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From the collection of National Gallery of Art
Two Camel Heads is a 1649 ink by Stefano Della Bella, a Baroque work, held at National Gallery of Art.
This etching shows two camels facing each other, their heads filling most of the frame. The artist used sharp lines to draw their shaggy fur, wrinkled noses, and wide eyes. The paper has a textured look, like old paper with a grid of lines. The artist focused on small details, like the camels’ fur and the way their heads tilt. This was made using a technique where ink is pressed into a metal plate. Next, check out etching to see how artists like this made prints.
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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