Photograph 1910

This black and white photograph, taken by American realist painter Thomas Eakins in 1910, depicts a woman sitting on a porch with a dog. The woman is dressed in a long, flowing skirt and a buttoned shirt, with her hair neatly pulled back. The dog, a Bernese Mountain Dog, rests its head on the woman's lap and looks directly at the camera. The composition is simple, with the figures centered in the frame, creating a sense of intimacy and a powerful emotional connection between the woman and her dog.