Thoroughbred in a Stable

Cromolithograph realized in the mid-20th Century and attributed to/After John Frederick Herring Sr. 

Published by Éditions Michel, Genève (publisher’s mark lower left).

A finely executed chromolithograph depicting a proud thoroughbred horse standing in a stable interior, rendered with remarkable attention to anatomical precision and the glossy musculature typical of classical equestrian portraiture. The scene is softly illuminated, emphasizing the sheen of the horse’s coat and the textured straw underfoot, while the quiet, orderly stable setting evokes the refined atmosphere of 19th-century sporting art.

The work belongs to a tradition of equine portraiture associated with the great English sporting painters, and reflects the stylistic legacy of masters such as John Frederick Herring Sr. Chromolithographs of this quality were frequently produced for collectors, breeders, and enthusiasts, celebrating the elegance and nobility of the thoroughbred.

A handsome and decorative print, suitable for collectors of equestrian art, country house style, or 19th-century sporting imagery.