William Wegman thought of his dog, Man Ray (named after the Surrealist artist), as his “art partner.” Wegman, the idea man of the team, set up comic but surprisingly touching shots of Man Ray, a model who willingly performed for the camera. From all reports, Man Ray relished the attention and sulked on days when he was not in the studio. He allowed Wegman to dress him in various costumes and gently stage him in absurd scenarios or compositions that contained art historical references. As a Weimaraner (a hunting breed known for the ability to point), the dog was able to hold a pose as long as necessary. The images resulting from their ten year collaboration are filled with emotional appeal, attesting to the ways in which photography can create immense empathy between its subject and viewers. The two small black and white prints on view are part of a portfolio that Wegman produced in memory of Man Ray, who died in 1982.