Hondenrassen 1750 - 1820

"Hondenrassen" is an anonymous 18th-century print showcasing nine different dog breeds. The artwork, housed in the Rijksmuseum, employs a simple, realistic style to depict each dog breed in profile, standing on a slight mound. The title and text below the images are in French, indicating the print's potential origin or intended audience. This print provides insight into the popular dog breeds of the era and demonstrates the growing interest in natural history and scientific classification during the Enlightenment.