Dromedaries, London

1922

Herman Palmer

Associated Names
Herman Palmer

Artist, American, born 1894

This is a drawing of two camels standing together. The drawing is done on a brownish paper with darker ink or charcoal lines outlining the camels. The camels are depicted side by side, with one facing towards the viewer and the other shown mostly from the back. The fur and features of the camels are suggested with quick, sketchy lines. The overall composition captures a natural and relaxed moment, as the camels appear to be calmly standing. The background is undefined. The earthy tones and dynamic lines give life to the animals in this depiction.
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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    pen and black ink with brown wash heightened with white on brown paper

  • Credit Line

    John Davis Hatch Collection

  • Dimensions

    overall: 25.5 x 36.2 cm (10 1/16 x 14 1/4 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1984.7.96

Artwork history & notes

Inscriptions

lower left in black ink: Herman Palmer / 1922 / LONDON.; in later hand, lower left verso in graphite: Camels / purchased from the artist / 1937

Wikidata ID

Q64574215

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