The Pastel Society is a British art society based in London. It promotes use of pastel painting through exhibitions, workshops, demonstrations and lectures.
The Pastel Society was founded in England in 1898. Its first exhibition was held in Piccadilly, London. It holds an annual exhibition each year. There are currently over 50 members, who are professional artists.
Early members and early exhibitors include Brangwyn, Degas, Rodin, Rothenstein, Whistler , and G.F. Watts.
It is one of the 9 member societies that form the Federation of British Artists
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