Race horses 1888

Edgar Degas's *Race horses* (1888), a pastel on paper housed at the Philadelphia Museum of Art, captures the energy and dynamism of a horse race. The work, rendered in Degas's signature Impressionist style, emphasizes the fluidity of movement through loose brushstrokes and vibrant colors. The horses and jockeys are depicted in a moment of intense action, their bodies contorted in a flurry of motion. Degas's focus on movement and his innovative use of perspective make *Race horses* a quintessential example of his artistic approach to capturing the fleeting moments of everyday life.