Zittende hond Possibly 1864 - 1884

"Zittende hond" (Sitting Dog), a small-scale (85mm x 50mm) photograph by Leonard Stollenwerk, depicts a seated dog in an oval frame, likely taken sometime between 1864 and 1884. The dog is captured in sharp detail, showcasing Stollenwerk's mastery of the daguerreotype process. The simple composition and the straightforward depiction of the animal highlight the photographic medium's ability to capture reality. This photograph is a prime example of Stollenwerk's animal portraiture, a genre that was popular in the 19th century.