A Glimpse into the World of Pastel: Discover Liotard and The Lavergne Family Breakfast
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/ex... 🎨 Find out more about Liotard's 'The Lavergne Family Breakfast': https://www.nationalgallery.org.uk/pa... 🎨 Find out more about Swiss artist Jeane-Etienne Liotard: https://www.nationalgallery.org.uk/ar... With huge thanks to Isabelle Roché and Margaret Zayer at La Maison du Pastel: https://www.lamaisondupastel.com/home... 🎞 Subscribe to our YouTube channel and never miss a video: http://bit.ly/1HrNTFd Follow us on social media ⭐️ Twitter ⭐️ / nationalgallery ⭐️ Instagram ⭐️ / nationalgallery ⭐️ TikTok ⭐️ / nationalgallerylondon ⭐️ Facebook ⭐️ / thenationalgallery ⭐️ Threads ⭐️ https://www.threads.net/@nationalgallery Help keep the museum accessible for everyone by supporting us here: https://www.nationalgallery.org.uk/su... The world's greatest paintings to your inbox. Sign up to receive the latest news from the Gallery: https://bit.ly/3m0FY98 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. Trafalgar Square, London, WC2N 5DN https://www.nationalgallery.org.uk

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