National Gallery Whistlejacket by George Stubbs Petite Derby Adjustable Folding Walking Stick

Finding a walking stick that showcases your love of paintings can be difficult, but the National Gallery Whistlejacket by George Stubbs Petite Derby Adjustable Folding Walking Stick does exactly this. Featuring a repeating design of the famous 'Whistlejacket' portrait, the stick allows you to take a piece of history with you wherever you go.

Key Information

• Height: 30" - 33.5" (77cm - 85cm)
• Shaft Colour: Yellow
• Shaft Pattern: Art Print
• Shaft Material: Aluminium
• Handle Style: Petite
• Handle Pattern: Art Print
• Handle Material: Plastic
• Handle Colour: Yellow
• Ferrule Size: 16mm (5/8")
• Ferrule Style: Rubber
• Weight: 300g

Contribute to the Painting's Conservation

Whenever you purchase this National Gallery Walking Cane, you contribute a small amount of money to the conservation of some of the nation's favourite paintings. This helps ensure your own favourite paintings remain in the gallery for when you next visit.

The Painting's History

Whistlejacket was one of the 2nd Marquess of Rockingham's favourite stallions. In 1762, Stubbs painted the famous 'Whistlejacket' for the 2nd Marquess of Rockingham, who was not only Whistlejacket's owner but also one of Stubbs' patrons. The masterpiece was then bought by the National Gallery in 1997 with support of the Heritage Lottery Fund.

Plastic Petite Handle

The Whistlejacket Walking Stick has been designed with a plastic petite handle, which is a smaller variation of the Derby handle for those with smaller hands. This right-angled handle has an elegantly curved design that matches well with the stick's aesthetic.

As the National Gallery Walking Cane's handle is rounded in shape, it can be hooked over the edge of a table when it isn't required. This is particularly useful when you're dining out at restaurants or attending sit-down events.

Strong Aluminium Shaft

Created with a shaft that can be folded into four sections, the National Gallery Walking Cane allows you to place the stick in your bag when it isn't in use. Its end-to-end "easy joints" also provide the stick with a sleeker appearance and are useful for those who have limited strength in their wrists.

Made with a lightweight aluminium body, the Adjustable Folding Walking Cane doesn't feel too heavy while you carry it around. This makes it suitable for use on the go, particularly when you're travelling often and have limited space, such as in a car or on an aeroplane.

Attention All Lovers of Art

If you could spend hours admiring the masterpieces in the seemingly endless halls of the National Gallery in London, be sure to check out our full collection of National Gallery Walking Sticks. Choose from fixed and folding walking sticks in various sizes, available with prints from five different artists: Monet, Nattier, van Gogh, Bosschaert, and Stubbs.

George Stubbs, 1724-1806

Whistlejacket (detail), about 1762

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