1899
ink
paper
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
The Jockey (Le jockey) is a 1899 ink by Henri de Toulouse-Lautrec, a Impressionism work, held at National Gallery of Art.
This painting depicts a jockey riding a horse, with another jockey and horse in the background. The jockey in the foreground is wearing a white shirt and yellow pants, while the horse is brown. In the background, the other jockey is dressed in a red cap and pink shirt, with yellow pants, and the horse is also brown. The scene is set against a light green background, with a few lines suggesting a race track or field. The overall atmosphere is one of energy and movement, capturing the dynamic action of the horses and riders. The use of bold lines and vivid colors creates a sense of immediacy and spontaneity, drawing the viewer into the scene. If you're interested in learning more about this style of art, you might want to explore the movement of Impressionism.
Comte Henri Marie Raymond de Toulouse-Lautrec-Montfa (24 November 1864 – 9 September 1901), known as Toulouse-Lautrec (French: ), was a French painter, printmaker, draughtsman, caricaturist, and illustrator.
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