Frenchman Henri Gervex (1852-1929), American Mary Cassatt (1844-1926), and Swiss Jeanne-Etienne Liotard (1702-1789) all understood how pastel could be utilized to attain intensity of color, naturalistic form, and a luminous lighting. Gervex often captured Parisian nightlife while Cassatt and Liotard were brilliant portraitists.
Scottish artist Allan Ramsay (1713-1784) was a popular portrait painter, including among his commissions King George III. However, he also created this moving portrayal of his second wife Margaret.
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