1724
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1806
George Stubbs was a British painter best known for his exceptional equine art. He studied animal anatomy meticulously, producing anatomically accurate and dynamic depictions of horses. Stubbs’s paintings, such as Whistlejacket, combine scientific precision with elegant composition. His work extended to other animals and landscapes, influencing British sporting and animal painting traditions. Stubbs is celebrated as the preeminent animal painter of his era.
