At the Races, Longchamp 1894

"At the Races, Longchamp" (1894) by Pierre Bonnard is a vivid depiction of the excitement of a horse race at the famous Longchamp Racecourse in Paris. Bonnard, known for his bold use of color and simplified forms, captures the energy of the scene with loose brushstrokes and flattened perspective. The composition focuses on the horses and jockeys as they prepare for the race, while the crowd of spectators and the distant landscape are depicted in a more abstract manner. This work, part of a larger series on Parisian life, showcases Bonnard's fascination with modern society and his ability to capture the fleeting moments of everyday life.