Firetail with his Trainer by the Rubbing-Down House on Newmarket Heath
1773
unspecified
From the collection of South African National Gallery
1773
unspecified
From the collection of South African National Gallery
Dominant colour
Firetail with his Trainer by the Rubbing-Down House on Newmarket Heath is a 1773 unspecified by George Stubbs, a Rococo painting work, held at South African National Gallery.
This painting depicts a man standing beside a horse, with the horse facing left and the man facing right. The man is dressed in a light-colored coat, white stockings, and a black hat, while the horse is brown with a white blaze on its forehead and a saddle on its back. The background features a grassy field, trees, and a brick building with a triangular roof. The man is holding the horse's reins in his right hand, and the horse appears to be looking at him. The overall atmosphere of the painting is one of calmness and serenity, with the man and horse seemingly enjoying each other's company. The painting's use of chiaroscuro creates a sense of depth and dimensionality, drawing the viewer's eye to the central figures of the man and horse. To learn more about this technique, explore the work of artist George Stubbs.
