Wooden box of 60 half-mines of À L’écu Sennelier pastel pencils

• Sennelier À L’écu soft pastels are a symbol of excellence and the finest French artistic tradition.

• For over a century, they have been handcrafted in Sennelier’s workshops according to a classic, unchanging formula, based on pigments of the highest quality and a minimal amount of natural binder. This unique composition gives them exceptional softness, a velvety texture and unrivalled colour intensity.

• Hand-moulded and dried under carefully controlled conditions, À L’écu pastels offer artists complete control over light, tone and texture. Their extensive palette of over 500 shades, inspired by the light of Paris and the warmth of the south of France, allows for both delicate tonal transitions and deep, expressive contrasts.

• Every detail of their production, from the selection of pigments to the hand-finishing, reflects the brand’s passion and masterful craftsmanship. These pastels deliver exceptional results on pastel paper, velvet and primed canvas, producing a lasting, rich and elegant pictorial effect.

• Sennelier À L’écu pastels are the choice of artists seeking the perfect harmony between tradition, luxury and exceptional quality; the very same values that once inspired Edgar Degas, one of the first users of these legendary pastels.

• Sennelier was born in the heart of artistic Paris. Founded in 1887 by Gustave Sennelier, a chemist and art enthusiast, the brand was created with the aim of producing paints that would meet the highest expectations of painters. Its shop, located near the Louvre on the Quai Voltaire, quickly became a meeting place for artists from all over the world.

• From its very beginnings, Sennelier distinguished itself through its dedication to colour. Each pigment was carefully selected and each formula developed with scientific precision and artistic sensitivity. Sennelier paints earned the admiration of renowned artists such as Cézanne, Gauguin, Degas and Picasso, who remained loyal customers and played a key role in the creation of oil pastels.

• Over the years, Sennelier has expanded its range to include watercolours, inks, oil paints, acrylics and pastels, whilst always maintaining the highest standards of quality and artisanal integrity. Today, the brand continues to honour its traditions whilst meeting the needs of contemporary artists. Sennelier remains a global symbol of colour, creativity and excellence in the art world.

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