A limited range of goods, including most books, are not liable. George stubbs ara 25 august 1724 10 july 1806 was an english painter, best known for his paintings of horses. Describing stubbs s painting the sporting magazine states, a very fine picture. The few drawings that remain from george stubbs career underline his talent in animal anatomy portraiture there was a considerable studio sale in 1807 where many of his drawings were lost without trace, with little chance of the ever being reattributed. Customize your george stubbs print with hundreds of different frames and mats, if desired. George stubbs paintings for sale george stubbs art value. 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. At mildred pierce restaurant by dooher, donna, stubbs, claire, george, lianne and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. George stubbs painting reproductions museumquality by. This is the first full catalogue of stubbss paintings and drawings. Shop for george stubbs art prints from our community of independent artists and iconic brands. George stubbs, painter, by judy egerton the independent. The son of a prosperous tanner, stubbs was briefly apprenticed to a painter but was basically selftaught.
George stubbs 17241806 is now rightly recognised as one of the greatest and most original artists of the eighteenth century. Born in liverpool, the son of a currier and leather seller, he was briefly apprenticed to a local artist called hamlet. Portrait of black and tan pomeranian, oil on canvas, signed at lower right p. The great painter of horses was no slouch at depicting monkeys, dogs, bulls and humans too. Surprisingly, parker found that the painting was illustrated in the definitive work, the george stubbs, painter catalogue raisonne written by the late judy egerton and published in 2007. This volume features gorgeous colour reproductions of paintings that highlight the painters genius for combining realism and lyricism. Nov 06, 20 why the george stubbs paintings were worth saving george stubbs s paintings of a kangaroo and a dingo are incredibly important to the history of british art, argues mark hudson. A magnificent portrait of the famous racehorse marske, by the master equine painter george stubbs. George stubbs august 25, 1724 july 10, 1806 was a selftaught british artist known for his exquisite paintings of horses informed by an intensive study of the animals anatomy. George stubbs was much more than just britains consummate painter of horses. Catalogue raisonne paul mellon centre for studies in british art 9780300125092.
Stubbs the horse painter, it is only in the last fifty years that the art world has rejected this derogatory assessment of this versatile. Small items such as jewellery, watches, books or ceramics. Not many paintings, british or otherwise, have posed a danger to the public when exhibited. Stubbs pinxit 1803 lower centre oil on canvas 40 18 x 50 in. George stubbs english romantic painter, 17241806 guide to pictures of works by george stubbs in art museum sites and image archives worldwide. George stubbs 17241806, now recognized as one of the greatest and most original artists of the eighteenth century. His most frequent commissions were for paintings of horses, dogs, and wild animals, and his images invariably arrest attention and frequently strike a deeply. George stubbs, painter by judy egerton yale university press. Anatomist and animal painter by stubbs, george, judy egerton and basil taylor and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. 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. However, stubbs was not always regarded as a great artist. Surprisingly little is known about the life of the painter george stubbs. Painted for richard grosvenor, 1st earl grosvenor 17311802. Style of george stubbs english, 17241806, 20th century.
Liverpool 17241806 london and george townly stubbs york c. George stubbs was the finest horse painter that england has ever produced, combining a profound knowledge of horse anatomy with psychological insight, naturalistic observation and. Oct 28, 2007 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. George stubbs and the wide creation penguin books australia. To my knowledge, no other two books so beautifully represent the horse. Stubbs was briefly apprenticed to the painter hamlet winstanley, a relationship. The canvas is large, lacks any other content except some discreet shadows, and stubbs has paid precise attention to the details of the horses appearance. George stubbs was the finest horse painter that england has ever produced, combining a profound knowledge of horse anatomy with psychological insight, naturalistic observation and a. A magnificent portrait of the famous stallion anvil, by the master equine painter george stubbs.
Along with the full catalogue entries, the book offers a lengthy study of stubbss art and career. Shooting, plate 4, engraved by william woollett 173585 1771 engraving with etching. His most frequent commissions were for paintings of horses, dogs, and wild animals, and his images invariably arrest attention. Whistlejacket is an oil on canvas painting from about 1762 by the british artist george stubbs showing the marquess of rockingham s racehorse approximately at lifesize, rearing up against a plain background. 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. 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. The painting and the horse were entitled whistlejacket and the artist was george stubbs, working for the owner of the stallion, his first major.
George stubbs, painter catalogue raisonne paul mellon. Selftrained, stubbs learnt his skills independently from other great artists of the eighteenth century such as reynolds or gainsborough. Science into art features gorgeous colour reproductions of paintings that highlight the painters genius for combining realism and. 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 however, stubbs was not always regarded as a great artist. Customize your george stubbs print with hundreds of different frames and mats, if. Online shopping from a great selection at books store. Pumpkin with a stablelad yale center for british art. George stubbs english horse painter cartoon by david levine. See more ideas about art, painting and animal paintings.
A postcard of a cartoon of the english painter george stubbs painting a horse. George stubbs is considered one of the greatest english painters. His ingenious animal and sporting pictures remain unrivalled in their passionate depiction of emotion and their commitment to naturalistic observation. The first life of the great british artist george stubbs to appear for over thirty years, it places him in the context of eighteenthcentury england a. He received many commissions from wealthy patrons to paint their horses. The estate of george stubbs and their presence hold all necessary s and licences for all of his. His profound understanding of anatomy and his uncanny ability to translate the study of nature into remarkably balanced compositions mark him out from other practitioners in the field of animal painting. Why the george stubbs paintings were worth saving telegraph. George stubbs 17241806, now recognized as one of the greatest an. Apr 19, 20 surprisingly little is known about the life of the painter george stubbs. 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. Robin blake reveals how his political radicalism was expressed in his art. Malcolm cormack, george stubbs in the collection of paul mellon, a memorial exhibition, yale center for british art, new haven, conn.
Buy a cheap copy of the art of george stubbs book by venetia morrison. Pumpkin with a stablelad alternate titles a hunter in a landscape, with bay, groom in crimson coat with sieve portrait of the racehorse, pumpkin date. All public events are canceled through monday, september 7, 2020. Egerton, george stubbs, painter, new haven and london 2007, p. Each george stubbs art print is produced using archival inks, ships within 48 hours, and comes with a 30day money back guarantee.
Stubbs was born in liverpool, the son of a currier, or. There is a very faint vertical impression on the postcard, caused by the printing. The canvas is large, lacks any other content except some discreet shadows, and stubbs has paid precise attention to the details of the. He is best remembered for his paintings of horses and his conversation pieces. Mar 16, 2017 surprisingly, parker found that the painting was illustrated in the definitive work, the george stubbs, painter catalogue raisonne written by the late judy egerton and published in 2007. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. Buy george stubbs, painter catalogue raisonne paul mellon centre for studies in. Stubbs was born in liverpool, the son of a currier, or leatherdresser, john stubbs, and his wife mary. His profound understanding of anatomy and his uncanny ability to translate the study of nature into remarkably balanced.
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. Having studied anatomy, stubbss pictures of horses are among the most accurate ever painted, but his work is lyrical and transcends naturalism. The gallery is closed to the public until further notice. George stubbs is the author of the anatomy of the horse 4. His most frequent commissions were for paintings of horses, dogs, and wild animals, and his images invariably arrest attention and frequently strike a deeply poetic note. Information on his life up to age thirtyfive is sparse, relying almost entirely on notes made by. Research 28 george stubbs prices and auction results in art. The full catalogue entries are preceded by a lengthy study of stubbs art and career that sets his. Stubbs output includes history paintings, but his greatest skill was in painting animals. Stubbs output includes history paintings, but his greatest skill was in painting animals, perhaps influenced by his love and study of anatomy. Its how the 18thcentury painter george stubbs is often referred to. 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.
Stubbs painted three other portraits of pumpkin, each with the jockey william south in foleys blueandwhite racing colors at ascott house national trust. Jun 17, 2005 george stubbs was much more than just britains consummate painter of horses. George stubbs, painter catalogue raisonne paul mellon centre. Provenance probably henry uttrick reay 17501828, killingworth house, northumberland, and by descent to his. His interest in anatomy, revealed at an early age, became one of the driving passions of his life. As nicknames go, the liverpudlian leonardo isnt a bad one. George stubbs english horse painter cartoon by david. George stubbs was classified in his lifetime as a sporting painter, and as such was excluded from full membership of the royal academy.
Why the george stubbs paintings were worth saving george stubbss paintings of a kangaroo and a dingo are incredibly important to the history of british art, argues mark hudson. The paintings of george stubbs underline his qualities as one of the greatest british painters of the 18th century few artists have shown more of a love for the british countryside through art than stubbs, placing him in a similar category to the likes of turner and constable. George stubbs is widely regarded as one of the greatest of all painters of animals, especially the horse. Buy george stubbs, painter catalogue raisonne paul mellon centre for studies in british art slp by egerton, judy isbn.