John Frederick Hering (1795-1865) was a Victorian-era British painter, sign-maker, and coachman. He is best known for his paintings of racing horses and rural landscapes. Hering spent the first 18 years of his life in London, England, where he developed his interest in horses and painting. His works depict equestrian events with warm tones and a smooth, delicate touch, as well as other farm animals such as cows , ducks, and goats .

John Frederick Herring Biography

• Born September 12, 1795 in London, England.
• From an early age, he showed an interest in horses and painting.
• In 1814 he moved to York and worked as a sign maker and coachman.
• From the late 1810s, he taught himself painting and began painting horses.
• In the 1830s, he achieved success as a painter of racing horse portraits.
• In 1845 he became animal painter to the Duchess of Kent.
• He died at Tonbridge on 23 September 1865, aged 70.

Representative works

• Pharoah's Chariot Horses (1848)
• The Grand National Winners
• Farmyard

Haring's style and achievements

Haring's work is characterized by realistic, detailed depictions and warm colors. He accurately captured the muscles, texture of the coat, and movements of horses , expressing their strength and grace. In his works depicting rural landscapes, he emotionally depicts the tranquil atmosphere of the countryside and interactions with animals .

Hering's popularity was particularly solidified as a painter of portraits of horses . His works are highly regarded not only as records of the British horse racing world at the time, but also as works of art that convey the beauty and strength of horses. His rural landscape paintings are also valuable works that convey the beauty of the British countryside to future generations.

Although Haring was highly acclaimed during his lifetime , his popularity temporarily declined after his death . However, in recent years, his work has been reevaluated and he has established himself as one of the leading British painters of the Victorian era .