/discover-liotard-and-the-lavergne-family
? Find out more about Liotard's 'The Lavergne Family Breakfast': https://www.nationalgallery.org.uk/paintings/jean-etienne-liotard-the-lavergne-family-breakfast
? Find out more about Swiss artist Jeane-Etienne Liotard: https://www.nationalgallery.org.uk/artists/jean-etienne-liotard
With huge thanks to Isabelle Roché and Margaret Zayer at La Maison du Pastel: https://www.lamaisondupastel.com/home.php?lang=en
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