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4 unusual facts about George Stubbs


Gertrude Stubbs

Stubbs, the story goes, was born in 1879, in Whitby, England, the daughter of George Stubbs, a train engineer and his wife, Violet, a seamstress.

Horkstow

In 1756 artist George Stubbs stayed at Manor Farmhouse to pursue analytical examination and meticulous drawing of horse carcasses acquired from nearby tanneries.

John Singleton the Elder

Singleton was twice immortalised by famous equine portraitist, George Stubbs, in commissions by Lord Rockingham.

Portrait of a Large Dog

Portrait of a Large Dog is an oil painting by George Stubbs.



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