Racehorses in a Landscape (based on the original painting by Edgar Degas)
Mass-produced exhibition poster; offset lithograph/print on paper • Edgar Degas (original image); National Gallery of Art (publisher)
Style & Movement
Impressionism (original artwork style); late 20th-century museum merchandise
Medium & Technique
Offset lithography on high-quality paper with printed typography
Creation Period
1998 (dated on poster)
Dimensions & Format
Large landscape format, approximately 24 x 36 inches including borders
Subject Description
A line of jockeys on horseback traversing a grassy hill under a hazy, dusky sky. The composition utilizes Degas' signature asymmetrical balance and focus on leisure and modern life.
Condition & Value Assessment
Condition Assessment
Good to Fair. Visible undulation/waviness of the paper suggests moisture exposure or improper mounting. Internal reflections from glass are present.
Estimated Market Value
$20 - $75 USD
Auction Estimate
$10 - $50 USD
Provenance History
Acquired from or in conjunction with the 'Degas at the Races' exhibition at the National Gallery of Art, Washington D.C., held April 12-July 12, 1998.
Art Historical Significance
As a contemporary exhibition poster, it serves as a collectible souvenir of a major 1998 retrospective. It does not hold significant art historical weight as an original work but represents the accessibility of Impressionist art.
Notable Features
Includes museum typography and dates for the 1998 exhibition; framed in a standard dark metal or wood thin-profile frame.
Condition Issues
Notable 'cockling' or waviness consistent with environmental humidity; possible light fading due to non-UV glass; minor frame wear.
Conservation Recommendations
Reframing with acid-free matting and UV-protective glass to prevent further discoloration and flattening of the paper.