Camel Back Collection

MANSA MUSA (1312-1337). King of Mali. Mansa Musa seated on his throne. Facing him is a Tuareg on his camel. Detail from the Catalan Atlas of 1375

DORÉ: PROPHETS OF BaL. Slaughter of the Prophets of Baal (I Kings 18: 40). Wood engraving after Gustave Dor
DORÉ: PROPHETS OF BaL. Slaughter of the Prophets of Baal (I Kings 18:40). Wood engraving after Gustave Dor

The Crystal Palace Jubilee, Opening of the Naval and Military Exhibition by Lord Roberts on 23 May (engraving)
1593727 The Crystal Palace Jubilee, Opening of the Naval and Military Exhibition by Lord Roberts on 23 May (engraving) by Cleaver

FRIEDRICH GERHARD ROHLFS (1831-1896). German explorer. Rohlfs expedition to the Oasis of Cufra in the Libyan desert, 1878-79. Wood engraving from a contemporary German newspaper

Sudan Khartoum Bronze monument General Gordon
Sudan. Khartoum. Bronze monument of General Gordon on camel-back on a main cross-way. 1936, Sudan, Khartoum

Bedouin spearman water skins camel Bedouin warrior
Bedouin spearman, with water skins on camel, Bedouin warrior on camel-back 1900, The Bedouin are a grouping of nomadic Arab peoples who have historically inhabited the desert regions in North Africa

Natives travelling camel-back 1900 Middle East
Natives travelling on camel-back 1900, Middle East

HOLY LAND: JERUSALEM. The Old City from Mount of Olives

CONVERTED TARTARS, 1837. Converted Calmuc Tartars leaving their native horde to join the Missionaries. Line engraving and etching, American, 1837

INDIA: CALCUTTA, c1860. View of Calcutta, India, from the esplanade outside the city. Line engraving, English, c1860

INDIA: MADURA TEMPLES, c1860. The celebrated Hindu temples in the city of Madura, in southern India. Line engraving, English, c1860

BEDOUINS, 19th CENTURY. Happiness in the Desert. Line engraving, 19th century, after a watercolor by Carl Haag

CARAVAN, 19th CENTURY. British colonialists on a caravan in North Africa. Line engraving, 19th century

INDIA: CAMEL CORPS, 1859. Members of Barras Camel Corps, raised in Rajputana, India. Line engraving, 19th century

LOCOMOTIVE, 1873. The Camelback locomotive built by Ross Winans for the Baltimore and Ohio railroad in 1873. American line engraving

EGYPT: BRITISH ARMY, 1884. Soldiers of the Camel Corps for the Nile Expedition to bring relief to General Gordon and the British troops in Khartoum, Sudan

CAMEL & RIDER. Line engraving, 1853

HORATIO HERBERT KITCHENER (1850-1916). 1st Earl Kitchener of Khartoum and of Broome. British soldier. Major Kitchener with his guides at Korti, Sudan

PYRAMIDS AT GIZA, 1882. The pyramids at Giza, Egypt, during an inundation of the Nile River. Wood engraving, English, 1882

DESERT WIND, 1857. Arabs and European travellers encounter a simoom (Arabic for poison wind) in the desert. Line engraving, English, 1857

TIMBUKTU, 1894. French forces seize the Saharan city of Timbuktu from the Tuaregs, January 1894. Wood engraving from a contemporary French newspaper

THE NATIVITY. The Wise Men. Wood engraving after a drawing by Gustave Dor

JACOB GOETH INTO EGYPT. (Genesis 46: 5). Wood engraving after Gustave Dor
JACOB GOETH INTO EGYPT. (Genesis 46:5). Wood engraving after Gustave Dor

OPENING OF THE SUEZ CANAL. Empress Eugenie of France attending a ceremony at Ismailia, Egypt, on the occasion of the opening of the Suez Canal, 1869. Contemporary wood engraving

YEMEN: ADEN, c1880. A view of Aden in Yemen. Wood engraving, c1880

DROMEDARY, CENTRAL PARK. New York City. Wood engraving, American, 1867

JOSHUA & AMORITES. The army of the five kings of the Amorites destroyed before Joshuas forces (Joshua 10: 11)
JOSHUA & AMORITES. The army of the five kings of the Amorites destroyed before Joshuas forces (Joshua 10:11). Wood engraving after Gustave Dor

CHILDREN OF BENJAMIN. The children of Benjamin carrying off the virgins of Jabesh-Gilead (Judges 21: 12)
CHILDREN OF BENJAMIN. The children of Benjamin carrying off the virgins of Jabesh-Gilead (Judges 21:12). Wood engraving after Gustave Dor

CAMEL EXPRESS, 1877. Descendants of the surviving pair of camels of the original Camel Express of 1857 in service in Nevada twenty years after: American engraving, 1877

CAMEL CARAVAN, 1877. Descendants of the surviving pair of camels of the original Camel Express of 1857 in service in Nevada twenty years after. Wood engraving, 1877

NYC: CENTRAL PARK, 1867. Riding on camels in Central Park: wood engraving from an American newspaper of 1867

DORÉ: JOURNEY OF THE MAGI. The Wise Men Guided by the Star (Matthew 2: 9). Color engraving after Gustave Dor
DORÉ: JOURNEY OF THE MAGI. The Wise Men Guided by the Star (Matthew 2:9). Color engraving after Gustave Dor

PYRAMIDS AT GIZA, 1882. The pyramids at Giza, Egypt, during an inundation of the Nile River. Wood engraving, English, 1882

CAIRO: CAMEL RACE, 1869. Fetes of the Viceroy of Egypt at Cairo: The Dromedary-Race. Wood engraving, English, 1869

EGYPT: PYRAMIDS AT GIZA. The pyramids at Giza, Egypt, with three travelers in the foreground. Photograph, late 19th century

EGYPT: CAMEL TRAIN. Camel train, against background of the pyramids, Giza

EGYPT: TOURISTS. Four tourists with local guides in front of the Great Sphinx at Giza, Egypt, with the pyramids in the background. Photograph, late 19th century

EGYPT: PYRAMIDS, 1905. The Great Sphinx at Giza, 1905

EGYPT: CHEOPS PYRAMID. Group of tourists with guides on camels, climbing the Cheops Pyramid at Giza, Egypt. Stereograph, c1896

NEOLITHIC PETROGLYPH of a man on a dromedary from Sinai, Israel

Tourists on Camels 1869
English tourists on camelback

Reconnoitring Rail Route
A surveyor on camelback reconnoitres the route for the trans-continental railway which will cross central Australia

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"Journeying through the Sands: Exploring the World on Camel Back" Step back in time and embark on a captivating journey through history, as we delve into the fascinating world travel. From biblical tales to daring expeditions, these magnificent creatures have carried explorers, warriors, and even converted tribes across vast landscapes. In an engraving inspired by Gustave Doré's masterpiece "Slaughter of the Prophets of Baal, " witness the power and strength of camels as they transport individuals during Rohlfs' expedition to the Oasis of Cufra in the Libyan desert. The image captures both their resilience and importance in conquering harsh terrains. Traveling further east, we find ourselves amidst Jerusalem's ancient beauty from Mount of Olives. Here, Bedouin spearman with water skins mounted on their loyal camels showcase how these majestic animals were essential for survival in arid regions like Sudan and Middle East. The allure of camel-back travel extended beyond exploration; it became a symbol of adventure and competition. In Australia's Great Exploration Race depicted in a cartoon from November 1860, Robert O'Hara Burke rides his trusty camel while competing against John McDouall Stuart - showcasing not only their rivalry but also highlighting camels' adaptability to diverse environments. As our journey continues to India's bustling cities, Calcutta comes alive before our eyes with its vibrant esplanade outside the city walls. Meanwhile, Madura temples stand tall as testaments to centuries-old traditions where locals would arrive on camel back for worship. Lastly, Carl Haag's enchanting watercolor turned line engraving transports us to 19th-century Bedouin life where happiness is found amidst endless dunes. Camels become companions for nomadic tribes who rely on them for transportation and survival. From religious rituals to military exhibitions or simply traversing uncharted territories – throughout history people have relied on the strength and endurance of camels.