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"Exploring the Timeless Beauty of Black Ink: From Ancient Goddesses to Captivating Artworks" Delve into the captivating world of black ink

Background imageBlack Ink Collection: Gajalakshmi: Lakshmi with Elephants, 1800s. Creator: Unknown

Gajalakshmi: Lakshmi with Elephants, 1800s. Creator: Unknown
Gajalakshmi: Lakshmi with Elephants, 1800s. Seated on a lotus in the yoga lotus position (padmasana), Lakshmi (wife of Vishnu and goddess of fortune, prosperity)

Background imageBlack Ink Collection: The Goddess Kali, 1800s. Creator: Unknown

The Goddess Kali, 1800s. Creator: Unknown
The Goddess Kali, 1800s. Black-skinned, four-armed, her tongue out, and blood dripping from her mouth, Kali has a third eye--representative of enlightened or divine knowledge--on her forehead

Background imageBlack Ink Collection: Boar Hunt 1672 Abraham Hondius Dutch 1625-1695

Boar Hunt 1672 Abraham Hondius Dutch 1625-1695
Boar Hunt, c. 1672. Abraham Hondius (Dutch, c. 1625-1695). Pen and black ink and brush and black and gray wash heightened with lead white (partially oxidized)

Background imageBlack Ink Collection: Johann Baptist Enderle, German (1725-1798), Saint Ignatius Leaving Antioch, 1773

Johann Baptist Enderle, German (1725-1798), Saint Ignatius Leaving Antioch, 1773, pen and black ink with watercolor and gouache over graphite on laid paper

Background imageBlack Ink Collection: Marstrand Castle; Marstrands Fastning, 1893 (charcoal, pen and black ink

Marstrand Castle; Marstrands Fastning, 1893 (charcoal, pen and black ink
659590 Marstrand Castle; Marstrands Fastning, 1893 (charcoal, pen and black ink and watercolour on paper) by Larsson, Carl (1853-1919); 74.3x128.9 cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageBlack Ink Collection: A Great Cross-Vaulted Building, with Women and Children and a Dog by Broken Columns

A Great Cross-Vaulted Building, with Women and Children and a Dog by Broken Columns
659230 A Great Cross-Vaulted Building, with Women and Children and a Dog by Broken Columns, (pencil, pen and black ink and watercolour heightened with white) by Robert

Background imageBlack Ink Collection: Kartikeya, 1800s. Creator: Unknown

Kartikeya, 1800s. Creator: Unknown
Kartikeya, 1800s. Here Kartikeya, god of war and son of Shiva and Parvati, born to annihilate the demon Taraka, is provocatively depicted as a dandy

Background imageBlack Ink Collection: Lakshmi and Sarasvati, 1800s. Creator: Unknown

Lakshmi and Sarasvati, 1800s. Creator: Unknown
Lakshmi and Sarasvati, 1800s

Background imageBlack Ink Collection: Layers 03

Layers 03
Iris Lehnhardt

Background imageBlack Ink Collection: Tinsel Toes, 1914 (pastel, watercolour, brush and black ink on board)

Tinsel Toes, 1914 (pastel, watercolour, brush and black ink on board)
650536 Tinsel Toes, 1914 (pastel, watercolour, brush and black ink on board) by Shinn, Everett (1876-1953); 68.8x75.4 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Tinsel Toes. Everett Shinn (1876-1953)

Background imageBlack Ink Collection: The Ghost of Christmas Yet to Come: Ebeneezer Scrooge, 1938

The Ghost of Christmas Yet to Come: Ebeneezer Scrooge, 1938 (pen and black and blue ink wash on board)
823342 The Ghost of Christmas Yet to Come: Ebeneezer Scrooge, 1938 (pen and black and blue ink wash on board) by Shinn, Everett (1876-1953); 43.5x38.2 cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageBlack Ink Collection: The Ghost of Christmas Past: Scrooge at the Schoolhouse, 1938 (watercolour)

The Ghost of Christmas Past: Scrooge at the Schoolhouse, 1938 (watercolour, pen and black ink and pencil on board)
823341 The Ghost of Christmas Past: Scrooge at the Schoolhouse, 1938 (watercolour, pen and black ink and pencil on board) by Shinn

Background imageBlack Ink Collection: Feeding the Pheasants, (pencil, pen and black ink and watercolour heightened with bodyco)

Feeding the Pheasants, (pencil, pen and black ink and watercolour heightened with bodyco)
651423 Feeding the Pheasants, (pencil, pen and black ink and watercolour heightened with bodyco) by Sonrel, Elisabeth (1874-1953); 31.7x49.5 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Feeding the Pheasants)

Background imageBlack Ink Collection: They Overran the House Without Loss of Time, 1910 (pen, black ink and watercolour)

They Overran the House Without Loss of Time, 1910 (pen, black ink and watercolour)
986004 They Overran the House Without Loss of Time, 1910 (pen, black ink and watercolour) by Dulac, Edmund (1882-1953); 31.12x25.4 cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageBlack Ink Collection: Circe, 1911 (w/c, gouache and pen and ink on paper)

Circe, 1911 (w/c, gouache and pen and ink on paper)
989765 Circe, 1911 (w/c, gouache and pen and ink on paper) by Dulac, Edmund (1882-1953); 35.8x28.5 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: by Edmund Dulac); Photo © Christie's Images

Background imageBlack Ink Collection: Woman in vase

Woman in vase
Raissa Oltmanns

Background imageBlack Ink Collection: Departure from the Port of Honfleur, 1864. Creator: Johan Barthold Jongkind

Departure from the Port of Honfleur, 1864. Creator: Johan Barthold Jongkind
Departure from the Port of Honfleur, 1864

Background imageBlack Ink Collection: The Mansion House, Home of the Lord Mayor, 1888. Creator: Joseph Pennell

The Mansion House, Home of the Lord Mayor, 1888. Creator: Joseph Pennell
The Mansion House, Home of the Lord Mayor, 1888

Background imageBlack Ink Collection: Enter Herodias, c1893. Creator: Aubrey Beardsley

Enter Herodias, c1893. Creator: Aubrey Beardsley
Enter Herodias, c1893

Background imageBlack Ink Collection: Sketch for the salle des fêtes at the town hall of Asnières: shade under the trees, c.1901

Sketch for the salle des fêtes at the town hall of Asnières: shade under the trees, c.1901
Sketch for the salle des fetes at the town hall of Asnieres: shade under the trees, c.1901. (Esquisse pour la salle des fetes de la mairie d'Asnieres : Paysage de sous-bois)

Background imageBlack Ink Collection: Sketch for the salle des fêtes at the town hall of Asnières: shade under the trees, c.1901

Sketch for the salle des fêtes at the town hall of Asnières: shade under the trees, c.1901
Sketch for the salle des fetes at the town hall of Asnieres: shade under the trees, c.1901. (Esquisse pour la salle des fetes de la mairie d'Asnieres : Paysage de sous-bois)

Background imageBlack Ink Collection: Esquisse pour le salon des Lettres de l'Hôtel de Ville de Paris : les grandes oeuvres... c.1890

Esquisse pour le salon des Lettres de l'Hôtel de Ville de Paris : les grandes oeuvres... c.1890
Esquisse pour le salon des Lettres de l'Hotel de Ville de Paris : les grandes oeuvres litteraires (La Chanson de Roland, Le Misanthrope, Eviradnus, Mimi Pinson, Le Cid, Phedre, Pantagruel)

Background imageBlack Ink Collection: Esquisse pour la mairie de Clichy : Allégorie du mariage (plafond de la salle des... 1877 — 1878)

Esquisse pour la mairie de Clichy : Allégorie du mariage (plafond de la salle des... 1877 — 1878)
Esquisse pour la mairie de Clichy : Allegorie du mariage (plafond de la salle des mariages), 1877 -- 1878. Ceiling design

Background imageBlack Ink Collection: Esquisse pour la mairie de Vanves : Les carrières - Le jour du repos, 1902

Esquisse pour la mairie de Vanves : Les carrières - Le jour du repos, 1902. Creator: Jean Joseph Enders
Esquisse pour la mairie de Vanves : Les carrieres - Le jour du repos, 1902

Background imageBlack Ink Collection: Esquisse pour la mairie de Courbevoie : Les âges de la vie, 1884

Esquisse pour la mairie de Courbevoie : Les âges de la vie, 1884. Creators: Ernest Jean Delahaye, Louis Picard
Esquisse pour la mairie de Courbevoie : Les ages de la vie, 1884. The stages of life

Background imageBlack Ink Collection: Esquisse pour la mairie de Courbevoie : Les âges de la vie, 1884

Esquisse pour la mairie de Courbevoie : Les âges de la vie, 1884. Creators: Ernest Jean Delahaye, Louis Picard
Esquisse pour la mairie de Courbevoie : Les ages de la vie, 1884. The stages of life: old age

Background imageBlack Ink Collection: Esquisse pour la mairie de Courbevoie : Les âges de la vie, 1884

Esquisse pour la mairie de Courbevoie : Les âges de la vie, 1884. Creators: Ernest Jean Delahaye, Louis Picard
Esquisse pour la mairie de Courbevoie : Les ages de la vie, 1884. The stages of life

Background imageBlack Ink Collection: Esquisse pour la mairie de Courbevoie : Les âges de la vie. La Jeunesse. L'Enfance. La... 1884

Esquisse pour la mairie de Courbevoie : Les âges de la vie. La Jeunesse. L'Enfance. La... 1884
Esquisse pour la mairie de Courbevoie : Les ages de la vie. La Jeunesse. L'Enfance. La Jeunesse, 1884. The stages of life: Youth, Childhood

Background imageBlack Ink Collection: Association of Municipal Corporations. Creator: Unknown

Association of Municipal Corporations. Creator: Unknown
Association of Municipal Corporations

Background imageBlack Ink Collection: Esquisse pour la mairie de Montreuil-sous-Bois : L'été - La famille, 1892

Esquisse pour la mairie de Montreuil-sous-Bois : L'été - La famille, 1892
Esquisse pour la mairie de Montreuil-sous-Bois : L'ete - La famille, 1892. Summer. Family

Background imageBlack Ink Collection: Esquisse de la mairie de Montreuil-sous-Bois : Le printemps - La jeunesse, 1892

Esquisse de la mairie de Montreuil-sous-Bois : Le printemps - La jeunesse, 1892. Spring - Youth

Background imageBlack Ink Collection: Esquisse pour la salle des mariages de la mairie du 8ème arrondissement de Paris : Le Mariage, 1926

Esquisse pour la salle des mariages de la mairie du 8ème arrondissement de Paris : Le Mariage, 1926
Esquisse pour la salle des mariages de la mairie du 8eme arrondissement de Paris : Le Mariage, 1926

Background imageBlack Ink Collection: Esquisse pour la mairie du 15e arrondissement : Femme et enfants dans des branchages, c.1929

Esquisse pour la mairie du 15e arrondissement : Femme et enfants dans des branchages, c.1929. Woman and children among tree branches

Background imageBlack Ink Collection: Esquisse pour la mairie du 15e arrondissement : L'Aurore, c.1928. Creator: Georges-Picard Picard

Esquisse pour la mairie du 15e arrondissement : L'Aurore, c.1928. Creator: Georges-Picard Picard
Esquisse pour la mairie du 15e arrondissement : L'Aurore, c.1928. Dawn

Background imageBlack Ink Collection: Sketch for the town hall of Vanves: Views of Vanves. Tram. Place de Vanves. Castle path... 1902

Sketch for the town hall of Vanves: Views of Vanves. Tram. Place de Vanves. Castle path... 1902
Sketch for the town hall of Vanves: Views of Vanves. Tram. Place de Vanves. Castle path. Rue Vieille Forge. Rue Falnet. 1902

Background imageBlack Ink Collection: Sketch for the town hall of Vanves: Views of Vanves. Tram. Place de Vanves. Castle path... 1902

Sketch for the town hall of Vanves: Views of Vanves. Tram. Place de Vanves. Castle path... 1902
Sketch for the town hall of Vanves: Views of Vanves. Tram. Place de Vanves. Castle path. Rue Vieille Forge. Rue Falnet. 1902

Background imageBlack Ink Collection: Sketch for the town hall of Vanves: Views of Vanves. Tram. Place de Vanves. Castle path... 1902

Sketch for the town hall of Vanves: Views of Vanves. Tram. Place de Vanves. Castle path... 1902
Sketch for the town hall of Vanves: Views of Vanves. Tram. Place de Vanves. Castle path. Rue Vieille Forge. Rue Falnet. 1902

Background imageBlack Ink Collection: Sketch for the reception hall in the town hall of Vanves: Surroundings of Vanves, 1902

Sketch for the reception hall in the town hall of Vanves: Surroundings of Vanves, 1902. Creator: Jean Joseph Enders
Sketch for the reception hall in the town hall of Vanves: Surroundings of Vanves, 1902

Background imageBlack Ink Collection: Sketch for the reception hall in the town hall of Vanves: Surroundings of Vanves, 1902

Sketch for the reception hall in the town hall of Vanves: Surroundings of Vanves, 1902. Creator: Jean Joseph Enders
Sketch for the reception hall in the town hall of Vanves: Surroundings of Vanves, 1902

Background imageBlack Ink Collection: Sketch for the town hall of Courbevoie: the City of Courbevoie presides over the wedding party

Sketch for the town hall of Courbevoie: the City of Courbevoie presides over the wedding party, 1884

Background imageBlack Ink Collection: Sketch for the reception hall in the town hall of Vanves: Surroundings of Vanves, 1902

Sketch for the reception hall in the town hall of Vanves: Surroundings of Vanves, 1902. Creator: Jean Joseph Enders
Sketch for the reception hall in the town hall of Vanves: Surroundings of Vanves, 1902

Background imageBlack Ink Collection: Sketch for the reception hall in the town hall of Vanves: Surroundings of Vanves, 1902

Sketch for the reception hall in the town hall of Vanves: Surroundings of Vanves, 1902. Creator: Jean Joseph Enders
Sketch for the reception hall in the town hall of Vanves: Surroundings of Vanves, 1902

Background imageBlack Ink Collection: Esquisse pour la salle des mariages de la mairie de Saint-Maur-des-Fossés : Patrie, 1883

Esquisse pour la salle des mariages de la mairie de Saint-Maur-des-Fossés : Patrie, 1883
Esquisse pour la salle des mariages de la mairie de Saint-Maur-des-Fosses : Patrie, 1883

Background imageBlack Ink Collection: Esquisse pour la salle des mariages de la mairie de Saint-Maur-des-Fossés : Patrie, 1883

Esquisse pour la salle des mariages de la mairie de Saint-Maur-des-Fossés : Patrie, 1883
Esquisse pour la salle des mariages de la mairie de Saint-Maur-des-Fosses : Patrie, 1883

Background imageBlack Ink Collection: Esquisse pour la salle des mariages de la mairie de Saint-Maur-des-Fossés : Education, 02–1883

Esquisse pour la salle des mariages de la mairie de Saint-Maur-des-Fossés : Education, 02–1883
Esquisse pour la salle des mariages de la mairie de Saint-Maur-des-Fosses : Education, 02-1883

Background imageBlack Ink Collection: Esquisse pour la salle des mariages de la mairie de Saint-Maur-des-Fossés : Famille, 1883

Esquisse pour la salle des mariages de la mairie de Saint-Maur-des-Fossés : Famille, 1883
Esquisse pour la salle des mariages de la mairie de Saint-Maur-des-Fosses : Famille, 1883

Background imageBlack Ink Collection: Esquisse pour la salle des mariages de la mairie de Saint-Maur-des-Fossés : Amour, 1883

Esquisse pour la salle des mariages de la mairie de Saint-Maur-des-Fossés : Amour, 1883. Creator: Edouard Michel Lancon
Esquisse pour la salle des mariages de la mairie de Saint-Maur-des-Fosses : Amour, 1883

Background imageBlack Ink Collection: Esquisse pour la mairie du 20ème arrondissement : Les soins domestiques, l'instruction... 1884

Esquisse pour la mairie du 20ème arrondissement : Les soins domestiques, l'instruction... 1884
Esquisse pour la mairie du 20eme arrondissement : Les soins domestiques, l'instruction, le travail, l'education, 1884

Background imageBlack Ink Collection: Esquisse pour la mairie du 20ème arrondissement : L'amour, la fidélité, la tendresse... 1884

Esquisse pour la mairie du 20ème arrondissement : L'amour, la fidélité, la tendresse... 1884
Esquisse pour la mairie du 20eme arrondissement : L'amour, la fidelite, la tendresse maternelle, La Famille, l'affection maternelle, l'amour filial, 1884

Background imageBlack Ink Collection: Sketch for the town hall of Vanves: The pond of Ursine, 1902. Creator: Pierre Vauthier

Sketch for the town hall of Vanves: The pond of Ursine, 1902. Creator: Pierre Vauthier
Sketch for the town hall of Vanves: The pond of Ursine, 1902

Background imageBlack Ink Collection: Sketch for a reception room at the Hotel de Ville in Paris: Work, Rejoicings. Charity, 1892

Sketch for a reception room at the Hotel de Ville in Paris: Work, Rejoicings. Charity, 1892

Background imageBlack Ink Collection: Work: Sketch for the courtyard of the boys school on Avenue Simon-Bolivar, 19th arrondisse

Work: Sketch for the courtyard of the boys school on Avenue Simon-Bolivar, 19th arrondissement of Paris, 1933

Background imageBlack Ink Collection: Sketch for a reception room in the Hôtel de Ville, Paris : Gaiety. Farandole, 1892

Sketch for a reception room in the Hôtel de Ville, Paris : Gaiety. Farandole, 1892. Creator: Eugene Martial Simas
Sketch for a reception room in the Hotel de Ville, Paris : Gaiety. Farandole, 1892. (Esquisse pour un salon d'introduction de l'Hotel de Ville de Paris : Gaite. Farandole)

Background imageBlack Ink Collection: Nativity in an Initial H, 1430/40. Creator: Giovanni di Francia

Nativity in an Initial H, 1430/40. Creator: Giovanni di Francia
Nativity in an Initial H, 1430/40

Background imageBlack Ink Collection: Design for an Andiron, 18th century. Creator: Unknown

Design for an Andiron, 18th century. Creator: Unknown
Design for an Andiron, 18th century

Background imageBlack Ink Collection: Page from a Choirbook with Christ and a Pharisee in a Historiated Initial 'D', 1430/90

Page from a Choirbook with Christ and a Pharisee in a Historiated Initial "D", 1430/90

Background imageBlack Ink Collection: The Assumption of the Virgin in a Historiated Initial from a Gradual, c.1500. Creator: Unknown

The Assumption of the Virgin in a Historiated Initial from a Gradual, c.1500. Creator: Unknown
The Assumption of the Virgin in a Historiated Initial from a Gradual, c.1500

Background imageBlack Ink Collection: Koi Movement

Koi Movement
Thoth Adan

Background imageBlack Ink Collection: I Am

I Am
Thoth Adan

Background imageBlack Ink Collection: Shifted (three)

Shifted (three)
Thoth Adan

Background imageBlack Ink Collection: Moonlit Diving

Moonlit Diving
Thoth Adan

Background imageBlack Ink Collection: Mare E Monti

Mare E Monti
Thoth Adan

Background imageBlack Ink Collection: Sprout

Sprout
Thoth Adan

Background imageBlack Ink Collection: NIPA UNITED

NIPA UNITED
Fun Qui

Background imageBlack Ink Collection: Anuman peony line art

Anuman peony line art
Rosana Laiz Blursbyai

Background imageBlack Ink Collection: The Corner of the Kitchen, (pen, black ink and watercolour)

The Corner of the Kitchen, (pen, black ink and watercolour)
657258 The Corner of the Kitchen, (pen, black ink and watercolour) by Ginner, Charles (1878-1952); 35x23 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: The Corner of the Kitchen. Charles Ginner (1878-1952)

Background imageBlack Ink Collection: A Satyr and a Young Girl, c. 1917 (black ink and watercolour on an oval card, framed)

A Satyr and a Young Girl, c. 1917 (black ink and watercolour on an oval card, framed)
985608 A Satyr and a Young Girl, c.1917 (black ink and watercolour on an oval card, framed) by Wegener, Gerda Marie Frederike (1885-1940); 18 (approx.width) cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageBlack Ink Collection: The Crowd, 1943 (watercolour, pen and black ink on paper)

The Crowd, 1943 (watercolour, pen and black ink on paper)
990833 The Crowd, 1943 (watercolour, pen and black ink on paper) by Wols, Alfred Otto Wolfgang Schulze (1913-51); 18.4x13 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: The Crowd; La Foule. Wols (1913-1951)

Background imageBlack Ink Collection: Sunshine of the Saint Eulalie Arrives, (pen and black ink and watercolour on vellum)

Sunshine of the Saint Eulalie Arrives, (pen and black ink and watercolour on vellum)
827299 Sunshine of the Saint Eulalie Arrives, (pen and black ink and watercolour on vellum) by King, Jessie Marion (1875-1949); 22x50.4 cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageBlack Ink Collection: A front cover design for Me and my Pussies, 1924 (pen, black ink and watercolour)

A front cover design for Me and my Pussies, 1924 (pen, black ink and watercolour)
985956 A front cover design for Me and my Pussies, 1924 (pen, black ink and watercolour) by Appleton, Honor Charlotte (1879-1951); 34.6x25.4 cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageBlack Ink Collection: And One by One Crept Silently to Rest, c. 1902-3 (pen and black ink on vellum)

And One by One Crept Silently to Rest, c. 1902-3 (pen and black ink on vellum)
1195055 And One by One Crept Silently to Rest, c.1902-3 (pen and black ink on vellum) by King, Jessie Marion (1875-1949); 17.8x14 cm; Private Collection; Photo © Christies Images

Background imageBlack Ink Collection: Lunch by the River, (black and brown ink and watercolour)

Lunch by the River, (black and brown ink and watercolour)
659702 Lunch by the River, (black and brown ink and watercolour) by Grunwald, Isaac (1889-1946); 32.4x33 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Lunch by the River. Isaac Grunewald (1889-1946)

Background imageBlack Ink Collection: The Harem, (pencil, pen, black ink, watercolour and bodycolour with gold on)

The Harem, (pencil, pen, black ink, watercolour and bodycolour with gold on)
658634 The Harem, (pencil, pen, black ink, watercolour and bodycolour with gold on) by Barbier, Georges (1882-1932); 13.5x25.4 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: The Harem)

Background imageBlack Ink Collection: Message Found in a Bottle, 1918 (pencil, pen and black ink, on vellum)

Message Found in a Bottle, 1918 (pencil, pen and black ink, on vellum)
1199587 Message Found in a Bottle, 1918 (pencil, pen and black ink, on vellum) by Clarke, Harry (1889-1931); 21x15.8 cm; Private Collection; Photo eChristies Images; Irish, out of copyright

Background imageBlack Ink Collection: A View of the Piazza San Pietro, Rome looking south from the Portico of the Basilica

A View of the Piazza San Pietro, Rome looking south from the Portico of the Basilica
1197622 A View of the Piazza San Pietro, Rome looking south from the Portico of the Basilica, before 1779 (pencil, pen and black ink, w/c) by Quarenghi

Background imageBlack Ink Collection: Costume design for Oedipus at Colonnus- Antigone, c. 1899 to 1909 (pencil

Costume design for Oedipus at Colonnus- Antigone, c. 1899 to 1909 (pencil
1195675 Costume design for Oedipus at Colonnus- Antigone, c. 1899 to 1909 (pencil, pen and black ink, w/c on paper) by Bakst

Background imageBlack Ink Collection: Ophelia, (pencil, pen and black ink and brown wash, on paper)

Ophelia, (pencil, pen and black ink and brown wash, on paper)
1199574 Ophelia, (pencil, pen and black ink and brown wash, on paper) by Rossetti, Dante Gabriel Charles (1828-82); 22.3x17.5 cm; Private Collection; Photo eChristies Images; English, out of copyright

Background imageBlack Ink Collection: The Sleeping Fish Seller, (pen and black ink on paper)

The Sleeping Fish Seller, (pen and black ink on paper)
989696 The Sleeping Fish Seller, (pen and black ink on paper) by Gericault, Theodore (1791-1824); 25.6x34.8 cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageBlack Ink Collection: The Letter from an Absent One, 1871 (black lead, pen and black ink

The Letter from an Absent One, 1871 (black lead, pen and black ink
989654 The Letter from an Absent One, 1871 (black lead, pen and black ink, watercolour on white paper) by Alma-Tadema, Lawrence (1836-1912); 39x26.4 cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageBlack Ink Collection: I greet thee Maria, c. 1894 (watercolour and brown chalk over brush and black ink on paper

I greet thee Maria, c. 1894 (watercolour and brown chalk over brush and black ink on paper
988889 I greet thee Maria, c.1894 (watercolour and brown chalk over brush and black ink on paper) by Gauguin, Paul (1848-1903); 25.6x18 and 31.5x24.6 cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageBlack Ink Collection: (An administrative) Map of the 13 Provinces of the North and South Capitals (of China

(An administrative) Map of the 13 Provinces of the North and South Capitals (of China
986466 (An administrative) Map of the 13 Provinces of the North and South Capitals (of China), c.1712 (black ink and colours on paper) by Chinese School (18th century)

Background imageBlack Ink Collection: The Knight Errant fending off his foe, 1906 (pen, black ink and watercolour)

The Knight Errant fending off his foe, 1906 (pen, black ink and watercolour)
986146 The Knight Errant fending off his foe, 1906 (pen, black ink and watercolour) by Parkinson, William (fl.1886-93); 26.7x33 cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageBlack Ink Collection: Sulphur-crested Cockatoo (Cacatua galerita), (black chalk, brush, ink, watercolour

Sulphur-crested Cockatoo (Cacatua galerita), (black chalk, brush, ink, watercolour
986100 Sulphur-crested Cockatoo (Cacatua galerita), (black chalk, brush, ink, watercolour, bodycolour, on vellum) by Robert

Background imageBlack Ink Collection: Black-capped Parrot (Pionites melanocephala pallidus), (black chalk, brush, ink

Black-capped Parrot (Pionites melanocephala pallidus), (black chalk, brush, ink
986099 Black-capped Parrot (Pionites melanocephala pallidus), (black chalk, brush, ink, watercolour, bodycolour, on vellum) by Robert



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"Exploring the Timeless Beauty of Black Ink: From Ancient Goddesses to Captivating Artworks" Delve into the captivating world of black ink, where its deep hues and intricate strokes have mesmerized artists and art enthusiasts for centuries. In the 1800s, an unknown creator skillfully depicted The Goddess Kali, exuding power and mystique through every stroke. Similarly, Gajalakshmi emerged as a symbol of prosperity with elephants adorning her presence in another enigmatic artwork from that era. Travel back further to the 17th century when Abraham Hondius captured the intensity of a Boar Hunt using black ink as his medium. The dynamic lines bring forth the adrenaline-filled chase on paper, showcasing both artistic talent and storytelling prowess. Meanwhile, Johann Baptist Enderle's Saint Ignatius Leaving Antioch transports us to a different time altogether with its masterful use to depict historical narratives. Beyond paintings, it has found its place in practicality. Chippendale Drawings Vol II showcases exquisite designs for Library Bookcases and Tables crafted with precision and elegance. These drawings serve as a testament to how even functional objects can be transformed into works of art through meticulous detailing. Intriguingly diverse forms emerge within this realm; NIPA UNITED presents contemporary calligraphy that merges tradition with modernity while Anuman peony line art captures delicate beauty through minimalistic yet striking lines. The versatility extends beyond pen alone - Marstrand Castle comes alive in charcoal sketches combined with pen strokes by an artist who effortlessly captures architectural grandeur. Furthermore, Kartikeya stands tall among other divine figures portrayed in rich blacks during the 1800s. Lastly, Lakshmi and Sarasvati grace us with their presence on canvas – two goddesses brought to life by unknown creators who harnessed the power to convey their divine essence.

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