Duitse dog Panther-Hamburg die een ereprijs heeft gewonnen op de Internationale Ausstellung von Jagd und Luxus Hunden in 1891 1891

This photograph from 1891, by an unknown photographer, captures the German Mastiff "Panther-Hamburg," celebrated at the International Exhibition of Hunting and Luxury Dogs. During the late 19th century, dog shows became a popular platform reflecting broader cultural values of the aristocracy and emerging middle class. This image exists within a context defined by imperial expansion and rigid social hierarchies, where animals, like humans, were categorized and judged against constructed ideals. The Mastiff, with its noble bearing, embodies traits valued by the upper classes. This image can be viewed as maintaining and reinforcing those traditional representations. It is a portrait, but also a marker of status and belonging, reflecting the values and social structures of its time. It is important to consider the legacy and impact of these historical representations on contemporary understandings of identity.