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Busch-Reisinger Museum Scrapbook, 1937-1941

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The image is of a cover of the "Germanic Museum Bulletin," Volume I, Number 5, published in Cambridge, Massachusetts, in October 1937. The cover features a black and white photograph of a detailed section of a sculpture titled "Blair Madonna," attributed to a Franconian artist from around 1420. The sculpture depicts a figure, likely the Madonna, holding a child. The cover has a simple and classic design, with the title and publication details clearly printed. The binding of the bulletin appears to be a greenish color, adding a touch of color to the otherwise monochromatic cover.

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The image depicts the cover of a publication titled "Germanic Museum Bulletin." It is the fifth issue of Volume 1, published in Cambridge, Massachusetts, in October 1937.

The cover features a detailed photograph of a sculpture, specifically a section of a statue known as the "Blair Madonna." The caption below the photograph indicates that it is a detail from a work by an artist named Francillon, dated around 1420. The sculpture appears to be of a young figure, likely a Madonna, dressed in a long robe. The photograph is in black and white. The publication's title is prominently printed at the top in bold, capital letters.

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The image shows the cover of a publication titled "Germanic Museum Bulletin." Here's a detailed description:

  1. Title and Publication Details:

    • The title "GERMANIC MUSEUM BULLETIN" is prominently displayed at the top in bold, uppercase letters.
    • Below the title, there is an image of a sculpture or statue.
    • The publication is identified as Volume 1, Number 5.
    • The location and date are noted at the bottom: "CAMBRIDGE, MASSACHUSETTS, OCTOBER, 1937."
  2. Image Content:

    • The central image is a detailed black-and-white photograph of a statue or sculpture, specifically labeled as "Blair Madonna, Detail" with the description "Franconian, About 1420." The sculpture depicts a child-like figure in a serene pose, possibly holding an object.
  3. Design and Layout:

    • The cover is designed with a clean, minimalist aesthetic.
    • The text is centered and well-spaced, making it easy to read.
    • The photograph is placed within a bordered rectangle, giving it prominence against the background.

This publication appears to be a scholarly or informative document likely related to the history or art of Germanic or medieval sculpture.

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The image shows the cover page of a publication titled "Germanic Museum Bulletin." The title is prominently displayed at the top in bold, uppercase letters. Below the title, there is a black and white illustration of a statue, specifically a detail from the "Blair Madonna," which is described as Franconian, dated around 1420. The description of the statue is positioned directly beneath the illustration.

At the bottom of the page, the cover indicates that this is "Volume I—Number 5," and provides the publication details as "Cambridge, Massachusetts, October, 1937." The overall design of the page is simple and clean, with ample white space, and it appears to be an academic or historical publication likely focused on Germanic art and culture.

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The image is the cover of a publication titled "Germanic Museum Bulletin." Here are the detailed observations:

  1. Title and Organization:

    • The title at the top reads "GERMANIC MUSEUM BULLETIN."
    • This indicates it is a bulletin from the Germanic Museum, which is now known as the Busch-Reisinger Museum, part of Harvard University's art museums.
  2. Image:

    • The cover features an image of a sculpture detail.
    • It appears to be a depiction of the "Blaar Madonna," a detail from a piece attributed to the Franconian artist, dated around 1420.
  3. Volume and Issue:

    • The publication is labeled as "VOLUME I – NUMBER 5."
  4. Location and Date:

    • The bulletin was published in Cambridge, Massachusetts, in October 1937.

This publication likely contains articles, announcements, and scholarly pieces related to Germanic art and culture, consistent with the museum's focus.

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The image is of the cover page of a publication titled "Germanic Museum Bulletin." The cover features a black-and-white detailed illustration of a statue, identified as a "Blair Madonna, Detail" by an artist named Franconian, dated around 1420. The text at the top of the cover reads "GERMANIC MUSEUM BULLETIN."

At the bottom of the cover, it indicates that this is "VOLUME 1—NUMBER 5" and specifies that it was published in "CAMBRIDGE, MASSACHUSETTS, OCTOBER, 1937." The cover is clean and well-preserved, with a neutral background, and the edges of the page are slightly darkened, suggesting it is an older publication. The binding appears to be a simple, sturdy type, likely made of cloth or paper.

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This image shows an open publication with the title "GERMANIC MUSEUM BULLETIN" prominently displayed at the top of the right-hand page. Below the title is a black and white photograph of a classical statue, and underneath the image, the caption reads "Biltz Madonna, Detail" and "Franconian, About 1480." The bottom portion of the page indicates "VOLUME I — NUMBER 5" followed by "CAMBRIDGE, MASSACHUSETTS, OCTOBER, 1937." The left-hand page of the publication is blank, and the book is resting on a flat surface with a green edge visible, suggesting that it might be on a table or a similar piece of furniture.

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The image depicts a page from a publication titled "Germanic Museum Bulletin," specifically Volume I, Number 5, dated October 1937 and issued in Cambridge, Massachusetts. The page features a photograph of a sculpture labeled "Blair Madonna, Detail, Franconian, About 1430." The figure is dressed in detailed clothing typical of the period and appears to hold its hands in a gesture, possibly of prayer or contemplation.

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The image shows a page from a book or bulletin titled "Germanic Museum Bulletin." The page includes a black and white photograph of a sculpture or statue labeled "Blair Madonna, Detail," with a note indicating it is Franconian and dates to about 1420. The publication details at the bottom state "Volume I — Number 5," and "Cambridge, Massachusetts, October, 1937." The page appears to be set within a green hardcover book or folder. The photograph prominently features a detailed view of the upper torso and head of the Madonna statue, dressed in traditional attire.

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The image shows a vintage book titled "Germanic Museum Bulletin" with the volume number 1 and number 5. The book is opened to the cover page. The cover features a black-and-white photograph of a statue of a woman in a dress. The photograph is accompanied by the title of the statue, "Blair Madonna," and the year "About 1250." The cover also includes the location of the Germanic Museum, "Cambridge, Massachusetts," and the date of publication, "October, 1937."