Studies of horses
c. 1860-1890 National Museum of Art, Architecture and Design
About this artwork
A charcoal drawing on paper depicting two horses, focusing on their anatomical forms and stance. The sheet includes handwritten annotations regarding the dimensions of the work.
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Edgar Degas was famously obsessed with the movement of horses, frequenting racetracks in Paris to capture their nervous energy and graceful anatomy. This study reflects his rigorous academic training, which he combined with the spontaneous, observational techniques of Impressionism to create dynamic portraits of both Thoroughbreds and their riders.
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Studies of horses
Edgar Degas, c. 1860-1890
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