The artwork titled “Pumpkin with a Stable Lad” was created by George Stubbs in 1774, using oil on canvas. It is a notable example of the Romanticism art movement and belongs to the genre painting category. This piece is housed at the Yale Centre for British Art, Yale University, located in New Haven, Connecticut, USA.
The artwork portrays a serene rural scene where a chestnut horse stands gracefully in the foreground, with its gaze directed toward a young stable lad who holds out a bucket. The lush natural surroundings, with a tranquil lake and verdant trees set against a partly cloudy sky, provide a picturesque and harmonious backdrop. The light, careful brushstrokes, and detailed depiction of both the horse and its environment demonstrate Stubbs’s expertise in capturing both the elegance of equine form and the beauty of the natural landscape. The stable lad, dressed in simple attire, stands as a humble figure in contrast to the grandeur of the horse, highlighting a moment of quiet interaction and care.
