18th Century

A dramatic 18th-century masterpiece capturing a moment of primal tension between a white horse and a lion.

An equestrian portrait of Elector Johann Wilhelm von Pfalz-Neuburg, featuring a majestic rearing white horse.

This dramatic 18th-century masterpiece by George Stubbs captures the visceral tension of a white horse encountering a lion in a rugged landscape.

A dramatic and masterful mid-18th-century animal study capturing a tense encounter between a swan and a dog.

A dramatic and masterful 18th-century painting capturing a spirited horse in a tense encounter with a snake.

An elegant 18th-century equestrian portrait featuring a striking dapple grey racehorse and attendants on the grounds of Newmarket.

A vibrant and dynamic Baroque-era study of roosters and hens by master bird painter Jakob Bogdani.

A dramatic 18th-century scene of a swan fiercely defending its nest from an approaching water spaniel.