Hond op een stoel in een huiselijk interieur, vermoedelijk in het woonhuis aan Herengracht 258, Amsterdam 1889 - 1893

This photograph, "Dog on a chair in a domestic interior," was taken by Johanna Margaretha Piek in Amsterdam. Although the date of the photograph is not available, Piek was active from around 1900, a period of significant social change and technological advancement. This image presents us with a glimpse into the domestic life of the Dutch bourgeoisie. The dog, seated regally on an ornate chair, is a symbol of status. In this historical moment, photography became more accessible and offered new ways of representing domestic life, class, and social relations. Was Piek consciously commenting on this social order? To understand this image better, we need to research not only Piek's life and artistic output, but also the social and economic conditions of the Netherlands at the turn of the century. Research into the archives of photography and family history will further our understanding of this interesting image.