Jockey on Horseback
circa 1901
Edgar Degas was absolutely obsessed with the racetrack, spending countless hours sketching jockeys and horses at Longchamp. In this lively study, a jockey in a bright green vest sits atop a chestnut horse, captured with loose, energetic strokes that define the Impressionist style. Rather than focusing on the thrill of the race, Degas was fascinated by the anatomy and quiet moments before the start. You can almost feel the texture of the grass beneath the horse's hooves thanks to his rough, expressive technique.
- Technique
- pastel and charcoal
- Material
- paper
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