It was the first time the technique previously limited to decorative objects had been used by an artist of stubbss stature. Brood mares and foals, 1762, george stubbs the publication of his book established for the artistscientist an international reputation well above that of any other horse painter of his time. Brood mares and foal was painted in 1767 at the height of the artists career but has never before come to market. He is now recognized as deserving an equal place with his contemporaries gainsborough and reynolds in the foremost. Customize your george stubbs print with hundreds of different frames and mats, if desired. Mares and foals in a river landscape is one of the best of the series.
Nov 14, 2004 organized by the kimbell art museum, stubbs and the horse is the first major exhibition in 20 years on george stubbs 17241806, the great british painter of animals and outdoor life, and the first ever to focus on the central theme of his art, the horse. Information on his life up to age thirtyfive is sparse, relying almost entirely on notes made by fellow artist ozias humphry towards the end of stubbss life. Even before his book was published, stubbss drawings were seen by leading aristocratic. It was sold by the british woolavington collection of sporting art.
Information on his life up to age thirtyfive is sparse, relying almost entirely on notes made by fellow artist ozias humphry towards the end of stubbs s life. Stubbs was born in liverpool, the son of a currier, or. George stubbs was one of britains most innovative artists. The horses of george stubbs mares and foals to george stubbs we manufacture for you on watercolor paper, canvas or poster paper. George stubbs horse and landscape painting expected to sell. Mares and foals with an unfigured background england,1762 flickr. It was his study drawings which would have been sold.
Stubbs was known for his careful observation of animals hence, the notable use of detail when creating this piece. His most famous painting, whistlejacket, hangs in the national gallery, london. Artists have been making images of horses since the very first cave paintings. Stubbss famous horse paintings, such as whistlejacket, would always have started out life as study drawings which would allow the artist to decide upon certain elements of his composition before initiating the oil painting itself. Dec 09, 2010 a painting by british master george stubbs sold for a record. George stubbs gained renown in the 18th century by masterfully understanding of the horse. George stubbs ara 25 august 1724 10 july 1806 was an english painter, best known for his paintings of horses. The british elite were racing fanatics in the 18th century, and. In the 1760s stubbs painted a series of about ten pictures of mares and foals that were set against traditional views of the english countryside. Style of george stubbs english, 17241806, 20th century. Posted by susanna forrest december 3, 2010 posted in 1700s, 1800s, equestrian art, george stubbs, uk tags. George stubbs mares and foals in a river landscape, painted in 1763 is an idiosyncratic depiction of an equestrian scene, rendered in a style of immense popularity in georgian britain.
Stubbs was born in liverpool, the son of a currier, or leatherdresser, john stubbs, and his wife mary. Aristocrats didnt just commission portraits of themselves and their families. It measures 100cm by 187cm and is an oil on canvas painting. Mares and foals in a landscape work by stubbs britannica. For those of you that wonder, what makes them tick, wonder no more. George stubbs is the greatest painter of horses in british art and arguably the. This was a book of engravings that illustrated the horse in layers from its skin. In the recent catalogue raisonne of george stubbs work, judy egerton, singled out the present painting for particular praise, concluding that, of all stubbss groups of mares and foals, this is the noblest composition, its grandeur owing much to the towering rocky formation which seems to lend an air of hardiness to the animals, as well as. Browse the amazon editors picks for the best books of 2019, featuring our favorite reads. The canvas is large, lacks any other content except some discreet shadows, and stubbs has paid precise attention to the details of the.
Mares and foals in a river landscape, george stubbs, c. In the 18th century, the man for the job was george stubbs, a liverpudlian painter with a fondness for these magnificent animals, which he perfectly captured in his pictures. Each george stubbs art print is produced using archival inks, ships within 48 hours, and comes with a 30day money back guarantee. The resultant book of engravings was not published until 1766, but the drawings presaged a raft of commissions and established his reputation as the most anatomically accurate painter of horses. Mares and foals under an oak tree was created in 1775 by george stubbs in romanticism style. George stubbs paintings for sale george stubbs art value. Stubbs exhibited a number of mares and foals pictures at the society of artists and the royal academy in the 1760s and 1770s, providing an opportunity for patrons to commission such works to include their own animals. Mare and foals george stubbs, the largest gallery in the world. We also asked three modern equine artists about their work and techniques and took a look at further spectacular depictions of horses throughout art history.
George stubbs painting reproductions for sale 1st art gallery. Brood mares and foals, george stubbs, geroge stubbs painting auction, sothebys leave a comment on cheque book stubbs. Stubbs had studied anatomy at the county hospital in york, where burton was a doctor. Find more prominent pieces of animal painting at best visual art database. Stubbs was for too long undervalued by the label mr. See more ideas about horse art, equine art and horses. He analysed the anatomy, muscle structure and movement of horses in order to create equestrian pictures unlike any other from his time. Stubbs signature appears in the lower right of the painting. George stubbs was the greatest painter of animals of his day. For those of you that wonder, what makes them tick, wonder no. This article commemorates stubbs work and the legacy of horses depicted in art. Whistlejacket is an oil on canvas painting from about 1762 by the british artist george stubbs showing the marquess of rockinghams racehorse approximately at lifesize, rearing up against a plain background. George stubbs was an english painter, best known for his paintings of horses.
He is now recognized as deserving an equal place with his contemporaries gainsborough and reynolds in. Always custom made on premium grade canvas by european artists. Figural portrait painting of a black and tan lap dog, presumably a royal canine, in the style of famed english portrait painter george stubbs english, 1724. Organized by the kimbell art museum, stubbs and the horse is the first major exhibition in 20 years on george stubbs 17241806, the great british painter of animals and outdoor life, and the first ever to focus on the central theme of his art, the horse. George stubbs 17421806 mares and foals in a river landscape, 176368 oil on canvas george stubbs is the greatest painter of horses in british art and arguably the best in the history of art. They also commissioned portraits of their beloved horses. Brood mares and foals, painted at the height of the renowned artists career in 1767, was offered for sale for. Sep 28, 2016 george stubbs, mares and foals without a background 1762, oil on canvas via wikimedia. Artwork page for horse attacked by a lion, george stubbs, 1769 this is stubbss earliest known attempt at painting in enamel colours. Lord grosvenors arabian stallion with a groom george. George stubbs 17241806 was one of the most original artists britain has produced. George stubbs for sale in uk 16 used george stubbs. The narrator of laurence sternes madcap 1759 novel actually does.
He was celebrated especially for his representation of horses, the forms and nature of which he captured with. The horses of george stubbs classical master piece circa 1762 rockingham mares and foals by george stubbs art print by jacanpaul ferro xsmall mares and foals to george stubbs we manufacture for you on watercolor paper, canvas or poster paper. Mares and foals in a river landscape painting is part of artwork produced between 1760 and 1769 for aristocratic patrons. George stubbs, finished study for the tenth anatomical table of the muscles. Mares and foals without a background, 1762, george stubbs, oil on canvas, 99 x 190. Mares and foals in a river landscape, 176368 oil on canvas. Portrait of black and tan pomeranian, oil on canvas, signed at lower right p. George stubbs painting reproductions museumquality by. George stubbs born in liverpool on august 25, 1724 died in london july 10, 1806 was a british painter, best known for his paintings of horses. Other articles where mares and foals in a landscape is discussed. George stubbs, mares and foals without a background 1762, oil on canvas via wikimedia.
Some of the horses named and were painted for their owners, but others may have been prompted by stubbss own liking for variations on the theme mares and foals in a wooded landscape 17601762, racehorses belonging to the duke of richmond exercising at goodwood 17601761, mares and foals disturbed by an approaching storm 17641766. Information on his life up to age thirtyfive is sparse, relying almost entirely on notes made by. Thus, when he wasnt busy cutting them up, he was never short of commissions allowing him to glorify their stately beauty in paint. George stubbs was famous for creating portraits for mares known for their racing success. Shop for george stubbs art prints from our community of independent artists and iconic brands. Stubbs s famous horse paintings, such as whistlejacket, would always have started out life as study drawings which would allow the artist to decide upon certain elements of his composition before initiating the oil painting itself.
The british elite were racing fanatics in the 18th century, and there was no greater honor for a. Stubbs output includes history paintings, but his greatest skill was in painting animals, perhaps influenced by his love and study of anatomy. He could perhaps be considered the most important sporting artist of all time. Selftrained, stubbs learnt his skills independently from other great artists of the eighteenth century such as reynolds or gainsborough. Customize your george stubbs print with hundreds of different frames and mats, if. His most frequent commissions were for paintings of horses, dogs, and wild animals, and his images invariably arrest attention and frequently strike a deeply. It is believed that george stubbs adapted this piece from the mares and foals without a background created in 1762 but with the omission of two mares and a modified pose of the horse on the far right. Artwork page for mares and foals in a river landscape, george stubbs, c. Figural portrait painting of a black and tan lap dog, presumably a royal canine, in the style of famed english portrait painter george stubbs english, 17241806. Stubbs was born in liverpool, the son of a currier and leather merchant.
Horse attacked by a lion, george stubbs, 1769 tate. George stubbs 17241806, now recognized as one of the greatest and most original artists of the eighteenth century, stands out from other practitioners in the field of animal painting. The painting is relatively unknown, having been seen in public on four occasions in its long history. In the 18th century, the man for the job was george stubbs, a liverpudlian painter with a fondness for these magnificent animals, which he perfectly captured in. At the height of his career, in 1767 george stubbs painted the picture known as brood mares and foals. George stubbs horse and landscape painting expected to sell for. Mares and foals in a river landscape by george stubbs. Artist george stubbs is known as the great british painter of horses.
He was celebrated especially for his representation of horses, the forms and nature of which he captured with a remarkable understanding and sensitivity. George stubbs was famous for creating portraits for. George stubbs ara was an english painter, best known for his paintings of horses. While george stubbs is known for his famous paintings of horses, most remarkably the brood mares and foals which recently sold at sothebys for a record. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders.
Early in his career he seems to have earned his living chiefly as a portraitist, and he also made the illustrations based on his own dissections for dr john burtons treatise on midwifery 1751. Mares and foals under an oak tree, 1775 george stubbs. Stubbs published his eyeopening book the anatomy of the horse. Find art you love and shop highquality art prints, photographs, framed artworks and posters at. In mares and foals with an unfigured background, stubbs lets us watch. In about 1762 stubbs painted one of his most famous paintings, whistlejacket national gallery, london a famous racehorse belonging to the marquis of rockingham. Shooting, plate ii by stubbs, george engraved by william woollett and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Stubbss son george townly stubbs was an engraver and printmaker. This edition reproduces all stubbs etchings and is taken from the 1853 printing, the last to use stubbs original plates. Stubbs, george mares and foals in a landscape painting.