Equestrian & Animals
Horse Frightened by a Lion
George Stubbs
This dramatic 18th-century masterpiece by George Stubbs captures the visceral tension of a white horse encountering a lion in a rugged landscape.
Horse Frightened by a Lion
George Stubbs
1762 · Oil Paint, Canvas
A dramatic 18th-century masterpiece capturing a moment of primal tension between a white horse and a lion.
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Where it works
A substantial artwork with a strong pulse with warm, lived-in color — brings a composed sense of weight.
- Often works in
- Living Room · Library · Study
- Placement
- Reads best above substantial furniture or an open wall
- Walls
- Benefits from light or mid-tone surroundings
- Color notes
- Deep burgundy, Charcoal black, Soft gray
About the piece
Painted by the renowned British artist George Stubbs around 1762, this work is a superb example of his ability to imbue animal subjects with intense drama and anatomical accuracy. The composition pits a luminous, frightened horse against the deep shadows of a rocky outcrop where a lion lurks, creating a powerful scene of nature's raw conflict and sublime tension.
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