The horse has inspired paintings , novels and films . Artists have been capturing the essence of the horse for decades . George Stubbs was sold for $ 1 million in 2006 . He is renowned for his paintings of horses .
The horse has inspired paintings , novels and films . Artists have been capturing the image of the horse for centuries . George Stubbs painting sold for $ 35.9 million in 2011 . Stubbs is renowned for his paintings of horses .