Equestrian & Animals
Horse Frightened by a Lion
George Stubbs
A dramatic 18th-century masterpiece capturing a moment of primal tension between a white horse and a lion.
A Lion Attacking a Horse
George Stubbs
1762 · Oil Paint, Canvas
A masterpiece of anatomical precision and raw drama by George Stubbs, depicting a primal struggle between a lion and a horse.
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Where it works
A weightier piece with lively force with warm, lived-in color — brings a composed sense of weight.
- Often works in
- Living Room · Library · Study
- Placement
- Strongest on wider walls where it can anchor the room
- Walls
- Reads strongest on light or mid-tone walls
- Color notes
- Charcoal black, Deep burgundy, Rich brown
About the piece
Painted in 1762, this powerful work by George Stubbs captures the intense drama of the natural world. Stubbs, renowned for his anatomical studies, renders the tension and muscle of both animals with startling realism against a moody, rocky landscape. This work is a testament to the artist's obsession with capturing the sublime and terrifying beauty of nature.
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