Trekhond voor een kar met bussen gespannen c. 1890 - 1910

"Trekhond voor een kar met bussen gespannen" (c. 1890-1910) by Dutch artist George Hendrik Breitner is a poignant black and white photograph capturing a moment of hardship. The image depicts a tired dog harnessed to a cart laden with metal objects, likely for sale, resting in the cobblestone street. The stark composition and the dog's weary pose evoke a sense of quiet desperation, reflecting a common sight in Amsterdam during Breitner's era. This photo, now housed in the Rijksmuseum, exemplifies Breitner's interest in documenting the lives of ordinary people in the city.