Horse and Rider (c. 1890)

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In Edgar Degas’s sketch "Horse and Rider" (circa 1890), we encounter the grace and dynamism typical of Degas’s equine studies. The artwork captures a moment of quiet interaction between the mounted figure and his subdued horse. The rider, drawn with hurried yet precise charcoal lines, sits confidently atop the horse, depicted in hazy outlines that suggest movement and foreshadowing the use of the horse in action.Degas’s expertise in rendering form and anatomy shines through despite the sketch's apparent simplicity. The horse, with its well-defined muscles and poised stance, exhibits a natural elegance, while the rider’s form—suggested more by contour lines than by detailed features—conveys a composed figure, cloaked possibly in a riding outfit topped with a hat, indicating a hint of the societal class and the equestrian culture of the period.This work is typical of Degas’s fascination with movement and his ability to convey psychological depth through minimal details. The subtle interaction between horse and handler might also reflect the mutual trust and understanding required in equestrian sports, themes that Degas revisited throughout his career.

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Edgar Degas was a French Impressionist artist famous for his pastel drawings and oil paintings. Degas also produced bronze sculptures, prints and drawings. Degas is especially identified with the subject of dance; more than half of his works depict dancers.