The Jockey (1899) by Henri de Toulouse-Lautrec

The Jockey - Henri de Toulouse-Lautrec - 1899

Artwork Information

TitleThe Jockey
ArtistHenri de Toulouse-Lautrec
Date1899
Dimensions51.5 x 36 cm
Art MovementPost-Impressionism
Current LocationBrooklyn Museum, New York City, NY, US

About The Jockey

“The Jockey,” crafted by Henri de Toulouse-Lautrec in 1899, epitomizes the Post-Impressionism movement with its vivid depiction of the dynamism of horse racing. The artwork, with its dimensions of 51.5 x 36 cm, falls under the genre painting category, encapsulating a scene from everyday life with artistic flair. This artwork is housed in the Brooklyn Museum, located in New York City, NY, US, where it continues to captivate audiences with its historic and aesthetic charm.

The artwork features a scene that is rich in motion and energy, depicting two jockeys astride their racing horses. The jockey in the foreground is hunched over intensely, focused on the race, conveying movement and haste through the lines and posture. Toulouse-Lautrec’s technique captures the raw speed and the competitive spirit of the race, with the brushstrokes communicating a sense of urgency and swift motion. The contrasting colors and fluid representation of figures illustrate the artist’s unique interpretation characteristic of the distinctive Post-Impressionism style, which sought to convey emotion and subjective experience beyond the literal representation of subjects.

Other Artwork from Henri de Toulouse-Lautrec

More Post-Impressionism Artwork

Scroll to Top