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In 1887, Gustave Sennelier established himself as a colour merchant on
the Quai Voltaire in Paris. Sennelier’s passion for colour chemistry and
focused pigment research led to the development of a distinctive oil
colour manufacturing process that has been employed for generations.
Sennelier gathers only the finest natural and inorganic pigments from
around the world. The pure pigments are ground very slowly with extreme
care to an extra-fine consistency. They are then combined at maximum
concentration with an archival safflower oil to yield the highest
possible tinting strength and a lustrous satin finish. The sensuous
pigments have a unique buttery texture, a consistency originally
developed for the expressive style of the |
Impressionist painters who frequented the Sennelier
store in the 19th century. Sennelier’s meticulous work, his vast
knowledge of pigments, his talents as a colourist, and collaboration
with Cezanne and other Masters gave rise to a palette of oil colours
that quickly became the standard of quality. Favoured by some of the
greatest artists (Monet, Gauguin, Matisse, Picasso, Bonnard, Modigliani,
Chagall, Ernst, Hockney), Sennelier oils hang in the world’s most
prestigious museums.
Today, Sennelier’s classic palette is expanding with 50 new, original
shades that encompass contemporary trends and tastes. These colours,
still as smooth and luminous as ever, offer an updated texture with
firmer body to accommodate the requirements of 21st century artists.
Utilizing the time-honoured, exacting methods perfected for over one
hundred years, the new paints are produced under the watchful eye of
Dominique Sennelier. At Sennelier, tradition meets the needs of today’s
artists and the innovations of modern chemistry.
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