An animal painter is an artist who specialises in (or is known for their skill in) the portrayal of animals.
The OED dates the first express use of the term "animal painter" to the mid-18th century: by English physician, naturalist and writer John Berkenhout (1726–1791).[2] From the early 20th century, wildlife artist became a more usual term for contemporary animal painters.[3]
- ^ "Whistlejacket: about 1762, George Stubbs". National Gallery. Retrieved 9 September 2016.
- ^ "Animal painting". Oxford English Dictionary. Retrieved 9 September 2016.
- ^ "Wildlife Art of the 20th Century". Woodland Trust. Archived from the original on 30 September 2016. Retrieved 9 September 2016.