Camel Collection (#6)

The Sphinx, Egypt, c.1890-1923
1128857 The Sphinx, Egypt, c.1890-1923; Private Collection; (add.info.: Carpenter Collection)

Carrying the bad news south after the Mahdist's defeat at Tokar, Sudan (engraving)
8631262 Carrying the bad news south after the Mahdist's defeat at Tokar, Sudan (engraving) by Seymour, George L

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In the West African gymnasium (engraving)
8672781 In the West African gymnasium (engraving) by German School, (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: In the West African gymnasium)

Zoogeography: Mammalia, Ungulata (colour litho)
8636447 Zoogeography: Mammalia, Ungulata (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Mammalia, Ungulata)

Valley of Jehosophat (engraving)
8676961 Valley of Jehosophat (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Valley of Jehosophat)

Visitors to a menagerie (chromolitho)
8677510 Visitors to a menagerie (chromolitho) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Visitors to a menagerie.); Look and Learn / Barbara Loe Collection

Lawrence of Arabia on this famous camel (b/w photo)
8641391 Lawrence of Arabia on this famous camel (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Lawrence of Arabia on this famous camel)

Entrance to the Hospice of St John and Minaret of Omar (engraving)
8638822 Entrance to the Hospice of St John and Minaret of Omar (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Entrance to the Hospice of St John and Minaret of Omar)

L'Algerie / Algeria: Troupeau de Chameaux (colour photo)
8639803 L'Algerie / Algeria: Troupeau de Chameaux (colour photo) by French Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Troupeau de Chameaux)

The caravan traverses the arid Desert (colour litho)
8644929 The caravan traverses the arid Desert (colour litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The caravan traverses the arid Desert)

The Bab al Futuh (Conquest Gate)
6428123 The Bab al Futuh (Conquest Gate), old city of Cairo, Egypt, seen here in the 19th century, from "Monuments de Tous les Peuples" by Ernest Breton

A man dressed as a Bedouin on the back of a camel
3558438 A man dressed as a Bedouin on the back of a camel, during the Carnival festivities held in Florence in 1886; (add.info.: A man dressed as a Bedouin on the back of a camel)

The Adoration of the Magi, 1304-06 (fresco)
8782807 The Adoration of the Magi, 1304-06 (fresco) by Giotto (Giotto di Bondone) (c.1266-1337); Scrovegni Chapel (Cappella degli Scrovegni), Padua

Pi Hahiroth and the Red Sea, where the Israelites camped during their exodus from Egypt
955366 Pi Hahiroth and the Red Sea, where the Israelites camped during their exodus from Egypt. Pi Hahiroth is known as the fourth station of the Exodus

Procession of men carrying offerings
AIS5358909 Procession of men carrying offerings, Bas relief from the stairs of the Palace of Darius I (550-486 BC) King of Persia, Persepolis, Fars Iran; Persepolis, Iran; © Iberfoto

Engraving depicting the Colonnade at Luxor, Egypt. Dated 19th Century ©UIG/Leemage
UIG5426303 Engraving depicting the Colonnade at Luxor, Egypt. Dated 19th Century ©UIG/Leemage

An Australian gold prospector with camels, c.1935 (print)
6116620 An Australian gold prospector with camels, c.1935 (print) by English School, (20th century); (add.info.: An Australian gold prospector with camels)

An engraving depicting an Egyptian water sellers with skin and ceramic bottles
5311191 An engraving depicting an Egyptian water sellers with skin and ceramic bottles, 19th century; (add.info.: Date: 1851); Universal History Archive/UIG

An engraving depicting an Egyptian water sellers with camels, 19th century
5311190 An engraving depicting an Egyptian water sellers with camels, 19th century; (add.info.: Date: 1851); Universal History Archive/UIG

Arabian camel, Camelus dromedarius
FLO5000068 Arabian camel, Camelus dromedarius, and critically endangered Bactrian camel, Camelus bactrianus

Egypt: Camel stop in Egyptian countryside, 1870
LUX4746967 Egypt: Camel stop in Egyptian countryside, 1870; (add.info.: Egypt: Camel stop in Egyptian countryside, 1870); Photo © Lux-in-Fine

Egypt, Cairo: search for oil, a caravan of oil researchers in a rest camp in the desert
LUX4788674 Egypt, Cairo: search for oil, a caravan of oil researchers in a rest camp in the desert, 1890; (add.info.: Egypt, Cairo: search for oil)

Egypt, Cairo: search for oil, a caravan of oil researchers in a rest camp in the desert
LUX4788668 Egypt, Cairo: search for oil, a caravan of oil researchers in a rest camp in the desert, 1890; (add.info.: Egypt, Cairo: search for oil)

Chameliers on the banks of the well Painting a la gouache by Paul Pascal (1832-1903) 1887 Mandatory mention
JEB4894834 Chameliers on the banks of the well Painting a la gouache by Paul Pascal (1832-1903) 1887 Mandatory mention: Collection fondation regards de Provence, Marseille; Musee Regards de Provence

Persian Cannonier - Persian bombardier or artillery man in fur hat
FLO4723798 Persian Cannonier - Persian bombardier or artillery man in fur hat, furlined jacket over pantalons

Egypt, Cairo: Cook cruise, Nile side
LUX4778809 Egypt, Cairo: Cook cruise, Nile side, on the road from Cairo to Giza, camel convoy carrying goods, at the bottom seen from the pyramids, 1900; (add.info.: Egypt, Cairo: Cook cruise)

Egypt, Cairo: Cook cruise on the Nile
LUX4778759 Egypt, Cairo: Cook cruise on the Nile, crossing a bridge by a convoy of goods transported by camels under the watchful eye of a policeman, 1900; (add.info.: Egypt)

Egypt: Cook cruise, Nile side, walk
LUX4778398 Egypt: Cook cruise, Nile side, walk, camel excursion accompanied by guides, around the sphinx in Guizeh (Guiseh, Giza, Giza), 1900; (add.info.: Egypt: Cook cruise, Nile side, walk)

Egypt, Cairo: Cook Cruise, Rodha Road
LUX4777919 Egypt, Cairo: Cook Cruise, Rodha Road, tree-lined road along the railway with a camel man, 1900; (add.info.: Egypt, Cairo: Cook Cruise, Rodha Road)

Algeria, Ain zeft: herd of camels and their masters, 1907
LUX4780449 Algeria, Ain zeft: herd of camels and their masters, 1907; (add.info.: Algeria, Ain zeft: herd of camels and their masters, 1907); Photo © Lux-in-Fine

Tunisia, Sfax: The port. Camel boarding for Italians in a boat departing for Tripoli
LUX4765817 Tunisia, Sfax: The port. Camel boarding for Italians in a boat departing for Tripoli. 1900 - boat: Findos; (add.info.: Tunisia, Sfax: The port)

Tunisia, Sfax: The port. Camel boarding for Italians in a boat departing for Tripoli
LUX4765903 Tunisia, Sfax: The port. Camel boarding for Italians in a boat departing for Tripoli. 1900 - boat: Findos; (add.info.: Tunisia, Sfax: The port)

Camels, Beijing, 1920 (photo)
2436632 Camels, Beijing, 1920 (photo) by Mennie, Donald (1875-1944); (add.info.: Science. Zoology. Camels in Beijing, China)

Medici Tigurini Historiae animalium
2626603 Medici Tigurini Historiae animalium; (add.info.: Illustration of a two humped camel, from medici Tigurini Historiae animalium Historia animalium 1564; a veterinary anatomical book)

The Dromedary aka Arabian camel, from Meyer's Lexicon, pub. 1927 (print)
3506005 The Dromedary aka Arabian camel, from Meyer's Lexicon, pub. 1927 (print) by German School, (20th century); (add.info.: (Camelus dromedarius), is a large, even-toed ungulate animal)

Touareg rider on his camel (North Africa)
FLO4635039 Touareg rider on his camel (North Africa)

Bactrian camel, Camelus bactrianus (Dromedary has two bumps)
FLO4652851 Bactrian camel, Camelus bactrianus (Dromedary has two bumps)

The Sphynx of Chefren with the Pyramids of Chefren and Cheops at its sides
3566929 The Sphynx of Chefren with the Pyramids of Chefren and Cheops at its sides. Three men on camels are stopped in front of the monument; (add.info.: Necropolis of Giza, Egypt 1880 - 1890 ca)

Letter D: dragon, dromedary, dominoes. Unbreakable abecedary on canvas c.1900 (print)
DUV4216346 Letter D: dragon, dromedary, dominoes. Unbreakable abecedary on canvas c.1900 (print); 27x23.5 cm; (add.info.: Letter D: dragon, dromedary, dominoes)

Page from The Bible Emblem Anniversary Book (colour litho)
8630767 Page from The Bible Emblem Anniversary Book (colour litho) by Foster

A Camel-Cart (b/w photo)
8649194 A Camel-Cart (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: A Camel-Cart)

Men on Camels in Front of the Sphinx and Pyramids, c.1900 (chromolitho)
1126420 Men on Camels in Front of the Sphinx and Pyramids, c.1900 (chromolitho); Private Collection; (add.info.: Vintage illustration of local Egyptian men on camels)

VS 1685 A Raga Maru, from a Ragamala by Sahibdin
SCP58551 VS 1685 A Raga Maru, from a Ragamala by Sahibdin, written for the Maharana Sri Jajat Singh, inscribed in Devanagari, Rajput School, 1628 (gouache on paper) by Indian School

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The Dream of My Friend
Cristiana Catalina Clucencu

Cactus, Camel, Camp-stool, Cam-wheel
8651749 Cactus, Camel, Camp-stool, Cam-wheel, Canal, Candle, Candy, Cannon, Canoe, Canteen, Cant-hook, Capsize (engraving) by German School

Client: Ledux - Outdoors Camel Overcoat - June 22, 1953. Date: 1953

Battle of Magnesia (engraving)
8635736 Battle of Magnesia (engraving) by German School

Camel wearing a suit (colour litho)
8635577 Camel wearing a suit (colour litho) by German School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Camel wearing a suit. Postcard, early 20th century.); © Look and Learn

Jacob's Family riding on Camels (litho)
8633895 Jacob's Family riding on Camels (litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Jacob's Family riding on Camels)

The Three Wise Men (colour litho)
8652313 The Three Wise Men (colour litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Three Wise Men)

Camel dragging a plow in a field
3568626 Camel dragging a plow in a field by Unknown photographer, (19th century); (add.info.: Algeria 1890-1900 Photographer: Unidentified Author); Alinari Archives, Florence

Interior of the citadel at Halicarnassus
6428111 Interior of the citadel at Halicarnassus, Turkey, from "Monuments de Tous les Peuples" by Ernest Breton, published 1843 (engraving); Photo © Ken Welsh. All rights reserved 2024

Tobacco: advertising poster for Camel cigarettes, about 1900
FGL5480959 Tobacco: advertising poster for Camel cigarettes, about 1900.; Fototeca Gilardi

Front page of Van Keulen's maritime atlas (or waterworld)
MMM5477325 Front page of Van Keulen's maritime atlas (or waterworld); National Maritime Museum, London, UK; (add.info.: Front page of Van Keulen's maritime atlas (or waterworld)

Street in Cairo, c.1900 (photo)
7293029 Street in Cairo, c.1900 (photo); (add.info.: Geography. Egypt. a street in the arab district in Cairo. Photo, Egypt, ca 1900.); Photo: © Archives Charmet

Yemenite relief of a woman and a man, seated on dromedaries, meeting at a well
5309754 Yemenite relief of a woman and a man, seated on dromedaries, meeting at a well; Istanbul Archaeological Museum, Turkey; Photo © Stefano Baldini

llama, Lama glama, and dromedary camel, Camelus dromedarius
5855181 llama, Lama glama, and dromedary camel, Camelus dromedarius; (add.info.: Llama, Lama glama, and dromedary camel, Camelus dromedarius)

A wealthy Kyrgyz family
5312029 A wealthy Kyrgyz family; (add.info.: Engraving depicting a wealthy Kyrgyz family from Eastern Siberia outside their portable home. Dated 19th century.); Universal History Archive/UIG

Bedouins stop by the well Painting by Victor Pierre Huguet (1835-1902) 1863 Mandatory mention
JEB4891235 Bedouins stop by the well Painting by Victor Pierre Huguet (1835-1902) 1863 Mandatory mention: Collection fondation regards de Provence, Marseille; Musee Regards de Provence, Marseille

Egypt, Cairo: Cook cruise, Nile side
LUX4779801 Egypt, Cairo: Cook cruise, Nile side, route from Cairo to Giza along the tram line, congested by camel convoys loads of goods with at the bottom, pyramids, 1890; (add.info.: Egypt)

The caravan ready to go
CSO4986204 The caravan ready to go, August 4 - Mission in North West Mongolia - Album of the mission of the commander of Bouillane de Lacoste in 1909 in Mongolia

Tunisia, Bizerte: The break of the riders with bivouacs and packages on the dusty road
LUX4766366 Tunisia, Bizerte: The break of the riders with bivouacs and packages on the dusty road, camel convoy, 1900; (add.info.: Tunisia)

Customs of the Sahara, 1810 (engraving)
8698344 Customs of the Sahara, 1810 (engraving); (add.info.: Geography. Algeria. Customs of the indigenous people of the Sahara: haircut as proof of the courage of the soldiers)

Egypt, Cairo: Cook cruise, walk at the foot of the pyramids
LUX4778207 Egypt, Cairo: Cook cruise, walk at the foot of the pyramids, a woman with a camel in difficulty maintained and monitored by 2 guides on a path overlooking the flooded Nile Valley

Egypt, Cairo: Cook cruise, rest of guides and camels in the shelter of English soldiers
LUX4778104 Egypt, Cairo: Cook cruise, rest of guides and camels in the shelter of English soldiers, 1900; (add.info.: Egypt, Cairo: Cook cruise)

Siege of Vienna 1683, Ottoman Army Camel
3056369 Siege of Vienna 1683, Ottoman Army Camel; Heeresgeschichtliches Museum, Vienna, Austria; (add.info.: Ottoman caravan pack camel it would have appeared at the 1683 siege of Vienna)

Africa (Somalis Coast), Djibouti: Preparation of a camel caravan, 1880
LUX4748569 Africa (Somalis Coast), Djibouti: Preparation of a camel caravan, 1880; (add.info.: Africa (Somalis Coast), Djibouti: Preparation of a camel caravan, 1880); Photo © Lux-in-Fine

Mourning in the Desert, 1870
1575672 Mourning in the Desert, 1870; (add.info.: Engraving based on the painting by Carl Haag (1820 - 1915) a German-born painter who became a naturalized British citizen

19th century Indian messengers
673391 19th century Indian messengers; (add.info.: a nineteenth century Indian messengers); Universal History Archive/UIG

The wise men seeking Jesus (colour litho)
8642497 The wise men seeking Jesus (colour litho) by Dudley, Robert Ambrose (1867-1951); Private Collection; (add.info.: The wise men seeking Jesus)

Camels resting at an Oasis in the Desert (colour litho)
8644938 Camels resting at an Oasis in the Desert (colour litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Camels resting at an Oasis in the Desert)

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Human invention anticipated: Water-tanks (engraving)
8657928 Human invention anticipated: Water-tanks (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Water-tanks)

Caravan on the move in the Sahara desert, Algeria (litho)
8663570 Caravan on the move in the Sahara desert, Algeria (litho) by German School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Caravan on the move in the Sahara desert, Algeria)

Arabic depictions of camels (colour litho)
8663525 Arabic depictions of camels (colour litho) by Al-Wasiti, Yahya ibn Mahmud (13th Century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Depictions of camels. From the Maqamat of Al-Hariri, 1237)

Street in Mokha, Yemen (engraving)
8676754 Street in Mokha, Yemen (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Street in Mokha, Yemen)

Man and a camel in a desert (b/w photo)
8673186 Man and a camel in a desert (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Man and a camel in a desert)

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In the vast expanse of the Sahara Desert, a 1995 Land Rover Defender embarks on an adventurous journey, reminiscent of the legendary Camel Trophy. With its rugged exterior and unstoppable spirit, this vehicle conquers every obstacle in its path, just like the majestic camels that roam these arid lands. Speaking of camels, they have been an iconic symbol throughout history. In a vintage cigarette advertisement from the 1950s, doctors were asked about their preferred cigarette brand - "What Cigarette Do You Smoke, Doctor?" The answer? Camels. These cigarettes were popularized by their smooth flavor and association with sophistication. Traveling back in time to c1860s Afghanistan on an antique map reveals the significance of camels as vital means of transportation across treacherous terrains. Their endurance and adaptability made them indispensable for traversing long distances through unforgiving landscapes. Meanwhile, in Izmir, Turkey, Camel brand figs are celebrated for their succulent sweetness. Just like these delectable fruits bear the name "Camel, " they embody resilience and strength while providing nourishment to those who savor them. Taking flight into aviation history brings us to the Sopwith Camel aircraft models - both original and modified versions (2F-1). These planes soared through skies during World War I with unparalleled agility and power – much like their namesake animal's ability to traverse sandy dunes effortlessly. Closer to home in Cornwall stands St Michaels Church in Porthilly village; it evokes memories of simpler times when camel sightings may have seemed exotic or rare. This snapshot from possibly early 1900s captures a moment frozen in time where life was slower-paced yet filled with wonder at such extraordinary creatures. Venturing further eastward towards Egypt's Giza Plateau presents a breathtaking view at sunset.