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1724-1806

English Romanticism Painter

George Stubbs (1724-1806) was an English painter, best known for his exceptional depictions of horses and other animals. His work is highly regarded for its accuracy, attention to detail, and the unique way he captured the anatomy and spirit of his subjects.

George Stubbs was born on August 25, 1724, in Liverpool, England. His father, John Stubbs, was a leatherworker and currier. George showed an early interest in art and began his artistic training under the guidance of a local painter named Hamlet Winstanley. However, Stubbs found Winstanley's teaching methods too restrictive and decided to pursue his artistic education independently.

Stubbs developed a keen interest in anatomy, which would later become a defining aspect of his work. He spent several years studying anatomy at York County Hospital, where he gained valuable knowledge and experience in dissection. In 1751, he moved to a remote farmhouse in Lincolnshire, where he spent 18 months dissecting and studying the anatomy of horses. This intense study culminated in the creation of his groundbreaking book, "The Anatomy of the Horse," published in 1766.

Stubbs' reputation as a skilled animal painter grew, and he began receiving commissions from prominent patrons, including the Duke of Richmond and the Marquess of Rockingham. He moved to London in the early 1760s, where he continued to focus on painting horses and other animals, often set against idyllic landscapes.

His most famous work, "Whistlejacket" (1762), is a life-size portrait of a racehorse, which showcases his mastery of equine anatomy and his ability to capture the animal's spirit. Other notable works include "Mares and Foals in a River Landscape" (1763-1768) and "Horse Attacked by a Lion" (1769).

In the later years of his career, Stubbs expanded his subject matter to include more exotic animals, such as lions, tigers, and monkeys, as well as human subjects. He continued to paint until his death on July 10, 1806, in London.

George Stubbs' work has had a lasting impact on the world of art, particularly in the field of animal painting. His meticulous attention to detail, combined with his deep understanding of anatomy, set a new standard for the genre and influenced generations of artists that followed. Today, his paintings can be found in major art galleries and museums around the world, including the Tate Gallery in London and the National Gallery of Art in Washington, D.C.

114 George Stubbs Artworks

A Saddled Bay Hunter, 1786 by George Stubbs | Canvas Print

A Saddled Bay Hunter 1786

Giclée Canvas Print
$49.87
SKU: 11600-STG
George Stubbs
Original Size:37.8 x 48.2 cm
Private Collection

A Lion Attacking a Horse, c.1762 by George Stubbs | Canvas Print

A Lion Attacking a Horse c.1762

Giclée Canvas Print
$57.03
SKU: 11585-STG
George Stubbs
Original Size:243.8 x 333 cm
Yale Center for British Art, Connecticut, USA

Isabella Salstonstall as Spenser's 'Faerie Queene', 1782 by George Stubbs | Canvas Print
SKU: 3084-STG
George Stubbs
Original Size:47.9 x 63.8 cm
Fitzwilliam Museum, Cambridge, United Kingdom

The Milbanke and Melbourne Families, c.1769 by George Stubbs | Canvas Print
SKU: 3083-STG
George Stubbs
Original Size:97.2 x 147.3 cm
National Gallery, London, United Kingdom

Stallions Fighting, 1781 by George Stubbs | Canvas Print

Stallions Fighting 1781

Giclée Canvas Print
$49.87
SKU: 3082-STG
George Stubbs
Original Size:73.7 x 94 cm
Private Collection

Rhinoceros, c.1790/91 by George Stubbs | Canvas Print

Rhinoceros c.1790/91

Giclée Canvas Print
$50.29
SKU: 3080-STG
George Stubbs
Original Size:70 x 90.6 cm
Private Collection

Two Gentlemen Going a Shooting, 1767 by George Stubbs | Canvas Print

Two Gentlemen Going a Shooting 1767

Giclée Canvas Print
$60.05
SKU: 3079-STG
George Stubbs
Original Size:101.6 x 127.2 cm
Yale Center for British Art, Connecticut, USA

Lustre, held by a Groom, c.1760/62 by George Stubbs | Canvas Print

Lustre, held by a Groom c.1760/62

Giclée Canvas Print
$60.60
SKU: 3078-STG
George Stubbs
Original Size:101.9 x 127 cm
Yale Center for British Art, Connecticut, USA

Hollyhock, c.1765 by George Stubbs | Canvas Print

Hollyhock c.1765

Giclée Canvas Print
$49.87
SKU: 3077-STG
George Stubbs
Original Size:38.7 x 47.6 cm
The Royal Collection, London, United Kingdom

A Gentleman on a Grey Horse, 1781 by George Stubbs | Canvas Print

A Gentleman on a Grey Horse 1781

Giclée Canvas Print
$54.03
SKU: 3076-STG
George Stubbs
Original Size:59.5 x 71 cm
Private Collection

Whistlejacket, 1762 by George Stubbs | Canvas Print

Whistlejacket 1762

Giclée Canvas Print
$62.94
SKU: 3075-STG
George Stubbs
Original Size:292 x 246.4 cm
National Gallery, London, United Kingdom

The Marquess of Rockingham's 'Scrub', 1762 by George Stubbs | Canvas Print
SKU: 3073-STG
George Stubbs
Original Size:101.5 x 127 cm
Private Collection

Lord Grosvenor's Arabian with a Groom, c.1765 by George Stubbs | Canvas Print
SKU: 3072-STG
George Stubbs
Original Size:99.3 x 83.5 cm
Kimbell Art Museum, Fort Worth, USA

Laetitia, Lady Lade, 1793 by George Stubbs | Canvas Print

Laetitia, Lady Lade 1793

Giclée Canvas Print
$49.87
SKU: 3070-STG
George Stubbs
Original Size:102.5 x 128.2 cm
The Royal Collection, London, United Kingdom

The Prince of Wales's Phaeton, 1793 by George Stubbs | Canvas Print

The Prince of Wales's Phaeton 1793

Giclée Canvas Print
$59.64
SKU: 3069-STG
George Stubbs
Original Size:102.2 x 128.3 cm
The Royal Collection, London, United Kingdom

A Gentleman driving a Lady in a Phaeton, 1787 by George Stubbs | Canvas Print
SKU: 3068-STG
George Stubbs
Original Size:82.5 x 101.6 cm
National Gallery, London, United Kingdom

John and Sophia Musters Out Riding at Colwick Hall, 1777 by George Stubbs | Canvas Print
SKU: 3067-STG
George Stubbs
Original Size:100.4 x 124 cm
Private Collection

William Anderson with Two Saddled Horses, 1793 by George Stubbs | Canvas Print
SKU: 3066-STG
George Stubbs
Original Size:102.2 x 127.9 cm
The Royal Collection, London, United Kingdom

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