Væddeløbsbanen 1899

"Væddeløbsbanen" (The Racecourse) is a lithograph by Henri de Toulouse-Lautrec created in 1899. The drawing, housed in the SMK - Statens Museum for Kunst, captures the energy of a horse race with its strong diagonal lines and loose, gestural strokes. The prominent horse in the foreground, draped in a striped blanket, highlights the vibrancy of the scene. The piece exemplifies Lautrec's signature style, characterized by bold colors, simplified forms, and a fascination with the Parisian social scene.