Jockey

"Jockey" (1866) by Edgar Degas captures a dynamic scene from the steeplechase, portraying a fallen jockey amidst the chaos of racing. Degas, known for his interest in Impressionism, revisited the painting multiple times, notably in 1880-81 and 1897, through sketch and study and charcoal techniques. The artwork, now housed in the National Gallery of Art in Washington, D.C., was first exhibited at the 1866 Salon in Paris. Its energetic brushwork and candid subject matter exemplify Degas's fascination with capturing movement and human vulnerability in his art.