Gone to the Dogs: Max Liebermann, In the barge, 1917

Film

Dogs are the oldest known pets and humankind's most faithful companions. Their presence as such is also reflected in art, where our four-legged friends can be found in representations of every kind. In this year's summer show, the Kupferstichkabinett presents the most charming images of humans and dogs. And in doing so, the museum has a unique asset to draw from - the most comprehensive and thematically diverse collection of European art in Germany, spanning 10 centuries. The collection contains scores of outstanding animal pictures, by some of the greatest draughtsmen and printmakers, from Agostino Carracci, Albrecht Dürer, and Rembrandt to Adolph Menzel, Otto Dix, and Dieter Roth. 

Image: Max Liebermann, In the barge, 1917 © Staatliche Museen zu Berlin, Kupferstichkabinett / Volker-H. Schneider