Painting reproduction on canvas of the artwork
At the Races in the Countryside (Degas)

This work is a charming and tranquil depiction of social life around horse racing. In the foreground, a carriage shelters a family: a woman holds a baby, a man in a top hat watches the scene, and a dog sits quietly. The atmosphere is peaceful, far from the hustle and bustle of the race itself, which can be glimpsed in the distance. Degas shows his talent for capturing scenes of modern life. The composition is open, with a vast sky and an expanse of green grass occupying much of the canvas. The light is natural and soft, typical of a day in the countryside. It is a painting that combines a group portrait, a genre scene, and a landscape, perfectly illustrating Degas’s ability to observe and transcribe the subtleties of bourgeois leisure.