The Horses of John Frederick Herring, Sr

John Frederick Herring, Sr was an English artist during the early 19th century. He showed a passion for sketching early in life but took a job as a coach driver to support his family.

Change of Course

It was his coaching job that actually led to Herring’s career as an artist. He was discovered by Charles Spencer-Stanhope who loved Herring’s work and immediately found him commissioned work. Initially he continued driving as he painted, but eventually his offers of sponsorship won and he pursued art full time.

Herring’s was commissioned by a variety patrons, including Queen Victoria of England.

A Soldier with an Officer’s Charger

A Soldier with an Officer's Charger

Crucifix With Jockey Up

Crucifix With Jockey Up

Fisherman

Fisherman

Great Match

Great Match

The Kill

The Kill

Horse and Foal Watering at a Trough

Horse and Foal Watering at a Trough

Horses and Ducks by a River

Horses and Ducks by a River

Priam 1831

Priam 1831

The Quarry

The Quarry

Not So Exciting

In doing research for this post I came across a biography which stated that Herring painted beautiful horses…although you could accuse his racehorses of being a little boring.

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