Three Women at the Races 1885

"Three Women at the Races" (1885), a pastel by Edgar Degas, depicts three figures at a racetrack, likely a social gathering of the fashionable elite. Degas, a prominent Impressionist artist, is known for his depictions of modern life, particularly the ballet and horse racing. This artwork exemplifies his interest in capturing the fleeting moments and the movement of figures in their natural settings. The use of pastel provides a soft, ethereal quality to the composition.