Jockeys 1881

edgardegas

Yale University Art Gallery (Yale University), New Haven, CT, US

abstract painting

impressionist painting style

impressionist landscape

possibly oil pastel

oil painting

fluid art

acrylic on canvas

underpainting

france

painting painterly

watercolor

"Jockeys" is an oil painting by Edgar Degas created in 1881. The artwork depicts four jockeys on horseback, seen from the rear, with their horses' heads and riders' backs taking center stage. Degas, renowned for his depictions of dancers and horses, captures the vibrant colors and dynamic composition of the racecourse. The painting is part of the Yale University Art Gallery's collection, showcasing Degas's mastery of capturing fleeting moments in the world of sports and leisure.