Three Jockeys

"Three Jockeys" is an 1866 genre painting by Edgar Degas that depicts a dynamic scene from a Steeplechase. The oil-on-canvas work captures the tension and motion of horse racing, emphasizing Degas's interest in everyday life. Degas revisited this painting multiple times, notably in 1880-81 and 1897, refining his approach. The painting is notable for its loose brushwork and sense of immediacy, qualities associated with Impressionism. Although Degas is renowned for his Pastel works, "Three Jockeys" exemplifies his mastery with oil media. Today, it is displayed at the National Gallery of Art in Washington, D.C., having been exhibited at the 1866 Salon in Paris.