selected works of Degas

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…are for two reasons. First, so we can literally feel the painting and not just look at it, and second, so we can optically blend the colors right there on the cardboard. What also makes this a strong piece is the way the primary colors of the jockeys are echoed in the landscape surrounding them and the horses they ride. Employing these elements, Degas creates a structurally sound, aesthetically pleasing piece in Avant la Course.