John King or John Gregory King (April 16, 1929 - September 8, 2014) is an English painter, considered to be a leading sports artist of the postwar era. His works extend from military and ceremonial events, to portraits of horses and hounds, and hunting scenes.
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King was born in Tytherley West in Hampshire to Arthur and Dorothy King. Arthur and Dorothy run a farm that John sometimes did when he grew up. It is said that the King showed a talent for drawing from a young age, sketching the horses in which he learned to ride. Under the encouragement of artist Lionel Edwards, King went on to study at Salisbury College of Art. King works in water, oil, and pencil colors. He is also known to sculpt.
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Careers
King rose to prominence for his illustrations for 'Illustrated London News' and 'Horse and Hound' Magazine. He often works with former Horse and Hound Editor Michael Clayton, producing illustrations for Michael's weekly column "Foxford's Hunting Diary". In 1984, Clayton and King produced a book called "The Golden Thread" which has many illustrations of hunting in England. King also illustrated the books by Jim Meads, Robin Page, and many others. King became a founding member of the Society of Equestrian Artists. He became famous for the quote that the hunting scene was "a 90 percent landscape"
Jobs and high profile patrons
Later, King continued to exhibit with the Royal Institute and the Society of Wildlife Artists. From 1966 onwards he held at least ten 'one man exhibitions' and numerous joint exhibitions. The Magnum Opus is a commission for Sheikh Mohammed Al Maktoum, Vice-President of the United Arab Emirates and Emir Dubai, comprising 16Ã, ft paintings by 8Ã,Â'the Dubai Millennium, the Sheikh racing horse and Queen Elizabeth II betting winner. The painting is considered the largest riding painting produced in England for at least 200 years. Other high profile customers include Duke of Beaufort and Northumberland, Household Cavalry, London City Eatery Company, and Tattersall Auction blood seller.
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