In “Special Pleader” by Victorian painter Charles Burton Barber (1845 – 1894), a distressed collie appears to beg for a reprieve for his punished playmate. A graduate of London’s Academy Schools, Barber was admired for his realistic, poignant paintings of children with dogs. He painted Queen Victoria’s canine companions for almost 25 years, as well as many other royal dogs. He also illustrated children’s books and experimented with photography.
Charles Burton Barber (1845 – 1894), who specialized in realistic, tender portraits of children with dogs, was an acclaimed artist in Victorian England. Educated at London’s Academy Schools, he was commissioned to paint Queen Victoria’s favorite dogs for almost 25 years. He also painted other royal canines, illustrated children’s books and dabbled in photography. A frequent Royal Academy exhibitor, Barber won many esteemed awards.
This fine art print is produced using sustainable and enviromentally friendly practices, according to the international ISO14001 Environmental Management standard.