At the Races. the Start

"At the Races. The Start" is an 1869 oil painting by Edgar Degas that captures a lively scene from the countryside, illustrating a family at the horse races. Created on a canvas, this work exemplifies Impressionism through its loose brushwork and focus on capturing a moment of everyday life, aligning it with genre painting. The artwork was displayed at the First Impressionist Exhibition in 1874 and is noteworthy for its informal composition and vibrant depiction of social activity. It is currently housed at the Museum of Fine Arts Boston, showcasing Degas’s mastery of capturing dynamic scenes with intimacy and immediacy.