Jockeys

"Scene from the Steeplechase: The Fallen Jockey" is an 1866 oil-on-canvas painting by Edgar Degas, showcasing a dynamic moment from a steeplechase race. Degas reworked this piece multiple times, including versions in 1880-81 and 1897, reflecting his evolving style. Although often associated with Impressionism, the work also fits within the genre painting tradition, capturing a real-life sports scene with immediacy and movement. Currently displayed at the National Gallery of Art in Washington, D.C., the painting highlights Degas's fascination with motion and contemporary life.