Morning Ride c. 1866

"Morning Ride," painted by Edgar Degas around 1866, depicts a group of riders on horseback against a landscape with a village and a hill in the background. The painting's muted palette, with its predominant browns, greens, and blues, contributes to the overall sense of calm and quietude. Degas, known for his depictions of dancers and horses, captures the fleeting moment of these riders in a relaxed, informal composition, demonstrating his impressionistic style. The painting is a testament to Degas's mastery of capturing movement and light in a spontaneous and evocative way.