Dapple Grey Hunter with Foxhounds

Painted around 1765, Dapple Grey Hunter with Foxhounds is a quintessential example of George Stubbs at the height of his powers. The dapple grey stands with quiet authority, flanked by hounds whose attentive postures speak to the rituals of the English hunt — a world of aristocratic leisure, carefully observed and rendered with Stubbs’s unmatched anatomical precision.

George Stubbs (1724–1806) is widely regarded as the greatest animal painter in the history of British art. His landmark publication The Anatomy of the Horse (1766) established him as both scientist and artist — a rare combination that gave his paintings their extraordinary sense of life. Commissioned by the leading aristocratic families of Georgian England, his equestrian portraits defined the visual language of the sporting tradition. His work hangs in the National Gallery, the Tate, the Yale Center for British Art, and major private collections worldwide

The Elliott Best Remaster

This print has been digitally restored from the original canvas — colour-corrected, cleaned of age and varnish, and optimised for fine art reproduction. What you receive is as close to the original painting’s intended palette as modern archival printing allows.

Perfect For

Collectors of British art history, equestrian enthusiasts, and anyone who appreciates the intersection of scientific rigour and painterly beauty. An ideal piece for a study, library, or hallway with a sense of heritage.

Printed on premium archival stock for lasting colour fidelity and museum-quality presentation.