Color into Line: Pastels from the Renaissance to the Present

With the appearance of painting, the immediacy of drawing, and the matte finish of a fresco, pastel is one of the most versatile mediums used throughout art history. This exhibition spans five centuries of art, from the early Renaissance to present day. Drawing heavily on treasures from the Legion’s Achenbach Collection for Graphic Arts, the exhibition features masterpieces by artists including Mary Cassatt, Edgar Degas, and Wayne Thiebaud. This talk will trace the history of pastels while also providing audiences a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to appreciate rare works not usually on public view.

At the Legion of Honor October 9, 2021 – February 13, 2022

FAMSF Docent Speaker: Gretchen Turner

Please register on Zoom in advance or at the time of the event:

https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZwtf-GhrT8sE9O8xFV7rTsC_B42BV1AtY4p
After registering you will receive an email with a link to join the session. We will not be recording/archiving these sessions at the request of FAMSF.