Camels at a Well, Tangiers 1880

"Camels at a Well, Tangiers" is an 1880 oil painting by American artist Edwin Lord Weeks (1849-1903). The painting depicts a scene in Tangiers, Morocco, where two camels rest near a well while a man draws water. The scene captures the daily life of the people of Tangiers and their reliance on camels for transportation. Weeks was known for his detailed and realistic depictions of life in the Middle East and North Africa, and this painting is a fine example of his work. The painting is a small work, measuring just 26.6 x 39.3 cm, but it is a powerful image of the human connection to the natural world.