An Irate Camel

Artist/Culture Persian (Seljuk, 1000–1199)

Date17th Century

Mediumwatercolor, ink, and gold metallic paint on paper

Dimensions35.2 x 23.9 cm (13 7/8 x 9 7/16 in.)

ClassificationsNon-Western Miniatures

Credit LineBequest of Alexander H. Bullock

Terms

Object number1962.185

Descriptioncalligraphy on reverse
Label TextThe camel must be a royal animal: the hair of its neck, head, hump, and front legs, depicted with fine pen strokes, giving the impression of a pampered animal.Facing toward the left and proudly holding his head in a broad curve, the animal nearly pushes the small groom out of the picture. His posture, despite the fact that his two front legs are fettered, and chained to a stump, seems almost mincing. A finely ornamented cloth lies on its back.ProvenanceAlexander H. Bullock, Worcester MA

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