John Frederick Herring Sr.: A Life Dedicated to Horses and Art John Frederick Herring Sr., born September 12, 1795, in the bustling heart of London, England, was a painter whose passion for horses profoundly shaped his artistic vision and cemented his place as one of the most celebrated equine artists of the Victorian era. His father’s mercantile endeavors instilled in him an appreciation for observation and meticulous detail—qualities that would become hallmarks of Herring's distinctive style. From childhood, he harbored a deep aversion to urban life, preferring instead the open countryside…