Description
Among Cassatt’ surviving pastel boxes are two flat wooden containers that have labels reading “Pastels a l’ecu”, a brand name of the Parisian colormaker Sennelier, founded in 1887. Gustave Sennelier, a devoted chemist, researched the history and usage of pigments to develop a distinctive process for manufacturing colors. Since that time artists regard the Sennelier palette as the ultimate standard of quality in oils, watercolors and pastels.
Le Pastellist Pastel Brushes are professional brushes for use with soft pastel and charcoal. Le Pastellist brushes are made from a very soft pony hair which captures pigment and allows for shading, dusting and blocking in areas. The brushes feature an angular cut allowing the artist to use both detailed and broad strokes. Sold as a set of three brushes, Le Pastellist features a small size 4, medium size 8 and large size 12.
