The Anatomy of the Horse
$55.25
- Hardcover
76 pages
- Release Date
28 December 2026
Summary
“The subtle forms and modelled curves and planes in a skeleton were to George Stubbs what a symphony is to a musician.” - Oxford Companion to Art
“The most unique thing of its kind ever compiled. This heroic effort, an epic of the eighteenth century, is as great and unselfish a work as anything could be.” - Sir Alfred Munnings
George Stubbs was one of the most original artists Britain has produced, and it is easy to forget how much his success was based on rigorous scientific …
Book Details
| ISBN-13: | 9781843682486 |
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| ISBN-10: | 1843682486 |
| Author: | George Stubbs, Constance Anne Parker, Oliver Kase |
| Publisher: | Pallas Athene Publishers |
| Imprint: | Pallas Athene Publishers |
| Format: | Hardcover |
| Number of Pages: | 76 |
| Release Date: | 28 December 2026 |
| Dimensions: | 210mm x 297mm |
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George Stubbs
George Stubbs (1724-1806) was one of the most original artists Britain has produced. Far from being merely a horse painter, Stubbs’ perfectionism and passion transformed the possibilities of nature painting. His extraordinary dedication to accuracy caused him to spend eighteen solitary months dissecting and drawing horses to make his book, The Anatomy of the Horse, a landmark in the study of anatomy and used by artists and scientists alike long after Stubbs’ death.
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