1866
oil
canvas
From the collection of Detroit Institute of Arts
Morning Ride is a 1866 oil by Edgar Degas, a Realism work, held at Detroit Institute of Arts.
In this painting, a group of men on horseback are depicted in a serene landscape. The horses are shown in various poses, with one rider sitting on the grass beside his horse. The men are dressed in dark attire, while the horses are brown and white. The background features a grassy field with a building in the distance. The painting's color palette is muted, with shades of green, brown, and gray dominating the scene. The brushstrokes are loose and expressive, giving the impression of a quick sketch or study. The artist's use of color and composition creates a sense of calm and tranquility, drawing the viewer's eye to the central figures. For more information on the artist's technique, look up Edgar Degas.
Born Hilaire-Germain-Edgar De Gas on 19 July 1834 in Paris, Edgar Degas came from an affluent banking family with aristocratic roots and spent his childhood among the cultivated circles of the French capital.
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