Photography has been an art form and a means of expression that has captured moments and emotions since its invention. While most people are familiar with portrait and landscape photography, an interesting and charming subgenre exists: pet photography. In this article, I’ll tell you about the fascinating world of early pet photography  and the artists who made it possible. You can also read this article: Pets in historical images 2. The pioneers of early pet photography 2.1

Last month, I visited an art exhibition at the MASP in São Paulo, featuring works from all over the world. Moving from piece to piece—somewhere between a Monet and a Picasso—I found myself captivated by the presence of pets in historical images  displayed throughout the gallery. It struck me as the perfect starting point to talk about the history of dogs in art. They’ve been by our side since prehistoric times, appearing in records from about 6,000 years ago. You read that ri