Liggende hond genaamd Bello c. 1860 - 1890

"Liggende hond genaamd Bello" is a carte de visite photograph by L.J. Goudman, dating back to the late 19th century. The photograph depicts a dog named Bello lying on a patterned cloth, its gaze directed towards the viewer. Goudman was likely a photographer who specialized in pet portraits, a popular genre in the Victorian era. This small-scale format was commonly used for sharing personal portraits with family and friends. The image showcases the detailed and sharp quality of early photographic technology and provides a glimpse into the sentimental bond between people and their pets during the Victorian period.