Originals in this selection, Pastel, Cubism.
Formats from 47 x 63 to 62.6 x 48 cm.
Color fields with edges
Pastel colors the cubist facets: ochre beside gray blue, rust beside green, each plane a field of its own. Cubist pastel drawings for sale sit in the tier of 1,000 to 2,000 euro, with pastel as the medium.
Where pencil sets lines, pastel works with planes: the chalk is pulled broadly, set off sharply at the edges or rubbed in softly. That produces a structure of color tablets that recalls mosaic. The matte surface lets tones stand calmly side by side.
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Hanging color on purpose
Hang a cubist pastel where it counterbalances a quiet wall or dark wood. A mat in neutral gray or white holds the color fields together. Direct sun and heat sources are to be avoided.
What to ask about pastel
Ask about fixing, paper structure and the kind of pastel. A sheet of this size should be described with dimensions and a photo of the back. It is also worth having the colors photographed in daylight so the impression on screen is right.