Whistlejacket
CanvasFabGeorge Stubbs' "Whistlejacket," painted around 1762, is a striking depiction of a life-sized, rearing chestnut Arabian horse set against a plain, unadorned background. The horse, believed to be the prized stallion owned by the Marquess of Rockingham, dominates the canvas with its powerful musculature, shimmering coat, and intense expression. Stubbs meticulously captures the animal's anatomy, motion, and glossy fur, highlighting his expertise in equine portraiture. The absence of a rider or landscape draws attention entirely to Whistlejacket's raw vitality and elegance, creating a sense of the horse’s untamed spirit. The simplicity of the composition underscores the horse's noble beauty and gives it an almost sculptural presence, reflecting Stubbs’ keen observation and reverence for the natural world.
Each piece is made exclusively by CanvasFab. Our canvas prints are printed and stretched in-house by our canvas professionals and arrive to you ready to hang with a semi-gloss finish. Choose between our multiple canvas sizes.
Features:
- 100% Hand-crafted in the USA
- Made to Museum & Art Gallery Standards
- Eco Friendly Print Process
- Archival Based Inks & Canvas
- Arrives Ready to Hang
Each order is printed on-demand. You can expect your order to arrive within 7-10 business days of purchase. Allow an additional 5-7 days for orders to Canada.