Liggende hond genaamd Fidel c. 1860 - 1890

"Liggende hond genaamd Fidel" is a photographic portrait of a dog, likely a sheepdog, captured by L.J. Goudman in the Netherlands sometime between 1860 and 1890. The dog is posed lying on a draped surface with a soft, blurred background, suggesting a studio setting. The image, despite its small size, captures the dog's individual personality and its serene pose. This work exemplifies the 19th-century trend of pet portraiture, reflecting the growing human-animal bond and the rise of photography as a popular art form.