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.
Horse Frightened by a Lion
George Stubbs
1770 · Oil Paint, Canvas
This dramatic 18th-century masterpiece by George Stubbs captures the visceral tension of a white horse encountering a lion in a rugged landscape.
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Where it works
A bold work with active energy with crisp neutral depth — supports a polished room with depth.
- Often works in
- Library · Living Room · Study
- Placement
- Works well when the wall can carry a broader statement
- Walls
- Best where a lighter wall gives it room to show
- Color notes
- Charcoal black, Soft gray
About the piece
Painted by the preeminent English equestrian artist George Stubbs around 1770, this work is a superb example of the Sublime in art. The composition hinges on the dramatic contrast between the brilliant white of the horse's coat and the deep, moody shadows of the rocky cliffs. Stubbs' unparalleled anatomical precision brings a sense of high drama and realism to this classic encounter between nature's most noble beasts.
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