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Race Horses, 1885–88
Hilaire-Germain-Edgar Degas (French, 1834–1917)
Pastel on wood; 11 7/8 x 16 in. (30.2 x 40.6 cm)
The Walter H. and Leonore Annenberg Collection, Gift of Walter H. and Leonore Annenberg, 1999, Bequest of Walter H. Annenberg, 2002 (1999.288.3)

This work was painted in 1871–72 and reworked in 1876–78. X-rays reveal that Degas eliminated a fence on the left and added the jockeys on the right. The steward holding a flag is painted over a horse and jockey.

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    Race Horses, 1885–88
    Hilaire-Germain-Edgar Degas (French, 1834–1917)
    Pastel on wood; 11 7/8 x 16 in. (30.2 x 40.6 cm)
    The Walter H. and Leonore Annenberg Collection, Gift of Walter H. and Leonore Annenberg, 1999, Bequest of Walter H. Annenberg, 2002 (1999.288.3)