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George Garrard
George Garrard (1760 – 1826): Champion of Artistic Integrity and Equestrian Master George Garrard ARA was a pivotal figure in the British art world of the late eighteenth century, distinguished not only for his captivating depictions of animals—particularly horses—but also for his unwavering advocacy of copyright law. Born around 1760 in Bedfordshire, Garrard descended from Marcus Gheeraerts the Younger, a Flemish painter who served Qu
een Elizabeth I and Anne of Denmark, establishing him within a lineage steeped in artistic tradition. His early training under Joseph Simpson and Sawrey Gilpin instilled foundational skills in drawing and observation—skills that would prove invaluable throughout his prolific career. A student at the Royal Academy from 1781, Garrard swiftly gained recognition for his masterful renderings of equine subjects. His initial exhibitions show…