Arabian Camel, from the Animals of the World series (T180), issued by Abdul Cigarettes by Abdul Cigarettes

Arabian Camel, from the Animals of the World series (T180), issued by Abdul Cigarettes 1881

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drawing, coloured-pencil, print

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drawing

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coloured-pencil

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print

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ukiyo-e

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coloured pencil

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orientalism

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watercolour illustration

"Arabian Camel" is a chromolithograph from the "Animals of the World" series, issued as a collectible card by Abdul Cigarettes in 1881. The image depicts a camel walking across a desert landscape, led by a man wearing traditional clothing. The pyramids in the background reference the animal's association with the Middle East. This card, now part of the Metropolitan Museum of Art's collection, exemplifies the popularity of trading cards in the late 19th century, particularly those promoting commercial products.

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