Horse Frightened by a Lion

Horse Frightened by a Lion

Artwork Type: Painting

Artwork Description: The image is a painting titled "Horse Frightened by a Lion" by George Stubbs. It was created in 1763 and is currently housed in the Tate Gallery. The painting depicts a horse rearing up in fear as a lion approaches from behind a rock. The horse is depicted in great detail, with its muscles and veins visible beneath its skin. The lion is depicted in a more stylized manner, with its body mostly hidden by the rock. The painting is a fine example of Stubbs' work and is considered one of the most important paintings of the Romantic period.

Artwork Date: 1763

Institution Name: Tate

Artwork Size: 0.705 m x 1.019 m

Author Name: George Stubbs