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Busch-Reisinger Museum Scrapbook, 1934-1936

ARCH.2013.5.2, Rendition: 793603

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The image shows an open book with a focus on two pages. On the left page, there is text listing various decorative art pieces, each with a description and the lender's information. The items include a "Pair of Trumpeting Angels," a "Gilded Silver Bull," a "Coconut Goblet," and a "Gilded Silver Ship," among others, with details such as the materials, lenders, and origins specified.

The right page features a black-and-white photograph of a portrait. The portrait is identified as "Christoph Amberger: Portrait of Barbara Schwarz," and it is noted that the artwork is from New York, Arnold Seligmann, Rey and Co. The subject of the portrait, Barbara Schwarz, is depicted in detailed attire typical of the period, suggesting a historical or Renaissance style.

The overall context suggests that the book might be a catalog from an art exhibition, detailing various artworks and their origins.

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The image shows a page from a catalog or an art book focusing on the work of Veit Stoss and other artists from the Renaissance period. Here are the detailed observations:

  1. Text on the Left Side:

    • Veit Stoss: Information about the artist Veit Stoss is provided. Born in Nuremberg around 1450 and active there and in Cracow from 1477 until his death in 1533, he was a sculptor, painter, engraver, and the leading artist in Nuremberg known for his work, including the altarpiece at Allerheiligen Church.

    • Artworks by Veit Stoss:

      • 35. Pair of Trumpeting Angels: Polychromed wood, lent by A.S. Drey, Paris, Munich, and New York City, circa 1500.
      • 36. Gilded Silver Bull: Lent by A.S. Drey, Paris, Munich, and New York City, from Nuremberg, sixteenth century.
      • 37. Cocoa Nut Goblet: Lent by A.S. Drey, Paris, Munich, and New York City, from Nuremberg, sixteenth century.
    • Decorative Art:

      • 38. Gilded Silver Ship: Lent by A.S. Drey, Paris, Munich, and New York City, by Zurlinden and dated 1609.
      • 39. The Hainauer Reliquary: Lent by French and Company, Inc., New York City, German, second half of the fifteenth century.
      • 40. Tapestries: Lent by French and Company, Inc., New York City, South German, fifteenth century.
  2. Image on the Right Side:

    • The page includes a black-and-white portrait of Barbara Schwarz by Christoph Amberger.
    • Portrait Details:
      • The portrait is titled "Portrait of Barbara Schwarz."
      • It is attributed to Christoph Amberger.
      • The work is noted to be from New York, lent by Arnold Seligmann, Rey and Co.

The overall content highlights historical artworks and their provenance, detailing the significance and historical context of the pieces.

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The image shows an open book with detailed descriptions and illustrations of various art pieces and artifacts. Here’s a detailed summary of each section:

Left Page:

Veit Stoss:

  • Biographical Information: Veit Stoss was born in Nuremberg around 1450 and was active there until his death in 1533. He was a sculptor, painter, engraver, and the leading artist in Nuremberg during his time.

  • Artwork Descriptions:

    • 35. Pair of Trumpeting Angels: Made from polychromed wood, lent by A. S. Drey, Paris, Munich, and New York City, dated around 1500.
    • 36. Gilded Silver Bull: Lent by A. S. Drey, Paris, Munich, and New York City, from Nuremberg, dated to the sixteenth century.

Decorative Art:

  • 37. Coconut Goblet: Lent by A. S. Drey, Paris, Munich, and New York City, from Nuremberg, sixteenth century.
  • 38. Gilded Silver Ship: Lent by A. S. Drey, Paris, Munich, and New York City, created by Zurlinden and dated 1609.
  • 39. The Hainauer Reliquary: Lent by French and Company, Inc., New York City, German, from the second half of the fifteenth century.
  • 40. Tapestries: Lent by French and Company, Inc., New York City, South German, fifteenth century.

Right Page:

  • Portrait of Barbara Schwarz:
    • Artist: Christoph Amberger
    • Title: Portrait of Barbara Schwarz
    • Location: New York, Arnold Seligmann, Rey and Co.

The right page features a black-and-white photograph of a portrait of a woman wearing a black dress and hat, identified as Barbara Schwarz.

The left page provides a list of various historical and decorative art pieces, detailing their origins, lenders, and approximate dates, while the right page features a historical portrait.

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The image is a page from a catalog or an exhibition guide, featuring an entry on Veit Stoss, a renowned artist. The page includes several details about various artworks associated with Veit Stoss and other artists, specifically focusing on decorative art and religious artifacts.

  1. Veit Stoss (1450-1533):

    • Born in Nuremberg, he was active there and in Cracow from 1477 until his death in 1533.
    • He was a sculptor, painter, engraver, and the leading artist in Nuremberg prior to Albrecht Dürer.
  2. Artworks Listed:

    • 35. Pair of Trumpeting Angels:

      • Material: Polychromed wood.
      • Lent by A. S. Drey, Paris, Munich, and New York City.
      • Dated around 1500.
    • Decorative Art:

      • 36. Gilded Silver Bull:
        • Lent by A. S. Drey, Paris, Munich, and New York City.
        • Origin: Nuremberg, sixteenth century.
      • 37. Cocoa Nut Goblet:
        • Lent by A. S. Drey, Paris, Munich, and New York City.
        • Origin: Nuremberg, sixteenth century.
      • 38. Gilded Silver Ship:
        • Lent by A. S. Drey, Paris, Munich, and New York City.
        • Made by Zurlinden and dated 1609.
      • 39. The Hainauer Reliquary:
        • Lent by French and Company, Inc., New York City.
        • Origin: German, second half of the fifteenth century.
      • 40. Tapestries:
        • Lent by French and Company, Inc., New York City.
        • Origin: South German, fifteenth century.
  3. Portrait of Barbara Schwarz:

    • The right side of the page features a black-and-white photograph of a portrait titled "Portrait of Barbara Schwarz" by Christoph Amberger.
    • The portrait is noted to be from New York, Arnold Seligmann, Rey and Co.

The page is numbered 14 at the bottom left corner, indicating it is part of a larger document, likely a catalog or exhibition booklet.

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The image shows a page from what appears to be an exhibition catalog or a detailed inventory list of artworks. The page includes both text and an image of a portrait painting.

Text Details:

The text is divided into sections highlighting various artworks by different artists and craftsmen, categorized under two main headings: "VEIT STOSS" and "DECORATIVE ART."

VEIT STOSS:

  1. 35. Pair of Trumpeting Angels

    • Material: Polychromed wood.
    • Loaned by: A.S. Drey, Paris, Munich, and New York City.
    • Date: About 1500.
  2. 37. Coconut Goblet

    • Loaned by: A.S. Drey, Paris, Munich, and New York City.
    • Origin: Nuremberg, sixteenth century.
  3. 38. Gilded Silver Ship

    • Loaned by: A.S. Drey, Paris, Munich, and New York City.
    • Creator: By Zur Linden and dated 1609.
  4. 39. The Hainauer Reliquary

    • Loaned by: French and Company, Inc., New York City.
    • Origin: German, second half of the fifteenth century.

DECORATIVE ART:

  1. 36. Gilded Silver Ball

    • Loaned by: A.S. Drey, Paris, Munich, and New York City.
    • Origin: Nuremberg, sixteenth century.
  2. 40. Tapestries

    • Loaned by: French and Company, Inc., New York City.
    • Origin: South German, fifteenth century.

Image Details:

The image on the right side of the page is a black-and-white photograph of a painting identified as:

  • Christoph Amberger, Portrait of Barbara Schwarz
    • Ownership: New York, Arnold Seligmann, Rey and Co.

The portrait depicts a woman dressed in period clothing typical of the Renaissance era. She is wearing a headdress and elaborate garments, holding what appears to be a small book or prayer book. The portrait is detailed and finely executed, showcasing the fashion and artistic style of the time.

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The image is a page from a book or catalog that appears to list and describe various pieces of decorative art. The text is divided into two columns. The left column lists items numbered 36 to 40, detailing their descriptions, materials, origins, and dates. The right column continues with items numbered 37 to 40 and includes a black-and-white photograph of a portrait.

Here is a detailed summary of the content:

Left Column:

  1. Veit Stoss

    • Born in Nuremberg around 1450 and active there until his death in 1533.
    • Sculptor, painter, engraver, and the leading artist in Nuremberg prior to Albrecht Dürer.
  2. 36. Pair of Trumpeting Angels

    • Polychromed wood.
    • Lent by A. S. Drey, Paris, Munich, and New York City.
    • About 1500.

Right Column:

  1. 37. Cocanut Goblet

    • Lent by A. S. Drey, Paris, Munich, and New York City.
    • Nuremberg, sixteenth century.
  2. 38. Gilded Silver Ship

    • Lent by A. S. Drey, Paris, Munich, and New York City.
    • By Zurflinden and dated 1609.
  3. 39. The Hatsauer Reliquary

    • Lent by French and Company, Inc., New York City.
    • German, second half of the fifteenth century.
  4. 40. Tapestries

    • Lent by French and Company, Inc., New York City.
    • South German, fifteenth century.

Image:

  • The photograph is of a portrait titled "Portrait of Barbara Scheurl" by Christoph Amberger.
  • The portrait is lent by French and Company, Inc., New York City.

The page is neatly organized, with clear descriptions and lending information for each item, and includes a high-quality reproduction of a historical portrait.

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The image shows an open book or exhibition catalog with pages displaying text on the left and a black-and-white reproduction of a painting on the right. The left page lists various art items with their descriptions, such as a coconut goblet, a gilded silver bowl, and tapestries, including information about their location and era, like sixteenth-century Nuremberg and fifteenth-century South Germany. The right page features a caption below the artwork identifying it as a "Portrait of Barbara Schwarz" by Christoph Amberger, with additional details about where it's currently located. The figure in the artwork is wearing period clothing suggestive of the time during which Amberger was active, which was the 16th century, and appears to be holding something in their hand. However, part of the image has been purposefully obscured, which prevents the full depiction of the figure's features and the object they are holding.

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This image shows an open book featuring a list of works and a black-and-white photograph of a portrait by Christoph Amberger titled "Portrait of Barbara Schwarz". The list of works includes decorative art items like trumpeting angels, a gilded silver bull, a coconut goblet, a gilded silver ship, the Halnauer reliquary, and tapestries. The text provides details about the items, such as their origin, period, and the entities that lent these pieces for display. The portrait shows a historically styled figure in formal attire, indicating a period piece.

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The image shows an open book spread with two pages. The left page contains text about Veit Stoss, a sculptor, painter, engraver, and the leading artist in Nuremberg prior to Albrecht Dürer. It lists several works including:

    1. Pair of Trumpeting Angels (Polychromed wood, lent by A. S. Drey, Paris, Munich, and New York City, about 1500)
    1. Gilded Silver Bull (lent by A. S. Drey, Nuremberg, sixteenth century)
    1. Cocoanut Goblet (lent by A. S. Drey, sixteenth century)
    1. Gilded Silver Ship by Zurlinden, dated 1609
    1. The Hainauer Reliquary (German, second half of the fifteenth century)
    1. Tapestries (South German, fifteenth century)

The right page features a black and white portrait of a seated individual dressed in formal, historical attire, including a cap and gown with a white collar. The face is obscured or blurred. Below the portrait, the text reads:

"CHRISTOPH AMBERGER. PORTRAIT OF BARBARA SCHWARZ
New York, Arnold Seligmann, Rey and Co."

The bottom of the left page is numbered 14.

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The image shows an open book with the title "Veit Stoss" and a subtitle "Decorative Art" printed on the left side of the page. The book is open to a page that features a black-and-white photograph of a woman dressed in a black gown with a white collar and a black hat. The photograph is titled "Portrait of Barbara Schwarz" and is attributed to Christoph Amberger. The book also includes a list of items, including "Coconut Goblet," "Gilded Silver Ship," "The Hainauer Reliquery," and "Gilded Silver Bull," along with their respective descriptions and locations.