Goodwood House hosts an event in partnership with the National Gallery to celebrate the 300th anniversary of George Stubbs

Guests are invited to join us at 6:30pm for a Champagne and canapé reception in the beautiful setting of Goodwood House, Christine Riding will then lead an insightful discussion on Stubbs, who revolutionised the art of animal painting. Stubbs’s career was notably launched at Goodwood under the patronage of the 3rd Duke of Richmond, and his works on display at Goodwood House and the National Gallery reflect his remarkable artistic journey.

This event is a chance to delve into Stubbs’s life and career, discover his extraordinary talent, and get up close to the significant works by Stubbs on display at Goodwood House. It is also an opportunity to view a newly acquired oil sketch by Stubbs, which has never before been shown to the public. 

Clementine de la Poer Beresford. Curator of the Goodwood Collection, shares, “It is very exciting to be able to welcome Christine Riding of the National Gallery to Goodwood to celebrate George Stubbs and his extraordinary artistic talent. Stubbs spent nine months at Goodwood at the invitation of the 3^rd Duke of Richmond, producing three sporting scenes which launched his career. Christine’s talk is an opportunity to reflect on how Stubbs transformed equine painting in the setting that catapulted him to success.”

Tickets for this exclusive event are priced at £45 per person.

This is a unique opportunity to celebrate the legacy of George Stubbs in the historic surroundings where his journey began.

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Goodwood House & George Stubbs: A Historic Relationship
The connection between Goodwood House and George Stubbs is deeply rooted in British art history. Under the patronage of the 3rd Duke of Richmond, Stubbs found a nurturing environment at Goodwood, where his exceptional talent for equine portraiture flourished. The Duke commissioned several of Stubbs's most iconic works, which still adorn the walls of Goodwood House today. This enduring relationship not only solidified Stubbs's reputation as a master artist but also established Goodwood as a significant cultural hub for the arts. This event is a rare opportunity to explore the rich history shared between Goodwood and Stubbs, and to view the masterpieces that were born out of this unique collaboration.

About Goodwood

About Goodwood

Goodwood Estate is England’s greatest sporting estate set in 11,000 acres of beautiful West Sussex countryside. Seat of the Dukes of Richmond since 1697, it is renowned for creating exceptional experiences and world-class sporting events, hosting four of the largest and most anticipated occasions in the British social calendar: Festival of Speed, Qatar Goodwood Festival, Goodwood Revival and Goodwoof. 

Alongside Goodwood’s rich history sits an estate-wide culture of protecting and promoting sustainability, creativity, and the environment. The diverse portfolio of businesses includes one of the largest lowland organic farms in Europe; a famous Battle of Britain airfield and aerodrome; a racecourse; a historic motor circuit; two golf courses and a short game area and short course; one of the oldest cricket grounds in the country; The Kennels members’ clubhouse; ten-bedroom luxury retreat, Hound Lodge; self-catering holiday cottages, The Pheasantry, Peach Tree & Crab Apple and Windmill Cottages; The Goodwood Hotel and Goodwood Health & Wellbeing, which includes the Health Club and Gut Health Programmes; the Goodwood Education Centre; the award-winning sustainable restaurant Farmer, Butcher, Chef and, of course, Goodwood House. 

About Christine Riding:
Christine Riding is a distinguished figure in the art world, with a prolific career spanning key curatorial roles at some of the UK's most renowned cultural institutions. Appointed as Director of Collections and Research at the National Gallery in 2023, Christine has curated several major exhibitions, including "Gainsborough’s Blue Boy: The Return of a British Icon" and "Turner on Tour: Masterpieces from the Frick Collection." Her expertise and passion for British art make her the perfect speaker for this event.