The Races at Longchamp
1866
Manet captures the thrilling chaos of a horse race at Longchamp with a perspective that feels like a modern snapshot, with horses galloping straight toward the viewer. To the left, a dense crowd of fashionable Parisians—women in crinolines and men in top hats—watch from behind a white fence, rendered in loose, energetic brushstrokes. This painting was a radical departure from traditional academic art, focusing on the speed and energy of modern life rather than historical myths. It hangs in the Art Institute of Chicago today.
- Technique
- Oil on canvas
Location: Art Institute of Chicago
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