Why it matters
Racehorses come straight towards us at the finish of the Grand Prix de Paris. It is thought to be the first painting to show horses coming directly at the viewer.
Did you know?
- It was painted in 1866.
- Manet painted the subject four times over four years.
- Horse racing had become popular in France through British influence.
Based on the Wikipedia article The Races at Longchamp (CC BY-SA 4.0).
