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Busch-Reisinger Museum Scrapbook, 1941-1951

ARCH.2013.5.4, Rendition: 793084

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The image depicts the cover of an art calendar titled "Pipers Kunstkalender 1949." The cover features a black-and-white photograph of a man in a formal suit, bow tie, and white gloves, holding a cigarette. The man is identified as Max Beckmann (born in 1884), and the photograph is a self-portrait titled "Selbstbildnis im Smoking" from 1927. The photograph is credited to the Museum of Modern Art in New York.

The cover design includes a red rectangular box at the bottom with the title "Pipers Kunstkalender 1949" in white letters. The number "25" is visible on the right side of the cover, indicating the week of the year. The calendar appears to be part of a series, likely featuring various works of art or artists. The overall design suggests a sophisticated and artistic theme, fitting for an art calendar.

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The image shows an open art calendar from 1949, specifically titled "Pipers Kunstkalender 1949." The calendar cover is maroon with white and gold lettering.

Inside the calendar, there is a black-and-white portrait of a man in formal attire, specifically a suit and tie. The caption below the portrait reads:
"Max Beckmann (geb. 1884), Selbstbildnis im Smoking 1927. Wiedergabe mit Genehmigung der Galerie G. Frankel, München - G. Valentin, New York."

The text indicates that the image is a self-portrait of Max Beckmann, taken in 1927, and is a reproduction with permission from Galerie G. Frankel in Munich and G. Valentin in New York.

In the lower right corner of the calendar page, there is a small section with the date "25. Woche" (25th week) and the year "1949." The calendar appears to be a weekly one, with each page corresponding to a specific week of the year. The calendar itself is likely from Germany, given the use of the German language and the name of the gallery.

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The image depicts the cover page of an art calendar from 1949 published by "Pipers Kunstkalender." The calendar features a prominent black-and-white photograph of Max Beckmann, a renowned German painter, in the center.

The photograph shows Max Beckmann dressed formally in a suit and tie, with his hands in his pockets. Below the image, there is some text describing the portrait, stating "Max Beckmann (geb. 1884), Selbstbildnis im Smoking 1927" which translates to "Max Beckmann (born 1884), Self-Portrait in Smoking 1927."

The calendar itself has a maroon cover with the title "PIPERS KUNSTKALENDER 1949" prominently displayed in white and gold lettering. The calendar appears to have been inserted into a larger book, with a part of the book’s page showing the week and date, specifically 26. Woche, 25 (which might be a reference to week 26, day 25). The visible text under the image of Beckmann also includes references to the reprinting of the gallery exhibitions and works.

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The image shows an open 1949 art calendar titled "Pipers Kunstkalender." The calendar features a black and white photograph of a man dressed in formal attire, specifically a dark suit and bow tie. The photograph is credited to Max Beckmann (1884-1950), and the image is described as a self-portrait from 1927, presented by the Galerie G. Franke in Munich and C. Vlag in New York. The calendar includes details such as the number of weeks and days, specifically noting 26 weeks and 364 days. The design is minimalistic, with the focus being on the portrait and the provided information.

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The image shows the cover of "Pipers Kvnstkalender 1949" (Piper's Art Calendar 1949). This art calendar features a photograph of Max Beckmann, a notable artist.

Details include:

  1. Photograph:

    • The photograph depicts Max Beckmann, who was born in 1884 and passed away in 1950.
    • He is shown in formal attire, wearing a tuxedo with a bow tie and standing with one hand in his pocket.
  2. Text:

    • Above the photograph, there is a caption in German mentioning Beckmann's birth year (1884) and indicating that the photograph was taken in smoking attire in 1927.
    • Below the photograph, there is additional text stating the donation of the work to the Städtische Galerie (Municipal Gallery) in Frankfurt by his widow, Quappi Beckmann, in 1957.
  3. Calendar Information:

    • The lower half of the cover prominently displays the title "PIPERS KVNSTKALENDER 1949" in large, bold letters.
    • There is a small sticker on the right side of the cover showing pricing, indicating "2.50 Sammlg." which likely refers to the price in Deutsche Marks.

The overall appearance of the calendar cover is quite vintage, suggesting it is an artifact from the mid-20th century.

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The image depicts an open calendar from the year 1949, specifically titled "Pipers Kunstkalender 1949." The cover of the calendar is a maroon color with the text "Pipers Kunstkalender 1949" printed in white, stylized letters.

Inside the calendar, there is a black-and-white portrait of a man standing and holding a cigarette holder. Below the portrait, there is a caption in German that reads:
"Max Beckmann (geb. 1884), Selbstbildnis im Smoking 1927. Wiedergabe mit Genehmigung der Galerie G. Frank, München - C. Valentin, New York."

This translates to:
"Max Beckmann (born 1884), Self-Portrait in Smoking Jacket 1927. Reproduced with permission from the Galerie G. Frank, Munich - C. Valentin, New York."

Additionally, there is a small slip of paper attached to the page, likely indicating the week number and date, specifically showing "25. Woche" (week 25) and the date "26. Samstag" (Saturday, the 26th). The calendar appears to be part of a collection or book, given the visible binding on the left and right sides.

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This is an image of what appears to be a page from an art book or exhibition catalog. The main focus is on a photograph depicting a person wearing formal attire, specifically a tuxedo with a bow tie. The person's hands are visible, one placed on the hip and the other adjusting a cuff. There is also a text overlay placed on the photograph, which is not clear to read due to the perspective. Below the photograph, there is another rectangular insert, which is a dark brown or maroon color with white text on it that reads "PIPERS KUNSTKALENDER 1949." This suggests that the image may be part of a calendar related to art for the year 1949, possibly from a series produced by "Pipers."

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This image features a page from a book, possibly an art or photo book, with a photograph of a person wearing formal attire, particularly a dark suit with a white shirt. Below the photograph, there is descriptive text detailing the person and the context, including dates and locations. Overlapping the page is a smaller dark brown cover or insert with the words "PIPERS KVNSTKALENDER 1949" in white text, indicating it is related to a calendar or artistic publication from the year 1949.

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The image shows an open book, specifically a page from the "Pipers Kunstkalender 1949" (Pipers Art Calendar 1949). The page features two distinct elements:

  1. Top Section:

    • A black-and-white photograph of a man dressed in formal attire, including a tuxedo and bow tie.
    • The caption beneath the photograph reads:
      "Max Beckmann, geb. 1884, Selbstbildnis im Smoking, 1927. Windergahe mit Genehmigung der Galerien G. Franke, München und C. Valentine, New York."
      This indicates that the image is a self-portrait by the artist Max Beckmann, created in 1927, and that it is reproduced with permission from the galleries G. Franke in Munich and C. Valentine in New York.
  2. Bottom Section:

    • A rectangular, dark brown panel with white text that reads:
      "PIPERS KUNSTKALENDER 1949"
      This identifies the book as an art calendar published by Pipers in 1949.
    • Below the title, there is additional text indicating the date and day of the week:
      "25. Samstag" (25th Saturday), suggesting that this page corresponds to the 25th Saturday of the year.

The overall design is clean and minimalistic, with a focus on the artwork and the calendar's branding. The photograph of Max Beckmann is central to the page, highlighting the artistic theme of the calendar. The layout suggests that this is part of a series of pages, each likely featuring a different artwork or artist.

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The image shows a book open to a page with a black and white photograph of a man dressed in a suit and bow tie. The book appears to be a calendar, with the title "Pipers Kunstkalender 1949" on the cover. The photograph is accompanied by some text, possibly a description of the man or the event he is associated with. The book has a green spine and a white page, and it is placed on a gray surface.