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This is a painting of a blue dress with floral patterns along the hem and sleeves. Next to it is a pencil sketch of the same dress, showing outlines and structural details. The artwork features contrasting elements of detailed color and minimalistic sketching.

Index of American Design1943.8.1374

Blue Silk Dress

Joseph L. Boyd

c. 1937 · watercolor, graphite, and pen and ink on paper

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There is a folded blue textile with intricate patterns of animals and foliage embossed on it. The edges feature multiple grey stripes. The color palette includes touches of grey at the borders. The napkin is positioned slightly to the left within the image, with its folds neatly aligned and the bottom corner overlapping slightly with the opposite edge. The background is a plain, off-white surface.

Index of American Design1943.8.573

Blue Silk Scarf

Samuel Faigin

c. 1937 · watercolor, gouache, and graphite on paperboard

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This painting shows a view of a calm body of water with greenery surrounding it. Across the water appears to be a hill or shore that slopes upward to the top of the painting, painted in gray and cream tones and covered in palm-like plants in shades of green, brown, and rusty red. A similar plant is visible near the bottom right corner in a dark shade of yellow. The water in the center is painted in shades of blue with some ripples across the top. The brushstrokes are fluid.

Drawing1975.92.1

Blue Spring, Florida

Winslow Homer

1890 · watercolor on wove paper

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Print2015.19.3615.30

Blue Sulphur Spring

after Edward Beyer

1857 · color lithograph on wove paper

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This is a detailed painting of two moths with their wings outstretched, seen from above. The larger moth on top has dark brown and grey wings with blue stripes, while the smaller moth below has wings in light brown, pink, and red tones. The moths are encircled by a thin golden line, and the numerals "XXV" are printed on the right side. The background is blank, off-white paper.

Drawing1987.20.5.26

Blue Underwing Moth and Spurge Hawk Moth (plate 25 from Ignis)

Joris Hoefnagel

c.1575/1590s · watercolor, lepidochromy, and gold paint on parchment

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On the right side of the image, there is a large, deep blue fabric with intricate lace-like trim along its edges. The color palette of the scene is dominated by the blue of the fabric contrasted against the off-white background. To the left, there is a smaller, less detailed sketch of the same fabric featuring only outlines and lace details in black and white. The blue fabric is positioned centrally on the right, while the sketch is located to the left side of the composition.

Index of American Design1943.8.1380

Blue Velvet Dolman

Aurelia Arbo

c. 1937 · watercolor, graphite, and pen and ink on paper

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This is a painting of a blue bird perched on a flowering branch. The bird has a blue head, tail, and wings, with a white throat and body, both tinged with pink. Its beak is black with a hint of yellow. The bird is facing the right, standing on a branch with green leaves and partially open pink-purple flowers. The background is beige paper, and there are some written lines of text at the bottom of the painting.

Drawing1985.64.70

Blue Yellow Back Warbler

John James Audubon

1812 · watercolor and gouache over graphite

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The image shows two small birds perched on a tall, slender stem of a flowering plant with pink and yellow flowers at the top. The birds have blue, yellow, white, and black plumage. The plant has narrow green leaves rising along the central stem. One bird is higher up than the other, with both birds positioned on different leaves. The background is plain and light-colored.

Print1945.8.15

Blue Yellow-backed Warbler

Robert Havell after John James Audubon

1827 · hand-colored engraving and aquatint on Whatman wove paper

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The image shows three birds perched on a branch. The bird at the top has its wings spread wide. The bird on the left is holding an insect in its beak, while the bird on the right seems to be watching. The color scheme is mainly blue with hints of orange, beige, brown, and green in the branch.

Print1945.8.113

Blue-Bird

Robert Havell after John James Audubon

1831 · hand-colored engraving and aquatint on Whatman wove paper

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This is a painting of a yellow bird perched on a branch with trailing blue and purple flowers. The artwork depicts a bright yellow bird sitting amid lush green leaves. The bird is delicately clutching a slender branch that is draped with clusters of pastel-colored flowers. The botanical details are finely rendered, showcasing the intricate veining of the leaves and the texture of the flowers' petals.

Print1945.8.95

Blue-eyed Yellow Warbler

Robert Havell after John James Audubon

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

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The image shows a large ornate glass vase with a curvaceous shape and elaborate swirling designs on its surface in teal and light green colors. The vase is standing upright against a plain light beige background.

Index of American Design1943.8.11110

Blue-Green Corset Flask

Beverly Chichester

c. 1941 · watercolor, graphite, and colored pencil on paper

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The image shows a large glass flask with a round body and a long narrow neck at the center. The colors include soft teal green and light tan. The flask is positioned upright in the center, with shadows creating depth against a neutral background.

Index of American Design1943.8.10701

Blue-green Flask

V.L. Vance

c. 1940 · watercolor, graphite, and colored pencil on paper

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The image shows a tall bottle with a narrow neck and a wide, flattened body, adorned with a detailed circular sunburst pattern. The bottle is primarily pale blue with lighter highlights, giving it a glass-like appearance. It is set against a light beige background.

Index of American Design1943.8.11111

Blue-Green Flask

V.L. Vance

c. 1941 · watercolor, graphite, and colored pencil on paper

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The image shows a ceramic vase with a rounded, flared base and an open top, featuring vertical grooves around its body. The vase is teal with lighter and darker accents, positioned on a light background with a rectangular border framing the image.

Index of American Design1943.8.10456

Blue-Green Vase

Marcus Moran

c. 1936 · watercolor, graphite, and colored pencil on paper

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This is a drawing of a blue-green bird perched on a branch of a plant with clusters of pink berries. The image features a bird sitting upon a branch with leaves and pink berries. The bird has blue plumage with black-and-white markings. The plant is labeled as "Spanish Mulberry." The background is simple to emphasize the details of the bird and plant. The illustration showcases precision in depicting the bird and foliage in a botanical style.

Print1945.8.49

Blue-green Warbler

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 blue birds perched on different branches of a leafy plant. The birds are depicted with blue plumage and detailed markings, set in a natural environment with green leaves and green seeds. The branches provide a lattice structure to the composition.

Print1945.8.84

Blue-grey Flycatcher

Robert Havell after John James Audubon

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

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Three birds on a rocky surface surrounded by grass and plants. The birds have vibrant blue heads, brown bodies, and some black and white markings. The color palette includes earthy browns, bright blue, rich greens, and pale oranges and reds in the background flora. Two birds are on the lower left, one facing right and the other slightly behind. The third bird is on the right side of the image, standing tall on a rock. Green blades of grass and orange flowers are primarily on the right, with a lighter background representing the sky.

Print1945.8.172

Blue-headed Pigeon

Robert Havell after John James Audubon

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

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Print1945.8.313

Blue-winged Teal

Robert Havell after John James Audubon

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

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Print1945.8.20

Blue-winged Yellow Warbler

Robert Havell after John James Audubon

1827 · hand-colored engraving and aquatint on Whatman wove paper

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Volume1999.89.1.1-156

Bluemner Sketchbook

Oscar F. Bluemner

1912 · sketchbook with 156 drawings in various media and artist's notes on wove paper

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The image depicts a person standing with their back towards the viewer. The person is holding a bouquet of flowers in each hand, with arms outstretched to the sides. They are wearing a long dress with puffed sleeves, a fitted bodice, an apron tied at the waist, and a bonnet tied in a ribbon at the back of their hair. The person's facial features are not visible. There are scattered flowers on the ground around the person, and the background is plain.

Print2015.16.7

Blumenstraussmädchen (Flower Seller)

Quirin Mark, after Johann Christian Brand

1775 · engraving on laid paper

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The image shows a detailed illustration of a firearm with a wooden stock and cyan metal components, along with some wrapped bands. Next to it is a rectangular panel with engraved figures and motifs. The color palette includes rich browns for the wood, metallic shades for the metal components, and pale gold for the engraved panel. The firearm is positioned horizontally across the center of the image, with the stock on the left side and the engraved panel located to the lower right of the firearm.

Index of American Design1943.8.11434

Blunderbuss

Jessie M. Youngs

c. 1940 · watercolor, pen and ink, and graphite on paper

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The image displays a scene from a low elevation, showing a bridge with two figures sitting atop. Detailed plants with feathery leaves are in the foreground, casting shadows on the stone bridge. The background features dense foliage with intricate line work, creating a monochromatic color palette of browns and blacks. The composition lacks a visible horizon, filled with vegetation and structures.

Print2012.92.280

Blühende Spireen (Blooming Spiraea)

Wilhelm Heise

c. 1925 · lithograph in black on japan paper

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The image shows a hunting scene with a wild boar being chased by dogs in a landscape. The foreground features the boar being pursued by two dogs. Riders on horseback are also present, heading towards the boar with weapons raised. The background shows a landscape with clouds and trees. The detailed line work highlights the movement and tension in the scene.

Print1986.50.61

Boar Chased by a Dog

Stefano Della Bella

Date not recorded · etching on laid paper [restrike]

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