Camel Collection (page 9)

'A Bokharian Bride; Notes on Western Turkistan, 1875. Creator: Unknown
A Bokharian Bride; Notes on Western Turkistan, 1875. From Illustrated Travels by H.W. Bates. [Cassell, Petter, and Galpin, c1880, London] and Galpin

View near Moilah; The Red Sea, 1875. Creator: Unknown
View near Moilah; The Red Sea, 1875. From Illustrated Travels by H.W. Bates. [Cassell, Petter, and Galpin, c1880, London] and Galpin

Fountain of Moses, near Suez; The Red Sea, 1875. Creator: Unknown
Fountain of Moses, near Suez; The Red Sea, 1875. From Illustrated Travels by H.W. Bates. [Cassell, Petter, and Galpin, c1880, London] and Galpin

'Crossing the Oxus; Notes on Western Turkistan, 1875. Creator: Unknown
Crossing the Oxus; Notes on Western Turkistan, 1875. From Illustrated Travels by H.W. Bates. [Cassell, Petter, and Galpin, c1880, London] and Galpin

'Tetuan; A Ride to Gebel-Mousa, in North-Western Barbary, 1875. Creator: Trorey Blackmore
Tetuan; A Ride to Gebel-Mousa, in North-Western Barbary, 1875. From Illustrated Travels by H.W. Bates. [Cassell, Petter, and Galpin, c1880, London] and Galpin

The Departure of Jacob, mid-17th century. Creator: Sébastien Bourdon
The Departure of Jacob, mid-17th century

Camel Driver; The Red Sea, 1875. Creator: Unknown
Camel Driver; The Red Sea, 1875. From Illustrated Travels by H.W. Bates. [Cassell, Petter, and Galpin, c1880, London] and Galpin

The Age of Gold, published 1606. Creators: Antonio Tempesta, Wilhelm Janson
The Age of Gold, published 1606. From The Metamorphoses of Ovid, pl. 3

Camel Pair, Late 19th century. Creator: Unknown
Camel Pair, Late 19th century

Costumes de Différents Pays, Maures Allant a la Traite de la Gomme, c1797
Costumes de Differents Pays, Maures Allant a la Traite de la Gomme, c1797

"The Star in the East" - painted by H. Warren - the picture in the Royal Collection, 1858. Creator: M
"The Star in the East" - painted by H. Warren - the picture in the Royal Collection, 1858. Far guiding towards the promised land, All other stars before it paling, It gleams

Kalmuck Camel; The Caucasus, 1875. Creator: Unknown
Kalmuck Camel; The Caucasus, 1875. From, Illustrated Travels by H.W. Bates. [Cassell, Petter, and Galpin, c1880, London]

Calmuck encampment; A Journey on the Volga, 1875. Creator: Nicholas Rowe
Calmuck encampment; A Journey on the Volga, 1875. From, Illustrated Travels by H.W. Bates. [Cassell, Petter, and Galpin, c1880, London]

Man on a running camel in a desert landscape, 1830-1860. Creator: Albertus van Beest
Man on a running camel in a desert landscape, 1830-1860

'A Well in the Hyrcanian desert; The Hyrcanian Desert, 1875. Creator: Armin Vambery
A Well in the Hyrcanian desert; The Hyrcanian Desert, 1875. From, Illustrated Travels by H.W. Bates. [Cassell, Petter, and Galpin, c1880, London]

Wing of an Altarpiece with Adoration of the Magi, on the reverse is Presentation in the Temple, 1560-1565

Robbers of the Desert; A Naturalist's Ride in the Atlas Mountains, 1875. Creator: Unknown
Robbers of the Desert; A Naturalist's Ride in the Atlas Mountains, 1875. From Illustrated Travels by H.W. Bates. [Cassell, Petter, and Galpin, c1880, London] and Galpin

Dromedary and Camel, 1817. Creator: Johann Adam Klein
Dromedary and Camel, 1817

Exotic scene. Creator: Gerard van Houten
Exotic scene

'Moorish Warrior; A Ride to Gebel-Mousa, in North-Western Barbary, 1875. Creator: Trorey Blackmore
Moorish Warrior; A Ride to Gebel-Mousa, in North-Western Barbary, 1875. From Illustrated Travels by H.W. Bates. [Cassell, Petter, and Galpin, c1880, London] and Galpin

The Age of Copper, 1599. Creators: Antonio Tempesta, Nicolaus van Aelst
The Age of Copper, 1599. From The Four Ages of the World, pl. 3

The Temptation of Eve, 16th century. Creator: Antonio Tempesta
The Temptation of Eve, 16th century. From The Creation of the World

God Reproaching Adam and Eve for Their Disobedience, 16th century. Creator: Antonio Tempesta
God Reproaching Adam and Eve for Their Disobedience, 16th century. From The Creation of the World

The Walls of Babylon, published 1610. Creator: Antonio Tempesta
The Walls of Babylon, published 1610. From The Seven Wonders of the World, pl. 4

Simoom in the Desert, 1857. Creator: Smyth
Simoom in the Desert, 1857....the wary and accustomed eye of the old greybearded camel-driver recognises in the murky banks quickly rising on the hot horizon the near approach of one of those

Travellers Encampment in the Desert, 1857. Creator: Unknown
Travellers Encampment in the Desert, 1857....the travellers encampment...consists of about half-a-dozen chadirs, or tents

Camel-drivers Encampment in the Desert, 1857. Creator: Unknown
Camel-drivers Encampment in the Desert, 1857. The camels are unladen, and most of them, weary with the day's work, lie about in uncouth

Bhopali Ragini, Folio from a Ragamala (Garland of Melodies), 18th century. Creator: Unknown
Bhopali Ragini, Folio from a Ragamala (Garland of Melodies), 18th century

Mid-day Encounter in the Desert, 1857. Creator: Unknown
Mid-day Encounter in the Desert, 1857. There is a little cloud of dust ahead! The first feelings entertained are alarm; these, however

Saint Philip Baptizes the Eunuch, 1748. Creator: Jacob de Wit
Saint Philip Baptizes the Eunuch, 1748

Funerary Sculpture of a Bactrian Camel, between c.700 and c.800. Creator: Unknown
Funerary Sculpture of a Bactrian Camel, between c.700 and c.800

Plaque (Camel) (image 2 of 2), 4th-3rd century B.C.. Creator: Unknown
Plaque (Camel) (image 2 of 2), 4th-3rd century B.C

'La Turquie Succombe; Le camel corps de l'armee britannique de Palestine; un camp dans... 1918
'La Turquie Succombe; Le camel corps de l'armee britannique de Palestine; un camp dans le desert, 1918. From "L'Album de la Guerre 1914-1919, Volume 2" [L'Illustration

View of Ardabil, c.1674. Creator: Gaspar Bouttats
View of Ardabil, c.1674. View of the Iranian city of Ardabil with people and camel in the foreground. Possibly by Gaspar Bouttats, possibly after a design by Jan Peeters

Cartoon of Johan van de Sande, 1710-1720. Creator: Anon
Cartoon of Johan van de Sande, 1710-1720. Johan van de Sande was a judge of Van Oldenbarnevelt; Camel with baskets with orange apples on the back. On basket text... for the rights'

View of Kashan, c.1698-c.1725. Creators: Anon, Pieter van der Aa, Carel Allard
View of Kashan, c.1698-c.1725. View of the Iranian city of Kashan with figures and animals in the foreground

The Desert Route - Caravanserai, near El Arish, 1857. Creator: Unknown
The Desert Route - Caravanserai, near El Arish, 1857. Middle Eastern scene. At the caravanserai gate hangs a large lantern, throwing a meagre light on the objects around

The Meeting of Jacob and Esau, 1655. Creator: Jacob Hogers
The Meeting of Jacob and Esau, 1655

Wayside Cafe, 1857. Creator: Unknown
Wayside Cafe, 1857. Scene in the Middle East. Here we meet with a group of guardians belonging to the establishment at Gaza, enjoying themselves at a wayside coffee-house (caffenee)

Noonday Shelter, 1857. Creator: Unknown
Noonday Shelter, 1857. Middle Eastern scene. Here we come upon a wild son of the desert, who, together with his camel, is luxuriating in the shade afforded by the hut and the palm-tree

The Adoration of the Magi, c.1480-c.1485. Creator: Geertgen tot Sint Jans
The Adoration of the Magi, c.1480-c.1485. Other Title(s): The Adoration of the Magi. The three kings presenting their gifts occupy the foreground of the Amsterdam Adoration

Eliezer and Rebekah, c1600. Creator: Unknown
Eliezer and Rebekah, c1600

Loaded camel, 1821-1847. Creator: Prosper Georges Antoine Marilhat
Loaded camel, 1821-1847

Camels in a landscape, 1884. Creator: August Le Gras
Camels in a landscape, 1884

Camels in Central Park Zoo, New York, between 1900 and 1905. Creator: Unknown
Camels in Central Park Zoo, New York, between 1900 and 1905

View of Ankara, 1700-1799. Creator: Anon
View of Ankara, 1700-1799. Other Title(s): View of Aleppo

Caravan, 1877-1903. Creator: Marius Bauer
Caravan, 1877-1903

The poet crowned by two apes at the feast of the animals, 1623. Creator: Workshop of Roelant Savery
The poet crowned by two apes at the feast of the animals, 1623

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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.