George Stubbs
George Stubbs (1724-1806)
George Stubbs, one of the greatest 18th-century British artists and a timeless master of equestrian and animal portraits, has become a model and inspiration for contemporary artists including Mark Wallinger and Ugo Rondinone.
A thoroughly modern master of the horse: George Stubbs at 300
Some of the British artist’s finest works return to Wentworth Woodhouse, the Yorkshire mansion where they were painted in 1762, for an eye-opening anniversary exhibition
From the archive | A catalogue raisonné that shows why George Stubbs ranks among the greatest British artists
The elegance of the volume makes it a fitting tribute to a triumvirate—the collector Paul Mellon, and the scholars Basil Taylor and Judy Egerton—who will always be associated with the artist’s name
From the archive | By George! How Roy Strong acquired admired paintings of Handel and Stubbs in his first year at the National Portrait Gallery
Archives telling the story of Strong’s first years as director of the London museum, released under the 30-year rule, reveal how money was raised for two of the finest 18th-century portraits in its collection
Sutapa Biswas: 'Our reckoning with empire has certainly begun, but we've only scratched the surface'
Ahead of two major UK shows, the British Indian artist discusses her new work and her role in the Black British Arts movement
From the archive | How "Pumpkin", a George Stubbs portrait of a horse, caused Paul Mellon to fall in love with collecting
The great collector and museum benefactor discusses his memoir "Reflections in a Silver Spoon", his championing of British sporting art and his family's backing of the National Gallery of Art in Washington DC
Goodwood contemporary: Rachel Whiteread to headline new foundation’s first exhibition at Sussex woodland site
The artist’s sculpture and photography will feature at Goodwood Art Foundation, the ducal estate that once nurtured the work of George Stubbs and Canaletto, alongside semi-permanent installations by Veronica Ryan and Hélio Oiticica
The National Gallery's birthday wish: social media fame for its Creative Collaborators
Chosen from an open call, 20 influencers are creating content inspired by the gallery’s treasures, from pot-throwing to painting and a comedy Regency romp
New Wedgwood book traces author's intimate discovery of 18th-century Britain
The “experimental biography” offers fresh perspectives on the celebrated potter
Walter Benjamin, Voltaire and Mozart: art historian Arturo Galansino on his cultural influences
The director of Florence's Palazzo Strozzi tells us about his favourite books, artists and why he likes RAI TV
King of the monarch collectors: George IV's lavish collection goes on show in London
The royal amassed works of art in every field from Rembrandt paintings to Sèvres porcelain
Milton Keynes gallery expansion wants to ‘make people think again’
MK Gallery's new £12m building is inspired by utopian 1970s heyday of England’s maligned New Town
Unbridled enthusiasm for the art of horse racing on show in France
Exhibition at Domaine de Chantilly is the first on the development of the painting tradition
Portland Collection opens to public for first time with rarely seen Michelangelo drawing
Harley Gallery in Nottinghamshire will house one of the finest aristocratic collections in England
From the archive | The Art Newspaper selected ten pieces which have appeared on the art market between 1992 and 2002
The supply of great art is slowing, but wonderful things still appear on the market