Molly Long-legs with her Jockey 1761 - 1762

"Molly Long-legs with her Jockey" is a portrait of a famous racehorse named Molly Long-legs, painted by the renowned English artist George Stubbs in 1761-62. Stubbs, known for his meticulous anatomical renderings of animals, captures the horse's power and grace in this work. The painting's composition is simple yet effective, showcasing the horse's muscular form against a backdrop of a rolling landscape. The jockey, standing next to the horse, adds a sense of scale and human connection to the scene. This artwork is considered a masterpiece of equestrian portraiture and is a testament to Stubbs's skill in depicting the beauty and power of the animal world.