The Road to the Pyramids at Giza, c1873. Artist: Edward LearThe Road to the Pyramids at Giza, c1873. The road passes through an avenue of trees forming a tunnel and giving shade to the travellers upon it
The Sunset Prayer in the Desert, c1913. Artist: Charles JS MakinThe Sunset Prayer in the Desert, c1913. From With Pen and Camera in Three Continents by Charles J. S. Makin, F.I.C. F.C.S. [The Tribune Publishing Company, London, 1913]
Behold the Reward of those Who Meddle in Other Peoples Affairs, c1900-1950Behold the Reward of those Who Meddle in Other Peoples Affairs. c1900-1950
Praying before a sphinx, Cairo, Egypt, c1920s. Plate taken From In the Land of the Pharaohs, published by Lehnert & Landrock (Cairo)
A Camel-Sowar of the 10th Bengal Lancers, c1880 (1905). Artist: Alexander Henry Hallam MurrayA Camel-Sowar of the 10th Bengal Lancers, c1880 (1905). From The High-Road of Empire, by A. H. Hallam Murray. [John Murray, Ablemarle Street, London, 1905]
Byzantine weaving and embroidery, (1898). Creator: UnknownByzantine weaving and embroidery, (1898). Fig 1: Embroidered purple robe in the cathedral-treasure at Bamberg. Fig 2: Figured silk-stuff on the tunic of Henry II. in the National-Museum at Munich
The Jaffa Gate closed, showing Needles Eye, Jerusalem, c1900. From Journey in All Lands - Palestine. [Realistic Travels, London, Cape Town, Bombay, Melbourne, Toronto, c1900]
First Anglo-Afghan War 1838-1842. Artist: James AtkinsonFirst Anglo-Afghan War 1838-1842. The British army passing through the Meyden valley on the march from Meyden to Urghundee
Hamid Bhakari Punished by Akbar, Folio from an Akbarnama, ca. 1604. Creator: ManoharHamid Bhakari Punished by Akbar, Folio from an Akbarnama, ca. 1604
Hatamen Gate, Peking, China, 1898. Creator: Christian Wilhelm AllersHatamen Gate, Peking, China, 1898. View of camels in front of the gate and tower at the entrance to the walled city of Peking (now Beijing). Ha-Ta-Men in Peking
Map of Syria, 1851. Artist: John TallisMap of Syria, 1851. From The Illustrated Atlas, And Modern History Of The World Geographical, Political, Commercial & Statistical edited by R. Montgomery Martin, Esq. [J & F
Letter from George Villiers, Duke of Buckingham, to James I, 25th April 1623Letter from George Villiers, 1st Duke of Buckingham, to James I, 25th April 1623. Letter signed Steenie and written while Villiers was with Charles, Prince of Wales at Madrid
Camel market in Sousse, Tunisia
British army entering the Bolan Pass from Dadur, First Anglo-Afghan War, 1838-1842. Artist: James AtkinsonBritish army entering the Bolan Pass from Dadur, First Anglo-Afghan War, 1838-1842. The British fought the Anglo-Afghan Wars in an attempt to block the expansion of Russias sphere of influence
View near Ispahan; A Ramble in Persia, 1875. Creator: Armin VamberyView near Ispahan; A Ramble in Persia, 1875. [Camels and ancient building near the city of Isfahan in Iran]. From, Illustrated Travels by H.W. Bates
Camel of a Tartar Emigrant; The newly-conquered Russian Province of Dzungaria, 1875. Creator: Armin VamberyCamel of a Tartar Emigrant; The newly-conquered Russian Province of Dzungaria, 1875. [Transport in Northwest China]. From, Illustrated Travels by H.W. Bates
The Animals Going into the Ark from The Story of the Family of Seth, 1586 Creator: Johann Sadeler IThe Animals Going into the Ark from The Story of the Family of Seth, 1586
Asia from The Four Continents, 16th century. Creator: Julius GoltziusAsia from The Four Continents, 16th century
Asia, 1732. Creator: Johann Justin PreisslerAsia, 1732
Men Gathered Around a Camel, mid-16th century. Creator: Leon DaventMen Gathered Around a Camel, mid-16th century
Search through the baggage of Josephs brothers, ca. 1540-56. Creator: Leon DaventSearch through the baggage of Josephs brothers, ca. 1540-56
Vicksburg, Mississippi, Negroes, 1936. Creator: Walker EvansVicksburg, Mississippi. Negroes. [Signs: Days Work Big Cut (plug tobacco); I d Walk a Mile for a Camel; Stud - Good Cigarette Tobacco ]
Store with false front, Vicinity of Selma, Alabama, 1936. Creator: Walker EvansStore with false front. Vicinity of Selma, Alabama
Mosaic Fragment with Grazing Camel, 5th century. Creator: UnknownMosaic Fragment with Grazing Camel, 5th century
A Caravan approaching an old Fort in Biskra, 1890. Creator: UnknownA Caravan approaching an old Fort in Biskra, 1890
The Campaign at Suakin; The Tenth Soudanese Marching across the Desert from the Nile to Kosseir, f Creator: UnknownThe Campaign at Suakin; The Tenth Soudanese Marching across the Desert from the Nile to Kosseir, for the relief of Suakin, 1888. From, The Graphic. An Illustrated Weekly Newspaper Volume 38
A Hill Tribe on the March, c1891. Creator: James GrantA Hill Tribe on the March, c1891. From " Cassells Illustrated History of India Vol. II.", by James Grant. [Cassell Petter & Galpin, London, Paris and New York]
View of Cabul, c1891. Creator: James GrantView of Cabul, c1891. From " Cassells Illustrated History of India Vol. II.", by James Grant. [Cassell Petter & Galpin, London, Paris and New York]
Merchants Crossing the Indus, c1891. Creator: James GrantMerchants Crossing the Indus, c1891. From " Cassells Illustrated History of India Vol. I.", by James Grant. [Cassell Petter & Galpin, London, Paris and New York]
Well in the Hyrcanian Desert, c1891. Creator: James GrantWell in the Hyrcanian Desert, c1891. From " Cassells Illustrated History of India Vol. II.", by James Grant. [Cassell Petter & Galpin, London, Paris and New York]
A Dispatch-Bearer Egyptian Camel Corps, 1888. Creator: Elizabeth ThompsonA Dispatch-Bearer Egyptian Camel Corps, 1888. From, The Graphic. An Illustrated Weekly Newspaper Volume 38. July to December, 1888
Camel Jingall, c1891. Creator: James GrantCamel Jingall, c1891. From " Cassells Illustrated History of India Vol. I.", by James Grant. [Cassell Petter & Galpin, London, Paris and New York]
Page from a Manuscript with Images of Auspicious Animals and Offerings, Mongolia, 19th century
Bowl with Figures in Landscape, Qing dynasty (1644-1911), 19th century. Creator: UnknownBowl with Figures in Landscape, Qing dynasty (1644-1911), 19th century
Wrathful Form of the Goddess Saraswati (Magzor Gyalmo) or Palden Llamo, 20th century
True Drawing of a Newly Arrived Camel (Shinto rakuda shashin), 1863
The Good Samaritan, 1861. Creator: Rodolphe BresdinThe Good Samaritan, 1861
Scenic Wallpaper: The Battle of Heliopolis, France, First edition, c. 1818
Layla Visiting Majnun in the Desert, page from a copy of the Khamsa of Nizami, Safavid dynasty (1501-1722), 16th century
Angel (Peri) Riding a Composite Camel, c. 1700. Creator: UnknownAngel (Peri) Riding a Composite Camel, c. 1700
Camel, Tang dynasty (618-907 A. D. ), first half of 8th century. Creator: UnknownCamel, Tang dynasty (618-907 A.D.), first half of 8th century
Camel and Rider, Tang dynasty (618-907 A. D. ), first half of 8th century. Creator: UnknownCamel and Rider, Tang dynasty (618-907 A.D.), first half of 8th century
Camel Riders, presumably from a Wild Man series, Flanders, 1475 / 1510. Creator: UnknownCamel Riders, presumably from a Wild Man series, Flanders, 1475/1510
Les Monuments d'Egypte (The Monuments of Egypt), furnishing fabric, France, c. 1800. Creator: Oberkampf ManufactoryLes Monuments d'Egypte (The Monuments of Egypt), furnishing fabric, France, c. 1800. Designed by Jean Baptiste Huet. Christophe Phillipe Oberkampf (producer), Louis Francois Cassas (painter)
Denarius (Coin) Portraying King Aretas, 58 BCE. Creator: UnknownDenarius (Coin) Portraying King Aretas, 58 BCE
La Caravane du Caire (The Caravan from Cairo) (Furnishing Fabric), France, 1785 / 89La Caravane du Caire (The Caravan from Cairo) (Furnishing Fabric), France, 1785/89. Vignettes possibly depicting the white slave trade. Manufactured by Petitpierre et Cie
Teapot, Staffordshire, c. 1745. Creator: Staffordshire PotteriesTeapot, Staffordshire, c. 1745
On the Nile, Near Philae, 1871. Creator: Eugene FromentinOn the Nile, Near Philae, 1871
