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CAMELUS.

Print
21/03/1807 (published)
Artist/Maker
Chapman, J. (engraver)
Wilkes, J. (publisher)
Place of origin
London (published)

Camel viewed in profile, standing and facing to the right of the image.


Object details

Category
Prints
Object type
Print
Titles
  • CAMELUS.
  • The Dromedary, or Arabian Camel.
Materials and techniques
Engraving print on paper
Paper
Printing Ink
Engraving (Printing Process)
Brief description
'Camelus : The Dromedary, or Arabian Camel', viewed in profile facing to the right of the image. Engraving print on paper. Engraved by J. Chapman. Published by J. Wilkes, London, 1807.
Physical description
Camel viewed in profile, standing and facing to the right of the image.
Dimensions
  • Sheet height: 19.3cm
  • Sheet width: 25.8cm
  • Plate impression (approx) height: 19cm
  • Plate impression (approx) width: 24cm
Measured by DH 06/11/2010
Marks and inscriptions
  • 'CAMELUS.' (Title, central above image.)
  • 'The Dromedary, or Arabian Camel.' (Central, below image.)
  • 'London, Published as the Act directs, March 21st. 1807, by J. Wilkes.' (Central along bottom of plate impression.)
  • 'Plate I.' (Top-right corner of plate impression.)
  • 'J. Chapman sc.' (Below bottom-right corner of image.)
  • '[l?] 33' (Pencil note in top-left corner of sheet.)
Subject depicted
Camel
Other number
Plate I. - Plate number
Collection
Prints, Drawings & Paintings Collection
Accession number
25016:805

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Record createdJune 30, 2009
Record URL
https://collections.vam.ac.uk/item/O633781/camelus-print-chapman-j/
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