This vintage oil painting closely resembles the well-known artwork “A Special Pleader” by British artist Charles Burton Barber, a painter celebrated for his tender portrayals of children and animals.

While the painting is signed and dated (1893), we are unable to confirm its authenticity or provenance. It is therefore offered as an artwork “in the style of” Charles Burton Barber.

The quality of the work is notable, with expressive brushwork and aged patina. The canvas displays natural craquelure and visual charm associated with antique paintings.