James Barenger II - Artist Info

About James Barenger II

  • Biography

    James Barenger II was born in Kentish Town, London, the son of James Barenger Senior. He was a metal chaser and artist who exhibited paintings of insects at the Society of Artists and Royal Academy. His brother Samuel Barenger also became an engraver. Beginning as a landscape artist, Barenger went on to specialise in painting horses, dogs and other animals, and hunting scenes. In 1807, at the age of 28, he exhibited at the Royal Academy for the first time. At this stage, he was living with his father in Kentish Town, but later moved to Camden Town. He went on to exhibit 48 paintings at the Royal Academy and eight at the British Institution.

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