Camel and Dromedary, anonymous, c. 1821

Camel and Dromedary, anonymous, c. 1821

color woodcut, h 214mm × w 311mm More details

The Dutch brought two camels to Japan in 1821, a male and a female. The animals were exhibited in many places in Japan and caused quite a stir. Prints like these served as mementos and provide some information about the creatures, such as their weight and dimensions.