Assertion: pastel | /r/HasProperty | preferred choice
Facets:
value: for portrait work
type: PURPOSE
value: for many artists at this time
type: TEMPORAL
value: for portraits of children
type: PURPOSE
Source sentences:
text: For many artists at this time, pastel was the preferred choice for portrait work–especially for portraits of children–because they could be manipulated with greater speed and ease, had no odor, and allowed for frequent interruptions.