A Memoir of George Stubbs

Ozias Humphry’s conversations with George Stubbs, author of Anatomy of the Horse and classic British painter. Edited by Joseph Mayer. With expert introduction, and illustrated in color.

George Stubbs (1724-1806) was one of Britain’s most original artists, and he transformed nature painting. His dedication to accuracy caused him to spend 18 solitary months dissecting and drawing horses for The Anatomy of the Horse, a landmark in anatomy used by artists and scientists long after his death. His...