Charles Burton Barber (1845-1894, English)

Known as a painter of animals, children with their pets and genre scenes, Charles Burton Barber (1845-1894) was a popular 19^th century artist particularly favored by Queen Victoria.   Barber painted for Queen Victoria for more than twenty years taking the place of the admired Landseer, who primarily painted the Queen, Prince Albert and their children, while Barber painted the Queen and her grandchildren with their pets.  Born in Great Yarmouth in Norfolk, Barber studied from the age of 18 at the Royal Academy, London, and had his first exhibit in 1866. He won many prizes during his lifetime and died at the young age of 49 with Arthur Elsley then becoming the foremost painter of children and their pets.  Not an especially prolific painter, Barber’s paintings are today considered quite rare even though some consider them over sentimental.

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A Rival Attraction

Any Port in a Storm

Monster
Private Collection

Coaxing is Better Than Teasing
1883

Playing with Dog and Cat

Playmates
1885

Suspense
1894

Curiosity

Cats and Dogs Belonging to Queen Victoria
1885
Royal Collection

Darby and Joan
1883

Cat in the Snow

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