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Busch-Reisinger Museum Scrapbook, 1934-1936

ARCH.2013.5.2, Rendition: 793646

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The document is a report summarizing the activities and acquisitions of a museum over a given period. Key points include nine exhibitions held, with notable mentions such as the Memorial Exhibition of Etchings and Drawings by Max Liebermann, and the Tercentenary Exhibition of German Art from 1450 to 1550. The museum acquired 33 objects, including a significant painting by Ottmar Elliger, contemporary Swedish textiles, and a collection of armor. Additionally, four hundred and eighty-four objects were loaned for temporary exhibitions. The library saw an increase of 255,79 volumes, and the total attendance was 23,158, with gallery attendance up by 13% from the previous year. The museum also conducted extension work, circulating three traveling exhibitions through New England states with the aid of the Carl Schurz Memorial Foundation.

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The image depicts a page from a report or annual review of a museum, likely detailing its activities and collections for a specific year.

Exhibitions:
The museum had a successful exhibition program consisting of nine distinct exhibits:

  1. Memorial Exhibition of Etchings and Drawings by Max Liebermann
  2. Bookbindings by Ignatz Wiemeler
  3. Watercolors by Georg Grosz
  4. War Etchings by Otto Dix
  5. Engravings and Etchings by Albrecht Dürer
  6. Contemporary Swedish Glass
  7. Watercolors by Christian Rolfs
  8. Medieval English Brass Rubbings
  9. A significant late 15th to 16th-century German Art Exhibition

Collections:

  • The museum added 33 objects to its permanent collection through gifts and purchases. Notable acquisitions included a painting by Otto Elger, a Swedish textile by Elsa Gullberg, and a collection of armor by Mr. Howland Pell.
  • The museum received murals in the entrance hall, painted by Mr. Lewis W. Rubenstein, showcasing Germanic myths in fresco technique.

Loans:
The museum loaned out 484 objects, including four watercolors by Friedrich Overbeck.

Library:

  • The new library was completed in the summer of 1933, with a modern design that included book shelves, heating, lighting, and insulation.
  • The collection expanded significantly, with 255 volumes added by gift and 176 by purchase, totaling 1,620 volumes.
  • Photographs and other reproductions increased to 8,676.
  • The collection also included 4,768 lantern slides and 622 photographic negatives.

Attendance:

  • Total attendance for the year was 23,158, with 22,601 being gallery attendance and 557 being lectures.
  • There was an increase in gallery attendance of approximately 13% compared to the previous year.

Extension Work:

  • The Carl Schurz Memorial Foundation supported three traveling exhibitions:
    • Facsimile reproductions of German paintings from the Middle Ages to the Renaissance
    • German Graphic Art
    • Modern German Painting

This summary captures the main highlights and activities of the museum as detailed in the provided excerpt.

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The image displays pages from an annual report or catalog of a museum, detailing various activities and acquisitions for the year.

Page 2: Exhibitions and Collections

  • Exhibitions: The museum hosted nine exhibitions of diverse themes, including:

    • Memorial Exhibition of Etchings and Drawings by Max Liebermann.
    • Bookbindings by Ignatz Wiemeler.
    • Watercolors by Georg Grosz.
    • Etchings by Otto Dix.
    • Engravings and Etchings by Albrecht Dürer.
    • Contemporary Swedish Glass by Christian Rohls.
    • Medieval English Brass Rubbings.
    • A Tercentenary Exhibition of German Art from 1450 to 1550, which was noted for its high quality and included examples of German Late Gothic and Renaissance painting, sculpture, and decorative art found in American private collections.
  • Collections: Thirty-three objects were added to the museum's permanent collection, including:

    • A painting by the north German artist Ottmar Elliger titled Venus and Mars.
    • A large contemporary Swedish textile by Elsa Guldberg.
    • A collection of armor from the sixteenth century.
    • Murals painted in the entrance hall by Mr. Lewis W. Rubenstein, depicting Germanic myths in the pure fresco technique.
  • Loans: Four hundred and eighty-four objects were loaned to the museum, including watercolors by Friedrich Overbeck.

Page 3: Library and Attendance

  • Library: The museum's library was expanded and renovated, with new book shelves, heating, lighting, and insulation installed. The library's collection increased by 255 items through gifts and 176 through purchases, totaling 1,620 volumes. Additionally, 693 photographs were added, bringing the total to 8,676.

  • Attendance: The museum saw a total attendance of 23,158 visitors, with 22,601 attending gallery exhibitions and 557 attending lectures. This represents a 13% increase in gallery attendance compared to the previous year (1934-35).

  • Extension Work: The museum circulated three traveling exhibitions across the New England states with the support of the Carl Schurz Memorial Foundation, showcasing German Painting of the Middle Ages and Renaissance, German Graphic Art, and Modern German Painting.

The text also includes a note on the completion of the new library and the relocation of the old library's books.

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The image displays two pages from what appears to be an annual report or a museum's yearbook. Here's a detailed summary of the contents:

Page 2

Exhibitions

The museum had a successful exhibition program with nine exhibitions of differing character, including:

  • Memorial Exhibition of Etchings and Drawings by Max Liebermann.
  • Bookbindings by Ignatz Wiemeler.
  • Watercolors by Georg Grosz.
  • War Etchings by Otto Dix.
  • Engravings and Etchings by Albrecht Dürer.
  • Contemporary Swedish Glass.
  • Watercolors by Christian Rohls.
  • Medieval English Brass Rubbings.
  • The Tercentenary Exhibition of German Art from 1450 to 1550, which featured notable works from American private collections.

Collections

  • Thirty-three objects were added to the permanent collection by gift and purchase. Notable acquisitions include:
    • A painting, Venus and Mars, by the German artist, Ottmar Elliger.
    • A large contemporary Swedish textile by Elsa Gullberg.
    • A collection of armor from the sixteenth century, donated by Mr. Howland Pell.
    • Murals painted by Mr. Lewis W. Rubenstein in the museum’s entrance hall, depicting subjects from old Germanic myths.

Loans

  • Four hundred and eighty-four objects were loaned to the museum during the year, primarily for temporary exhibitions.
  • Notable loans included four watercolors by Friedrich Overbeck, lent by Mr. Henry Copley Greene, and a large collection of modern German paintings by Dr. Karl Lilienfeld.

Page 3

Library

  • The summer of 1935 saw the completion of the new library. The old cloister along the south side of the courtyard was converted, with new book shelves, heating, lighting, and insulation installed.
  • The library collection increased by 255 volumes by gift and 176 by purchase, bringing the total to 1,620 volumes.
  • The number of photographs and reproductions increased by 709, with 693 by gift and 16 by purchase, totaling 8,676.
  • The lantern slide collection grew by 540, totaling 4,768.
  • Twenty-five photographic negatives of objects belonging to the museum were added.

Attendance

  • The total attendance for the year was 23,158.
  • Gallery attendance was 22,601, with 557 visitors attending lectures.
  • Gallery attendance showed an increase of about 13% over the previous year (1934-35).

Extension Work

  • With the help of the Carl Schurz Memorial Foundation, three traveling exhibitions were circulated through the New England states. These exhibitions included:
    • Facsimile reproductions.
    • German Painting of the Middle Ages and Renaissance.
    • German Graphic Art.
    • Modern German Painting.

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The image displays pages from an annual report of a museum, detailing various activities and updates for the year. Here’s a summary of the key points from the text:

Exhibitions

The museum hosted a successful exhibition program featuring nine exhibitions of varying themes:

  • Memorial Exhibition of Etchings and Drawings by Max Liebermann.
  • Watercolours by Ignaz Wirnberger.
  • War Etchings by Otto Dix.
  • Engravings and Etchings by Albrecht Dürer.
  • Contemporary Swedish Glass.
  • Watercolours by Christian Rohlfs.
  • Medieval English Brass Rubbings.
  • The Tercentenary Exhibition of German Art from 1450 to 1550.
  • An exhibition of German Late Gothic and Renaissance art, including painting, sculpture, and decorative art, showcasing some of the best examples from private collections.

Collections

  • Acquisitions: Thirty-three objects were added to the permanent collection, including:
    • A painting by the North German artist, Ortner Elliger, illustrating the history of art.
    • A large contemporary Swedish textile by Elsa Gullberg.
    • A splinted collection of armor from the sixteenth century.
    • A memorial gift of Howard Pélissier’s class of 1911.
  • Significant Addition: Murals in the museum's entrance hall painted by Mr. Lewis W. Rubenstein, depicting scenes from old Germanic myths.

Loans

  • The museum loaned out 484 objects, primarily for temporary exhibitions, including works by Friedrich Overbeck.

Library

  • The construction of the new library was completed in summer 1935.
  • The library’s collection grew significantly, with 255 volumes added by gift and 176 by purchase, totaling 2,630 volumes.
  • Photographs and other study materials were also increased, now totaling 8,676 items.

Attendance

  • The total attendance for the year was 23,158.
  • Gallery attendance was 22,601, with an additional 557 visitors to lectures.
  • Attendance at lectures showed a significant increase of about 13% compared to the previous year.

Extension Work

  • With aid from the Carl Schurz Memorial Foundation, three traveling exhibitions were circulated through New England states:
    • German Painting of the Middle Ages and Renaissance.
    • German Graphic Art.
    • Modern German Painting.

This report provides a comprehensive overview of the museum's activities, acquisitions, and outreach efforts over the year.

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The image is a page from a museum's annual report. It details various activities and acquisitions for the year, divided into several sections:

Exhibitions

The museum held nine exhibitions, each with a unique theme:

  1. Memorial Exhibition of Etchings and Drawings by Max Liebermann.
  2. Bookbindings by Ignatz Wiemeler.
  3. Watercolors by Arnold Groote.
  4. War Paintings by Otto Dix.
  5. Exhibition of Etchings by Albrecht Dürer.
  6. Glass and Watercolors by Christian Rohlfs.
  7. Medieval English Brass Rubbings.
  8. Temporary Exhibition of German Art from 1450 to 1550.

The last exhibition is highlighted for its significant display of German Late Gothic and Renaissance painting, sculpture, and decorative art from American private collections.

Collections

Thirty-three objects were added to the museum's permanent collection through gifts and purchases. Notable acquisitions include:

  • A unique oil painting by Otto Fischer-Ellinger.
  • A contemporary Swedish textile by Elsa Gullberg.
  • A sixteenth-century goblet donated by Mr. Howard D. Peck.
  • Murals painted by Mr. Lewy W. Rubenstein in the museum's entrance hall.

Loans

The museum loaned out 484 objects for temporary exhibitions, including four watercolors by Friedrich Overbeck.

Library

In 1935, the museum completed a new library, funded by the credit balance of the Museum Fund. The library was built on the south side of the museum, featuring modern amenities like air conditioning and practical working spaces. The library's collection increased by 255,79 volumes through gifts and purchases, and 709 photographic reproductions were added.

Attendance

The total attendance for the year was 23,158, with 22,661 museum visitors and 497 attending lectures. This represents an increase of about 134 per cent over the previous year.

Extension Work

With the help of the Carl Schurz Memorial Foundation, the museum circulated three traveling exhibitions through the New England states. These exhibitions focused on German Painting of the Middle Ages and Renaissance, German Graphic Art, and Modern German Painting.

The report reflects a year of significant growth and activity for the museum, with notable additions to its collections, successful exhibitions, and increased public engagement.

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The image you’ve provided shows two open pages of what appears to be a printed publication, possibly a report or a book concerning a museum. The left page is labeled “2” at the top and the right page is labeled “3,” indicating that we are looking at the early pages of the document.

The text on page 2 under the header "Exhibitions" discusses various successful exhibitions held by a museum, mentioning collections of drawings, etchings, bookbindings, watercolors, wood engravings, contemporary Swedish glass, and other art pieces. It specifically highlights an exhibition of German art from 1450 to 1550 as notable for its representation of the best examples found in American private collections.

Under the header "Collections," the text describes the addition of thirty-three objects to the museum's permanent collection, mentioning the acquisition of a painting, Venus and Mars, by the North German artist, Othmar Elliger. It talks about the quality of the collections and an acquisition of a large contemporary Swedish tapestry, among other pieces.

On page 3, under the header "Library," the text details improvements and work done on the library in the summer of 1935, including the construction of new bookshelves, a working area, and improvements to make it a practical and airy library. It also mentions the acquisition of new volumes and photographs for study purposes.

The "Loans" section discusses objects that were loaned to the museum, noting that many were for temporary exhibitions. The "Attendance" section provides statistics on the number of visitors to the museum, indicating an increase from the previous year. Lastly, the "Extension Work" section mentions the support of the Carl Schurz Memorial Foundation and the circulation of exhibitions to different locations.

The text also refers to various individuals by name, typically indicating donors or individuals associated with the works or the museum's operations. The typography and style suggest that this could be an annual report or a publication from a museum, detailing acquisitions, loans, exhibitions, and other activities from a specific year, likely in the early or mid-20th century. The exact date isn't visible in this excerpt, but the mention of 1935 in connection with the library work suggests it may not be long after that year.

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The image shows an open book featuring text across two pages, numbered 2 and 3. The content appears to be a detailed report or summary related to a museum's activities, including exhibitions, collections, loans, library enhancements, attendance figures, and extension work.

On page 2, the text is divided into sections titled "Exhibitions," "Collections," and "Loans." The "Exhibitions" section lists nine different exhibits that were held at the museum, showcasing various forms of art and historical collections. "Collections" mention the addition of thirty-three objects to the museum, highlighting significant acquisitions such as a painting by Otto Greiner and a contemporary Swedish textile by Elsa Gullberg. The "Loans" section states that four hundred and eighty-four objects were lent to the museum for various exhibits.

On page 3, sections include "Library," "Attendances," and "Extension Work." The "Library" section discusses updates made to the library in the summer of 1935, including architectural changes and the arrangement of books. It notes a significant increase in the number of volumes and photographs added to the library's collection. "Attendances" provides statistics on the museum's yearly attendance, noting 23,158 visitors, and a breakdown of gallery visitors and lecture attendees. Lastly, "Extension Work" acknowledges the Carl Schurz Memorial Foundation's support in circulating traveling exhibitions, mentioning the thematic content of these exhibitions.

Overall, the text provides a comprehensive overview of various activities and improvements made by the museum, reflecting on specific acquisitions, infrastructural enhancements, and outreach efforts.

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The image shows an open book with two pages visible. The left page has a section titled "Exhibitions" and the right page has a section titled "Library." The text on the left page discusses the museum's exhibition program, which included nine exhibitions of various subjects, such as etchings, watercolors, and medieval English brass rubbings. The text on the right page discusses the library's activities, including the completion of the new library building, the acquisition of books, and the increase in the number of volumes and photographs. The image appears to be a report or annual summary of the museum's activities for a particular year.

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The image depicts an open page of a book, specifically pages 2 and 3, with black text on a white background. The text is organized into sections with headings such as "Exhibitions," "Collections," "Loans," and "Extension Work."

On page 2, under the "Exhibitions" section, it discusses the museum's exhibition program, highlighting nine exhibitions of varying themes, including etchings, watercolors, medieval Swedish glass, and contemporary English brass rubbings. It also mentions the centenary exhibition of German art and the importance of German Late Gothic and Renaissance art.

Under the "Collections" section, it mentions the addition of 33 objects to the museum's permanent collection, including a painting by the German artist Ottmar Elliger and a contemporary Swedish textile. It also highlights the significance of murals being painted in the museum's entrance hall by Mr. Lewis W. Rubenstein.

Page 3 begins with the "Library" section, detailing the completion of work on the new library in the summer of 1935. It describes the construction process, including the installation of heating and lighting, and the arrangement of books. It notes the increase in the number of volumes, now totaling 8,678, and the addition of photographs and lantern slides.

The "Attendance" section reports the total attendance for the year as 23,158, with 22,601 representing gallery attendance and 557 being visitors to lectures. The gallery attendance shows an increase of about 13% compared to the previous year.

Finally, the "Extension Work" section mentions the aid received from the Carl Schurz Memorial Foundation for traveling exhibitions, which were circulated through the New England states. These exhibitions featured German art from various periods, including the Middle Ages, the Renaissance, and modern German painting.