The Legacy of George Garrard: Master of the Equine and Advocate for Art In the vibrant tapestry of the late eighteenth-century British art scene, few figures possessed a legacy as multifaceted as George Garrard. Born in 1760 within the storied landscapes of Bedfordshire, Garrard was not merely an artist but a guardian of artistic integrity. He descended from a prestigious lineage of creators, tracing his ancestry back to the Flemish master Marcus Gheeraerts the Younger, whose brush had once graced the courts of Queen Elizabeth I. This deep-rooted connection to the traditions of the past prov…