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Black Color Collection (#7)

"Unveiling the Enigma: The Allure of Black Color" From the Heroes of the Trojan War to the Orange Harvest Moon, it has woven its mysterious charm throughout history

Background imageBlack Color Collection: Veiled Circassian Lady, (oil on canvas)

Veiled Circassian Lady, (oil on canvas)
989339 Veiled Circassian Lady, (oil on canvas) by Gerome, Jean Leon (1824-1904); 43x33 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Veiled Circassian Lady. Jean Leon Gerome (1824-1904). Oil on canvas

Background imageBlack Color Collection: Gypaetus barbatus Sonnini (Bearded vulture), 1805-1821 (hand-coloured engraving)

Gypaetus barbatus Sonnini (Bearded vulture), 1805-1821 (hand-coloured engraving)
986425 Gypaetus barbatus Sonnini (Bearded vulture), 1805-1821 (hand-coloured engraving) by German School, (19th century); 50x40 cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageBlack Color Collection: Iris Susiana (Mourning Iris), c. 1700 (watercolour drawing, framed in black)

Iris Susiana (Mourning Iris), c. 1700 (watercolour drawing, framed in black)
986030 Iris Susiana (Mourning Iris), c.1700 (watercolour drawing, framed in black) by French School, (18th century); 24.5x18 cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageBlack Color Collection: Dutch Rose, c. 1700 (watercolour drawing, framed in black)

Dutch Rose, c. 1700 (watercolour drawing, framed in black)
986029 Dutch Rose, c.1700 (watercolour drawing, framed in black) by French School, (18th century); 24.5x18 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Dutch Rose; Rose d Hollande)

Background imageBlack Color Collection: Martagon Lily, c. 1700 (watercolour drawing, framed in black)

Martagon Lily, c. 1700 (watercolour drawing, framed in black)
986028 Martagon Lily, c.1700 (watercolour drawing, framed in black) by French School, (18th century); 24.5x18 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Martagon Lily; Lys Martagon)

Background imageBlack Color Collection: Bouquet Narcissus, c. 1700 (watercolour drawing, framed in black)

Bouquet Narcissus, c. 1700 (watercolour drawing, framed in black)
986024 Bouquet Narcissus, c.1700 (watercolour drawing, framed in black) by French School, (18th century); 24.5x18 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Bouquet Narcissus; Bouquet a Narcisse)

Background imageBlack Color Collection: Yellow Lily, c. 1700 (watercolour drawing, framed in black)

Yellow Lily, c. 1700 (watercolour drawing, framed in black)
986023 Yellow Lily, c.1700 (watercolour drawing, framed in black) by French School, (18th century); 24.5x18 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Yellow Lily; Lys jaune)

Background imageBlack Color Collection: Black Hellebore, c. 1700 (watercolour drawing, framed in black)

Black Hellebore, c. 1700 (watercolour drawing, framed in black)
986021 Black Hellebore, c.1700 (watercolour drawing, framed in black) by French School, (18th century); 24.5x18 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Black Hellebore; Hellebore noire)

Background imageBlack Color Collection: Haliaetus Pelagicus (Stellers Sea Eagle), 1866-1869 (hand-coloured lithograph)

Haliaetus Pelagicus (Stellers Sea Eagle), 1866-1869 (hand-coloured lithograph)
985893 Haliaetus Pelagicus (Stellers Sea Eagle), 1866-1869 (hand-coloured lithograph) by Elliot, Daniel Girard (fl.1860-77); 60x47.5 cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageBlack Color Collection: Mountain Brook Mink, c. 1849-1854 (hand-finished colour lithograph)

Mountain Brook Mink, c. 1849-1854 (hand-finished colour lithograph)
985863 Mountain Brook Mink, c.1849-1854 (hand-finished colour lithograph) by Audubon, John Woodhouse (1812-62) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Mountain Brook Mink)

Background imageBlack Color Collection: Great Auk, 1836 (hand-coloured etching with aquatint engraving)

Great Auk, 1836 (hand-coloured etching with aquatint engraving)
985860 Great Auk, 1836 (hand-coloured etching with aquatint engraving) by Audubon, John James (1785-1851) (after); 99.6x66.7 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Great Auk; Alca Impennis)

Background imageBlack Color Collection: Sunset, New York Harbour, 1880 (watercolour and pencil on paper laid down on paper)

Sunset, New York Harbour, 1880 (watercolour and pencil on paper laid down on paper)
985372 Sunset, New York Harbour, 1880 (watercolour and pencil on paper laid down on paper) by Farrer, Henry (1843-1903); 63.5x95.4 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Sunset, New York Harbour)

Background imageBlack Color Collection: New York Crossing (oil on canvas)

New York Crossing (oil on canvas)
985260 New York Crossing (oil on canvas) by Davis, Warren B. (1865-1928); 40.5x55.8 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: New York Crossing. Warren Davis (1865-1928). Oil on canvas

Background imageBlack Color Collection: Portrait of Mrs, 1901 (oil on panel)

Portrait of Mrs, 1901 (oil on panel)
985180 Portrait of Mrs, 1901 (oil on panel) by Story, Julian Russell (1857-1919); 80x61.2 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Portrait of Mrs. Frederick Sharon. Julian Story (1857-1919)

Background imageBlack Color Collection: Woman Along Canal, (oil on canvas)

Woman Along Canal, (oil on canvas)
985137 Woman Along Canal, (oil on canvas) by Hitchcock, George (1850-1913); 88.9x61 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Woman Along Canal. George Hitchcock (1850-1913). Oil on canvas

Background imageBlack Color Collection: Gathering Firewood, 1881 (pencil and w / c on paper)

Gathering Firewood, 1881 (pencil and w / c on paper)
1199498 Gathering Firewood, 1881 (pencil and w/c on paper) by Clausen, George (1852-1944); 42.5x31.7 cm; Private Collection; Photo eChristies Images; English, out of copyright

Background imageBlack Color Collection: Gibraltar, 1886 (oil on canvas)

Gibraltar, 1886 (oil on canvas)
1199496 Gibraltar, 1886 (oil on canvas) by Long, Edwin Longsden (1829-91); 104.2x81.2 cm; Private Collection; Photo eChristies Images; English, out of copyright

Background imageBlack Color Collection: Poster for the silent film Oliver Twist by the Hungarian film production company Corvin

Poster for the silent film Oliver Twist by the Hungarian film production company Corvin, 1919 (poster)
1198216 Poster for the silent film Oliver Twist by the Hungarian film production company Corvin, 1919 (poster) by Bednar, Janos (1886-1932); 127x94 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Bednar)

Background imageBlack Color Collection: Head of an English Lady; Tete de lady anglaise, 1898 (oil on panel)

Head of an English Lady; Tete de lady anglaise, 1898 (oil on panel)
1196556 Head of an English Lady; Tete de lady anglaise, 1898 (oil on panel) by Toulouse-Lautrec, Henri de (1864-1901); 35x27 cm; Private Collection; Photo eChristies Images; French, out of copyright

Background imageBlack Color Collection: Lady at a Window, (oil on canvas)

Lady at a Window, (oil on canvas)
1197516 Lady at a Window, (oil on canvas) by Irolli, Vicenzo (1860-1945); 91.2x87.5 cm; Private Collection; Photo eChristies Images; Italian, out of copyright

Background imageBlack Color Collection: Portrait of a Fisherman, c. 1895 (oil on panel)

Portrait of a Fisherman, c. 1895 (oil on panel)
657684 Portrait of a Fisherman, c.1895 (oil on panel) by Harris, Edwin (1855-1906); 20x14 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Portrait of a Fisherman. Edwin Harris (1855-1906). Oil on panel

Background imageBlack Color Collection: Girl with Cat in her Lap, (oil on canvas)

Girl with Cat in her Lap, (oil on canvas)
657321 Girl with Cat in her Lap, (oil on canvas) by John, Gwen (1876-1939); 30x20 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Girl with Cat in her Lap. Gwen John (1876-1939). Oil on canvas

Background imageBlack Color Collection: Woman with Black Stockings; Frau mit Schwarzen Strumpfen (Die Schwarze Grete), c

Woman with Black Stockings; Frau mit Schwarzen Strumpfen (Die Schwarze Grete), c
656792 Woman with Black Stockings; Frau mit Schwarzen Strumpfen (Die Schwarze Grete), c.1908-09 (oil on paper laid on canvas) by Kirchner

Background imageBlack Color Collection: Young Woman with a Hat; Jeune Fille au Chapeau, 1917 (oil on board)

Young Woman with a Hat; Jeune Fille au Chapeau, 1917 (oil on board)
656514 Young Woman with a Hat; Jeune Fille au Chapeau, 1917 (oil on board) by Smet, Gustave de (1877-1943); 41x51 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Young Woman with a Hat; Jeune Fille au Chapeau)

Background imageBlack Color Collection: Jeanne Hebuterne, c. 1916-17 (oil on canvas)

Jeanne Hebuterne, c. 1916-17 (oil on canvas)
656235 Jeanne Hebuterne, c.1916-17 (oil on canvas) by Modigliani, Amedeo (1884-1920); 79.5x64 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Jeanne Hebuterne. Amedeo Modigliani (1884-1920). Oil on canvas

Background imageBlack Color Collection: Dancer with a Bouquet; La Danseuse au Bouquet, (oil on canvas)

Dancer with a Bouquet; La Danseuse au Bouquet, (oil on canvas)
656178 Dancer with a Bouquet; La Danseuse au Bouquet, (oil on canvas) by Degas, Edgar (1834-1917); 38.5x32.5 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Dancer with a Bouquet; La Danseuse au Bouquet)

Background imageBlack Color Collection: Types and Costumes of New Granada (Colombia): Figures in the Procession of Holy Monday, c

Types and Costumes of New Granada (Colombia): Figures in the Procession of Holy Monday, c
828350 Types and Costumes of New Granada (Colombia): Figures in the Procession of Holy Monday, c.1845 (lithograph) by South American School

Background imageBlack Color Collection: Flag of the Nation, ca. 1928 (lithograph in colours)

Flag of the Nation, ca. 1928 (lithograph in colours)
827976 Flag of the Nation, ca.1928 (lithograph in colours) by Litvak, Max (1893-1943); 108x71 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Flag of the Nation. M. Litvak. Lithograph in colours. Dated ca. 1928)

Background imageBlack Color Collection: Portrait of Dorothea von Stralenburg, aged 26, three-quarter length

Portrait of Dorothea von Stralenburg, aged 26, three-quarter length
827793 Portrait of Dorothea von Stralenburg, aged 26, three-quarter length, in a red and black dress with gold ornaments, before an extensive landscape, 1533 (oil on panel) by Kreuznach

Background imageBlack Color Collection: Pontius Pilate Refusing to Alter the Inscription to be Placed on Christs Cross

Pontius Pilate Refusing to Alter the Inscription to be Placed on Christs Cross
827734 Pontius Pilate Refusing to Alter the Inscription to be Placed on Christs Cross, 1641 (oil on canvas) by Koninck, Salomon (1609-56); 107.7x85.5 cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageBlack Color Collection: Portrait of Henri de Lorraine, Duc de Guise, called Le Bafafre (1550-1588), full-length

Portrait of Henri de Lorraine, Duc de Guise, called Le Bafafre (1550-1588), full-length
827728 Portrait of Henri de Lorraine, Duc de Guise, called Le Bafafre (1550-1588), full-length, in Black Doublet, (oil on canvas) by Pourbus

Background imageBlack Color Collection: Portrait of Galileo Galilei (1564-1642), half-length, seated in a black coat with white

Portrait of Galileo Galilei (1564-1642), half-length, seated in a black coat with white
827719 Portrait of Galileo Galilei (1564-1642), half-length, seated in a black coat with white collar, holding a telescope (oil on canvas) by Suttermans

Background imageBlack Color Collection: Portrait of a Youth, bust-length, in a Dark Cap, c. 1475 (tempera on panel)

Portrait of a Youth, bust-length, in a Dark Cap, c. 1475 (tempera on panel)
827667 Portrait of a Youth, bust-length, in a Dark Cap, c.1475 (tempera on panel) by Florentine School (15th Century); 38x26.7 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Portrait of a Youth, bust-length)

Background imageBlack Color Collection: Portrait of a Gentleman, 1876 (oil on canvas)

Portrait of a Gentleman, 1876 (oil on canvas)
827504 Portrait of a Gentleman, 1876 (oil on canvas) by Raffaelli, Jean Francois (1850-1924); 93.4x71 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Portrait of a Gentleman. Jean-Francois Raffaelli (1850-1924)

Background imageBlack Color Collection: Discord and Harmony, 1888 (oil on panel)

Discord and Harmony, 1888 (oil on panel)
827458 Discord and Harmony, 1888 (oil on panel) by Struys, Alexander Theodore Honore (1852-1941); 55.8x78.1 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Discord and Harmony)

Background imageBlack Color Collection: Rehearsal at the Opera House; Repetition a l Opera, 1878 (oil on canvas)

Rehearsal at the Opera House; Repetition a l Opera, 1878 (oil on canvas)
827421 Rehearsal at the Opera House; Repetition a l Opera, 1878 (oil on canvas) by Gueldry, Ferdinand Joseph (1858-1945); 100x210 cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageBlack Color Collection: Loves Melancholy, 1866 (oil on canvas)

Loves Melancholy, 1866 (oil on canvas)
989405 Loves Melancholy, 1866 (oil on canvas) by Mayer, Constant (1832-1911); 145.1x101.8 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Loves Melancholy. Constant Mayer (1832-1911). Oil on canvas

Background imageBlack Color Collection: The Red Hat, (oil on canvas)

The Red Hat, (oil on canvas)
989401 The Red Hat, (oil on canvas) by Henner, Jean-Jacques (1829-1905); 55.5x38.4 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: The Red Hat. Jean Jacques Henner (1829-1905). Oil on canvas

Background imageBlack Color Collection: Algiers, 1886 (oil on canvas)

Algiers, 1886 (oil on canvas)
989322 Algiers, 1886 (oil on canvas) by Bridgman, Frederick Arthur (1847-1928); 48.3x64.8 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Algiers. Frederick Arthur Bridgman (1847-1928). Oil on canvas

Background imageBlack Color Collection: Amazzone, 1883 (oil on panel)

Amazzone, 1883 (oil on panel)
989305 Amazzone, 1883 (oil on panel) by Boldini, Giovanni (1842-1931); 26.7x35 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Amazzone. Giovanni Boldini (1842-1931). Oil on panel. Painted in 1883

Background imageBlack Color Collection: April Morning, 1894 (oil on canvas)

April Morning, 1894 (oil on canvas)
989304 April Morning, 1894 (oil on canvas) by Abbema, Louise (1858-1927); 104.8x130.2 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: April Morning; Matin d Avril. Louise Abbema (1858-1927). Oil on canvas

Background imageBlack Color Collection: In the Cafe, c. 1900-1901 (pastel on paper laid down on canvas)

In the Cafe, c. 1900-1901 (pastel on paper laid down on canvas)
989253 In the Cafe, c.1900-1901 (pastel on paper laid down on canvas) by Carrier-Belleuse, Pierre (1851-1933); 65x54 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: In the Cafe)

Background imageBlack Color Collection: Uncle Dominique, c. 1866 (oil on canvas)

Uncle Dominique, c. 1866 (oil on canvas)
988983 Uncle Dominique, c.1866 (oil on canvas) by Cezanne, Paul (1839-1906); 50.2x34.5 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Uncle Dominique; L Oncle Dominique. Paul Cezanne (1839-1906). Oil on canvas

Background imageBlack Color Collection: The Mass Hour at Bastide du Vert, c. 1920 (oil on canvas)

The Mass Hour at Bastide du Vert, c. 1920 (oil on canvas)
988841 The Mass Hour at Bastide du Vert, c.1920 (oil on canvas) by Martin, Henri (1860-1943); 109.8x85.1 cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageBlack Color Collection: Man and Dog (Portrait of a German Painter);L Homme au Chein (Portrait d

Man and Dog (Portrait of a German Painter);L Homme au Chein (Portrait d
825347 Man and Dog (Portrait of a German Painter); L Homme au Chein (Portrait d un Peintere Allemand), 1912 (oil on canvas) by Pascin

Background imageBlack Color Collection: Woman with a Parasol; Femme au Parapluie, c. 1883 (conte crayon on paper)

Woman with a Parasol; Femme au Parapluie, c. 1883 (conte crayon on paper)
825317 Woman with a Parasol; Femme au Parapluie, c.1883 (conte crayon on paper) by Seurat, Georges Pierre (1859-91); 30.5x21.5 cm; Private Collection; (add.info)




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"Unveiling the Enigma: The Allure of Black Color" From the Heroes of the Trojan War to the Orange Harvest Moon, it has woven its mysterious charm throughout history. Just like a loyal companion, it is embodied in a majestic Black Labrador Retriever dog from Germany, exuding strength and grace. As we delve deeper into time, an old Caucasus map reveals how black ink traced the paths of conquerors and explorers alike. And beneath the waves, Sea stickleback and Gasterosteus aculeatus aculeatus shimmer with elegance against their ebony backdrop. In nature's theater, a Dipper perches on a rock in side view - its dark plumage mirroring ancient Greek poets and philosophers who found solace in this enigmatic hue. Meanwhile, an Artichoke stands proud as if guarding secrets within its deep obsidian layers. Stepping into Torcello Cathedral transports us to another world where black transcends mere pigment; it becomes an embodiment of divine reverence. A Binturong prowls through lush forests with stealthy steps while Couple Puffins find sanctuary on cliffs during summer days. Even machinery succumbs to black's allure as we witness a cross-section of a steam thresher - each cog turning amidst shadows that hint at untold tales behind its mechanical prowess. Black color holds within it stories waiting to be unraveled; it invites us to explore beyond what meets the eye. It symbolizes power, wisdom, and elegance – qualities that have captivated humanity since time immemorial. So let us embrace this timeless shade that continues to inspire awe and curiosity across cultures and generations alike.