The artwork is titled “Mares and Foals under an Oak Tree” and was created by George Stubbs in 1775. Rendered in oil on canvas, it belongs to the Romanticism art movement and falls under the genre of animal painting.
This painting depicts a tranquil scene of several mares and their foals gathered together beneath the boughs of a majestic oak tree. The composition is harmonious, demonstrating the artist’s keen observation and appreciation of the natural world. The robust oak tree serves as a grand backdrop, its sprawling branches framing the serene equine subjects. The calm demeanor of the horses, coupled with the subtle interplay of light and shadow, imbues the scene with a pastoral and idyllic quality. The delicate rendering of the horses’ forms and the meticulous attention to the texture of their coats exhibit Stubbs’ mastery in animal painting. The overall tone of the artwork is one of peace and natural beauty, characteristic of the Romanticism movement.
