French impressionist Edgar Degas’s Danseuse rose and Femme sortant du bain, representing the artist’s two favorite themes, dancers at rest and women bathing, will be offered at Christie’s 20th and ...

First used during the Renaissance, pastels have long been a staple in artist studios. "Powdered Pigments" brings together 30 outstanding examples from the Museum’s collection. First used during the ...

His paintings are some of the most recognisable in the world but a new exhibition, at the Royal Academy in London, will explore the work of the 19th-century artist before he was famous. Over 80 works, ...

Pastel is a paradoxical medium. It is the most fragile of materials—essentially dust rubbed on a surface (usually paper). It is easily disturbed and impossible to fix without altering its character.

Explore a creative soft pastel drawing that captures a refreshing shower scene with smooth blending and beautiful light effects. This artwork focuses on creating a calm and expressive atmosphere using ...

The title of The Unknown Monet: Pastels and Drawings is a bit of a feint: the artist`s works on paper, including his youthful caricatures, are cited in a number of monographs published over the past ...