Discover the elegance and precision of the English classicism with the art prints of George Stubbs, an animal painter and portraitist of the 18th century, renowned for his noble and naturalistic representations of horses.
His works, at the crossroads of science and poetry, reveal the beauty, power, and grace of the animal world.
On Artem Legrand, explore a selection of faithful art prints of his masterpieces, available as a decorative poster or as a canvas print, ideal for elegant, equestrian, and timeless decor.
The painter of nature and nobility
Born in Liverpool in 1724, George Stubbs initially studied anatomy before dedicating himself to painting.
His scientific rigor allows him to paint animals, especially horses, with exceptional anatomical precision.
His works blend rigorous observation with aesthetic sensibility, illustrating the nobility, fidelity, and beauty of nature.
Stubbs becomes the favorite painter of the British aristocracy, immortalizing their racehorses, dogs, and hunting companions in compositions of understated and luminous elegance.
Observation and grace
The most famous art prints by Stubbs — Whistlejacket, Horse Attacked by a Lion, Mares and Foals in a Landscape, The Lion and the Horse or Soldiers of the 10th Light Dragoons — demonstrate perfect mastery of drawing and light.
His horses, painted life-size, embody both strength, nobility, and sensitivity.
He also excels in hunting scenes and animal portraits, where calm and tension coexist in a harmonious balance.
Son style allie scientific accuracy and poetic emotion, transforming animal painting into a major art form.
A noble work for a classic and refined decoration
Choosing a George Stubbs art print is inviting into your home the timeless beauty of nature and British elegance.
His balanced and luminous compositions fit perfectly into classic, rustic, or contemporary decor.
They bring a touch of nobility, serenity, and prestige, ideal for a living room, office, or reading space.
About George Stubbs
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Birth: 1724 in Liverpool, United Kingdom
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Death: 1806 in London, United Kingdom
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Movement: Classicism, animal painting, scientific realism
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Famous works: Whistlejacket, Horse Attacked by a Lion, Mares and Foals in a Landscape, The Lion and the Horse, Soldiers of the 10th Light Dragoons
George Stubbs was the undisputed master of British animal painting.
His work, both rigorous and poetic, celebrates harmony between nature and man.
He remains an essential figure of 18th-century England, admired for his attention to detail and deep understanding of the living world.
Decorate your walls with the nobility of George Stubbs
The art prints of George Stubbs available on artemlegrand.com bring to your walls the quiet strength and natural beauty of the equestrian world."
They embody the majesty, balance, and grace of an art that is both scientific and poetic.