Over the course of his career it is reported that he created 45 oils , 20 pastels , 250 drawings , and 17 sculptures related to horses .
Degas began admiring horses while visiting friends in Normandy .
Over the course of Degas ' career it is reported that he created 45 oils , 20 pastels , 250 drawings , and 17 sculptures related to horses .
Degas began admiring horses while visiting friends in Normandy .