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Camel Caravan

French 18th Century

1750

chalk

From the collection of National Gallery of Art

Baroque 18th Century

Dominant colour

Camel Caravan is a 1750 chalk by French 18th Century, a Baroque work, held at National Gallery of Art.

Who painted this?: French 18th Century
When & what style?: 1750 · Baroque
Where can I see it?: National Gallery of Art

About this work

This sketch shows a group of camels loaded with large, lumpy sacks marked with symbols. A few people walk beside them, holding bags or leading a small dog. The background has rough, hilly terrain drawn in quick, loose lines. The artist used only red chalk, leaving the paper’s texture visible. The lines are sketchy but full of movement, like quick notes for a bigger picture. Next, check out Baroque for more dramatic, lively sketches like this one.