Whistlejacket (1700s) | George Stubbs

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200gsm premium art paper
Giclee printed and framed to order in EU
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The Trumpet Shop started off life as a vintage themed pop up shop in Edinburgh (Scotland) in 2017. Since then it has evolved into an exclusively online shop for vintage art prints that ships worldwide.

Bring a touch of equestrian grandeur and 18th-century artistry into your home with the stunning "Whistlejacket," one of the most famous horse portraits ever painted, by George Stubbs. Painted in 1762, this life-size portrait of the magnificent thoroughbred racehorse is remarkable for its stark simplicity and powerful presence. The horse is depicted against a plain, unadorned background, allowing its muscular form and noble bearing to take center stage. This is perfect for horse lovers, art history enthusiasts, and those who appreciate the beauty and power of equestrian art.

Did you know? George Stubbs was renowned for his anatomical accuracy in depicting animals, particularly horses. To achieve this level of realism, he famously spent years dissecting horses and studying their anatomy in meticulous detail. He even published a groundbreaking book, "The Anatomy of the Horse," in 1766, which became a standard reference work for artists and veterinarians for many years. This dedication to scientific observation and anatomical precision is what sets his animal portraits apart and makes them so enduringly admired.