"Peter" 1860

"Peter", an 1860 photograph by Alfred Capel Cure, depicts a dog of the Irish Water Spaniel breed. This is a salted paper print, a technique popular in the mid-19th century, characterized by its matte finish and subtle tonality. The dog's pose, its gaze directly at the viewer, evokes a sense of connection and the image itself is a testament to Cure's skill in capturing the essence of his subjects. "Peter" is currently part of the Metropolitan Museum of Art's collection in New York City.