Horses in the Meadow (Chevaux dans la prairie)

Edgar Degas

National Gallery of Art

This image shows a view of the countryside. The point of view is behind two horses. The horizon line is high, revealing rolling hills and scattered trees. The drawing uses delicate pencil strokes for a soft texture. The color palette is monochromatic, using shades of brown. The image conveys a tranquil rural atmosphere with distant silhouettes creating depth.