The Camel
1855
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
1855
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
The Camel is a 1855 ink by Rodolphe Bresdin, a Romanticism work, held at National Gallery of Art.
This drawing shows a camel standing on a sandy shore. Its saddle is piled high with ornate decorations—tassels, bells, and a tall, feathered top piece. A small dog runs beside it, and the camel’s reins are held by a person just out of view. The lines are sharp and detailed, with lots of shading to show texture. The artist used a technique called cross-hatching to create depth and shadow. This style was popular in the Romantic period, where artists focused on emotion and nature. Check out more about cross-hatching to see how it works in other art.
