Camel Collection (page 8)

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)

The Battle of Abu-Klea (litho)
8661076 The Battle of Abu-Klea (litho) by Wollen, William Barnes (1857-1936) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Battle of Abu-Klea)

Methods for relaying post across the world (colour litho)
8663907 Methods for relaying post across the world (colour litho) by Knotel, Richard (1857-1914); Private Collection; (add.info.: Methods for relaying post across the world)

Travellers on camels, greeted at end of their journey. 13th century (Arab manuscript)
532220 Travellers on camels, greeted at end of their journey. 13th century (Arab manuscript); Universal History Archive/UIG

Three women and a man in western attire, seated on camels, several local men stand before the camels holding the reins
684340 Three women and a man in western attire, seated on camels, several local men stand before the camels holding the reins

Caravan of camels in the Algerian desert, 1900 (print on double-weight paper)
3568862 Caravan of camels in the Algerian desert, 1900 (print on double-weight paper); (add.info.: Algeria 1900 ca. Photographer: Frechon, Emile); Alinari Archives, Florence

Standard bearers, drummers and trumpeters of a Saracen army mounted on camels and horses
534275 Standard bearers, drummers and trumpeters of a Saracen army mounted on camels and horses. 13th century (Arab manuscript); Universal History Archive/UIG

Silk from silk moth (Bombyx) to finished product. Central panel shows lifecycle of moth from egg to adult
531648 Silk from silk moth (Bombyx) to finished product. Central panel shows lifecycle of moth from egg to adult. Surrounding vignettes show trading in and uses of silk

Egypt, Cairo: Cook cruise, the pyramid of Kheops (Cheops, Keops, Khufu, Khufu) to Guizeh (Guiseh, Giza)
LUX4778157 Egypt, Cairo: Cook cruise, the pyramid of Kheops (Cheops, Keops, Khufu, Khufu) to Guizeh (Guiseh, Giza, Giza) and the sphinx

A Kalmuk village or Oirats (Mongolian nomad), showing the grouping of many tents, with betail and families
FLO4634371 A Kalmuk village or Oirats (Mongolian nomad), showing the grouping of many tents, with betail and families. Lithography for the book

Poster advertising for Gala-Peter chocolate, c.1905 (colour litho)
PER248074 Poster advertising for Gala-Peter chocolate, c.1905 (colour litho); Private Collection; (add.info.: printed by F champenois)

f.28a Layla and Majnun faint at their meeting, illustration to a poem of the Khamsa called Majnun Layla
BON93118 f.28a Layla and Majnun faint at their meeting, illustration to a poem of the Khamsa called Majnun Layla, Royal Mughal manuscript (original written by Amir Khusrau Dihlavi (1253-1325)

Etched Chinoiserie wallpaper, English, c.1770
CFA1173 Etched Chinoiserie wallpaper, English, c.1770; Victoria & Albert Museum, London, UK; Photo © David Pearson

Testimonial to the Bishop of Tasmania from the students of the Normal College, Cheltenham, 1864. Creator: Unknown
Testimonial to the Bishop of Tasmania from the students of the Normal College, Cheltenham, 1864....a piece of plate which was presented to Dr

Cotton from India: a cotton convoy - night encampment under a banyan-tree, 1862. Creator: Unknown
Cotton from India: a cotton convoy proceeding from Rewah towards the Ganges - night encampment under a banyan-tree, 1862....a small convoy of solid wooden-wheeled carts, pad bullocks

Il Gombo, near Pisa, the Acclimatisation Farm of His Majesty Victor Emmanuel, 1864. Creator: Unknown
Il Gombo, near Pisa, the Acclimatisation Farm of His Majesty Victor Emmanuel, 1864. Engraving from a sketch by M. Mariani

Kazakh on a Camel with Yurts in the Background, Valley of the Arakan River, a Tributary... 1911-13
Kazakh on a Camel with Yurts in the Background, Valley of the Arakan River, a Tributary of the Chernaia Berel River, 1911-1913

Camel and young, 1864. Creator: Pearson
Camel and young, 1864. Baby camel born...at Mr. Connor's Prince of Wales livery stables, Hackney. Its mother was...part of Mr

Memories from Jordan
Gabrielle Halperin

Sunset caravan
Andrei Baisan

DesertRun
Marcel Egger

Camel Caravan
Jianping Yang

The winter
Bingo Z

Wild Wild Horses #3
Bruno Lavi

Karim Al Thahaby

A wild camel standing atop a large sand dune in a vast desert. Wahiba Sands, Oman

Giza, Cairo, Egypt. Men on camels at the Great Pyramid complex. (Editorial Use Only)

沙漠驼铃
Cai ning

Storm, wind, rain, sand, camels and incredible light in the desert
Tristan Shu

refreshment in the desert
Pavol Stranak

Road to stars
Jorge Ruiz Dueso

Desert boat
Richard Liu

Rhythm
Richard Liu

Badain Jaran Desert-4
Ryu Shin Woo

Marocco II
Clas Gustafson PRO

Camel & people around
Haitham AL Farsi

Badain Jaran Desert-2
Ryu Shin Woo

Badain Jaran Desert-1
Ryu Shin Woo

Legscape
Saurabh Sirohiya

Control
Ali Khataw

The Desert Ship
Ahmed Al-Ibrahim

Blood victory on sword
Hussain Buhligaha

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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.