Mares and foals are anxious before a looming storm 1765

George Stubbs' 1765 painting "Mares and foals are anxious before a looming storm" depicts five horses in a landscape. The artist is renowned for his anatomical accuracy in equine paintings, and this piece showcases his skill. The painting portrays a sense of impending danger, heightened by the stormy sky and the nervous posture of the horses, which are standing in a group, some with their heads down. The painting is a powerful example of Stubbs's mastery of depicting animal anatomy and emotion.