A young woman is shown riding a camel and holding the reins. Her pale figure stands out in strong contrast against the massive dark silhouette of the animal. Polychrome bronze renders the details of the clothing, harness, and the texture of the camel's coat, while the woman's face, hands, and feet are made of ivory. The elongated stone base emphasizes the animal's calm movement. The exotic subject reflects European decorative art's enduring interest in images of the East, which continued into the first half of the 20th century

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