John Emms was born England and .He developed a direct and rapid style using a limited palette. Emms was able to portray animals, especially hounds,with an appearance of vitality that reveals their personality.His hunting scenes are amongst his best works,and are a lively portrayal of traditional rural life. He was also an avid hunter and became famous for equine and canine paintings (particularly foxhounds and terriers) and exhibited his paintings several times at the Royal Academy. His paintings are signed “Jno Emms”.Emms is considered a painter of great ability,according to the American Kennel Club