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Smithsonian Color Journey

The Color Blue

The color of the sky and the sea, blue is often associated with serenity, inspiration, loyalty, and a sadness known as the blues. Explore the color blue in the National Museum of Asian Art collections and in collections from across the Smithsonian.

Discover ways of understanding the science of color with Smithsonian Libraries and Archives and the story behind the colors we create with the Cooper Hewitt, Smithsonian Design Museum.


The Blue Grotto

Saint Louis Blues

Blue Palm Leaf

Cobalt and Gold Leaf Venetian

Blue Marine

Arita ware bottle

Blue Zone III

Blue Rectangle II

Vase

tile

Blue World Emergence

Textile Design: Lemberg

Navy portrait hat by Mr. John from Mae's Millinery Shop

Paper Doll Costume in Blue with White Trim and Garlands

Cobalt blue

Dish with design of peonies and rock

Bismarck Sapphire Necklace

Pattern of Horseshoes, Textile Design (1 of 2 )

Jar

Jar

Photograph

Straight Dancer (Blue)

Evening in Paris Cologne

Star of Bombay

Dish

Corundum (var. sapphire)

Trasparente

P LAUDANOP

Jar decorated with dragons and "shou" character for "longevity"

Turtle Motif (Blue), Textile Design

Drug jar

Quilt

Blue Day Star

pitcher, small

Gourd Vase

Textile Design: Blue and White Squares and Rectangles

tankard


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