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Busch-Reisinger Museum Scrapbook, 1934-1936

ARCH.2013.5.2, Rendition: 793600

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The image shows two pages from a book that appears to be an art catalog or reference guide. The pages list several artists along with brief biographies and descriptions of their works. Here is a detailed summary of the content:

Left Page

Albrecht Altdofer

  • Birth and Death: Born in Ratisbon around 1472 and died there in 1538.
  • Career: Primarily worked in Ratisbon, St. Florian, and Lintz. Known as a painter, engraver, and architect.
  • Works Mentioned:
    1. Presentation of the Virgin in the Temple: Oil on panel, 31 x 29 inches, lent by The Everett Fawcett Company, Los Angeles.
    2. St. George and the Dragon: Oil on panel, 33 x 41 inches, lent by Mr. and Mrs. George Blumenthal, New York.
    3. St. Florian: Oil on panel, 16 x 12 inches, lent by Mr. and Mrs. George Blumenthal, New York.

Christoph Amberger

  • Birth and Death: Born presumably around 1500 and died in 1561.
  • Career: Active in Augsburg. Known as a painter.
  • Works Mentioned:
    1. Portrait of Barbara Schwarz: Oil on panel, 17 x 14 inches, lent by Arnold Seligmann, Rey and Company, Inc., New York.
    2. Portrait of a Man: Oil on panel, 17 x 14 inches, lent by Mrs. Louis F. Ryte, Glen Falls, New York.

Right Page

Barthol Beham

  • Birth and Death: Born in Nuremberg in 1502 and died in Italy in 1540.
  • Career: Known as an engraver and painter. Worked with his brother Hans Sebald Beham.
  • Works Mentioned:
    1. Portrait of a Man: Oil on panel, 17 x 14 inches, lent by Mrs. Louis F. Ryte, Glen Falls, New York.

Barthel Bruyn the Elder

  • Birth and Death: Born at Wesel or at Cologne in 1493 and died in 1555.
  • Career: Active at Cologne. Known as a painter.
  • Works Mentioned:
    1. Portrait of a Lady: Oil on panel, 14 x 9 inches, lent by Mr. John M. Schiff, New York.
    2. Portrait of a Gentleman: Oil on panel, 14 x 9 inches, lent by Mr. John M. Schiff, New York.

Lucas Cranach the Elder

  • Birth and Death: Born at Kronach in 1472 and died in 1553.
  • Career: Known as a painter and engraver. Worked in Vienna and Wittenberg.
  • Works Mentioned:
    1. Portrait of a Prince of Saxony: Oil on panel, 16 x 13 inches, lent by Mrs. Henry H. Booth, Detroit.
    2. Portrait of a Bearded Man: Oil on panel, 16 x 13 inches, lent by Mr. F. H. Blanchard, New York.

Additional Information

  • References: Each artist's section includes references to various catalogs and exhibitions where their works have been featured.
  • Images: The left page includes a black-and-white image of a painting, likely one of the works mentioned in the text.

The pages are well-organized, providing a clear and concise overview of each artist's life and notable works, along with detailed information about the specific pieces mentioned.

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The image displays a page from a catalog or reference book detailing various artworks and their creators. It includes entries for several artists and their notable pieces, accompanied by descriptions and references. Here are the detailed entries:

Albrecht Altdorfer

  • Presentation of the Virgin in the Temple
    • Oil on panel, 31 x 23 1/2 inches.
    • Lent by The Louvre, Paris (Art Company; Lod., Lucerne, Switzerland).
    • References: A catalog of Progress Exhibition of Paintings and Sculpture, Chicago, 1900; L. Justi, Albrecht Dürer, 1897; Julius Böhler, Munich, 1934; No. 19: Peartree, vol. viii, 1965; C.L. Kuhn, A Catalogue of German Paintings of the Middle Ages, Cambridge, Mass., 1936.

Austrian School

  • St. George and St. Christopher
    • Panel, 35 x 24 inches.
    • Lent by Professor and Mrs. C.L. Kuhn, Prometheus.
    • References: C.L. Kuhn, op. cit., No. 309.

Bartholomäus Bruyn the Elder

  • Portrait of a Lady

    • Oil on panel, 14 1/2 x 6 1/8 inches.
    • Lent by Mr. John M. Schiff, New York City.
    • Collections: Chaveau de Madrid, Cologne.
    • References: The Aschaffenburg March, 1930; C.L. Kuhn, op. cit., No. 34.
  • Portrait of a Man

    • Oil on panel, 14 1/2 x 6 1/8 inches.
    • Lent by Mr. John M. Schiff, New York City.
    • Collections: Chaveau de Madrid, Cologne.

Bartholomaeus Beham

  • Portrait of a Man
    • Oil on panel, 17 x 14 inches.
    • Lent by Arnold Seligmann, Rey and Company, Inc., New York City.

Christoph Amberger

  • Portrait of Barbara Schwarz
    • Lent by Mr. Louis F. Hyde, Glens Falls, New York.
    • Collections: Von Quandt; Dresden; Freiherr von Preusen, Dresden; Schloss Rohrau, Munich; Loepold.
    • References: F. Winkler and M. Rosenberg, Künstler-Inventare, vol. viii, 1883; No. 694.

Lucas Cranach the Elder

  • Portrait of a Saxon Princess

    • Oil on panel, 6 x 5 inches.
    • Lent by Mr. Rudolf J. Heinemann, Detroit.
    • Companion piece to Number 7.
    • Plate II.
  • Christ and the Woman Taken in Adultery

    • Oil on panel, 6 x 8 inches.
    • Lent by R. Ehlersheimer, New York City.
    • Collections: R. Ehlersheimer, New York.
  • Christ Blessing Children

    • Oil on panel, 6 x 8 inches.
    • Lent by Mr. Henry Schniewind, New York City.
    • References: K. Woermann, Katalog der Königl. Gemäldegalerie zu Dresden, 1905.
  • Portrait of a Bearded Man

    • Oil on panel, 16 x 14 inches.
    • Lent by Dr. F. H. Hirschland, New York City.
    • Collections: Georg Gronau; Hirsch; Klykypmann, The Hague; Van Diemen & Co., Berlin.

Lucas Cranach the Younger

  • Venus and Amor
    • Oil on panel, 16 x 10 inches.
    • Lent by the Museum of Fine Arts, Boston.
    • References: C.L. Kuhn, op. cit., No. 119.

General Observations

  • The entries include birth and death details of artists, where known.
  • Each entry lists dimensions, medium, current lender, and collection history.
  • References to scholarly works and catalogs provide provenance and additional context.
  • Several artworks are noted as companion pieces or parts of a series.

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The image is a page from a catalog or auction house listing featuring artworks by various artists, including Albrecht Altdorfer, Barthélemy Bruyn the Elder, and Lucas Cranach the Elder. Here’s a detailed summary:

Albrecht Altdorfer

  1. Presentation of the Virgin in the Temple

    • Oil on panel, 48" x 39"
    • Lent by The Louvre Fine Art Company, Ltd., Lucerne, Switzerland
    • Reference: A Century of Progress Exhibition of Paintings and Sculpture, Chicago, 1934, No. 390.
  2. Portrait of a Man

    • Oil on panel, 37" x 28"
    • Lent by Mr. John M. Schiff, New York City
    • Reference: C. L. Kuhn, op. cit., No. 310.

Christoph Amberger

  1. Portrait of Barbara Schwarz
    • Oil on panel, 28" x 22"
    • Lent by Arnold Seligmann, Rey and Company, New York City
    • Collection: Von Quadt, Dresden; Freiherr von Fries, Dresden; Schultze, Munich; Joseph Pulitzer, New York
    • Reference: C. L. Kuhn, op. cit., No. 217.

Barthélemy Bruyn the Elder

  1. Portrait of a Lady

    • Oil on panel, 14" x 11"
    • Lent by Mr. John M. Schiff, New York City
    • Collection: Clavé von Bonstetten, Cologne
  2. Portrait of a Saxon Princess

    • Oil on panel, 18" x 14"
    • Lent by Mr. Ralph H. Booth, Detroit
    • Collection: A. Salomon, Dresden; Julius Bihler, Munich; J. H. von Heyl, Berlin; Carl H. W. Schmidt, Dresden; Baron von der Heydt, Wuppertal
    • Reference: C. L. Kuhn, op. cit., No. 119.
  3. Portrait of a Gentleman

    • Oil on panel, 15" x 11"
    • Lent by Mr. Henry Schirmer, New York City

Lucas Cranach the Elder

  1. St. George and St. Christopher

    • Oil on panel, 55" x 34"
    • Lent by Preussischer Kulturbesitz, Berlin
    • Collection: Galerie Petényi, Vienna
  2. Portrait of a Man

    • Oil on panel, 17" x 13"
    • Lent by Mr. Louis F. Hyde, Glen Falls, New York
    • Collection: Von Quadt, Dresden; Freiherr von Fries, Dresden; Schultze, Munich; Joseph Pulitzer, New York
  3. Portrait of a Prince of Saxony

    • Oil on panel, 16" x 13"
    • Lent by Mr. Ralph H. Booth, Detroit
    • Collection: A. Salomon, Dresden; Julius Bihler, Munich; J. H. von Heyl, Berlin; Baron von der Heydt, Wuppertal
    • Reference: C. L. Kuhn, op. cit., No. 119.
  4. Christ Blessing Children

    • Oil on panel, 14" x 11"
    • Lent by Mr. Henry Schirmer, New York City
  5. Portrait of a Bearded Man

    • Oil on panel, 19" x 14"
    • Lent by Dr. F. H. Hirschland, New York City
    • Collection: George Hirsch, Klecksburg; The Hague, Van Dam & Company, Berlin
    • Reference: Klecksburg Collection Sale Catalogue, The Hague, 1914, No. 13; C. L. Kuhn, op. cit., No. 132.
  6. Venus and Amor

    • Oil on panel, 16" x 20"
    • Lent by The Morgan Art Foundation, New York City

The page also includes some smaller images of the artworks mentioned, each corresponding to the descriptions provided. The page is neatly organized with artist names, artwork titles, dimensions, and references to collections and catalogues.

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The image appears to be a page from a book or catalog that describes and illustrates various artworks, primarily paintings, from different artists and periods. Here's a detailed summary of the information presented:

Albrecht Altdorfer

  • Biography: Born in Ratisbon around 1480 and died there in 1538. Trained by his father and possibly received training from early masters.
  • Artwork:
    • Presentation of the Virgin in the Temple: An oil on panel painting, 81 x 59 inches, lent by the Lucerne Fine Art Company, Ltd., Lucerne, Switzerland. The painting was shown in the exhibition "A Century of Progress Exhibition of Paintings and Sculpture" in Chicago in 1934.

Christoph Amberger

  • Biography: Active from 1500 until his death in 1531.
  • Artwork:
    • Portrait of Barbara Schwarz: An oil on panel, 8 x 24 inches, lent by Arnold Seligmann, Rey and Company, Inc., New York City. The painting is noted for its unusual size and style.

A Splendid Early German Art

  • Artwork:
    • Portrait of a Lady: An oil on panel, 13 x 11 inches, lent by Mr. and Mrs. Ralph H. Booth, Detroit. The painting is from the collection of Galerie Peteny, Vienna.

Lucas Cranach the Elder

  • Biography: Born in Kronach in 1472 and died in Weimar in 1553.
  • Artwork:
    • Portrait of a Gentleman: An oil on panel, 17 x 13 inches, lent by Mr. Louis F. Hyde, Glen Falls, New York. This painting is noted to be in the style of Cranach.

Barthel Bruyn the Elder

  • Biography: Born at Wesel or Cologne in 1493, active at Cologne, and died there in 1555.
  • Artwork:
    • Portrait of a Saxon Princess: An oil on panel, 11 x 9 inches, lent by Mr. Ralph H. Booth, Detroit.

Austrian School

  • Artwork:
    • St. George and St. Christopher: An oil on panel, 55 x 24 inches, lent by Professor and Mrs. George Elderdin, Princeton.

Barthel Beham

  • Biography: Born in Nuremberg in 1502 and died in Italy in 1540.
  • Artwork:
    • Portrait of a Woman: An oil on panel, 10 x 8 inches, lent by Mr. John M. Schiff, New York City.

Lucas Cranach the Elder (Continued)

  • Artwork:
    • Portrait of a Prince of Saxony: An oil on panel, 16 x 13 inches, lent by Mr. Ralph H. Booth, Detroit.
    • Portrait of a Lady: An oil on panel, 14 x 11 inches, lent by Mr. Henry Schieffelin, New York City.

Various Artists

  • Artworks:
    • Christ Blessing Children: An oil on panel, 10 x 12 inches, lent by Mr. Henry Schieffelin, New York City.
    • Portrait of a Bearded Man: An oil on panel, 8 x 14 inches, lent by Dr. F. H. Hirschfeld, New York City.
    • Venus and Amor: An oil on panel, 16 x 20 inches, lent by the Magar Art Foundation, New York City.

Each entry includes detailed descriptions of the paintings, their dimensions, the current location (lent by), and references to catalogs or exhibitions where they were featured. The page also includes images of some of the described artworks.

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The image is a page from a catalog or an art book, specifically detailing paintings by various artists. Here's a detailed summary of the contents visible in the image:

  1. Albrecht Altdorfer:

    • A section on Altdorfer lists a few notable paintings:
      • Presentation of the Virgin in the Temple, 1510-1515, oil on panel, 48.3 x 38.7 inches.
      • The Fight between St. George and the Dragon, circa 1520-1525, oil on panel, 47.5 x 33.5 inches.
      • Portrait of a Lady, circa 1510, oil on panel, 26 x 20 inches.
    • References to various catalogs and books are provided.
  2. Christoph Amberger:

    • A painting titled Portrait of a Man, dated around 1540, oil on panel, 19.5 x 13.5 inches.
    • Reference to a specific work by Amberger in the collection.
  3. A Splendid Example by an Unknown Artist:

    • Description of a piece titled Portrait of a Young Man, dated circa 1560, oil on canvas, 35 x 27 inches.
    • References to catalog entries.
  4. Bartholme Bruyn the Elder:

    • Portrait of a Saxon Princess, 1515, oil on panel, 30 x 24 inches.
    • Portrait of a Lady, 1545, oil on panel, 27 x 21 inches.
    • Portrait of a Gentleman, 1545, oil on panel, 19 x 15 inches.
    • Detailed descriptions and references are given.
  5. Austrian School:

    • St. George and St. Christopher, 1530, oil on panel, 55 x 43 inches.
    • Reference to specific collections and exhibitions.
  6. Lucas Cranach the Elder:

    • Portrait of a Prince of Saxony, 1508-1509, oil on panel, 161 x 13 inches.
    • Portrait of a Lady, 1510, oil on panel, 11 x 8 inches.
    • Christ Blessing Children, 1515, oil on panel, 36 x 28 inches.
    • Portrait of a Bearded Man, 1530, oil on panel, 80 x 55 inches.
    • Comprehensive references and collections cited.
  7. Naturiebel Heilm:

    • Description and references for various paintings, including a specific mention of Portrait of a Lady, 1540, oil on panel.

Each section includes detailed information on the dimensions of the paintings, the medium used, the artist’s biography, and references to where the information can be found (e.g., catalogs, books, and specific collections).

Additionally, there are annotations and handwritten notes in the margins, indicating specific points of interest or personal observations.

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The image displays two open pages from what appears to be an art catalog or book, featuring detailed descriptions of various artworks and artists. Here’s a breakdown of the content on each page:

Left Page:

  1. Albrecht Altdorfer:

    • Born in Ratisbon around 1480 and died there in 1538.
    • Known for his landscapes and religious artworks.
    • Notable works include "The Legend of St. George" and "The Battle of Alexander."
  2. Christoph Amberger:

    • Born presumably in 1500, active in Augsburg until his death in 1562.
    • Known for portraits, often in a style that combines German and Italian influences.
  3. A Splendid Company:

    • Oil on panel, 88 x 92 inches, once in the collection of the Duke of Devonshire.
    • Depicts a group of figures, possibly noblemen, in an elaborate interior.

Right Page:

  1. Barthel Bruyn the Elder:

    • Born in Wesel around 1493, died in Cologne in 1555.
    • Known for portraits, including "Portrait of a Saxon Princess" and "Christ and the Woman Taken in Adultery."
  2. Austrian School:

    • "St. George and St. Christopher," a large altarpiece from around 1450, currently at the Galerie Petery, Vienna.
  3. Barthel Beham:

    • Born in Nuremberg in 1502, died in 1540.
    • Known for small, detailed engravings and portraits, including "Portrait of a Man."
  4. Lucas Cranach the Elder:

    • Born in Kronach in 1472, died in 1553.
    • Known for religious and mythological scenes, including "Venus and Amor."

Each section provides specific details about the artists' lives, their notable works, and the current locations or ownership of the pieces. The text includes dimensions, mediums, and some historical context for the artworks described.

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The image shows an open book laid flat on a surface. The visible pages contain dense, black text discussing various artists and their works, with the text printed in two columns per page. The sections included are titled "ALBRECHT ALTDORFER," "AUSTRIAN SCHOOL," "CHRISTOPH AMBERGER," "BARTHEL BEHAM," "BARTHEL BRUYN THE ELDER," and "LUCAS CRANACH THE ELDER." Each section provides biographical information, descriptions of artworks, dimensions, mediums, collections where the works are held, and references to catalogs or exhibitions. The pages are numbered 8 and 9 at the bottom corners. The book appears to be about art history, specifically focusing on German Renaissance painters, their artworks, and relevant catalog details.

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The image shows two open pages from what appears to be an exhibition catalog or an art reference book. The left-hand page has text at the top in bold, which reads "ALBRECHT ALTDORFER" and directly under the name is a short biography of the artist, mentioning that he was born in about 1480 and died in 1538. The biography talks about his craft as a painter, engraver, designer of woodcuts, architect, and the head painter at the court of the Regensburg bishopric.

Below Altdorfer's section are entries on other artists, including "CHRISTOPH AMBERGER" and "BARTHEL BEHAM," detailing similar brief biographical points and descriptions of paintings attributed to them, including titles like "Portrait of Barbara Schwarz" for Amberger, and "Portrait of a Man" and "Portrait of a Saxon Princess" for Beham.

The right-hand page continues with more artists, starting with "BARTHEL BRUYN THE ELDER," and moving down the page to other artists. Each entry lists the title of the work, dimensions, sometimes the material (e.g., oil on panel), and references to the source of the information or the collection where the work is held, with cities like New York and Cologne mentioned.

In the top left corner of the left page, there appears to be a signature or handwritten text that is not fully legible, possibly indicating the owner of the book or a note from a previous reader. The pages appear to be numbered 8 and 9 at the bottom. The text is in English and is formatted in a way typical for academic or scholarly publications, with a plain font and a straightforward layout. The overall impression is that this is a document for researchers or patrons interested in historical painters and their artworks.

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This image is a photograph of the pages from a book or catalog. The two visible pages contain text describing various artworks or painters. The descriptions include:

  1. Albrecht Altdorfer:

    • Born in Regensburg about 1475, died in 1538.
    • Description of his notable works, such as the "Presentation of the Virgin in the Temple."
    • References and exhibitions.
  2. Christoph Amberger:

    • Born around 1500, presumably in Augsburg.
    • Notable work includes the "Portrait of Barbara Schwarz."
    • Details regarding references and collections.
  3. Barthel Bruyn the Elder:

    • Born in Wesel in Cologne in 1493, died in 1555.
    • Notable works include the "Portrait of a Lady."
    • References and collections.
  4. Lucas Cranach the Elder:

    • Born in Kronach in Bavaria in 1472, died in Weimar in 1553.
    • Notable works include the "Portrait of a Prince of Saxony."
    • References and collections.
  5. Barthel Beham:

    • Born in Nuremberg in 1502, died in Italy in 1540.
    • Notable work includes the "Portrait of a Man."
    • References and collections.

Other entries describe additional paintings, including those by the Austrian School, and works titled "Christ and the Woman Taken in Adultery," "Christ Blessing Children," "Portrait of a Bearded Man," and "Venus and Amor."

Each description typically includes information about the size of the artwork, the medium (oil on panel/canvas), the lender, and references to publications or exhibitions where these pieces have been featured. The text is neatly organized into sections, making it easy to locate information about specific artists or paintings.

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The image shows an open book, likely an art catalog or reference guide, featuring detailed descriptions and illustrations of various artists and their works. The book is open to a page numbered 9, and it appears to be from a historical or art historical publication, possibly from the early to mid-20th century, judging by the style of the text and layout.

Key Observations:

  1. Layout and Structure:

    • The page is divided into two main sections, each dedicated to a different artist or group of artists.
    • The left side focuses on Albrecht Altdorfer, while the right side covers Barthel Bruyn the Elder, Lucas Cranach the Elder, and Barthel Beham.
    • Each artist section includes:
      • A brief biographical summary.
      • Descriptions of specific artworks, including dimensions, materials, and locations.
      • References to exhibitions, collections, and publications.
  2. Content Details:

    • Albrecht Altdorfer:

      • Born around 1475, died in 1538 in Regensburg.
      • Active as a painter, etcher, and architect.
      • Notable works include:
        • Presentation of the Virgin in the Temple (oil on panel, 43 x 34 inches).
        • Portrait of Barbara Schwarz (oil on panel, 28 x 31 inches).
        • Portrait of a Man (oil on panel, 17 x 15 inches).
      • References to exhibitions and collections, such as the Century of Progress Exhibition in Chicago (1933–1934) and the Kunsthistorisches Museum in Vienna.
    • Barthel Bruyn the Elder:

      • Born in 1493 in Cologne, active as a painter and etcher.
      • Notable works include:
        • Portrait of a Saxon Princess (oil on panel, 10 x 12 inches).
        • Portrait of a Lady (oil on panel, 14 x 9 inches).
        • Portrait of a Prince of Saxony (oil on panel, 18 x 12 inches).
      • References to collections in Detroit and New York.
    • Lucas Cranach the Elder:

      • Born in Kronach in 1472, died in Wittenberg in 1553.
      • Active as a painter, etcher, and publisher.
      • Notable works include:
        • Portrait of a Saxon Princess (oil on panel, 9 x 7 inches).
        • Portrait of a Bearded Man (oil on panel, 10 x 13 inches).
        • Venus and Amor (oil on panel, 16 x 20 inches).
      • References to collections in New York and Berlin.
    • Barthel Beham:

      • Born in Nuremberg in 1502, died in Italy in 1540.
      • Active as a painter, etcher, and architect.
      • Notable works include:
        • Portrait of a Woman (oil on panel, 17 x 15 inches).
        • Portrait of a Man (oil on panel, 17 x 15 inches).
      • References to collections in New York and London.
  3. Visual Elements:

    • The page includes small thumbnail images or illustrations of some of the artworks, though they are not prominently displayed in this particular view.
    • The text is formatted in a structured manner, with headings, subheadings, and bullet points for clarity.
    • The page number "9" is visible in the bottom right corner.
  4. Handwritten Notes:

    • There are handwritten notes in the top left corner of the page, possibly annotations or markings made by a previous reader or researcher. These notes include the words "are now" and some other markings that are partially obscured.

Overall Impression:

The image depicts a scholarly and detailed art historical reference page, likely from a catalog or encyclopedia. It provides comprehensive information about the artists' biographies, their notable works, and the locations and exhibitions of those works. The structured format and inclusion of references suggest it is intended for researchers, art historians, or collectors. The handwritten notes indicate that the book has been used and studied by someone in the past.