Collection: Monaco Grace Kelly 1957 Pastel Art - Rose neutre
What is the meaning of using Pastels in Artwork
In artwork, pastels are often used to create a soft, delicate, and dreamy aesthetic due to their muted tones and powdery texture. They can evoke feelings of romance, calmness, and serenity, and are also known for their ability to blend easily, creating painterly effects. Pastels have a rich history in art, particularly in portraiture during the 18th century. They were revived in the late 19th century, notably by artists like Edgar Degas, who elevated the medium to new heights.
Softness and Dreaminess in Pastel colours, which are essentially lighter variations of hues, offer a gentler, less saturated alternative to brighter, bolder colors. This softness contributes to a dreamy, ethereal quality in artworks. The subtle nature of Pastel colours excite romantic and calming effects, which can evoke feelings of romance, tenderness, and tranquility. When combined with appropriate imagery, they can create a soothing and peaceful atmosphere.
The Monaco Grace Kelly 1957 Pastel Art – Rose neutre
The Pastel Art Rose neutre Stamp Artwork by Tino is created using the original postage stamp issue from the 106 colours chosen by Princess Grace personally for the Monaco 1957 Grace Kelly celebration postage stamp issue.
The Pastel Art collection is offered in 8 varieties of colour shade created from one of each of the original proof postage stamps, which Princess Grace of Monaco chose her final selection from for the Monaco 1957 postal stamp issue. The varieties of colour used have never been seen before in the world and are presented for collectors to choose from who are seeking a unique and collectable Graphic artwork.
Other Artistic Representations:
Various artists have also depicted Grace Kelly in paintings, including Ilian Rachov, Nadya Mamonova, and Kirill Parshenkov. For example, Artfinder lists a painting by Sal Jones, titled "Edged in Pink Carmine," which references the rose named after Grace Kelly. Andy Warhol’s portrait of actress Grace Kelly is a testament to golden-age Hollywood glamour.
Monaco 1957 Grace Kelly Stamp Issue Background:
The 1957 Monaco Princess Grace stamp issue, is one of the most interesting Monaco stamp issues. It features the left-facing portrait of Princess Grace of Monaco, who was an American actress of films and television, known for her stately beauty and reserve. Kelly retired from acting at the age of 26 to marry Prince Rainier of Monaco, and began her duties as Princess of Monaco in April 1956. In 1957 to celebrate the birth of her first child, Caroline and the marriage of Prince Rainier and Princess Grace Kelly, a set of 9 postage stamps were issued showing the left-facing portrait of the Princess, which she personally selected for issue as postage, from a set of 106 colour proofs.
Interestingly a block of 4 1f Princess Grace stamps, in a fresh black colour, without perforations (imperforate) were offered by Cherrystone Auctions in June 2010. The lot, representing fresh black colour, in a very fine condition managed to fetch $1,400. The Monaco Postage Stamp Issue of Princess Grace was issued with perforations, while the Cherrystone lot of 2010 are without perforations, which is the design of the proofing’s Princess Grace chose the final issue stamps from. The final issue of the 1f postage stamp by Princess Grace was the 1f Blue-Violet with perforations. The 1f proof in a fresh black colour was never issued, making it a valuable collections item.
Following the issue of the 9 Princess Grace Monaco stamps, the sets of proof stamps of 106 colours were purchased by Robert Baughman, S.P.A. and held in his private collection until they became available at auction, when they were purchased by Tino the Stamp Artist from which Tino has produced an exclusive and limited edition of artworks in colours that have never been seen by the world before and are the exclusive copyright to the artist Tino worldwide, as they have never been released in the public domain.