Today I
have a more famous painting for you.
This prancing horse is Whistlejacket
by George Stubbs – perhaps the most famous painter of horses of all
time. This painting dates from around
1762. The painting is almost life
size. The horse is a race horse and was
apparently named after a contemporary cold remedy containing gin and treacle!
Lovely painting. Beautiful horse.
ReplyDeleteI didn't know the name meant that!
ReplyDeleteHe is lovely Carole. The glisten to his coat makes you feel like you can actually touch it.
ReplyDeleteIt must be great to see this painting in person. It looks astonishing and so real.
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