The artwork, titled “The Races,” is a lithograph on paper created by the artist Edouard Manet around c.1870 in Paris, France. This piece belongs to the Impressionism art movement and falls under the genre of genre painting. The dimensions of the artwork are 53 x 68.3 cm.
The artwork captures a lively scene of horse racing, a popular subject matter during the late 19th century. The lines are fluid yet deliberate, emphasizing the movement and excitement of the race. On the left side, horses and their jockeys are seen in dynamic motion, racing down the track. To the right, spectators are sketched in a bustling crowd, their forms rendered with energetic and expressive strokes, conveying the atmosphere of communal thrill and anticipation. The use of lithography allows for a range of tonal variations and textures, demonstrating Manet’s skill in capturing the fleeting moments of contemporary life.
