Artwork
Study of a camel's head
Study of a camel's head is a watercolor work on paper by John J. Alsop. It dates from 1954 and is held in the collection of the Victoria and Albert Museum.
About this work
Overview
A study of a camel's head was created by John J. Alsop in 1954, later entering a private collection before being acquired from Mrs. Strange in November 1963.
Artist & collection
Artist
John J. Alsop painted small watercolor scenes of everyday life in the late 1800s. These quiet sketches show women carrying water pitchers and a close-up of a camel’s head, all done with quick, light brushstrokes. The…
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