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Two hawks are depicted in a painting. The birds are detailed and realistic, showcasing their feather patterns and talons. One hawk is standing upright facing the viewer with its head turned to the side, displaying its plumage which ranges from dark browns to lighter shades blending into the wings. The second hawk is in a dynamic pose with wings partially spread and head bent downwards. Branches with a rough texture are shown in the background. The style is reminiscent of John James Audubon.

Print1945.8.86

Black Warrior

Robert Havell after John James Audubon

1830 · hand-colored engraving and aquatint on Whatman wove paper

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Print1945.8.241

Black-Backed Gull

Robert Havell after John James Audubon

1835 · hand-colored engraving and aquatint on Whatman wove paper

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This is a painting of three birds perched on a vertically positioned tree branch, with some small green and yellow leaves scattered around. The three birds display black-and-white plumage with yellow patches on their heads, and they have sharp black beaks. They perch on different areas of the branch, looking in different directions. The background consists of a dark brown landscape far below that fades into blue hills in the distance. Above the scene is a mostly gray sky with one patch of light blue in the upper right corner.

Painting1951.9.6

Black-Backed Three-Toed Woodpecker

Joseph Bartholomew Kidd, after John James Audubon

1831/1833 · pencil and oil on canvas

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This is a painting of two birds perched on a tree stump by the water. The painting depicts a pair of waterfowl, identified as the Black-bellied Darter, scientifically known as Plotus Anhinga, standing atop a weathered tree trunk. One bird is perched higher than the other, with its wings outstretched, displaying intricate feather patterns in dark and light shades of black and grey. The other bird, sitting below, has a distinctive long neck, and its body is colored with rich brown and navy blue plumage. Its feet are bright yellow, gripping the bark of the trunk. In the background, there's a serene body of water with reflections of trees and a soft, peach-colored sky. This painting is reminiscent of John James Audubon's style, known for his detailed illustrations of birds.

Print1945.8.316

Black-bellied Darter

Robert Havell after John James Audubon

1836 · hand-colored engraving and aquatint on Whatman wove paper

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Three birds are depicted on a rocky ground in the image. The central bird has intricate black and white patterns on its body and wings. The bird on the left has brown and white plumage, while the bird on the right has brown, white, and black colors. Earthy tones like browns, blacks, and grays are present, with a hint of light blue in the background. The arrangement shows the largest bird in the center, a bird in the foreground on the right, and the tallest bird positioned behind the central bird and to the left.

Print1945.8.334

Black-bellied Plover

Robert Havell after John James Audubon

1836 · hand-colored engraving and aquatint on Whatman wove paper

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This is a painting of birds interacting with magnolia flowers. Two brown birds are featured amidst lush green foliage and large white magnolia flowers, with one bird perched upside down on a branch and the other extending its wing. There are also brown and green leaves displaying details like veins and small holes. A small insect hovers near the flowers. The flowers themselves are depicted in stages from bud to bloom, showcasing their creamy petals and texture. The painting is in the style of John James Audubon.

Print1945.8.32

Black-billed Cuckoo

Robert Havell after John James Audubon

1828 · hand-colored engraving and aquatint on Whatman wove paper

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This is a painting of two birds perched on a branch with leaves. The artwork depicts a pair of birds interacting with a cavity in the tree branch. The birds are detailed, with one bird facing upwards towards the nest and the other in a mid-hover position with wings partially extended. Surrounding the birds are lush green leaves and small clusters of white budding flowers. The background is a neutral tone, emphasizing the natural colors of the birds and foliage.

Print1945.8.160

Black-capped Titmouse

Robert Havell after John James Audubon

1833 · hand-colored engraving and aquatint on Whatman wove paper

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A tawny brown, long-bodied ferret leaning over a grassy mound in this horizontal painting. The animal’s body creates an arch supported on its short, darker brown legs. Its thin tail is lifted and a dark brown band across its paler, cream-white face resembles a mask. The animal has short claws and compact, rounded ears. The ferret appears to investigate a small nest at the lower center of the painting. The nest is partially hidden among tufts of grass and contains four pale, speckled eggs. Grassy hills roll back to the horizon, which comes halfway up this composition, and a sheet of white clouds mostly covers the blue-gray sky above.

Painting1951.9.1

Black-Footed Ferret

John Woodhouse Audubon

1840/1846 · oil on canvas

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This is a painting of two gulls. The painting depicts two birds, one with a black and white head and red legs in the foreground, while the other in the background is more subdued in color. The primary bird is perched with a forward gaze, showcasing its feathers with precise line work and shading. Both birds rest on an earthy surface.

Print1945.8.314

Black-headed Gull

Robert Havell after John James Audubon

1836 · hand-colored engraving and aquatint on Whatman wove paper

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Print1945.8.133

Black-Poll Warbler

Robert Havell after John James Audubon

1832 · hand-colored engraving and aquatint on Whatman wove paper

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The image displays a side view of a deer in motion. The background features a horizon, depicting the meeting point of the sky and land. The painting captures fine details of the deer's fur and the surrounding landscape with meticulous brushstrokes. The color palette includes earthy tones, with the deer contrasting against the greens and blues of the environment. Blades of grass and rocks are visible in the foreground, adding depth. In the distance, trees, hills, and a small figure holding a rifle can be seen.

Print2015.19.590

Black-Tailed Deer

John T. Bowen, after John James Audubon

1845 · hand-colored lithograph on wove paper

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The image shows a bird with a blue body and black throat perched on a plant with green leaves and pink flowers. The background is light beige.

Print1945.8.155

Black-throated Blue Warbler

Robert Havell after John James Audubon

1832 · hand-colored engraving and aquatint on Whatman wove paper

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Print1945.8.384

Black-throated Bunting

Robert Havell after John James Audubon

1837 · hand-colored engraving and aquatint on Whatman wove paper

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Print1945.8.346

Black-throated Diver

Robert Havell after John James Audubon

1836 · hand-colored engraving and aquatint on Whatman wove paper

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The image contains five colorful birds on a branch with green leaves. The birds have shades of yellow, green, brown, black, and blue. They are positioned vertically on the branch, with two at the top left corner, two in the middle, and one at the bottom right. Brown branches and green leaves are scattered throughout the composition.

Print1945.8.399

Black-throated Green Warbler, Blackburnian Warbler and Mourning Warbler

Robert Havell after John James Audubon

1837 · hand-colored engraving and aquatint on Whatman wove paper

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This painting depicts several birds perched on ice with a mountainous backdrop. Different species of auk and guillemot birds are positioned on the icy shoreline, with a vast expanse of water and towering, snow-capped mountains in the background. The icy environment includes large chunks of ice on which the birds are resting or swimming nearby. Each bird has unique identifying features such as different body plumage patterns and beak shapes. The sky is a pale blue.

Print1945.8.402

Black-throated Guillemot, Nobbed-billed Auk, Curled-Crested Auk and Horned-billed Guillemot

Robert Havell after John James Audubon

1838 · hand-colored engraving and aquatint on Whatman wove paper

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Print1945.8.352

Black-winged Hawk

Robert Havell after John James Audubon

1837 · hand-colored engraving and aquatint on Whatman wove paper

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This painting shows an overturned silver cup spilling blackberries on a brown surface. The berries are concentrated in the center of the painting, near the opening of the cup, although some spill out closer to us. They are black with areas of pale green at the top, and they reflect small points of light. The surface beneath the cup and berries, and the wall behind, are both mottled brown with areas of pink, yellow ochre, and dark red, with the top left corner in shadow.

Painting2018.44.17

Blackberries Spilling from Tin Cup

Carducius Plantagenet Ream

n.d. · oil on board

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Drawing2015.19.254

Blackberry

Andrew Fisher Bunner

1866 · graphite on wove paper

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Drawing1990.60.1

Blackboard

Winslow Homer

1877 · watercolor on wove paper

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Print1945.8.135

Blackburnian Warbler

Robert Havell after John James Audubon

1832 · hand-colored engraving and aquatint on Whatman wove paper

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Print2017.53.15

Blackness Castle

John Clerk, of Eldin

c. 1770/1782 · etching on laid paper

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The image depicts the upper half of a person's body. The individual is positioned leaning forward with both arms resting on a surface in front of them, perhaps a table or counter. Their facial features are stern, with a prominent forehead and a long, full beard; the hair appears to be dark and somewhat bushy. The person is wearing an apron over their clothing. The background shows a richly textured wall or curtain behind them, with diagonal lines adding depth and texture to the scene. The overall composition is etched in a monochromatic tone, emphasizing shadows and light contrasts.

Print1953.12.47

Blacksmith (Le forgeron)

Alphonse Legros

Date not recorded · drypoint and etching

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This is a drawing of a blacksmith working outdoors. The scene depicts a blacksmith holding a hammer over an anvil, creating sparks as he works on a piece of metal. Beside him, a person is sitting with a pickaxe, while another person is mounted on a horse. The background shows mountainous terrain with other figures climbing the slopes, carrying tools, suggesting a mountainous or mining setting. The drawing uses monochrome shades, capturing the rustic atmosphere of the scene with detailed attention to the texture of the rocks, the build of the working figures, and the movement of the horse.

Drawing2015.19.735

Blacksmith in the Goldfields

Felix Octavius Carr Darley

1848-1855 · black ink wash over graphite on wove paper

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