Some of you may recognize this painting – or the artist who painted it? I love the shadows in the landscape, the horses, the camaraderie amongst the men. The view in the distance is so interesting. I wonder who painted this? Ok, well, I know – do you? Comment on social media or comment below with your answer. If you’re frustrated and it’s not coming to you, read on for the answer! Note the signature was altered on the painting so it wasn’t obvious.
Were you able to guess? Hoping so, but if not, no worries, the answer is below!
A N S W E R :
Jockeys on Horseback before Distant Hills, 1884
- Edgar Degas, French, 1834-1917
Oil on canvas
- Unframed: 17 11/16 × 21 5/8 inches (44.9 × 54.9 cm)
- 25 1/8 × 28 3/8 × 3 1/4 inches (63.8 × 72.1 × 8.3 cm)
Gift of W. Warren and Virginia Shelden in memory of Mrs. Allan Shelden
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Read about Degas HERE, from biography.com!
IMAGE taken at Detroit Institute of Art
IMAGES ARE NOT FOR REPRODUCTION, THEY ARE PROPERTY OF THE ARTIST/ART INSTITUTE.
🖼️ Until next time!
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