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George Stubbs Most Popular Paintings

The 25 artworks by George Stubbs our visitors ask for most, ranked by popularity and presented one by one, with the specification and the price of each hand-painted reproduction.

Edition 2026 · 25 artworks Each artwork painted to order
Linen canvas · Certificate of authenticity · Delivered worldwide George Stubbs · 1724 – 1806

Lion Attacking a Horse

1765 · Yale University Art Gallery, Hartford · original 66 x 97 cm

Experience George Stubbs’ dramatic 'Lion Attacking a Horse'! A masterpiece of realism & Romanticism, showcasing raw power & anatomical detail. High-quality reproduction available.

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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Popularity: No. 1 of 223 artworks by George Stubbs
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A Bay Hunter With Two Spaniels

1777 · original 68 x 59 cm

Admire George Stubbs’ ‘A Bay Hunter,’ a masterful 1777 equestrian painting. Explore its realistic detail, serene landscape & aristocratic appeal – a timeless art treasure.

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Popularity: No. 2 of 223 artworks by George Stubbs
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Experience George Stubbs’ ‘The Grosvenor Hunt,’ a stunning 1762 oil painting of British hunting tradition. Admire its realism, historical context & masterful technique – a timeless piece for art lovers.

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Popularity: No. 3 of 223 artworks by George Stubbs
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Horse Frightened by a Lion

1770 · Walker Art Gallery, Liverpool · original 1261 x 1001 cm

George Stubbs’ ‘Horse Frightened by a Lion’ (1770) – A dramatic Baroque masterpiece! Explore this stunning oil painting's dynamic composition, chiaroscuro & symbolic depth.

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Popularity: No. 4 of 223 artworks by George Stubbs
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A Lion Attacking a Stag

1766 · Yale Center for British Art, New Haven

Explore George Stubbs's dramatic depiction of a lion attacking a stag – a masterpiece commissioned by Rockingham Hall and showcasing the artist’s groundbreaking anatomical approach to animal painting.

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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Popularity: No. 5 of 223 artworks by George Stubbs
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Tiger

1771 · Virginia Museum of Fine Arts, Richmond

George Stubbs’ ‘Tiger’ (1771) – a stunning oil painting of a majestic tiger in a shadowy forest. Naturalism, impasto & rich detail capture wild beauty. Explore this iconic artwork!

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Popularity: No. 6 of 223 artworks by George Stubbs
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Horse Devoured by a Lion

1763 · Tate Britain, London · original 3 x 69 cm

George Stubbs’ ‘Horse Devoured by a Lion’ (1763) – A dramatic oil painting of raw power & classical allegory. Explore this Romantic masterpiece's texture, symbolism & historical context.

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Popularity: No. 7 of 223 artworks by George Stubbs
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Lion Devouring a Horse

1763 · Tate Gallery, London · original 69 x 104 cm

George Stubbs’ ‘Horse Devoured by a Lion’ (1763) – A dramatic oil painting of raw power & classical allegory. Explore this Romantic masterpiece’s texture, symbolism & historical context.

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Popularity: No. 8 of 223 artworks by George Stubbs
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Lord Grosvenor

1765 · Kimbell Art Museum, Fort Worth · original 99 x 83 cm

George Stubbs' 'Lord Grosvenor’s Arabian Stallion with a Groom' (1765) showcases equestrian skill & classical influence. A stunning portrait capturing elegance, detail, and the bond between horse & rider.

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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Popularity: No. 9 of 223 artworks by George Stubbs
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Molly Long-legs with her Jockey

1762 · Walker Art Gallery, Liverpool · original 1268 x 1010 cm

George Stubbs’s ‘Molly Long-legs’ captures the majestic spirit of a racehorse with astonishing anatomical detail from 1762, showcasing Romantic ideals and scientific precision – perfect for art lovers.

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Popularity: No. 10 of 223 artworks by George Stubbs
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Baronet

1794 · Yale Center for British Art, New Haven · original 50 x 39 cm

Dynamic equestrian portrait by George Stubbs from 1794 capturing a man on horseback; bring this masterful Regency scene home today.

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Popularity: No. 11 of 223 artworks by George Stubbs
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Lion Attacking a Horse

1762 · Yale Center for British Art, New Haven

Witness the dramatic 'Lion Attacking a Horse' by George Stubbs! This iconic 1762 masterpiece captures raw power & terror, showcasing anatomical detail and a pivotal moment in art history.

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Popularity: No. 12 of 223 artworks by George Stubbs
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Freeman, The Earl of Clarendon's Gamekeeper, with a Dying Doe and Hound

1800 · Yale Center for British Art, New Haven

Experience the haunting mortality of George Stubbs's 1800 masterpiece, Freeman, capturing life's delicate balance in exquisite detail; discover this iconic vision today.

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Popularity: No. 13 of 223 artworks by George Stubbs
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The Prince of Wales

1793 · Royal Collection, London

George Stubbs' "The Prince of Wales Phaeton" (1793) captures a historic scene with horses and figures, showcasing the artist’s mastery of anatomy and Romantic style. Explore this iconic painting!

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Popularity: No. 14 of 223 artworks by George Stubbs
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James Stanley

1755 · Walker Art Gallery, Liverpool · original 625 x 750 cm

George Stubbs’s masterful 1755 portrait captures Liverpool’s celebrated artist at his peak, depicting a dignified townsman in rich attire against a dark backdrop—a testament to Stubbs's pioneering anatomical studies and early artistic ambition. Explore this captivating artwork.

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Popularity: No. 15 of 223 artworks by George Stubbs
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The Lincolnshire Ox

1790 · Walker Art Gallery, Liverpool · original 990 x 679 cm

George Stubbs’s monumental Lincolnshire Ox captures the grandeur of rural England in 1790, portraying John Gibbons alongside his colossal champion ox – a breathtaking testament to animal anatomy and Victorian fascination with scientific observation. Explore this iconic masterpiece.

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Popularity: No. 16 of 223 artworks by George Stubbs
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The Fall of Phaëton

1777 · National Trust, Plymouth · original 97 x 122 cm

George Stubbs's dramatic 'Fall of Phaeton' (1777) captures the mythic chariot race with stunning anatomical detail and dynamic movement. A masterpiece of Romanticism, showcasing a powerful scene of divine intervention.

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Popularity: No. 17 of 223 artworks by George Stubbs
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The Lincolnshire Ox

1790 · Walker Art Gallery, Liverpool · original 68 x 99 cm

Born in Gedney Lincolnshire in 1782, George Stubbs was a celebrated English painter known for his meticulous anatomical studies and captivating depictions of horses. He gained prominence as one of the pioneers of Romanticism, particularly through his iconic painting ‘Whistlejacket.’ His artistic journey began with apprenticeships under renowned surgeons and anatomists like Charles Atkinson. The L

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Popularity: No. 18 of 223 artworks by George Stubbs
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The Marquess of Rockingham

1780 · Scottish National Gallery, Edinburgh

George Stubbs's 'The Marquess of Rockingham' captures a majestic horse portrait, showcasing the artist’s mastery of anatomy and detail. A stunning example of 18th-century art.

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Popularity: No. 19 of 223 artworks by George Stubbs
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Foxhound

1760 · Yale Center for British Art, New Haven

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Popularity: No. 20 of 223 artworks by George Stubbs
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The Marquess of Rockingham's Arabian Stallion

1780 · Scottish National Gallery, Edinburgh · original 98 x 123 cm

Experience George Stubbs' masterful 18th-century portrait of a man with his Arabian stallion against a dramatic hillside backdrop; discover this equestrian masterpiece today.

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Popularity: No. 21 of 223 artworks by George Stubbs
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A Monkey

1799 · Walker Art Gallery, Liverpool · original 70 x 56 cm

George Stubbs's 'A Monkey' (1799) captures a contemplative primate amidst a shadowy forest, showcasing the artist’s anatomical precision and Romantic style. Explore this iconic painting.

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Popularity: No. 22 of 223 artworks by George Stubbs
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A Horse Frightened by a Lioness

1800 · Yale Center for British Art, New Haven

George Stubbs' 'A Horse Frightened by a Lion' – A dramatic oil painting capturing fear and intensity, meticulously reproduced as a museum-quality art print.

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Popularity: No. 23 of 223 artworks by George Stubbs
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A Spaniel (one of a pair)

The Vestey Gallery of British Sporting Art, Newmarket · original 61 x 71 cm

Explore George Stubbs’ ‘A Spaniel,’ a captivating Rococo painting of a hunting dog in a dramatic setting. Discover its rich details, masterful technique & historical significance.

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Popularity: No. 24 of 223 artworks by George Stubbs
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Mares and Foals in a River Landscape - George Stubbs

2026

Discover the serene beauty of Mares and Foals in a River Landscape by George Stubbs, hand‑painted acrylic on canvas. Add this Romantic masterpiece to your collection today.

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The artist

George Stubbs

1724 – 1806

Quick facts

NationalityUnited Kingdom
Room fitliving room
Topics exploredhorses, animals, landscape, 18th century, horse
Copyright statusPublic domain
Typical colorsearthy
Movementsromanticism
Best occasionsaccent, statement
Color intensitymonochromatic, balanced

Biography

Early Life, Family and Training

Liverpool, United Kingdom, 1724. George Stubbs enters the world as the son of John Stubbs, a currier, or leather-dresser, and Mary. His childhood is spent within the confines of the family business, handling hides and tools. This early exposure to the physical properties of animal skins provides a tactile foundation for a developing curiosity. By the age of 15, the pull toward visual representation becomes impossible to ignore. He begins his artistic path not through formal academies, but through a relentless, self-directed drive to understand the mechanics of life.

The path is uneven. A brief apprenticeship under Hamlet Winstanley, a painter and engraver from Lancashire, offers a glimpse into the professional trade, but it remains a short chapter. Stubbs seeks something more rigorous than mere imitation. He moves toward York, where the focus shifts from surface appearance to internal structure. Under the guidance of surgeon Charles Atkinson at York County Hospital, he begins a deep study of anatomy. This period of dissection transforms his approach, turning the artist into a student of the skeletal and muscular systems.

He remains largely self-taught, building his technical proficiency by observing the work of 18th-century contemporaries. He absorbs the methods of great artists like Joshua Reynolds and Thomas Gainsborough, yet his focus remains anchored in the scientific. He does not merely want to paint a subject; he wants to understand the tension of the sinew and the placement of the bone beneath the skin. This intersection of the surgical and the aesthetic defines his early development.

Patrons, Workshop and Commissions

Success arrives through the doors of the English aristocracy. By 1759, the 3rd Duke of Richmond commissions three large pictures, a move that secures Stubbs's professional standing. His ability to render the physical reality of animals quickly attracts the attention of leading aristocratic patrons. He moves from the periphery of the art world into the inner circles of the elite, producing works for several dukes and lords. This steady stream of high-status commissions provides the financial stability required to establish a permanent presence in the capital. He eventually purchases a house in Marylebone, London, where he remains for the rest of his life.

The demand for his specific expertise extends to the highest levels of society, as he enjoys royal patronage. His reputation is built on the ability to satisfy the specific desires of owners who view their horses as symbols of status. These patrons seek more than mere likenesses; they require the anatomical precision that Stubbs provides. His workshop becomes a site of significant production, catering to the tastes of a class obsessed with equestrian excellence and the breeding of fine animals.

Technique and Style

Stubbs operates at the intersection of scientific inquiry and fine art. His approach relies on a pioneering realism rooted in the physical reality of the animal form. By combining anatomical exactitude with expressive details, he moves beyond mere likeness to capture the mechanics of life. He uses subtle gradations of shadow to breathe life into every sinew and tendon, rendering the underlying structure of his subjects with a clarity that reflects his deep study of anatomy.

This obsession with the mechanics of movement often manifests in scenes of high tension. He becomes preoccupied with the theme of a wild horse threatened by a lion, a subject he explores through various iterations. These depictions of a lion attacking a horse represent early and significant examples of the Romantic movement. In these works, the focus shifts from the static portrait to the visceral energy of survival, utilizing the tension of musculature to drive the composition.

Key Works and Masterpieces

The year 1766 marks a definitive shift in the intersection of art and science. Stubbs publishes The Anatomy of the Horse, a groundbreaking treatise that moves beyond mere observation. The book contains 18 detailed illustrations, the result of years spent dissecting carcasses to understand the mechanics of life. This work establishes him as an authority on equine structure, providing a visual language for the musculature and tendons that define a living animal.

In the same year, the focus shifts from the internal to the visceral. A Lion Attacking a Stag captures a moment of raw, unscripted survival. The tension is palpable in the rendering of the predator and prey. This theme of conflict—the wild horse threatened by a lion—becomes a recurring obsession, appearing in various iterations throughout his career. It is a study of power and movement that bridges the gap between scientific documentation and the burgeoning Romantic movement.

The height of his equestrian portraiture arrives with Whistlejacket. Commissioned by the 2nd Marquess of Rockingham, the painting depicts a prancing horse against a plain background, breaking from the conventions of the time. The subject's presence is immediate. Around 1780, he produces The Marquess of Rockingham's Arabian Stallion, further cementing his status in the high-society circles of the era. His ability to capture the essence of a specific animal remains his most enduring contribution to the genre.

Whistlejacket
The Anatomy of the Horse (1766)
A Lion Attacking a Stag (1766)
The Marquess of Rockingham's Arabian Stallion (about 1780)

Where to See the Works Today

The legacy of Stubbs’s anatomical precision survives in the halls of major international institutions. In London, the National Gallery houses Whistlejacket, a large-scale portrait of a thoroughbred race horse. The Tate Gallery also maintains several of his paintings within its collection. These works offer a direct look at the precision that defined his career.

Across the Atlantic, the Yale Center for British Art in New Haven holds a significant number of his works. This collection provides a concentrated view of his output. In the United Kingdom, the Walker Art Gallery in Liverpool preserves his paintings, returning his imagery to the region of his birth. His influence extends beyond the canvas into the scientific realm; his book, The Anatomy of the Horse, remains a fundamental work of reference for the study of equine anatomy.

Whistlejacket - National Gallery, London
Lion Devouring a Horse - Tate Gallery, London
Molly Long-legs with her Jockey - Walker Art Gallery, Liverpool
The Milbanke and Melbourne Families - National Gallery, London

Questions & Answers

How can I see every artwork made by George Stubbs?

Every work by George Stubbs on this website can be browsed from the artist's All Artworks page.

Where are George Stubbs's artworks mapped by subject?

George Stubbs's works can be explored by subject on the artist's Subject Atlas page.

Where is George Stubbs from?

George Stubbs was born in United Kingdom.

By the WahooArt.com Editorial Team Updated Oct. 15, 2026

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