The Race Track c. 1891

"The Race Track" by Jean-Louis Forain, painted around 1891, depicts a scene of leisure and social interaction at a horse race. The painting features a group of elegantly dressed individuals, including a couple standing in the foreground, while a group of horses and riders pass in the background. The use of loose brushstrokes and muted colors evokes a sense of movement and spontaneity, characteristic of Forain's Impressionist-influenced style. The subject matter, a popular pastime for the upper class, reflects Forain's fascination with Parisian society and its rituals.