After George Stubbs, A.R.A. (British, 1724-1806)
George Townly Stubbs (engraver)
Two Hunters
London: 1762
Black-and-white mezzotint
16 x 20 inches, overall
$950

This portrait of two horses in the English countryside was originally rendered by the preeminent British horse artist of the 18th Century, George Stubbs, and engraved by his son, George Townly Stubbs. The legend of the print indicates that the print is dedicated to the owner of the original painting, Henry N. Ray of Burnhall in the County of Durham.

Stubbs made extensive studies of horse anatomy, and this knowledge underlies his equine work. A prolific artist, he frequently painted the prize horses of late 18th Century England, often with their proud owners or trainers. He depicted other animals such as lions, sometimes shown in natural settings with horses. The greatest printers of the day were engaged to render his horse pictures as prints, including his son. George Stubbs is represented in museum collections around the world, with a large number of works in the Paul Mellon Collection at the Yale Center for British Art.

Condition: Generally good with the usual overall toning, wear, soft creases expected for a separately issued print. Few short tears and abrasions neatly restored.