Illustrated London News 26 December 1953 a recent acquisition of the National Portrait Gallery of Charles Burney, a "Streatham Worthy"
Charles Burney, organist and author of "The History of Music" and father of Fanny Burney in the original painting by Sir Joshua Reynolds to hang in the Thrale's house in Streatham among portraits by him of other close friends. When the portrait was sold in 1818 it was bought by the sitter's son, Dr Charles Burney and remained in the possession of his descendants till acquired by the Gallery.
Charles Burney, organist and author of "The History of Music" and father of Fanny Burney in the original painting by Sir Joshua Reynolds to hang in the Thrale's house in Streatham among portraits by him of other close friends. When the portrait was sold in 1818 it was bought by the sitter's son, Dr Charles Burney and remained in the possession of his descendants till acquired by the Gallery.
