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Skeleton of a Camel

Teodoro Filippo di Liagno, called Napoletano

National Gallery of Art

This is a drawing of a camel skeleton. The drawing depicts the full skeleton of a camel with detailed bones including the curved spine, rib cage, and elongated legs. The skull is prominently featured with the eye sockets and nasal cavity clearly detailed. An inscription in Latin is above the image. The background is plain and the ground is simply drawn. The style is reminiscent of historical anatomical studies focusing on accuracy and educational purposes.

Artwork Details

Date
1620-1621
Medium
etching on laid paper
Dimensions
6618 × 10188 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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