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The Jockey (Le jockey)

Henri de Toulouse-Lautrec

National Gallery of Art

This is a drawing of horses being ridden on a race track. It shows two horses in motion with riders leaning forward. The perspective is from behind, highlighting the musculature of the horses. The background includes poles or flags and a windmill. The sketch emphasizes the form and motion of the horses, conveying the intensity of a race.

Artwork Details

Date
1899
Medium
lithograph on Chinese paper
Dimensions
3488 × 4981 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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