Camel and Dromedary

anoniem, c. 1821

The Dutch brought two camels to Japan in 1821, a male and a female. The animals were exhibited in many places in Japan and caused quite a stir. Prints like these served as mementos and provide some information about the creatures, such as their weight and dimensions.

  • Artwork typeprint
  • Object numberRP-P-1971-166
  • Dimensionsheight 214 mm x width 311 mm
  • Physical characteristicskleurenhoutsnede; lijnblok in zwart met kleurblokken