Summary:

A unique account of the life and career of George Stubbs, based on
extensive conversations with the artist.George Stubbs (1724–1806) was
one of the most original artists Britain ever produced. His
extraordinary dedication to accuracy impelled him to spend 18
solitary months dissecting and drawing horses to make his landmark
study, The Anatomy of the Horse. His portraits of people and animals
combine an unflinchingly accurate gaze with profound psychological
truth, yet he also created some of the most lyrical paintings of the
age. Ozias Humphry, a colleague of Stubbs, recorded his many
conversations with the painter, and the resulting manuscript became
the basis for this present book. An introduction by art historian
Anthony Mould sets the Memoir in context, with an overview of Stubbs’
career, the eclipse of his reputation, and his eventual
rehabilitation as one of Britain’s most popular yet enigmatic
painters.

Classification:

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Dewey Class: 759.2 -- Historical, areas, persons treatment

Book Details:

Physical Description: 4.2"x5.7"x0.4"; 0.2 lb; 96 pages
Edition Info: Paperback; 2005-07-01

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