Hond en aap op terras 1849 - 1859

"Hond en aap op terras" (Dog and monkey on a terrace), created between 1849 and 1859 by Dutch artist Arie Ketting de Koningh (1815-1867), is a detailed lithograph depicting a dog and monkey in a garden setting. The dog, lying on the terrace, is depicted with a watchful expression, while a monkey perches atop a stone balustrade near a potted plant. The lithograph, which is part of the Rijksmuseum collection, is a fine example of Koningh's keen eye for detail and his ability to capture the nuances of animal behavior. It is a charming and humorous representation of the unexpected companionship between two different species.