Les Chiens, 1875–80, Albumen silver print from glass negative, x cm (8 15/16 x 6 5/8 in.), Photographs, Pierre-Louis

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Les Chiens, 1875–80, Albumen silver print from glass negative, x cm (8 15/16 x 6 5/8 in.), Photographs, Pierre-Louis Pierson (French, 1822–1913), The countess conceived a sort of mortuary chapel around the little corpse of her favorite dog, Kasino. Among the artificial flowers, photographs, umbrella, dog collar, and widow's hat is a strange note in the countess's hand: 'Descended from heaven

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Size: 3793px × 5108px
Photo credit: © Artokoloro / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
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