{"product_id":"mares-and-foals-in-a-river-landscape-george-stubbs-1","title":"Mares and Foals in a River Landscape - George Stubbs","description":"\u003cp\u003eA classic study of equine anatomy and form by George Stubbs, featuring mares and foals in a serene, open river setting.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGeorge Stubbs is widely recognised for his scientific approach to animal anatomy, a discipline he pursued with rigour throughout his career. This work, part of his celebrated series depicting mares and foals, demonstrates his ability to combine anatomical precision with a composed, serene atmosphere. The horses are arranged across the foreground, their forms rendered with a smooth, controlled application of paint that defines musculature and coat texture without unnecessary flourish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStubbs often placed his subjects in open, simplified settings to ensure the viewer focuses entirely on the animals. Here, the river and the distant, low-lying hills provide a quiet backdrop that does not compete with the primary subjects. The large tree on the left acts as a framing device, grounding the composition and creating a sense of natural enclosure. The lighting is soft and even, typical of the British climate, which allows for subtle gradations of tone across the horses' flanks.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUnlike many of his contemporaries who favoured dramatic action, Stubbs preferred to capture his subjects in moments of stillness. The interaction between the mares and their offspring is observed with a clinical yet sympathetic eye. His work reflects the eighteenth-century interest in the classification of nature and the pride of the landed gentry in their bloodstock. By stripping away extraneous detail, Stubbs elevates the horse to a subject worthy of serious artistic study, moving beyond the conventions of mere sporting art. This print captures the clarity of his original technique, preserving the balance between the physical reality of the animals and the calm, expansive environment they inhabit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-top:2rem;padding-top:1.5rem;border-top:1px solid #e5e5e5;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:0.85rem;color:#888;font-weight:600;margin:0 0 0.75rem;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:0.05em;\"\u003eYou might also like\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:0.5rem;\"\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/de\/products\/self-portrait-ivan-aivazovsky\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#f8f9fa;border:1px solid #e5e5e5;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#2a555a;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003eSelf-portrait - Ivan Aivazovsky — Ivan Aivazovsky\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/de\/products\/que-viene-el-coco-francisco-de-goya\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#f8f9fa;border:1px solid #e5e5e5;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#2a555a;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003eQue viene el Coco - Francisco de Goya — Francisco de Goya\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"George Stubbs","offers":[{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ -","offer_id":58831305343311,"sku":null,"price":28.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58831377989967,"sku":null,"price":35.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58831378022735,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ B2 (50x70 cm) \/ -","offer_id":58831378055503,"sku":null,"price":50.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A1 (59.4 x 84.1  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58831378088271,"sku":null,"price":55.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0833\/9292\/1935\/files\/Mares-and-Foals-in-a-River-Landscape_Poster_CompositorV1_1789910700886.jpg?v=1789912392","url":"https:\/\/www.solisprints.co.uk\/de\/products\/mares-and-foals-in-a-river-landscape-george-stubbs-1","provider":"Solis Prints","version":"1.0","type":"link"}