Jockey

Edgar Degas, circa 1898

The artwork depicts a jockey on horseback, shown from a side angle. The jockey is seated on the horse. The facial features of the jockey are roughly sketched, and they are wearing a cap. The clothing is simplistic, with minimal detail. The horse is drawn with a focus on its muscular form, using broad strokes. The colors used are predominantly muted tones of brown and blue. The background is plain. The signature "Degas" is visible in the lower left corner.
Artista
Edgar Degas
Datazione
circa 1898
Tipologia
Disegno
Tecnica
washed pastel and transferred pastel
Dimensioni
27,9 × 21 cm
Collezione
National Gallery of Art, Washington
Licenza
Pubblico dominio, CC0

Descrizione dell’immagine

The artwork depicts a jockey on horseback, shown from a side angle. The jockey is seated on the horse. The facial features of the jockey are roughly sketched, and they are wearing a cap. The clothing is simplistic, with minimal detail. The horse is drawn with a focus on its muscular form, using broad strokes. The colors used are predominantly muted tones of brown and blue. The background is plain. The signature "Degas" is visible in the lower left corner.

Edgar Degas