At the Races: The Start

Hilaire-Germain-Edgar Degas

Created:

Movement:

1892

Impressionism

key Notes:

Dynamic movement, horse racing.

Dimensions:

24 x 36 1/4 in. (61 x 92 cm)

medium:

Oil on canvas

Difficulty:

Intermediate

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story of the work:

"At the Races: The Start," created by Hilaire-Germain-Edgar Degas in 1892, exemplifies the artist's fascination with movement and the dynamic energy of horse racing, a popular subject in Parisian culture. The painting is notable for its innovative composition and use of perspective, reflecting Degas's interest in capturing the immediacy of the moment, which aligns with the broader Impressionist movement's emphasis on contemporary life and experience.

Description of the work:

"At the Races: The Start" by Hilaire-Germain-Edgar Degas, created in 1892, captures the dynamic moment of a horse race's commencement, emphasizing the tension and energy of the scene. The composition is characterized by a diagonal arrangement of horses and jockeys, rendered with loose brushwork and a muted color palette, which conveys both movement and the atmosphere of the racetrack.

Artwork Photograph Source:

Harvard Art Museum

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