George Stubbs
George Stubbs (1724-1806)
George Stubbs, one of the greatest 18th-century British artists and a timeless master of equestrian and animal portraits, has become a model and inspiration for contemporary artists including Mark Wallinger and Ugo Rondinone.
A thoroughly modern master of the horse: George Stubbs at 300
Some of the British artist’s finest works return to Wentworth Woodhouse, the Yorkshire mansion where they were painted in 1762, for an eye-opening anniversary exhibition
From the archive | A catalogue raisonné that shows why George Stubbs ranks among the greatest British artists
The elegance of the volume makes it a fitting tribute to a triumvirate—the collector Paul Mellon, and the scholars Basil Taylor and Judy Egerton—who will always be associated with the artist’s name
From the archive | By George! How Roy Strong acquired admired paintings of Handel and Stubbs in his first year at the National Portrait Gallery
Archives telling the story of Strong’s first years as director of the London museum, released under the 30-year rule, reveal how money was raised for two of the finest 18th-century portraits in its collection
Sutapa Biswas: 'Our reckoning with empire has certainly begun, but we've only scratched the surface'
Ahead of two major UK shows, the British Indian artist discusses her new work and her role in the Black British Arts movement
From the archive | How "Pumpkin", a George Stubbs portrait of a horse, caused Paul Mellon to fall in love with collecting
The great collector and museum benefactor discusses his memoir "Reflections in a Silver Spoon", his championing of British sporting art and his family's backing of the National Gallery of Art in Washington DC
