{"product_id":"a-horse-frightened-by-a-lion-george-stubbs","title":"A Horse Frightened by a Lion - George Stubbs","description":"\u003cp\u003eA dramatic study of animal behaviour by George Stubbs, capturing the tension between a startled horse and a hidden lion.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGeorge Stubbs, a master of animal anatomy, produced this work during a period of intense fascination with the theme of predator and prey. The composition captures a moment of high tension, where a white horse recoils in terror upon encountering a lion emerging from a rocky outcrop. Stubbs utilised his extensive knowledge of equine physiology, gained through years of dissection and study, to render the horse with anatomical precision. The animal's flared nostrils, arched neck, and tense musculature convey a visceral sense of panic.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe setting is deliberately theatrical, with dark, craggy rock formations framing the encounter. The contrast between the stark white coat of the horse and the deep, shadowed recesses of the cave creates a clear visual separation between the two figures. The lion, partially obscured by the darkness, remains a looming, ominous presence. This work reflects the eighteenth-century interest in the sublime, where the raw power of nature is presented as both beautiful and terrifying.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStubbs painted several versions of this subject, indicating his preoccupation with the psychological reaction of the horse to its natural enemy. The lighting is carefully managed to guide the viewer's eye across the scene, from the illuminated horse to the hidden predator. The brushwork is controlled, allowing for the fine rendering of the horse's mane and the texture of the surrounding stone. This piece remains a primary example of Stubbs's ability to combine scientific observation with dramatic narrative, moving beyond simple animal portraiture into the realm of emotive storytelling. The lack of human presence in the scene forces the viewer to focus entirely on the primal interaction between the two beasts, heightening the sense of isolation and danger within the composition.\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=\"\/sv\/products\/neo-classical-vases-in-a-landscape-jean-charles-delafosse\" 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;\"\u003eNeo-classical Vases in a Landscape - Jean Charles Delafosse — Jean Charles Delafosse\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/sv\/products\/a-front-view-of-statehouse-at-annapolis-charles-willson-peale\" 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;\"\u003eA Front View of Statehouse at Annapolis - Charles Willson Peale — Charles Willson Peale\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":58842289307983,"sku":null,"price":28.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58842300088655,"sku":null,"price":35.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58842300121423,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ B2 (50x70 cm) \/ -","offer_id":58842300154191,"sku":null,"price":50.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A1 (59.4 x 84.1  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58842300186959,"sku":null,"price":55.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0833\/9292\/1935\/files\/A-Horse-Frightened-by-a-Lion_Poster_CompositorV1_1790004873385.jpg?v=1790005175","url":"https:\/\/www.solisprints.co.uk\/sv\/products\/a-horse-frightened-by-a-lion-george-stubbs","provider":"Solis Prints","version":"1.0","type":"link"}