Artwork
Studio Interior with The Steeplechase
Studio Interior with The Steeplechase is an oil painting by the Impressionist artist Edgar Degas. It dates from 1890 and is held in the collection of the Israel Museum.
About this work
Overview
Studio Interior with The Steeplechase is a wooden painting by Edgar Degas, dated to 1890, and is part of the Israel Museum's collection.
Subject & Meaning
The painting depicts a dramatic scene of a fallen jockey in an orange shirt and white pants, while two horses, ridden by another jockey, continue racing in the background. The juxtaposition of the fallen rider with the ongoing race creates a sense of tension.
Technique & Style
The work is characterized by warm colors and loose brushstrokes, conveying a sense of dynamic energy. The style is consistent with Degas' Impressionist approach, capturing a moment of action with vivid color and expressive technique.
Artist & collection
Artist
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.
