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A Dromedary

Georg Mattheus

National Gallery of Art

This is a drawing of a camel in a stylized landscape setting. The camel has detailed curly fur and textured skin. In the background, there are stylized clouds and abstract representations of trees, rocky formations, and mountains. The artwork emphasizes the details of the camel's fur and the ruggedness of the landscape through a linear technique.

Artwork Details

Date
1551-1572
Medium
woodcut on laid paper
Dimensions
5080 × 3655 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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