Black and white etching of a man sitting on a rock, wearing a robe and head covering, reading a book. He sits to the right, hunched over and facing left. A lantern with a snake wrapped around its stand is to the left. Behind the man, a camel kneels on all fours facing left, wearing a blanket with tassels. It has a long neck and a plume on its head. The background has sketchy lines suggesting foliage and a sky. The drawing is on aged paper with darker edges.
Artwork Details
- Dimensions
- 671 × 893 px
- Museum Record
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