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From the collection of National Gallery of Art
Groom with a Camel is a 1649 ink by Stefano Della Bella, a Baroque work, held at National Gallery of Art.
This etching depicts a man and a camel in a close-up view. The man, dressed in a white shirt with a rope around his neck, is shown from the chest up, facing right. He has short, curly hair and a serious expression. The camel, positioned behind the man, faces left with its head turned towards the man. The camel's body is not fully visible, but its head and neck are prominent. The image is rendered in black and white, with the etching technique creating a sense of texture and depth. The overall mood of the image is one of quiet contemplation, with the man and camel appearing to be in a moment of stillness. For more works that explore the use of etching, consider looking into the art of Della Bella, Stefano.
Stefano della Bella (18 May 1610 – 12 July 1664) was an Italian draughtsman and printmaker known for etchings of a great variety of subjects, including military and court scenes, landscapes, and lively genre scenes.
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