A New Look at Impressionism: Degas and the Medium of Pastel

Degas was known in his lifetime for his inventiveness with materials. One critic in 1892 noted with excitement the unknown “secrets of the ‘recipe,’ the artful and exciting mix of materials for which Monsieur Degas has a penchant.” Explore Degas’s innovative pastel practice in portraits, landscapes, and ballet subjects with the curator of “French Pastels: Treasures from the Vault.” Katie Hanson, assistant curator, Paintings, Art of Europe Wednesday, October 17, 2018