Beneath the Surface: George Stubbs & Contemporary Artisits

In summer 2024 we clelebrated the 300th birthday of artist, George Stubbs, by returning his paintings to Wentworth Woodhouse and displaying them here publicly for the first time!

George Stubbs has long been revered as a ground-breaking and curious artist, possessing an exceptional ability to present animals with a human-like quality. In 1762, Stubbs spent some time at Wentworth Woodhouse, working on paintings commissioned by the Second Marquess of Rockingham.

In our largest exhibition to-date, Beneath the Surface will feature Stubbs’ work alongside pieces by contemporary artists, including Ugo Rondinone, Mark Wallinger and Tracey Emin, who have drawn on similar themes. These artists also look beneath the surface, exploring animal and human experiences through their innovative and thought-provoking work.

Publisher: Jarrold Publishing, 2024
ISBN: 9780851017051
Number of pages: 88
Dimensions: 295 x 210 x 6mm