At the Races

"At the Races" (also known as Carriage at the Races) is an 1869 oil painting by Edgar Degas, exemplifying his mastery in genre painting. The artwork depicts a family in a horse-drawn carriage enjoying a countryside outing, capturing a lively yet intimate moment. Demonstrating characteristics of Impressionism, Degas masterfully employs brushwork and light effects, even though the piece subtly diverges from traditional Impressionist themes. The painting was showcased at the First Impressionist Exhibition in 1874 and is now exhibited at the Museum of Fine Arts Boston.