Bank Camel

c. 1940

William O. Fletcher

Associated Names
William O. Fletcher

Artist, American, c. 1880 - 1954

This is a painting of a camel with a colorful saddle. The camel is centered in the image, standing against a plain, light-colored background. The animal is drawn with careful attention to detail, showcasing its distinctive humps, elongated neck, and slender legs. It is adorned with a vibrant saddle that features bright orange and red tones. The simplicity of the background emphasizes the camel.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    watercolor, graphite, and pen and ink on paper

  • Credit Line

    Index of American Design

  • Dimensions

    overall: 29.2 x 22 cm (11 1/2 x 8 11/16 in.)
    Original IAD Object: 4 3/4" high; 4" long; 1 3/8" wide

  • Accession Number

    1943.8.8439

Artwork history & notes

Inscriptions

lower right in watercolor: W. O. Fletcher

Wikidata ID

Q64638794

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