By John Frederick Herring Sr.
Located in Stoke, Hampshire
John Frederick Herring Snr (Surrey 1795-1863 Kent)
Ducks and Pigeons in a Barn Interior
Signed and dated 1858
Oil on canvas
Painting size 18 1/2 x 28 1/2 in
Framed size 24 x 33 1/2 in
John Frederick Herring Sr. was born on September 12, 1795, in London, England. He was the son of a London-based fringe maker, and the family lived in modest circumstances. Although little is known about his early education, Herring showed a natural affinity for art and horses from a young age. His father moved the family to Doncaster when Herring was still a boy, a town famous for horse racing, which would play a significant role in shaping his future career.
Herring’s love for horses became evident during his youth, where he worked as a coachman and sign painter. He often painted inn signs...
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