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Camel and Arabs

Alexandre-Gabriel Decamps

National Gallery of Art

This is a detailed drawing of a camel in a desert landscape. The camel is adorned with items such as cloths and a rifle. In the background, there are buildings and seated figures dressed in traditional clothing. Simple architectural structures and a few palm trees can be seen. The drawing is intricately detailed with fine lines and shading.

Artwork Details

Date
mid 19th century
Medium
lithograph on chine collé
Dimensions
4858 × 3443 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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