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: [ Ссылка ]
🎨 Find out more about Liotard's 'The Lavergne Family Breakfast': [ Ссылка ]
🎨 Find out more about Swiss artist Jeane-Etienne Liotard: [ Ссылка ]
With huge thanks to Isabelle Roché and Margaret Zayer at La Maison du Pastel: [ Ссылка ]
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The National Gallery houses the national collection of paintings in the Western European tradition from the 13th to the 19th centuries. The museum is free of charge and open 361 days per year, daily between 10am - 6pm and on Fridays between 10am - 9pm.
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