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A Saddled Bay Hunter, by George Stubbs, oil, 1794

A Saddled Bay Hunter

George Stubbs

1794

oil

panel

From the collection of Denver Art Museum

Dominant colour

Overview

A Saddled Bay Hunter is a 1794 oil by George Stubbs, a Rococo painting work, depicting Horse, held at Denver Art Museum.

Who painted this?
George Stubbs
When & what style?
1794 · Rococo painting
Where can I see it?
Denver Art Museum

About this work

This painting depicts a brown horse with a dark mane and tail, standing in a landscape with trees and bushes. The horse is wearing a saddle and bridle, and its head is turned to the left. The background is a soft, hazy landscape with a few trees and bushes visible. The horse is the main focus of the painting, and its saddle and bridle are rendered in detail. The artist has used a range of colors to capture the texture and sheen of the horse's coat, as well as the intricate details of the saddle and bridle. The painting is a beautiful example of equine art, and it showcases the artist's skill in capturing the beauty and majesty of horses. To learn more about this style of art, look up the artist George Stubbs.

About the artist

Portrait of George Stubbs
Artist

George Stubbs

George Stubbs (25 August 1724 – 10 July 1806) was an English painter, best known for his paintings of horses.

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