Gentleman Rider 1866 - 1870

"Gentleman Rider," an 1866-1870 drawing by Edgar Degas, depicts a man in a top hat, likely a rider or jockey, in profile. Degas's signature is visible in the lower left corner. The simple, yet elegant, lines create a feeling of movement and emphasize the subject's form. The drawing's delicate lines and the subtle pink background exemplify Degas's early style, a departure from his later work.