Edgar Degas Pastel Box -1870

Photo © 2008 Karen F. Rose

A selection of over 500 H. Roche pastels from
La Maison du Pastel
on display at the musee d'Orsay

Photo ©  2008 Karen F. Rose

Edgar Degas pastel box from 1870. With all those
pastels- how to choose?

Photo © 2008 Karen F. Rose

Whenever I am involved in a workshop students

always buzz with conversation about equipment.

prochade boxes, the best easel to use

and their favorite brush or pastel.

Can you just imagine Edgar Degas with this

small little box of pastels at the Paris Opera!