Fallen Jockey (study for "Scene from the Steeplechase: The Fallen Jockey")

Edgar Degas

National Gallery of Art

The image displays a sketch of a person lying down on their back. The person is reclined with arms resting by their sides, legs slightly bent at the knees. The facial features are softly drawn, with closed eyes and a peaceful expression, and the hair is short and combed back. The person is clothed in loose-fitting attire, with clear outlines of the outfit. There are no visible details of jewelry or objects held by the person in this sketch. The background is a plain, lightly toned surface.