John Frederick Herring Sr.: A Life Dedicated to Horses and Artistic Vision John Frederick Herring Sr., born September 12, 1795, in the bustling heart of London, England, was a painter whose life’s passion resided in capturing the dynamism and beauty of equine subjects – a pursuit that cemented his place as one of the most celebrated animal artists of the Victorian era. His father, a merchant with Dutch roots, instilled in him an early aversion for urban environments, fostering instead a profound fascination with drawing and, crucially, horses. This formative interest would shape not only his…