Product description
Morning air feels heavy with the scent of damp earth and the restless energy of thoroughbreds waiting for the start. This 1885 composition by Edgar Degas captures a group of jockeys in vibrant silks mounting their horses amidst a hazy green field.
About Edgar Degas
Degas is best known for ballet dancers, painted rehearsing and resting as often as performing. He worked in pastel, oil and sculpture, and often used unusual, cropped viewpoints inspired by photography. Animal art has been part of human image-making since cave paintings, and remains a favourite for homes. The original dates from 1885. Natural history illustration combined careful observation with artistry long before photography.
Styling this Edgar Degas print
This Edgar Degas print pairs a vibrant atmosphere with a green palette that is easy to build a room around. As a landscape piece, “The Riders” fills the space above the bed at 24×36″, while 12×18″ suits a smaller wall, and it is a natural fit for a bedroom. The green palette of “The Riders” sits beautifully with houseplants, terracotta and cream textiles; finish it with a black or antique-gold frame.
At a glance
- Type: Edgar Degas print
- Artist: Edgar Degas
- Year: 1885
- Style: Animal art, Impressionism
- Colours: green
- Mood: vibrant, elegant
- Subject: Animals
- Orientation: landscape
- Collections: Edgar Degas Posters, Animal Prints, Impressionist Art Prints
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Available physical sizes: 8×10″, 11×14″, 12×18″, 16×20″, 18×24″, 20×30″, 24×36″
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