One of the most important british paintings of the eighteenth century, whistlejacket is probably the most wellknown portrait of a horse. Make sure this fits by entering your model number actual image size. George stubbs was an was an english painter, 25 august 1724 i 10 july 1806, born in liverpool. George stubbs paintings for sale george stubbs art value. Aug 07, 2015 new york should be grateful that the yale center for british art in new haven is closed for renovations. The sporting magazine of january 1794 gives us a very helpful description of the horse. I wonder why the racehorse painted by george stubbs was named gimcrack. Buyers not known to us who wish to write a check must provide a current letter of credit from their bank guaranteeing funds for that account. Figural portrait painting of a black and tan lap dog, presumably a royal canine, in the style of famed english portrait painter george stubbs english, 17241806. Art anchored in history will soar this season the new. George stubbs bay horse and white dog painting is shipped worldwide,including stretched canvas and framed art. George stubbs historical records and family trees myheritage. In this print, gimcrack is shown in advancing age at the oxford stud. Sale in london was gimcrack on newmarket heath, with a trainer, a stable lad, and a jockey by george stubbs which sold for.
Gimcrack is best known from the paintings of george stubbs. George stubbs was a british artist best known for his highly polished paintings of animals. If you have chosen a canvas print of gimcrack by george stubbs without a frame, it shall be ready for shipment within 48 hours. The ghastly secret behind artist george stubbs s beloved paintings of horses. Among the high calibre guests is sullen marlene tucker who is to play the murder victim, pretty soon poirot is investigating her actual death.
After fannie died in 1922, george married sadie elizabeth kirgan nine years later on 12 may 1931 in fairfield, tx. This is gimcrack, one of the most famous racehorses of the 18th century, painted by george stubbs on newmarket heath still an important centre for horseracing in britain. Mary was born on may 17 1874, in vale pleasant, silverdale, staffs, eng. Etsy is the home to thousands of handmade, vintage, and oneofakind products and gifts related to your search. Copy of painting by george stubbs revealed as genuine. George william stubbs was born on month day 1902, at birth place, to george stubbs and mary catharine stubbs born dudley. Gimcrack by george stubbs is, therefore, not framed, and will be sent to you rolled up and packaged in a strong and secure postal tube. Stubbss painting of gimcrack on preauction show at. Only one other pure landscape by stubbs, a view of the same rubbingdown house from a different angle, survives. Humble horse painter odds on to beat old masters thursday april 07 2011, 1. We reserve the right to require bank checks for large purchases. Gimcrack on newmarket heath, with a trainer, a stable lad, and a jockey was created in 1765 by george stubbs in romanticism style. The original work places the figures before a stone building.
George stubbss racehorse painting expected to fetch. Humble horse painter odds on to beat old masters the times. George married fannie robinson on 10 nov 1915 in navarro co. It is also widely acknowledged to be george stubbs masterpiece. Having studied anatomy, stubbs s pictures of horses are among the most accurate ever. Stubbs pinxit 1803 lower centre oil on canvas 40 18 x 50 in. Stubbs 17241806 was the son of a currier and leatherseller who, with his mothers help, taught himself to draw and paint in his late teens.
Gimcrack on newmarket heath, with a trainer, a jockey and a stable lad. Selftrained, stubbs learnt his skills independently from other great artists of the eighteenth century such as reynolds or gainsborough. Artwork page for newmarket heath, with a rubbingdown house, george stubbs, c. Organized by the kimbell art museum, stubbs and the horse is the first major exhibition in 20 years on george stubbs 17241806, the great british painter of animals and outdoor life, and the first ever to focus on the central theme of his art, the horse. Apr 06, 2011 george stubbs gimcrack painting to become one of most expensive old masters sold at auction a george stubbs painting is expected to become one of the five most expensive old master paintings ever. Mar 14, 2017 in what can only be described as a dream come true for an art buyer, an eagleeyed old master dealer is set to exhibit a newly reattributed george stubbs painting at the upcoming british art. George stubbs art prints of horses elegant horse pictures. Stubbss gimcrack on newmarket heath, said to be one of his most important works, to go on sale at christies this summer. George david stubbs 18891958 find a grave memorial. Figural portrait painting of a black and tan lap dog, presumably a royal canine, in the style of famed english portrait painter george stubbs english, 1724. He is best remembered for his paintings of horses and his conversation pieces.
The picture was probably commissioned by the reverend. View artworks for sale by stubbs, george george stubbs 177, british. No matter what youre looking for or where you are in the world, our global marketplace of sellers can help you find unique and affordable options. George stubbs synonyms, george stubbs pronunciation, george stubbs translation, english dictionary definition of george stubbs. Gimcrack is perfectly preserved in paint, his body a dark. Wealthy george stubbs is throwing a murder mystery party and poirot has been persuaded to come along. Portrait of one of the most famous racehorses of 18thcentury england. Gimcrack george stubbs painting reproduction 11609. This george stubbs bay horse and white dog painting is available at custom size. The masterpiece by artist george stubbs, famed for his paintings of horses, is expected to attract a high number of bidders when it is sold at christies on july 5.
A selection of some 40 paintings and 30 drawings and prints will show the remarkable range and variety of stubbs s images of the horse. You can check the price for shipping of the order on the shopping. He dissected slaughter horses george stubbs and spent 18 months dissecting horses, assisted by his commonlaw wife, mary spencer. Stubbs output includes history paintings, but his greatest skill was in painting animals, perhaps influenced by his love and study of anatomy. See reattributed george stubbs at bada artnet news. To view other thoroughbred horse pictures like these. In the background, is the rubbing down house where the animals would be dried with straw after their exertions. Gimcrack on newmarket heath, with a trainer, a stable lad, and a jockey george stubbs 1765. Previous horse painters concentrated on recording distinctive markings, stubbs wanted his portraits to capture the unique character of each animal. An expert from christies introduces a painting by george stubbs titled gimcrack on newmarket heath, with a trainer, a. As a result, eight canvases by the inimitable english painter george stubbs, one of the. Provenance probably henry uttrick reay 17501828, killingworth house, northumberland, and by descent to his.
Dec 07, 2009 deep sleep music 247, insomnia, calm music, meditation, sleep therapy, relax, spa, study, sleep yellow brick cinema relaxing music 3,931 watching live now. If, however, you have decided to take a framed art print, then the process of printing and framing will take around 6 or 7 days. Stubbs was born in liverpool, the son of a currier, or leatherdresser, john stubbs, and his wife mary. George stubbs 17241806 was one of the most original artists britain has produced. Then george stubbs wife, hattie disappears and the local ferryman is found dead. Gimcrack on newmarket heath, with a trainer, a stable lad, and a. In the mid1700s when stubbs was alive, horse breeding and racing became popular. Mar 14, 2017 a painting of two horses and a groom that was thought to be a copy of a george stubbs painting will this week be revealed as the genuine article. George stubbs subjects may reflect the romantic idealism of their age but they are lifted above the sentimental by their skilful composition and intense observation which generate the gravitas that marks. Apr 06, 2011 george stubbs s gimcrack on newmarket heath. George stubbs gimcrack on newmarket heath sold for 22. Payment must be made by cash, approved check, wire transfer, paypal or mastercard, visa, discover and american express credit cards.
The paintings we create are only of museum quality. George stubbs whistlejacket ng6569 national gallery, london. They were the parents of two sons and three daughters. Media in category george stubbs the following 41 files are in this category, out of 41 total. George stubbs gimcrack painting to become one of most. An oil painting on canvas after george stubbs 17241806 painting gimcrack. George stubbs and thomas gainsborough auction records. List of works featured works 6 all artworks by date 110 73 all artworks by date 101 73. Apr 06, 2011 one of the most important works by george stubbs and arguably one of the greatest of all horseracing paintings is to appear at auction this summer with a presale estimate of. Already laying claim to one of the longer names in art, a george stubbs painting picked up one of the biggest price tags ever attached to a.
George stubbs, outstanding english animal painter and anatomical draftsman. A george stubbs painting is expected to become one of the five most expensive old master paintings ever auctioned when it is sold at. You can check the price for shipping of the order on the shopping cart screen. Such is the present reputation of his paintings, with their astonishingly convincing portraits of both animals and people, that it is easy to forget how much his success was based on rigorous scientific observation. The son of a prosperous tanner, stubbs was briefly apprenticed to a painter but was basically selftaught. George stubbs definition of george stubbs by the free. Gimcrack, was one of the most famous racehorses of the 18th century. Foreword essays martin myrone george stubbs between market, nature and art werner busch stubbs s aesthetics oliver kase make the knife go with the pencilscience and art in george stubbs s anatomy of the horse tim clayton stubbs and the print francis russell stubbs and his patrons brian allen george stubbs a critical afterlife18062012. George stubbs gimcrack on newmarket heath with a trainer. The gimcrack club, in york was founded in 1766 in his honour, and the gimcrack stakes, also at york. Unlike stubbss earlier paintings of foxhounds that tended to be more formally posed, this pair are engaged in almost human interaction. The arabian chestnut stallion had won a famous victory at york in 1759, but by 1762 had been retired from racing. Gimcrack was a grey horse foaled in 1760 by cripple, the godolphin arabians son, out of a partner mare.
Elegant horse pictures, the place to buy western and horse art prints, posters, and pictures at discount prices. Stubbs output includes history paintings, but his greatest skill was in painting animals. This is a word that came up in one of our crosswords recently. Stubbs worked in his fathers trade, leatherdressing, from a young age, and this early experience may have ignited his interest in the animal form at around 16 he decided he wanted to be a painter, and his father reluctantly accepted this choice after some time. Gimcrack george stubbs was an english painter who is the greatest painter of horses in british art and arguably the best in the history of art. The gimcrack club, in york was founded in 1766 in his honour, and the gimcrack stakes, also at york, are therefore also named after the horse. Learn about the artist and find an indepth biography, exhibitions, original artworks, the latest news, and sold auction prices. Stubbs painted gimcrack several times, as the horse was to have six. George stubbs gimcrack painting to become one of most expensive old masters sold at auction a george stubbs painting is expected to become. George stubbs, 1724 1806 gimcrack with john pratt up on newmarket heath, c. Grey horse, 1760 george stubbs george stubbs is in excellent condition. Gimcrack, with john pratt up by george stubbs art fund.
Feb 17, 20 gimcrack with john pratt on newmarket heath, c. Style of george stubbs english, 17241806, 20th century. His interest in anatomy, revealed at an early age, became one of the driving passions of his life. Right, is the rubbing down house where the animals would be dried with straw after racing. George stubbs was classified in his lifetime as a sporting painter, and as such was excluded from full membership of the royal academy. British historian and prelate known for his study of the constitutional history of medieval england. Washington stubbs was the son of george washington stubbs and eliza ann fisher.
George stubbs gimcrack painting to become one of most expensive. London at first glance everything looks straightforward about george stubbs, whose art is on view at the national gallery until sept. Gimcrack on newmarket heath with a trainer, a stablelad and a jockey by george stubbs is, therefore, not framed, and will be sent to you rolled up and packaged in a strong and secure postal tube. Join facebook to connect with george stubbs and others you may know. George stubbs otho, with john larkin up 1768 tate until the invention of the train and the car, the best form of transport on land was a horse. Still just as popular as when he was first alive, lets look at eight interesting facts about this revered artist. Stubbs s son george townly stubbs was an engraver and printmaker. George washington stubbs 18561916 find a grave memorial. A highlight at christies was george stubbs gimcrack on newmarket heath, at a very long 40 x 76 inches est. Choose your favorite george stubbs paintings from millions of available designs. George stubbs ara 25 august 1724 10 july 1806 was an english painter, best known for his paintings of horses. Gimcrack on newmarket heath with a trainer, a stablelad and a jockey.
A painting by george stubbs, expected to fetch more than. Green pastures is highly typical of george stubbs, featuring horses relaxing within a charming natural landscape, giving this completed painting a feel of classic british art. A painting by the horseracing artist george stubbs has. The auction value of george stubbs s paintings has risen considerably in recent years. All george stubbs paintings ship within 48 hours and include a 30day moneyback guarantee. George stubbs gimcrack painting to become one of most expensive old masters sold at auction a george stubbs painting is expected to become one of the five most expensive old master paintings ever. This work depicts a man in a yellowish suit holding the reigns of a white horse, all against a leafy green background. Artwork page for a couple of foxhounds, george stubbs, 1792 the hound and bitch shown here against an imaginary landscape have been harmoniously balanced to form a deceptively simple composition. George stubbs, gimcrack on newmarket heath, with a trainer, a stablelad, and a jockey 1765, oil on canvas via wikimedia. Portrait of black and tan pomeranian, oil on canvas, signed at lower right p.
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