A Bedouin beside his Camel, probably in Egypt

Achille-Constant-Théodore-Emile Prisse d'Avennes

1840

watercolor

From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum

orientalism Romanticism Early 19th Century

About this work

This watercolor painting depicts a Bedouin man sitting on his camel, which is lying down. The man is dressed in a blue robe and a head covering, and he is holding a long stick in his right hand. The camel is adorned with a saddle and a red bridle. In the background, there is a small tent and a building with a window. A palm tree is visible in the distance, and the sky is blue. The overall atmosphere of the painting is one of tranquility and simplicity. The painting is a beautiful example of Romanticism, a movement that emphasized emotion and imagination. To learn more about this style, look up the Romanticism movement.