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Busch-Reisinger Museum Scrapbook, 1934-1936

ARCH.2013.5.2, Rendition: 793597

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The image shows the title page of a catalog for an art exhibition. The catalog is titled "Catalogue of the Germanic Museum Exhibition of German Paintings of the Fifteenth and Sixteenth Centuries." The subtitle indicates that the paintings were "Lent from American Collections." The exhibition was organized by Harvard University as part of its tercentenary celebration, which took place from June 5 to September 30, 1936. The Harvard University emblem is prominently displayed in the center of the page. The catalog appears to be part of a larger book or a bound collection, as evidenced by the other pages visible on the left side of the image.

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The image shows the open pages of a book titled "Catalogue of the Germanic Museum Exhibition of German Paintings of the Fifteenth and Sixteenth Centuries Lent from American Collections." This catalogue is associated with an exhibition held at Harvard University during the Tercentenary Celebration, from June 5 to September 30, 1936.

The cover of the book features a crest or emblem with the letters "VE RI CAS" (which likely stands for something related to the Fine Arts or a museum), and it is laid out in a formal, academic style.

On the left page, there are some handwritten notes and a few printed lines. The first visible printed text begins with a section titled "A Splendid Exhibition," describing the value and significance of the artwork being displayed. The notes and partial text suggest the book is likely used for reference, possibly containing detailed descriptions and information about the individual paintings exhibited.

The exhibition was curated to showcase significant pieces from the German Renaissance period, emphasizing the rich artistic heritage from the 15th and 16th centuries.

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The image shows an open book, with the left page containing some text and a photograph, and the right page featuring a title and some information. The right page is the title page of a catalogue for "The Germanic Museum Exhibition of German Paintings of the Fifteenth and Sixteenth Centuries," with items lent from American collections. The title is centered on the page, and beneath it is an emblem or logo. At the bottom, it mentions that this catalogue is associated with the Harvard University Tercentenary Celebration, which took place from June 5 to September 30, 1936. The left page contains a section titled "A SPLENDID EXHIBITION," with a photograph of a man, possibly a curator or notable figure, and some accompanying text, though the details are not fully readable in the image.

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The image shows a display of two documents related to exhibitions at Harvard University.

  1. The left document is an open page from a book or catalog titled "Art News Annual." The visible text discusses a particular piece of art, mentioning its historical and artistic significance. Specifically, it describes a triptych (a three-paneled artwork) by Hans Memling, a renowned painter. The text highlights the beauty and exceptional quality of the artwork and its importance in the history of art.

  2. The right document is a catalog cover for an exhibition titled "Catalogue of the Germanic Museum Exhibition of German Paintings of the Fifteenth and Sixteenth Centuries." The subtitle indicates that the paintings were lent from American collections. This exhibition was part of Harvard University's Tercentenary Celebration, held from June 5 to September 30, 1936. The emblem at the bottom includes the text "GIVE RISE TO HARVARD UNIVERSITY."

The documents together reflect the scholarly and cultural activities related to art exhibitions at Harvard University during its 300th anniversary celebrations.

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The image shows an open book, specifically the title page of a catalog from a historical exhibition.

The title reads:
"CATALOGUE OF THE GERMANIC MUSEUM EXHIBITION OF GERMAN PAINTINGS OF THE FIFTEENTH AND SIXTEENTH CENTURIES
Lent from American Collections"

Below this title, there is an emblem featuring a laurel wreath and the letters "VERITAS" (Latin for "truth").

At the bottom of the page, it mentions:
"HARVARD UNIVERSITY TERCENTENARY CELEBRATION
JUNE 5 TO SEPTEMBER 30, 1936"

The left page contains some text, which appears to be part of the catalog's introductory content, though it is not fully legible in the image. The text discusses German art from the fifteenth and sixteenth centuries, mentioning notable works and artists.

The book appears to be an artifact from Harvard University's tercentenary (300th anniversary) celebration in 1936, showcasing a curated collection of German paintings from the specified centuries, borrowed from American collections.

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The image shows an open book that is a catalogue for an exhibition. The title page reads:

"CATALOGUE OF THE GERMANIC MUSEUM EXHIBITION OF GERMAN PAINTINGS OF THE FIFTEENTH AND SIXTEENTH CENTURIES
Lent from American Collections"

Below the title, there is an emblem with the letters "VER RI" and a laurel wreath.

At the bottom of the title page, it states:

"HARVARD UNIVERSITY
TERCENTENARY CELEBRATION
JUNE 5 TO SEPTEMBER 30, 1936"

The left page of the open book features a partial view of a text discussing art, including a photograph of a painting or artwork and some descriptive text that is partially legible. The visible part of the text mentions a "Splendid Example" of German art and mentions the "Madonna and Child" by a specific artist, though the full name is not entirely clear. The text appears to be discussing the historical and artistic significance of the paintings.

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The image displays an open book. On the right page, there is printed text that reads:

CATALOGUE OF
THE GERMANIC MUSEUM EXHIBITION OF
GERMAN PAINTINGS OF THE FIFTEENTH
AND SIXTEENTH CENTURIES

Lent from American Collections

HARVARD UNIVERSITY
TERCENTENARY CELEBRATION
JUNE 5 TO SEPTEMBER 30, 1936

At the center of the page, there is a seal or emblem that includes the Latin word "VERITAS," which is associated with Harvard University. The left page appears to be the reverse side of the title page and has some partial text visible where the page is attached to the spine, but there is not enough context to fully understand the contents. The book lies against a beige background, and there is a glimpse of another page or object with text and images visible to the left of the open book. The photograph conveys a historical context related to an art collection or exhibition from the 1930s.

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The image shows an open book displaying the title page of a catalogue. The title of the catalogue is "Catalogue of the Germanic Museum Exhibition of German Paintings of the Fifteenth and Sixteenth Centuries Lent from American Collections." The page also contains two additional pieces of information. The first is an emblem featuring the word "Veritas" surrounded by a laurel wreath. The second announces "Harvard University Tercentenary Celebration June 5 to September 30, 1936." The open book partially covers another page with text and an image, which is not fully visible.

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The image shows an open book with a title page on the right side. The title reads: "CATALOGUE OF THE GERMANIC MUSEUM EXHIBITION OF GERMAN PAINTINGS OF THE FIFTEENTH AND SIXTEENTH CENTURIES Lent from American Collections." Below the title is a circular emblem featuring a shield with the letters "VERITAS" arranged in three sections, flanked by laurel branches. At the bottom of the page, it states: "HARVARD UNIVERSITY TERCENTENARY CELEBRATION JUNE 5 TO SEPTEMBER 30, 1936." The left page is blank, and some black and white printed material is partially visible underneath the bottom left side of the open book.

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The image shows an open book titled "Catalogue of the Germanic Museum Exhibition of German Paintings of the Fifteenth and Sixteenth Centuries." The book is displayed on a wooden surface, with the pages open to reveal the title page and some text. The book's pages are white, and the cover is blue with a logo in the center. The text on the title page reads "Lent from American Collections" and "Harvard University Tercentenary Celebration June 5 to September 30, 1936." The book appears to be a catalog of an exhibition of German paintings from the 15th and 16th centuries, which was lent from American collections and displayed at Harvard University as part of its tercentenary celebration in 1936.