Bactrian Camel Collection (#6)

Napoleon crea des regiments de dromadaires (colour litho)
2790611 Napoleon crea des regiments de dromadaires (colour litho) by Bombled, Louis Charles (1862-1927) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Napoleon crea des regiments de dromadaires)

Bedouin shepherds of Asia Minor (chromolitho)
2782519 Bedouin shepherds of Asia Minor (chromolitho) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Bedouin shepherds of Asia Minor)

The Grasshopper (colour litho)
2779891 The Grasshopper (colour litho) by French School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Grasshopper. A vehicle powered by an aeroplane propeller transporting French General)

Algerian and Sudanese meharistes meeting in the Sahara near Timiaouine (colour litho)
2779363 Algerian and Sudanese meharistes meeting in the Sahara near Timiaouine (colour litho) by French School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

The occupation of Giarabub (colour litho)
2777687 The occupation of Giarabub (colour litho) by Beltrame, Achille (1871-1945); Private Collection; (add.info.: The occupation of Giarabub)

Camels from Mysore (colour litho)
3634025 Camels from Mysore (colour litho) by Menpes, Mortimer Ludington (1855-1938); Private Collection; (add.info.: Camels from Mysore)

Paris: the zoo (colour litho)
3622004 Paris: the zoo (colour litho) by Crane, Thomas (1808-59); Private Collection; (add.info.: Paris: the zoo. Illustration for Abroad by Thomas Crane and Ellen Houghton (Marcus Ward)

A caravan caught in a sandstorm in the Sahara (coloured engraving)
3630086 A caravan caught in a sandstorm in the Sahara (coloured engraving) by German School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: A caravan caught in a sandstorm in the Sahara)

The Camel about to be Loaded (engraving)
3628604 The Camel about to be Loaded (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Camel about to be Loaded)

Egypt (colour litho)
3096826 Egypt (colour litho) by German School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Egypt. Illustration for Bilder zum Anschauungsunterricht fur die Jugend by Eduard Walther (Eklingen)

Arrived in the land of the Pharaohs, Napoleon went everywhere followed by a commisson of scholars
3100997 Arrived in the land of the Pharaohs, Napoleon went everywhere followed by a commisson of scholars and artists who had never ridden on the back of a camel, 1 July 1798 (colour litho) by Job

Arab women near Mazagan (colour photo)
3093674 Arab women near Mazagan (colour photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Arab women near Mazagan. Postcard, early 20th century.); © Look and Learn

The Russian Baltic Fleet passing through the Suez Canal (colour litho)
3097448 The Russian Baltic Fleet passing through the Suez Canal (colour litho) by French School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Camel in Arabia (colour litho)
3092853 Camel in Arabia (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Camel in Arabia. Educational poster, c 1930.); © Look and Learn

"When she saw Isaac, she lighted off the camel", Genesis, xxiv, 64 (engraving)
2809492 " When she saw Isaac, she lighted off the camel", Genesis, xxiv, 64 (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: " When she saw Isaac)

The Rain Cloud (colour litho)
961252 The Rain Cloud (colour litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Rain Cloud, depicting a a man struggling with cattle as two children point to an incoming)

Arabian camel and driver (engraving)
961893 Arabian camel and driver (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Arabian camel and driver)

An American company is setting up a series of characteristic and bloodless shows in Constantinople (colour litho)
2783521 An American company is setting up a series of characteristic and bloodless shows in Constantinople (colour litho) by Beltrame

A camel ride on the Algerian coast (chromolitho)
2782750 A camel ride on the Algerian coast (chromolitho) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: A camel ride on the Algerian coast)

Keeper W. Styles with a Bactrian Camel at London Zoo, July 1914 (b / w photo)
2561123 Keeper W. Styles with a Bactrian Camel at London Zoo, July 1914 (b/w photo) by Bond, Frederick William (1887-1942); Zoological Society of London; eZoological Society of London; British

Two young visitors riding a Bactrian camel, led by a keeper, at London Zoo
2627279 Two young visitors riding a Bactrian camel, led by a keeper, at London Zoo, August 1922 (b/w photo) by Bond, Frederick William (1887-1942)

The Land of the Golden Nugget (engraving)
1605153 The Land of the Golden Nugget (engraving) by Price, Julius Mandes (1857-1924); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Land of the Golden Nugget)

The Last Five Camels (litho)
1606686 The Last Five Camels (litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Last Five Camels. Illustration for The Illustrated London News, 5 November 1898)

The Advance towards Dongola, Egyptian Camel Corps patrolling in the Desert South of Akasheh (litho)
1605534 The Advance towards Dongola, Egyptian Camel Corps patrolling in the Desert South of Akasheh (litho) by Woodville, Richard Caton II (1856-1927) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

Happiness in the Desert (engraving)
1611181 Happiness in the Desert (engraving) by Haag, Carl (1820-1915) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Happiness in the Desert. Illustration for The Illustrated London News, 29 June 1867)

The Overland Route to India (engraving)
1609592 The Overland Route to India (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Overland Route to India)

The Suez Canal Works, Toosoomville, near Timsah, on the Road to Suez (engraving)
1588159 The Suez Canal Works, Toosoomville, near Timsah, on the Road to Suez (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Suez Canal Works, Toosoomville)

The Barrage of the Nile (litho)
1615507 The Barrage of the Nile (litho) by Loye, Charles Auguste (Montbard) (1841-1905); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Barrage of the Nile)

The Bolan Pass Road and Railway (engraving)
1614202 The Bolan Pass Road and Railway (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Bolan Pass Road and Railway)

A Departure from Palmyra (engraving)
1620340 A Departure from Palmyra (engraving) by Haag, Carl (1820-1915) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: A Departure from Palmyra. Illustration for The Illustrated London News, 24 May 1862)

Egypt as it is, Bedouin Sketches (engraving)
1621926 Egypt as it is, Bedouin Sketches (engraving) by Loye, Charles Auguste (Montbard) (1841-1905); Private Collection; (add.info.: Egypt as it is, Bedouin Sketches)

Sketches of Cyprus, St Sophia, Nicosia (engraving)
1621890 Sketches of Cyprus, St Sophia, Nicosia (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Sketches of Cyprus, St Sophia, Nicosia)

Wanderers on the Brenner Pass (engraving)
969352 Wanderers on the Brenner Pass (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Wanderers on the Brenner Pass)

Riding animals bedecked for the Peace Day celebrations, 19th July 1919 (b / w photo)
1262602 Riding animals bedecked for the Peace Day celebrations, 19th July 1919 (b/w photo) by Bond, Frederick William (1887-1942); Zoological Society of London; (add.info)

"Danger in the Desert, "in the Exhibition of the Society of Painters in Water Colours (engraving)
1626137 " Danger in the Desert, " in the Exhibition of the Society of Painters in Water Colours (engraving) by Haag

Interview of the Governor-General of India with Maharaja Goolab Sing (engraving)
1625459 Interview of the Governor-General of India with Maharaja Goolab Sing (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

The Camp of Exercise at Delhi (engraving)
1623218 The Camp of Exercise at Delhi (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Camp of Exercise at Delhi)

Sketches from "The Illustrated Naval and Military Magazine, "No 1, July 1884 (engraving)
1623052 Sketches from " The Illustrated Naval and Military Magazine, " No 1, July 1884 (engraving) by Overend, William Heysham (1851-98) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

The Nile Expedition (engraving)
1623018 The Nile Expedition (engraving) by Prior, Melton (1845-1910) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Nile Expedition. Illustration for The Illustrated London News, 27 December 1884)

The War in the Soudan, the Desert March, Scene at the Wells of Abou Halfa (engraving)
1591217 The War in the Soudan, the Desert March, Scene at the Wells of Abou Halfa (engraving) by Prior, Melton (1845-1910) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The War in the Soudan)

A Mirage on the Steppes of Central Asia (engraving)
1595857 A Mirage on the Steppes of Central Asia (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: A Mirage on the Steppes of Central Asia)

The Great Highway of Central Asia (engraving)
1591048 The Great Highway of Central Asia (engraving) by Overend, William Heysham (1851-98) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Great Highway of Central Asia)

The Desert March, Two O Clock in the Morning (engraving)
1590981 The Desert March, Two O Clock in the Morning (engraving) by Overend, William Heysham (1851-98) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Desert March, Two O Clock in the Morning)

The Relief of Khartoum, testing the Steadiness of Camels, 19th Hussars charging by a Corner of the Camel Square (litho)
1590959 The Relief of Khartoum, testing the Steadiness of Camels, 19th Hussars charging by a Corner of the Camel Square (litho) by Prior

The Sultan of Morocco putting a Price on the Heads of Rebels (engraving)
1603885 The Sultan of Morocco putting a Price on the Heads of Rebels (engraving) by Loye, Charles Auguste (Montbard) (1841-1905); Private Collection; (add.info)

Khan or Inn in Smyrna (engraving)
1601961 Khan or Inn in Smyrna (engraving) by Robertson, James (1813-88); Private Collection; (add.info.: Khan or Inn in Smyrna. Illustration for The Illustrated London News, 3 February 1855)

Pilgrims En Route to Mecca (engraving)
1099986 Pilgrims En Route to Mecca (engraving) by Beavis, Richard (1824-96) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Pilgrims En Route to Mecca)

Scenes in Madras (engraving)
1060687 Scenes in Madras (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Scenes in Madras. Illustration for The Graphic)

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The Bactrian camel, also known as Camelus bactrianus, has a rich history and is featured in various artworks and photographs. In the Mappa Mundi from 1290, this magnificent creature is depicted on vellum, showcasing its significance even back then. Fast forward to modern times, we see a domesticated breeding male Bactrian camel residing in a nomad's ger pen, highlighting their role in traditional lifestyles. One can imagine the vastness of deserts when witnessing a Bedu gracefully riding his camel amidst sand dunes. The Singing Sand Dunes at Khongoryn Els in the Gobi Desert provide an enchanting backdrop for another sighting of these majestic creatures. Silhouetted against a breathtaking sunset sky, a male Bactrian camel captures our attention with its striking presence. In Mongolia's Bashang Grassland, Mongols skillfully drive caravans of Bactrian camels through vast landscapes - an age-old tradition that continues to thrive today. These resilient animals are not limited to Mongolia; they can also be found roaming the sandy terrain of Nubra Valley in Ladakh, India. Artistic representations further emphasize their cultural importance. A woodcut collection showcases them among other animals while an engraving from 1836 features both Dromedary and Bactrian camels side by side. Even tapestries like "The History of Hannibal" depict these remarkable creatures as part of historical narratives. Finally, "La vente de Joseph" by Konstantin Dmitrievich Flavitski portrays an episode from Genesis where Joseph is sold into slavery by his brothers to merchants who likely used camels for transportation during that era. From ancient maps to contemporary photographs and artistic masterpieces spanning centuries - the enduring presence of the Bactrian camel serves as a reminder of their resilience and cultural significance throughout history.