At the Races
c. 1875
Manet captures the thrilling chaos of a horse race with loose, energetic brushstrokes that make the horses look like they're galloping right off the canvas. Painted around 1875 during the height of the Impressionist movement, the scene focuses on the fleeting energy of the moment rather than rigid details. You can almost feel the speed of the jockeys and hear the distant roar of the crowd lining the fences as they speed down the green turf.
- Technique
- Oil on canvas
Location: Musée d'Orsay, Paris
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