My protector – Antique Print
(Originally scanned by the Library of Congress. Each image is professionally and digitally cleaned of artifacts such as color bars and extra borders prior to printing.)
Description
This rare historic image captures My protector in remarkable detail. The original is held by the Library of Congress, so what you hang is a true record of its time.
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My protector" presents its subject as a loyal guardian, a theme that appealed to viewers in 1873. Sentimental pictures of dogs as faithful companions and household protectors were popular in both Europe and America during the second half of the nineteenth century, when the dog was increasingly celebrated as a member of the family. The print is credited to H. Schile, and its title points to the emotional bond between animal and owner that such images were meant to convey. Looking closely at the dog's posture and setting shows how the artist turned a simple domestic subject into a statement about trust and devotion.
| Created / published | 1873 |
|---|---|
| Subjects | Schile, H. (Henry) |
| Source | Library of Congress, Prints and Photographs Division |
| Original scan | 6,437 × 8,289 px · prints to 21 × 28 in at 300 dpi |
| Reference | 11 |
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