There are examples of pictures begun in water color, continued in gouache, and afterwards completed in oils, and if the picture be examined carefully it will be found the finishing hand has been given with pen and ink.

So wrote an art critic in 1890 about Degas’ wide-ranging technique. Throughout his career, the artist experimented with art materials, combining media in new and surprising ways. This "Dance Portfolio" features ballet works by Degas in many different media.

Click on the works of art to examine how Degas used these diverse materials.