Works such as Thomas Landseer’s The Lady and Spaniels depict dogs within intimate domestic environments. The dog is no longer performing a task but sharing space and time with its human companion.
William Wegman’s photographic work complicates the boundary between performance and partnership. His images stage collaboration between human and dog, raising questions about representation and shared attention.
The cultural figure of Rin Tin Tin also appears in this section. Originally rescued from a World War I battlefield, Rin Tin Tin later became a Hollywood film star. His story highlights how the public's perspective of dogs has changed from that of working animals to that of public companions adopted in the media.Through this transformation, the human–dog relationship enters collective memory. The dog becomes not only a worker but also a symbol of loyalty, collaboration, and emotional connection.
This unit therefore asks what remains when work ends. After movement and infrastructure, companionship unfolds through shared time of walking, resting, and sharing space together.