Whistlejacket was a champion chestnut stallion who found fame after winning at York in 1759. Painted at life size by George Stubbs around 1762, he appears without a rider, tack or scenery, giving the powerful Whisteljack the whole canvas to himself.Licensing shares the National Gallery’s collection while supporting its care for future generations.
Whistlejacket was a champion chestnut stallion who found fame after winning at York in 1759. Painted at life size by George Stubbs around 1762, he appears without a rider, tack or scenery, giving the powerful Whisteljack the whole canvas to himself.Licensing shares the National Gallery’s collection while supporting its care for future generations.