Who created "Two Studies of a Jockey"?

Two Studies of a Jockey was created by Edgar Degas in c. 1884.

When was "Two Studies of a Jockey" created?

This artwork was created c. 1884.

What medium is "Two Studies of a Jockey"?

Two Studies of a Jockey is black chalk, charcoal, and pastel on brown laid paper.

Is "Two Studies of a Jockey" in the public domain?

Yes, Two Studies of a Jockey is in the public domain and available for free download under CC0 license.

Two Studies of a Jockey

Edgar Degas

c. 1884

Medium

black chalk, charcoal, and pastel on brown laid paper

Dimensions

overall: 47 x 62.2 cm (18 1/2 x 24 1/2 in.)

Classification

Drawing

Department

CG-E

Museum

National Gallery of Art, Washington, D.C.

Credit

Collection of Mr. and Mrs. Paul Mellon

Accession Number

1999.79.14

About the Artist

Edgar Degas · 1834–1917

Edgar Degas (1834-1917) stands as one of the most innovative artists of the nineteenth century, whose distinctive vision transformed how modern life could be depicted on canvas. Born Hilaire-Germain-Edgar De Gas in Paris to a wealthy banking family—his father French, his mother a Louisiana Creole from New Orleans—Degas received a classical education before abandoning law studies in 1855 to pursue ...

Two Studies of a Jockey

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