A Glimpse into the World of Pastel: Discover Liotard and The Lavergne Family Breakfast

From the blackness of petroleum to finding a life with purpose in colours! — that’s an inspiration that will remain with me forever!

Aw wouldn't you just love to work at La Maison du Pastel. Watching the ladies quietly working away and pouring such care into every Pastel stick was very calming and mindful. Do u think they smoke cheroots and headbang to heavy metal in their breaks haha?Liotard's painting is just fabulous. The skill needed to get the shine on the coffee pot and intricate detail on the cups is astounding!❤️

I painted for a long time with pastel. People think it doesn’t hold but it’s not true. It’s like a chalk with pigment. Very stable.

Thank you to the National Gallery for this fascinating video. I loved seeing the process of how pastel sticks are made. I also appreciated hearing Dr. Whitlum-Cooper's passion for and insights into this beautiful, overlooked medium. I love working in pastels, but as I've researched the medium, I've been somewhat baffled at the scarcity of art-history resources that seem available. Thanks to all involved in making this video for shedding light on pastels--I think you will be sparking a newfound appreciation for the medium!

I will never balk at the price of a handmade pastel again. ♥️

This was over when I was so engrossed! I could have watched a full length documentary. It is also so meditative. My Mom owns a small still life of a vase with blue flowers that I have always adored. I always stop and look at it for a few minutes. Pastel is fascinating and beautiful

Amazing painting. As an oil painter, I find pastel quite difficult and that is why I am soo astonished and delighted to see such a beauty! Thank you.❤❤❤

I remember my first experience with pastels. To see what can be created. I am astounded! And the manufacturing process. Thrilled to see this.

A lovely, delicate and respectful video😂. The work of Isabelle and Margaret at La Maison du pastel cannot be overrated.

oh, I so enjoyed this. I know we have some spray sealers for pastel work now, was there anything back then ? Unbelievable work of art. thanks so much

Thank you for your this video. I love working with soft pastels and pastel pencils. The colours are so vibrant and the medium is very versatile. I started with pet portraits and now I do also human portraits or a combination of both.

Beautiful video and very informative. Thank you for introducing me to the work of Jean-Étienne Liotard! I checked out many of his works and they are breathtaking! 🖼

Brilliant explanation! Love the featured piece. Thank you for describing and explaining about the pastels. Now I will be on the lookout for works done in pastels.

what a magnificent piece you produced here... quite beautiful.

Such a beautiful medium and such a beautiful work these people do.

So peaceful, I was ready to see all of the palette colors pastel sticks made "just for the pleasure" of my eyes...

Such a wonderful painting; awesome technique. Thank you.

That was awesome, I always liked pastels and even have some no. The one thing about pastels is that you had better have a good ventilation when using them you do not want to inhale them .

It's such a magnificent pastel work!! Brilliant in finish and texture and surviving so beautifully through the test of time!! This artwork shows a mastery over pastel in a manner that very few other artists would be able to emulate the technical brilliance of Liotard over the medium. Thanks to The National Gallery for bringing to public attention this stupendous work of art for all to experience and admire!!😊😊❤❤

Reminds me of when I was a child and really enjoyed drawing. Now I want to buy some pencils, pastels, and paper and start again.