Ziet hoe dit hondje zittend wacht, / En op den wenk zijns meesters acht [(...)] 1800 - 1833

"Ziet hoe dit hondje zittend wacht" (See how this little dog sits and waits), a hand-colored etching by Philippus Jacobus Brepols, depicts a Dalmatian sitting patiently on a pedestal. Created between 1800 and 1833, the image exemplifies the popular genre of animal portraiture, where animals were often depicted in human-like poses and settings. The intricate details of the dog’s coat and the surrounding text reflect Brepols' meticulous craftsmanship and contribute to the charming and sentimental quality of the artwork. The etching is currently housed in the Rijksmuseum, Netherlands.