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Degas' Monotypes

In the 1870’s, Degas experimented with a new medium, and with it, a new subject. From 1879 to 1880, Degas produced over 100 monotypes of prostitutes.

Monotypes can be created two different ways: the artist can completely cover a metal plate with thick printer’s ink and then wipe the ink away...

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Degas' Monotypes

By Christina Voss

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