Equestrian & Animals
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John Frederick Herring, Sr.
A dignified 19th-century equestrian portrait capturing a powerful racehorse and his jockey under a dramatic, atmospheric sky.
Steeplechase Cracks
John Frederick Herring, Sr.
1847 · Oil Paint, Canvas
A classic 19th-century equestrian study featuring three jockeys and their horses by John Frederick Herring, Sr.
$243
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Where it works
A measured, grounding piece in a warmer tonal register — sits comfortably in a more formal setting.
- Often works in
- Living Room · Office · Study
- Placement
- Strong over sofas, beds, buffets, or wider open walls
- Walls
- Best with clear wall contrast
- Color notes
- Warm beige, Aged gold, Charcoal black
About the piece
Painted in 1847, this oil on canvas by the celebrated sporting artist John Frederick Herring, Sr. depicts three famous steeplechase jockeys—Allen McDonough, Tom Oliver, and Jem Mason—with their respective mounts. The work showcases Herring's masterful rendering of equine anatomy and the refined character of mid-Victorian sporting life, presented with a soft, focused background that highlights the riders' forms.
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