Spira, Anthony
George Stubbs: 'all done from Nature'
- ISBN 13:
- 9781911300687
- author:
- Spira, Anthony
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Paul Holberton Publishing
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2020
- Pages:
- 232
- Dimensions:
- 9.00(w) x 9.50(h) x (d)
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 10 working days
Description
George Stubbs: 'all Done from Nature' presents a significant overview of the artist's work in Britain for over 30 years. This catalogue brings together 80 paintings, drawings and publications, including pieces never seen before in public. Stubbs was known for his exceptional images of animals and people, which resulted from his keen scientific eye and uncommon sense of compassion. He championed a way of thinking that relied on observation and analysis, rather than relying on historical precedent or the work of others. This approach is evident in his groundbreaking publication, The Anatomy of the Horse, where he confirmed that everything was 'all done from Nature'. The book accompanies two major exhibitions at MK Gallery in Milton Keynes and the Mauritshuis in The Hague, featuring new writing by several art historians and critics.