At the Races

"At the Races in the Countryside," also known as "Carriage at the Races," is an 1869 oil painting by Edgar Degas, celebrated for its innovative approach within the Impressionism movement. Created on a canvas, this genre painting depicts a family enjoying a day at the races, capturing a candid, lively scene. Degas’ delicate brushwork and focus on everyday life reflect the immediacy and spontaneity of Impressionism, and the painting was notably shown at the First Impressionist Exhibition in 1874. It is currently housed at the Museum of Fine Arts Boston.