1794 · London
by STUBBS, After George (1724-1806) and George Townly STUBBS (1756-1815)
London, 1794. Stipple with etching, engraved by George Townley Stubbs. This dynamic print by George Townly Stubbs, after a painting by his father George Stubbs, captures the spirited racehorse Volunteer eluding his groom, showcasing the renowned artist's mastery in depicting equine vitality and landscape beauty.
This exquisite print by George Townly Stubbs, after a painting by his father, George Stubbs, captures the spirited racehorse Volunteer in a moment of lively resistance as he eludes his approaching groom. Originally named Cornet, Volunteer raced from 1783 to 1786, achieving notable victories such as the Cumberland Subscription Stakes and winning at prestigious courses like Ascot and Newmarket. The horse, son of the legendary Eclipse, is depicted with a fiery vitality that showcases the elder Stubbs mastery in capturing equine anatomy and spirit. George Stubbs meticulous attention to the natural landscape adds a further dimension of beauty to the scene, echoing the praise given by The Sporting Magazine in 1794 for its lifelike composition. This portrait of Volunteer, who later became a successful sire, stands as a testament to both the horse's legacy and the Stubbs family's unparalleled contribution to equine art.
Lennox-Boyd 116, II; Siltzer p. 272; Snelgrove no.14; Stipple no.306. (Inventory #: 36321)
This exquisite print by George Townly Stubbs, after a painting by his father, George Stubbs, captures the spirited racehorse Volunteer in a moment of lively resistance as he eludes his approaching groom. Originally named Cornet, Volunteer raced from 1783 to 1786, achieving notable victories such as the Cumberland Subscription Stakes and winning at prestigious courses like Ascot and Newmarket. The horse, son of the legendary Eclipse, is depicted with a fiery vitality that showcases the elder Stubbs mastery in capturing equine anatomy and spirit. George Stubbs meticulous attention to the natural landscape adds a further dimension of beauty to the scene, echoing the praise given by The Sporting Magazine in 1794 for its lifelike composition. This portrait of Volunteer, who later became a successful sire, stands as a testament to both the horse's legacy and the Stubbs family's unparalleled contribution to equine art.
Lennox-Boyd 116, II; Siltzer p. 272; Snelgrove no.14; Stipple no.306. (Inventory #: 36321)
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