The Art of George Stubbs [Hardcover]

Venetia Morrison (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: March 2001

Known in his life as "Mr. Stubbs the horse painter", it is only in the last fifty years that the art world has rejected this derogatory assessment of this versatile painter, illustrator, engraver, and outstanding chronicler of nature. Lavish illustrations - covering the full range of his work from the celebrated horse images to portraits, paintings of wild animals, anatomical engravings and experimental work on ceramics- reveal the artist's genius and show why he can rightfully stand beside Turner and William Blake as an artist sure of his own particular vision.

Product Details

• Hardcover: 192 pages
• Publisher: Wellfleet (March 2001)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1555214398
• ISBN-13: 978-1555214395
• Product Dimensions: 13.2 x 9.6 x 0.9 inches
• Shipping Weight: 3.2 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #852,466 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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8 of 8 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Beautiful!, December 25, 1999

By A Customer

This review is from: The Art of George Stubbs (Paperback)

As a Stubbs fan, I love the variety of work presented in this book; it ranges from the anatomical references to portraits to the more familiar sporting art to mythologically influenced pieces. It also includes a section on how Stubbs influenced later artists.

Throughout the art is enhanced by the author's words. The back flap explains that she has considerable equine experience; however there is one very noticeable gafe. When describing the painting featured on the cover of the book, (also found on the front endsheet and within) the author states that the chestnut Arabian is "badly marked with unsightly white spots. These spots show that, in the past, the horse has had severe saddle sores.... It seems extraordinary that these valuable animals should have been exposed to such poor management." These statements are made in error. The horse in question displays the characteristics of a form of overo pinto called sabino. It is fairly common in chestnut Arabians of the present day, and the horse in question's high stockings and white lower lip, present with the body spots, undoubtedly make him a sabino. Therefore the spots are not saddle sores but rather pinto markings that were part of him since birth. An experienced equestrian should know better.

6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Overview of works by George Stubbs and excellant read..., July 19, 2001

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Paige Easley Patty (GA United States) - See all my reviews

This review is from: The Art of George Stubbs (Hardcover)

Being an equine artist professionally myself, I purchased this book for my collection and have used it as a source in my MFA Thesis. Not only is the book superbly illuminated with many full page color plates and detail shots of individual paintings, but also goes fairly in debth into the artist's life, working methods, restoration of his works, information about his clients, the horses he painted, and their owners. George Stubbs is also cited as a fine portrait painter of people, as well as other animal studies, with examples of these works and mythological themes depicted through the evolution of his pieces. The back portion of the book is a delightful section that shows images both by other artists predating his time doing simular work, his contemporaries working at the same time, as well as artists later influeneced by George Stubbs. This book is a fine addition to anyone's library, whether you be an admirer of horses, or a serious student of art history.

2 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Interesting, October 5, 2001

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[e-mail] (Plymouth Devon England) - See all my reviews

This review is from: The Art of George Stubbs (Paperback)

Hi! Wierdly enough my name is Venetia Morrison, I live in Devon and this book was given to me as a birthday present, I too love horses and have been riding since 2. I really enjoy The Art of Geroge Stubbs. It was put together very nicely and the pictures are fantastic, Let me know if you are thinking of writting any more books to do with him!!!
Your sincerely,
Venetia