Vintage Museum Reproduction of Edgar Degas' Race Horses at Longchamp - Gilt Framed

CONDITION:
Excellent vintage condition. The print surface presents beautifully with no tears or warping. The gilded wood frame shows gentle, age-appropriate patina that enhances its character—minor rubs to the gilt consistent with decades of careful display, but nothing distracting. The matting remains clean and even.

SIZE: 17.5" x 20.5" 

PROVENANCE:
This is a vintage reproduction of Edgar Degas’ Race Horses at Longchamp, originally painted in 1873. The metal plaque on the frame notes that the original resides in the collection of the Museum of Fine Arts, Boston. The piece likely dates to the mid-20th century, when museum-authorized reproductions of Impressionist works were commonly sold through art galleries and cultural institutions.

MAKER:
The Polaroid Museum Reproduction Collection

MATERIAL:
Gilded wood frame with a linen-textured mat. Printed reproduction on textured paper board.

WHY WE LOVE THIS:
This piece captures the unmistakable elegance of Degas’ equestrian works—fluid movement, soft Impressionist color, and that magical moment right before the race begins. The riders and their mounts fade beautifully into the lavender-blue distance, creating a serene yet anticipatory scene. The gilded frame and classic museum plaque give it a refined, timeless presence perfect for an English country home, equestrian study, or art-forward gallery wall.