Jockey
c. 1898
Edgar Degas was practically addicted to horse racing, spending countless hours at the track just to get the anatomy and movement right. In this sketch, signed simply 'Degas' in the corner, he uses loose, scribbly strokes and striking blue outlines to capture a jockey, giving the piece a sense of frantic energy. It looks less like a finished portrait and more like a quick visual note, showing how the artist was more interested in the feeling of motion than perfect details. You can almost hear the hooves clattering in this vibrant, unfinished study.
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