George Stubbs ARA, Finished study for 'The Eighth Anatomical Table of the Muscles ... of the Horse', 1756-1758.
Pencil and black chalk. 355 mm x 184 mm. © Photo: Royal Academy of Arts, London.
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George Stubbs ARA (1724 - 1806)
RA Collection: Art
355 mm x 184 mm
From Leonardo da Vinci to George Stubbs, artists have long been inspired by the wonders of human and animal anatomy. In this special online class, we take a look at what lies underneath the skin and also draw from real-life models. Take the class and send us your drawings!
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