Before the Race
1892
oil
From the collection of Clark Art Institute
1892
oil
From the collection of Clark Art Institute
Before the Race is a 1892 oil by Edgar Degas, a Impressionism work, held at Clark Art Institute.
This painting shows five horses and their riders in a field. The horses are brown, and the riders wear colorful clothing. One rider is wearing a green hat and a red jacket. Another rider is wearing a blue vest and a white hat. The horses are running, and the riders are holding onto them. The background is a field with hills in the distance. The sky is gray and cloudy. The painting is done in oil paint, and the brushstrokes are visible. The colors are muted, with lots of browns and grays. The overall effect is one of energy and movement. If you like this painting, you might also like the work of artist Edgar Degas.
