Who created "Camel Studies, Palestine or Syria"?

Camel Studies, Palestine or Syria was created by Frederic Edwin Church, American, 1826â1900 in February 21â22, 1868.

When was "Camel Studies, Palestine or Syria" created?

This artwork was created February 21â22, 1868.

Is "Camel Studies, Palestine or Syria" in the public domain?

Yes, Camel Studies, Palestine or Syria is in the public domain and available for free download under CC0 license.

Camel Studies, Palestine or Syria

Frederic Edwin Church, American, 1826â1900

February 21â22, 1868

Classification

drawing

Department

Smithsonian Collection

Museum

Smithsonian American Art Museum

Credit

Gift of Louis P. Church

Accession Number

1917-4-469

About this artwork

Research in Progress

Art Historical Context

**Camel Studies, Palestine or Syria** Frederic Edwin Church, a leading figure of the Hudson River School, created these intimate camel studies during his 1868 expedition to the Middle East. Dated February 21–22, this drawing captures the artist's keen eye for exotic wildlife amid the landscapes of Palestine or Syria. Church, renowned for his grand, luminous canvases of natural wonders like Niagara and the Andes, traveled extensively to fuel his works with authentic details. These quick sketches likely served as vital references for larger paintings inspired by his Holy Land journey. As a pr...

Camel Studies, Palestine or Syria

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