How do I clean the glass on a pastel drawing?

Use a soft cloth dampened lightly with glass cleaner, applying the liquid to the cloth rather than spraying the frame directly. Ensure no moisture seeps past the rebate into the drawing itself, as trapped dampness will damage the fragile pigment layer on the paper within.

Can pastel drawings be hung in direct sunlight?

Direct sunlight causes pigments to fade over time, particularly organic colours used in older works. Position these framed pieces away from windows receiving intense daily rays. UV-filtering glass offers additional protection if placement options in a room are strictly limited.

How do I identify a pastel from a watercolour?

Pastel leaves a dry, velvety, matte texture with visible pigment grain and powdery edges where strokes overlap. Watercolour relies on translucent washes absorbed directly into the fibres of the paper. Examining the surface closely under a strong light reveals whether the medium sits on top of the paper or sinks into it.

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Original pastel drawings bring intimate hand-rendered colour and texture to walls, capturing fleeting light and character across the nineteenth and twentieth centuries.