John Frederick Herring Sr. (1795-1865) was a prominent Victorian painter renowned for his equine portraits, particularly his depiction of thoroughbred horses. One of his most celebrated works is “The Pharaoh’s Horses,” painted in 1848. This artwork features the heads of three Arabian stallions, capturing their strength and elegance, a hallmark of Herring’s style. The painting reflects Herring’s skill in portraying the glossy coats and anatomical precision of horses, which he achieved through meticulous attention to detail.
Herring’s technique is noted for its smooth brushwork and the effective use of light and shadow, which enhances the sense of movement and vitality in the horses. His ability to depict the texture of the horses’ coats and the energy of their motion exemplifies his skill as an animal painter.
The painting reflects the high regard for Arabian horses in ancient Egypt, where they were valued for their speed and endurance. This connection to ancient culture adds depth to Herring’s work, linking it to historical themes of power and nobility associated with horses
This is a Giclee fine art print reproduction of John Frederick Herring’s The Pharaoh’s Horses. This image has been retouched and color adjusted in professional art software to restore it to as close as possible to its original. The finished print is 8 x 10 inches and is printed with a .25″ white border (bleed) to allow for matting and framing. The final image is 7.5 x 9.5.
The Giclee is printed on a high-end printer using archival pigment inks and Somerset Velvet 100% cotton rag fine art paper, which is also acid-free. The finished print is high-resolution, 300 PPI (Pixel Per Inch), allowing for a museum-quality product.
The processing time before shipment is 2-4 business days. Shipping is USPS Standard. Prints up to 8×10 are shipped in cardboard flat envelopes, and prints larger than that are in mailing tubes.
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