Painter · 1724 – 1806 - United Kingdom

George Stubbs

George Stubbs, a pivotal English painter of the 18th century, focused on equine subjects and pioneered anatomical accuracy through self-tuition. His mastery of oil painting and keen observation resulted in nuanced light, a delicate portrayal of muscle and bone, and a dynamic composition that animates his subjects. The viewer is often captivated by a sense of nobility and raw emotion, reflecting man's complex relationship with nature.