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This is a painting of a camel with a colorful saddle. The camel is centered in the image, standing against a plain, light-colored background. The animal is drawn with careful attention to detail, showcasing its distinctive humps, elongated neck, and slender legs. It is adorned with a vibrant saddle that features bright orange and red tones. The simplicity of the background emphasizes the camel.
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This is a painting of a camel with a colorful saddle. The camel is centered in the image, standing against a plain, light-colored background. The animal is drawn with careful attention to detail, showcasing its distinctive humps, elongated neck, and slender legs. It is adorned with a vibrant saddle that features bright orange and red tones. The simplicity of the background emphasizes the camel.

National Gallery of Art · Index of American Design

Bank Camel

William O. Fletcher

Date
c. 1940
Medium
watercolor, graphite, and pen and ink on paper
Dimensions
overall: 29.2 x 22 cm (11 1/2 x 8 11/16 in.) Original IAD Object: 4 3/4" high; 4" long; 1 3/8" wide
Classification
Index of American Design · Drawing
Accession number
1943.8.8439
Credit line
Index of American Design
Time span
1926 to 1950
Department
CG-W
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Inscription

lower right in watercolor: W. O. Fletcher

NGA object ID 20636. Collection metadata is reproduced under CC0. This work is included because its NGA published-image record is marked open access; visitors should recheck the source record before substantial reuse.