John Frederick Herring Snr.

John Frederick Herring Snr. (1795, 1865) was a celebrated British painter renowned for his depictions of racehorses, hunting scenes, and rural farmyard life. He gained prominence as an official painter of the St. Leger Stakes for over two decades, capturing some of the most famous racehorses of the 19th century. His work is highly sought after at auction, with pieces regularly achieving significant sums at major houses including Christie's, Sotheby's, and Bonhams.