Prayers Before Breakfast Suspense by Barber Ceramic Knob

"Suspense (also known as Saying Our Prayers)" (1894) by Charles Burton Barber is a charming Victorian-era family portrait that captures a tender moment of a young child in bed, accompanied by her pets—a Jack Russell Terrier dog and a cute tabby cat. The child and her pets are depicted saying grace before breakfast, creating a heartwarming scene of innocence and devotion. Charles Burton Barber (1845-1894), a renowned English artist, became famous for his paintings of children and animals. He was particularly celebrated for his ability to capture the loving bond between children and their pets, making him one of the finest animal painters of his time.