Hond c. 1886s

"Hond" is a cabinet card photograph, a popular format for portraiture in the late 19th century, taken by Dutch photographer Max Büttinghausen around 1886. The image features a Doberman Pinscher, a breed that originated in Germany but was gaining popularity at the time, sitting on a platform with a light background. The dog is wearing a beaded collar and looking directly at the camera. The photograph, currently held in the Rijksmuseum, highlights Büttinghausen's skill in capturing the animal's form and expression through a crisp and detailed photographic style.