{"product_id":"racehorses-in-a-landscape-edgar-degas","title":"Racehorses in a Landscape - Edgar Degas","description":"\u003cp\u003eA study of jockeys and horses in a field, rendered in pastel by Edgar Degas in 1894.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEdgar Degas produced this work in 1894, a period when his interest in the movement and anatomy of horses occupied much of his creative output. The composition depicts a group of jockeys on horseback, moving across a grassy field. The figures are rendered with a focus on the rhythmic repetition of the horses' forms and the varied colours of the jockeys' silks. Degas employs a palette that balances the muted, earthy tones of the terrain with the more saturated hues of the riders' clothing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe background features a rolling hill, treated with soft, atmospheric strokes that suggest distance without relying on rigid perspective. Degas, known for his meticulous observation, captures the posture of the riders and the tension in the horses' muscles. The medium of pastel allows for a textured surface, where the layering of pigment creates a sense of light filtering across the scene. Unlike his earlier, more formal depictions of the racetrack, this piece leans into a more observational, almost casual arrangement of figures.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis work reflects the artist's fascination with the intersection of human activity and animal form. By placing the subjects within a broad, open space, Degas shifts the focus from the competitive nature of the race to the physical coordination required by the riders. The work remains a clear example of his technical proficiency with pastel, a medium he favoured during his later years for its ability to combine drawing and painting. The signature in the lower left corner confirms the date of 1894, placing it firmly within his mature period of production.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-top:2rem;padding-top:1.5rem;border-top:1px solid #e5e5e5;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:0.85rem;color:#888;font-weight:600;margin:0 0 0.75rem;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:0.05em;\"\u003eYou might also like\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:0.5rem;\"\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/impression-sunrise-claude-monet-1\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#f8f9fa;border:1px solid #e5e5e5;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#2a555a;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003eImpression, Sunrise - Claude Monet — Claude Monet\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/a-premiere-anders-zorn\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#f8f9fa;border:1px solid #e5e5e5;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#2a555a;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003eA premiere - Anders Zorn — Anders Zorn\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Edgar Degas","offers":[{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ -","offer_id":58867440812367,"sku":null,"price":28.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58867444744527,"sku":null,"price":35.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58867444777295,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ B2 (50x70 cm) \/ -","offer_id":58867444810063,"sku":null,"price":50.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A1 (59.4 x 84.1  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58867444842831,"sku":null,"price":55.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0833\/9292\/1935\/files\/Racehorses-in-a-Landscape_Poster_CompositorV1_1790172412754.jpg?v=1790173476","url":"https:\/\/www.solisprints.co.uk\/products\/racehorses-in-a-landscape-edgar-degas","provider":"Solis Prints","version":"1.0","type":"link"}