Wooden box 100 pastels a l'écu Sennelier Portrait The name Sennelier has always been associated with the softest cakes in the world. The intensity of its color and its velvety touch have been appreciated by artists since the end of the last century. The first Sennelier Pastels a l'Ecu were requested by Degas and are still made in the same way today. The bars are shaped by hand and dried in the open air. Unlike other pastels, Sennelier pastels are made from pure pigments, which give maximum lightfastness; They do not contain any clay, which would make the colors dull. They are so concentrated and velvety that the lightest touch produces a uniform and vibrant line of pure color. Plays of subtle shadows and the softest tones are possible due to its high-quality composition, which enhances the value of the supports. To create the various color gradients Sennelier used the famous "champenoise chalk", a white pigment from Eastern France, known for its beauty and creamy texture. A natural binder, special from Sennelier, binds the pigment powder, giving a lively, luminous and water-dilutable color. This set offers a selection of colors expressly chosen for portrait work, featuring unique flesh tones not found in any other range of pastels. The practical size of the case makes it easy to transport from one place to another. The complete Sennelier range consists of 525 colors and includes numerous cases and selection boxes by theme. Pastel Card, a slightly sandy paper, and Sennelier's Latour fixative are the perfect complements to the range.