The Farmer's Wife and the Raven by George Stubbs. A woman in 18th-century attire sits atop a stumbling white horse, spilling a basket of eggs as a large raven watches from a nearby tree.

The Farmer's Wife and the Raven

George Stubbs

1786 · Medium Not Listed

A dramatic 18th-century narrative painting by George Stubbs featuring a striking white horse in a lush landscape.

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Where it works

A bold work with active energy with warm, lived-in color — holds a formal wall with confidence.

Often works in
Dining Room · Living Room · Library
Placement
Strongest on wider walls where it can anchor the room
Walls
Best where a lighter wall gives it room to show
Color notes
Charcoal black, Rich brown, Olive green

About the piece

Created in 1786 by the celebrated British artist George Stubbs, this work illustrates a scene from John Gay's fables. Stubbs, known for his unrivaled mastery of equestrian subjects, captures the sudden tension of the stumbling horse and the startled expression of the rider against a soft, atmospheric landscape typical of the period.