Black Background Collection (page 3)

Painted ivory diptych depicting circus games, Panel B
Roman civilization, 5th century A.D. Painted ivory diptych depicting circus games. Panel B

Nearside half moon showing the following Maria, Crisium, Fecunditatis, Tranquilitatis and Serenitatis, seen over Nosara, Costa Rica, Central America

Pentrimites robustus, blastoid
Side view of a specimen from the Carboniferous (Mississipian), Illinois, USA - length 4 cm. Blastoids are extinct marine invertabrates belonging to the Phylum Echinodermata

Franklinite, zinc ore
A granular rock composed of white calcite, dull green willemite, red zincite and black franklinite (Zinc Iron Manganese Oxide). See T00387 for a fluorescent view

Galah (Eolophus roseicapillus) adult, scratching, perched on branch

Shino-Ware Ewer, 17th century. Creator: Unknown
Shino-Ware Ewer, 17th century

Atlantic Salmon Fly designs Purple Queen

Atlantic Salmon Fly designs Double Leopard

Atlantic Salmon Fly designs Western Illusion

Old Man Reading in a Chair
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Byron as he appeared after his daily ride at Pisa and Genoa, c1820s, (1911). Artist: Gaspar Netscher
Byron as he appeared after his daily ride at Pisa and Genoa, 1911. George Gordon Byron (1788-1824) commonly known as Lord Byron, was an English poet and a leading figure in the Romantic movement

ever watchful
A macro portrait of a young Rhodesian Ridgeback male dog. Desaturated in all areas except for his beautifully rich brown eye

Katydid (Tettigoniidae), captive, Costa Rica, Central America

Relief depicting people carrying amphorae in wine cellar
Roman civilization. Relief depicting people carrying amphorae in a wine cellar

Temnocidaris sceptrifera, fossil echinoid
Temnocidaris (Stereocidaris) sceptrifera, 5.5 cm in diameter, from the Cretaceous Chalk of Hertfordshire, England, apical view

Plecotus sp. long-eared bat
A long-eared bat in flight (a microbat belonging to the Vespertilionidae family of vesper or evening bats). Photograph published in Bats by Phil Richardson, a Natural History Museum publication, 2002

Skull of Mountain Gorilla (Gorilla gorilla beringei), holotype 1902, Museum fur Natuurkunde, Berlin, discovered by Captain Robert von Beringe, Virunga Volcanoes, Rwanda, Africa

Ridge Tailed Monitor (Spiny Tailed Monitor) (Varanus acanthus), captive, Australia, Pacific

Brazilian Wandering Spider or Banana Spider, Phoneutria genus, spider family Ctenidae, Tambopata Nature Reserve, Madre de Dios Region, Peru

Scene of the Elysium, as a tribute to the deceased child Octavia Paolina from the Hypogeum of the Octavian family
Roman civilization, 3rd century A.D. Scene of the Elysium, as a tribute to the deceased child Octavia Paolina. Fresco on plaster, 79x229 cm

A Selection of Museum Specimens
Specimens here include an Entomological tray of insect from the order Orthoptera, a herbarium sheet from Cooks first voyage collected in New South Wales, Australia in 1770 and fish specimens

Blue John
Polished slice of Blue John from Derbyshire, England. The mineral is so far unique to one location in the Derbyshire Peak District, England

African Grey Parrot (Psittacus erithacus) adult, feeding, close-up of head

Fancy woman on a planet
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Molar tooth
Tooth, transparent cross section of a molar tooth with arteries (red), veins (purple) and nerves (green)

Un tiempo pequeño
Juan Luis Seco

Dandelion (Taraxacum officinale), development from bud to seed. Digital composite

North Native American stone tomahawk. The wooden haft and binding are modern

Offroaders light up the night at Oldsmobile Hill at the Imperial Sand Dunes Recreation
Thousands of offroaders light up the night at Oldsmobile Hill at the Imperial Sand Dunes Recreation Area during Thanksgiving weekend in Glamis, California, November 25, 2011

A selection of Victorian diamond, gold and enamel jewellery (diamond, gold, enamel)
1766481 A selection of Victorian diamond, gold and enamel jewellery (diamond, gold, enamel); Private Collection; (add.info.: A selection of Victorian diamond)

A selection of Renaissance jewellery including a gold chain, an oval amethyst cameo and two reliquary pendants, c
1766467 A selection of Renaissance jewellery including a gold chain, an oval amethyst cameo and two reliquary pendants, c

A selection of jewelled gold, enamel and pearl Renaissance jewellery (gold, enamel, pearl)
1766468 A selection of jewelled gold, enamel and pearl Renaissance jewellery (gold, enamel, pearl); Private Collection; (add.info.: A selection of jewelled gold)

French postcard with floral elements, 1900
3665717 French postcard with floral elements, 1900 by French School, (20th century); (add.info.: French postcard with floral elements 1900.); Universal History Archive/UIG.

A silk ikat robe in blue and yellow (silk)
1767218 A silk ikat robe in blue and yellow (silk); Private Collection; (add.info.: A silk ikat robe in blue and yellow. Bokhara, late 19th century.); Photo © Christie's Images.

Dancer
Rob Li

Poppy
Lotte Grønkjær

Crayons
PETER BALANTIC

George Hamilton-Gordon, 4th Earl of Aberdeen, 19th century (engraving)
865192 George Hamilton-Gordon, 4th Earl of Aberdeen, 19th century (engraving); (add.info.: George Hamilton-Gordon, 4th Earl of Aberdeen (1784-1860). Scottish statesman and diplomat

David Ricardo (1772-1823)
864442 David Ricardo (1772-1823); (add.info.: David Ricardo (1772-1823) British political economist, born in London, England, of a Sephardic Jewish family. Engraving.); Universal History Archive/UIG.

A large translucent green glass pillar-moulded bowl, 1st century AD (glass)
1764792 A large translucent green glass pillar-moulded bowl, 1st century AD (glass); 19.5 diameter cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: A large translucent green glass pillar-moulded bowl)

Face to Face
Mystic Number

Papaver
Penny Myles

Lady with Ermine
Markéta Leupoldová

Golden tears
Markéta Leupoldová

The Lovers
Markéta Leupoldová

Golden Blue girl
Debarghya Mukherjee

Dark girl
Debarghya Mukherjee

Sensual beauty [Mimi Ch]
Martin Krystynek MQEP

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"Unveiling the Beauty: A Journey through the Black Background" Step into a captivating world where darkness unveils its hidden wonders. From the lush rainforests of New Caledonia to the vastness of space, black backgrounds set the stage for extraordinary sights. In the depths of captivity, a Crested Gecko from Correlophus Ciliates enchants with its vibrant colors against an inky backdrop. Meanwhile, light years away, we witness the mesmerizing Crab Nebula's celestial dance amidst pitch-black skies. Closer to home, a majestic Black Labrador Retriever proudly represents his German heritage against a velvety canvas. In contrast, Johann Sebastian Bach's portrait exudes timeless elegance as he gazes upon us from 1746. Delving into artistry and mixology alike, cocktails and liquor bottles create intricate patterns on ebony surfaces. And in nature's realm, an adult tawny owl perches gracefully on a dead tree in Dorset—a hauntingly beautiful sight against obsidian surroundings. But not all is dark; even white leghorn chickens stand out vividly when juxtaposed with black backdrops. Similarly striking is the iconic public statue capturing love and joy as a sailor kisses a nurse—an immortal moment frozen forever on midnight hues. Venturing into realms beyond imagination, green skulls adorned with monsters and zombies ignite our imaginations against jet-black canvases. And while exploring cosmological concepts like abundance and astronomy, blue hues emerge to paint galaxies across this enigmatic void. Even athleticism finds solace within this mysterious abyss as teenage male gymnasts defy gravity on rings—showcasing their strength against nothingness. Lastly, we encounter Montana's elusive black panther prowling through United States' wilderness—a creature both fierce and graceful amid shadows.