The Anatomy of the Horse, including a particular description of the bones, cartilages, muscles, fascias, ligaments, nerves, arteries, veins, and glands

George Stubbs

1766

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Illustrations: etching

About George Stubbs

1724–1806 • United Kingdom of Great Britain and IrelandUnited Kingdom

Stubbs was a popular painter of horses and dogs who enjoyed many commissions in London throughout the second half of the 18th century. He was elected R.A. in 1781, but this title was removed as he declined to submit a diploma picture. Comment on works: Animals, Sporting

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