John Frederick Herring Sr.: A Life in Art and Sport John Frederick Herring Sr., born September 12, 1795, in London, England, was a British painter who achieved lasting fame as one of the foremost equine artists of his era. His life’s journey intertwined seamlessly with the vibrant world of Victorian sport and artistic innovation—a connection that cemented his place within the annals of British art history. Early Life and Artistic Inclination Herring's upbringing was markedly different from the bustling city environment, fostering a profound fascination for horses and drawing from a young a…