What kind of paper did Degas use?

What kind of paper did Degas use?

For Two Women Degas chose a pinkish-tan paper with red, blue, and dark-brown fibers dispersed among those of light tan. Unlike other works in which he covered most of the surface with pastel, such as Young Woman Dressing Herself, in Two Women the artist allowed the paper to show through.

What medium did Degas use?

PaintingDrawingSculpture

What principle of design did Degas commonly use when painting his subjects?

Unusual vantage points and asymmetrical framing are a consistent theme throughout Degas’ works, especially in his many paintings and pastels of ballet dancers, from the time of Dancers Practicing at the Barre (1877; 29.100.

What is Degas style?

Impressionism

Who was Degas inspired by?

Édouard Manet

What is Degas best known for?

Degas is perhaps best known for painting ballet dancers. He was fascinated by them, and wanted to capture their grace and power. He often painted them backstage, getting ready for a performance. This little bronze sculpture of a dancer is a copy of a wax figure Degas made in 1880.

What nationality is Degas?

French

How did Degas develop his own style?

He developed his own style of painting out of the neoclassical tradition and incorporated into his art a sense of composition developed from his study of Japanese prints. Degas was primarily concerned with depicting movement, from horses to women in various dressing, bathing, and as cabaret performers.

What influenced Degas work?

Like many of the Impressionists, Degas was significantly influenced by Ukiyo-e Japanese prints, which suggested novel approaches to composition. The prints had bold linear designs and a sense of flatness that was very different from the traditional Western picture with its perspective view of the world.

How old is Degas?

83 years (1834–1917)

What caused Degas to become dependent on art sales?

Financial hardship sparked his creativity. To make ends meet, Degas sold his house and inherited art collection, and for the first time in his life became dependent on the sale of his artworks.

Where did Degas die?

Paris, France