Zebra (1763) — George Stubbs

Stripes in a world of bays and chestnuts. Master animal painter George Stubbs turns a rare zebra into a study of poise and pattern—crisp bands, fine muzzle, and watchful eye set against a calm, classical landscape. Natural history meets portraiture, and the result is quietly spectacular.

Why it captivates

• Stubbs’s mastery — anatomical truth rendered with painterly restraint.

• Graphic allure — bold black-and-white stripes that read beautifully across a room.

• Historic curiosity — the Enlightenment gaze turned to an exotic newcomer.

• Timeless palette — neutral tones that work in modern and traditional spaces.

• Conversation piece — a landmark of 18th-century animal painting.

What you’ll see

A standing zebra in three-quarter profile: finely modelled head, precise striping over the shoulder and barrel, and delicate legs set with equine grace. A soft landscape—earth, foliage, and sky—frames the animal without fuss, letting pattern and stance carry the scene.

A richer historical frame

Celebrated for his equine studies, George Stubbs brought the same anatomical rigor to rarer subjects during the 18th-century surge of scientific curiosity. Paintings like Zebra fuse observation and elegance: a newcomer to Europe rendered with the dignity of a formal portrait and the clarity of a field note.

Choose your finish

🌟 Heavyweight Paper (160 gsm matte)
Archival-grade, smooth matte stock ideal for framing under glass. Crisp detail, minimal glare.

💎 Laminated (True Encapsulation)
Sealed in 2 × 80-micron gloss laminate, edge-to-edge. Durable, wipe-clean—great for busy spaces.

🪵 Laminated + Timber Hang Rails (Ready to hang)
Lacquered natural timber rails with fitted hanging cord; no frame required.
Please allow up to 10 working days for hang-railed delivery.

🏆 Archival Canvas (395 gsm HP Professional Matte)
Museum-quality texture with pigment-based, fade-resistant inks for rich tone and fine detail.

🪵 Canvas + Timber Hang Rails (Gallery-ready)
As above, supplied with lacquered natural timber rails and hanging cord.
Please allow up to 10 working days for hang-railed delivery.

Size (W × H)

841 × 670 mm (approx. 33.11 × 26.38 in)

• Orientation: Landscape

• Aspect ratio: ~1.255 : 1

• Nearest standard frame: 70 × 100 cm (landscape) with a custom mat window cut to ~837 × 666 mm (2–3 mm overlap).

• Framing tips:

  • Classic: warm off-white mat, slim walnut or black moulding.

  • Contemporary: float-mount in a 70 × 100 cm or A0 frame for generous negative space.

Custom sizing: Available on request (alternative aspect ratios or added white border).

Specifications

Who it’s for

• Design lovers & stylists seeking striking monochrome

• Collectors of 18th-century art and animal studies

• Natural-history enthusiasts

• Gift-givers after a refined, memorable piece

Our Commitment

Every print is produced locally in Australia on premium substrates with careful colour management, then checked and packed by hand so it arrives ready to impress. From studio to wall, we stand behind the craftsmanship and historical integrity of your piece.

Let Stubbs’s poised stripes ground your space—order your Zebra print today.