Kop van een kameel 1803 - 1810

"Kop van een kameel" (Head of a Camel), an 1803-1810 etching by Paulus Charles Gerard Poelman, is a detailed study of a camel's head. The animal is depicted in profile, wearing a bridle, emphasizing the artist's keen observation of both animal anatomy and the tools of its use. The artist's meticulous cross-hatching creates a sense of depth and texture in the camel's fur, while the simple composition highlights the subject's unique features. Poelman's work, notable for its detailed realism and meticulous craftsmanship, exemplifies the tradition of animal studies popular in 19th century art.