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Dr. and Mrs. George Benjamin Green

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The image shows a large fish with an oval-shaped body decorated with blue circular patterns across its brown, textured skin. The color palette consists mainly of dark brown and blue against a light beige background. The fish is oriented horizontally with its head to the right, a large eye visible, and fins flaring out along the top and bottom edges of its body. The tail fin is slightly splayed out at the left end of the fish.
Mark Catesby, The Sole (Pleuronectes lunatus), published 1731-1743, etching and engraving with hand coloring on wove paper, Collection of Dr. and Mrs. George Benjamin Green, 1991.163.83

The Sole (Pleuronectes lunatus)

Mark Catesby · published 1731-1743 · etching and engraving with hand coloring on wove paper ·  Accession ID  1991.163.83

The image shows a detailed illustration of a leafy branch with green leaves and red flowers, with a fish labeled "Remora" at the bottom. The color palette includes shades of green, brown, and reddish-orange on a light beige background. The fish is horizontal in the foreground, while the vertical branch is central and slightly tilted to the right.
Mark Catesby, The Sucking Fish (Echeneis naucratis), published 1731-1743, etching and engraving with hand coloring on laid paper, Collection of Dr. and Mrs. George Benjamin Green, 1991.163.82

The Sucking Fish (Echeneis naucratis)

Mark Catesby · published 1731-1743 · etching and engraving with hand coloring on laid paper ·  Accession ID  1991.163.82

The image shows a botanical illustration of a plant with broad pointed leaves and two flowers - one white and the other golden-brown. The color palette includes shades of green for the leaves, brown for the stems, and light colors for the flowers against a cream background. The white flower is in the center with curled petals, and the golden-brown flower is to the left. The elongated leaves fan out in different directions.
Mark Catesby, The Vanelloe (Epidendrum Vanilla), published 1731-1743, etching and engraving with hand coloring on laid paper, Collection of Dr. and Mrs. George Benjamin Green, 1991.163.40

The Vanelloe (Epidendrum Vanilla)

Mark Catesby · published 1731-1743 · etching and engraving with hand coloring on laid paper ·  Accession ID  1991.163.40

This is a painting of an eel. It shows a detailed representation of an eel-like fish with a long, slender body, textured scales, an open mouth with sharp teeth, and an eye looking forward. The color palette is predominantly dark green with subtle yellow undertones. The eel's body curves elegantly against a neutral background, in a style reminiscent of natural history artwork, often used in scientific studies, similar to 18th-century naturalist illustrations.
Mark Catesby, The Muray (Muraena helena), published 1731-1743, etching and engraving with hand coloring on laid paper, Collection of Dr. and Mrs. George Benjamin Green, 1991.163.90

The Muray (Muraena helena)

Mark Catesby · published 1731-1743 · etching and engraving with hand coloring on laid paper ·  Accession ID  1991.163.90

This is a drawing of a bird with a large, wide bill positioned on grassy terrain. The bird has detailed feather patterns, brown plumage, wings with blue and green sections, orange-red legs and webbed feet, and a yellow iris with a black pupil. The illustration showcases the bird in a natural history style, emphasizing the bird's textures and colors. The background is a plain, light color, keeping the focus on the bird.
Mark Catesby, The Blue Winged Shoveler (Anas clypeata foemina), published 1731-1743, etching and engraving with hand coloring on laid paper, Collection of Dr. and Mrs. George Benjamin Green, 1991.163.38

The Blue Winged Shoveler (Anas clypeata foemina)

Mark Catesby · published 1731-1743 · etching and engraving with hand coloring on laid paper ·  Accession ID  1991.163.38

The image depicts a person in a full-body view. The individual is seated, leaning slightly forward with their left arm resting on a surface and their right arm raised to their face. The facial features appear contemplative, with shading that highlights the contours of the face. The hair is styled in loose curls or waves. They are draped in a voluminous garment that wraps around their body, with folds and shadows giving the fabric a sense of depth and weight. The person holds nothing in their hands and wears no visible jewelry. The background is plain paper.
John Singer Sargent, Study of a Young Man in a Robe, Standing, 1895, transfer lithograph on wove paper, Gift of Dr. and Mrs. George Benjamin Green, 1974.43.1

Study of a Young Man in a Robe, Standing

John Singer Sargent · 1895 · transfer lithograph on wove paper ·  Accession ID  1974.43.1

In this print, a long, slender, dark snake with white speckles and a bright yellow line running down its side is coiled in a loose S-shape over a pink flower with drooping petals and a brown conical center. The snake's head is on the right, past the flower, while its body extends to the left, its tail curving toward the bottom left corner. It has small brown eyes and an outstretched pink tongue. The pink flower stands lightly to the right of center, and it has a green stem and green leaves at its base. The background of the print is beige paper, and the snake seems to cast a shadow on the paper below it.
Mark Catesby, The Glass Snake (Anguis ventralis), published 1731-1743, etching and engraving with hand coloring on laid paper, Collection of Dr. and Mrs. George Benjamin Green, 1991.163.66

The Glass Snake (Anguis ventralis)

Mark Catesby · published 1731-1743 · etching and engraving with hand coloring on laid paper ·  Accession ID  1991.163.66

The image shows three hummingbirds and a flowering plant with green leaves and a white blossom with a yellow center. The color palette includes vibrant greens and oranges on the birds, softly muted greens on the plant, and a pale background. Two hummingbirds are perched on a branch near the bottom center, while another hummingbird is in flight above them towards the top center, and a tendril extends from the plant toward the right side.
John Gould, H.C. Richter, Spathura rufocaligata (Red-booted Racket-Tail), hand-colored lithograph, Gift of Dr. and Mrs. George Benjamin Green, 1972.77.33

Spathura rufocaligata (Red-booted Racket-Tail)

John Gould, H.C. Richter · · hand-colored lithograph ·  Accession ID  1972.77.33

The image shows a botanical illustration of a plant with large green leaves, intricate yellow flowers, and brown stems, set against a pale background. The color palette consists of rich greens, muted yellows, and earthy browns. At the bottom, there is a segmented, brown millipede across the width, while clusters of yellow flowers are seen on the stems and leaves. The central arrangement of the leaves and flowers creates balance, with the millipede providing contrast at the base.
Mark Catesby, Centipede (Scolopendra morsitans), published 1731-1743, etching and engraving with hand coloring on laid paper, Collection of Dr. and Mrs. George Benjamin Green, 1991.163.84

Centipede (Scolopendra morsitans)

Mark Catesby · published 1731-1743 · etching and engraving with hand coloring on laid paper ·  Accession ID  1991.163.84

This is a painting of a pair of hummingbirds perched on a flowering branch. The painting features two vibrant hummingbirds with shimmering green and blue feathering, detailed with precision. One bird is perched on a pink flower bud, while the other is resting on a large, lush green leaf, both surrounded by an array of delicate white and yellow flowers and vibrant foliage. The background is a muted wash that subtly highlights the natural scene, allowing the intricate details of the birds and foliage to stand out. The botanical elements are depicted with attention to detail, giving a realistic yet artistic quality to the painting.
John Gould, H.C. Richter, Eucephala caerulea (Blue-chinned Sapphire), hand-colored lithograph, Gift of Dr. and Mrs. George Benjamin Green, 1972.77.19

Eucephala caerulea (Blue-chinned Sapphire)

John Gould, H.C. Richter · · hand-colored lithograph ·  Accession ID  1972.77.19