George Stubbs

George Stubbs (1724–1806) was a British painter, writer and draftsperson.

Also recorded as R. A. George Stubbs; George Stubs; G. Stubbs; Stubs; geo stubbs; Stubbs.

George Stubbs in brief

Born
1724
Died
1806
Known for
painter, writer, draftsperson and printmaker
Place of birth
Liverpool
Contents

Overview

Born at Liverpool in 1724, died at London in 1806.

In detail

the recorded working language is English.

Subjects and genres recorded for the work are genre, history, landscape and portrait. The authority associates the name with Romanticism.

Places of work recorded in the authority are Rome, Leeds and London. Membership is recorded of Royal Academy of Arts.

Works named in the authority record are Whistlejacket and A Lion Attacking a Horse.

Work by George Stubbs is recorded in the collections of Art Institute of Chicago, Auckland Art Gallery, Tate, National Gallery of Victoria and Australian National Maritime Museum.

Sources

Each source is named with the standing the house places on it, so the evidence can be weighed rather than taken on trust.

  1. 1.

    “George Stubbs”, English Wikipedia, consulted as further reading

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  2. 2.

    Wikidata, structured authority record Q381728: George Stubbs

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