Although Dutch artist Paulus Potter (1625-1654) died prematurely at 28, he produced a rich body of work, specializing in animals. His two portraits featured in this blog, represent the nobility and beauty of the eternal horse.
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Arts Everyday Living: George Stubbs, Master Artist of the Horse–Purity & Perfection
Click on the work of art to enlarge or enhance it. GEORGE STUBBS, MASTER ARTIST OF THE HORSE PURITY & PERFECTION A lovely horse is always an experience—it is an emotional experience of the kind that is spoiled by words. Beryl Markham* British artist George Stubbs (1724-1806) is recognized as one of the […]
Arts Everyday Living: Animals in Art—The Horses of Sky Country
Click on the work of art to ENLARGE it! Let’s fly into a region where the earth meets the sky: the mountains of the Southwest with its rugged terrain of sagebrush and rocks, illuminated by the piercing sun. We are alone, except for the Native American riders below. A landscape in which […]
