Charles Burton Barber: A Painter of Childhood and Canine Companionship Charles Burton Barber, a name perhaps less familiar than some of his contemporaries, nevertheless holds a significant place in 19th-century British art. Born in Great Yarmouth, Norfolk, in 1845, Barber’s career blossomed during an era deeply appreciative of sentimental subjects and the burgeoning popularity of animal portraiture. His life coincided with a period of considerable artistic change, moving away from the rigid formality of earlier academic styles towards a more relaxed and emotionally resonant approach to paint…