Jockey 1866 - 1868

"Jockey" is a charcoal drawing by Edgar Degas, created between 1866 and 1868. It depicts a jockey, in a relaxed pose, adjusting his pants. The drawing, now in the Art Institute of Chicago, displays Degas's signature style, with its focus on movement and the casual depiction of the human form. Degas's interest in the world of horse racing, and his detailed depictions of jockeys, made him a pioneer in the development of Impressionism.