John Frederick Herring Sr.: A Life in Art and Sport Born September 12, 1795, London, United Kingdom, John Frederick Herring Sr., was a British painter, sign maker, and coachman whose legacy endures as one of the most celebrated equine artists of the Victorian era. From an early age, he possessed a profound aversion to urban life—a preference fueled by an innate fascination for horses—influencing his entire artistic trajectory. His father’s mercantile endeavors in Amsterdam instilled within him a cosmopolitan outlook alongside a deep appreciation for craftsmanship and observation. Early Life…