Jockeys

"Scene from the Steeplechase: The Fallen Jockey" is an oil-on-canvas Impressionism genre painting created by Edgar Degas in 1866. The artwork vividly captures a dynamic moment from a steeplechase race, highlighting the chaos and motion typical of Degas's focus on everyday life. Interestingly, Degas revised this piece multiple times, first in 1880-81 and again in 1897, demonstrating his evolving artistic vision. Today, it is displayed at the National Gallery of Art in Washington, D.C., and exemplifies the artist’s mastery of capturing transient scenes reminiscent of the era's genre painting tradition.