Twee jachthonden before 1860

Martinus Antonius Kuytenbrouwer junior made this print of two hunting dogs using lithography, yet the date of its creation is unknown. The lithograph is from a series called "Animal Races," and it depicts two dogs, presumably resting after a hunt. In 19th century Europe, hunting was associated with aristocracy and landed gentry, and a hunting dog was seen as a status symbol and a companion in the pursuit of leisure. This image, like many animal portraits of the time, reflects changing attitudes towards nature, class, and leisure. Was Kuytenbrouwer aiming to celebrate country life? Or perhaps to comment on the social divisions of his time? Further research into the artist’s biography, the publishing history of this print, and the wider context of hunting imagery in the Netherlands would help us better understand its cultural significance.