Portret van drie onbekende mannen en een hond c. 1865 - 1896

Albert Dekema's "Portret van drie onbekende mannen en een hond" (c. 1865-1896) is a portrait photograph featuring three unidentified men and a dog. The men are formally dressed in suits and bow ties, standing and sitting in a staged arrangement. The dog, standing calmly in front of the men, seems to be part of the group. The photograph’s composition and lighting capture a sense of formality and a glimpse into the lives of ordinary people during the late 19th century in the Netherlands. The photograph, now part of the Rijksmuseum collection, offers a window into the social and cultural landscape of the time.