Marie-Suzanne Roslin: A Pioneering Pastel Portraitist Early Life and Education Born in Paris, France in 1734, Marie-Suzanne Giroust (later Roslin) faced early hardship as an orphan. She was raised by relatives who supported her artistic inclinations. Her formal training began under the guidance of Maurice Quentin de la Tour, a master of pastel portraiture. Later, she studied with Joseph-Marie Vien, whose teachings profoundly impacted her artistic development. Artistic Development and Style Roslin primarily worked in pastels, a medium that allowed for delicate color blending and…