Race Horses at Longchamp 1874

Edgar Degas's "Race Horses at Longchamp" (1874) is a captivating depiction of a horse race, capturing a moment of anticipation just before the start. Degas's signature Impressionist style is evident in the loose brushstrokes and emphasis on capturing the fleeting moment. The painting depicts a line of horses and their jockeys, seen from behind, against a backdrop of a rolling landscape. Degas's mastery of capturing movement is evident in the horses' poised stances and the subtle shifts in their bodies. The painting is housed in the Museum of Fine Arts in Boston.