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Busch-Reisinger Museum Scrapbook, 1941-1951

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The image depicts a page from a scrapbook or an album, containing various newspaper clippings and an announcement related to an art exhibition. Here is a detailed summary of the contents:

  1. Top Left Clipping:

    • This is an announcement for an art exhibition titled "A Piece of My World" by George Grosz.
    • The exhibition features paintings and drawings of social satire.
    • It was held at the Germanic Museum at Harvard University from November 14 to December 20.
  2. Top Right Clipping:

    • This is a business card or advertisement for "Burrelle's Press Clipping Bureau."
    • The address provided is 165 Broadway, New York 6, N.Y., with the phone number KNickerbocker 7-4371.
    • The advertisement mentions an establishment date of 1888 and a Raleigh, N.C. Times clipping dated October 28, 1949.
    • The clipping is about an organ recital set for Sunday at Duke, featuring the performance of Bach's Passacaglia and Fugue in C Minor by E. Power Biggs.
  3. Middle Left Clipping:

    • This is a smaller clipping with handwritten notes: "Harvard 11-13-49" and "PAGE TWENTY-EIGHT."
    • The text mentions an exhibit of George Grosz's paintings at Harvard University, highlighting his satirical works and his experiences during World War I and II.
  4. Middle Right Clipping:

    • This is a newspaper article titled "Grosz Works Being Shown."
    • The article is dated November 13, 1949, and written by Alice Lawton.
    • It discusses the exhibition of George Grosz's paintings at the Germanic Museum, Harvard University.
    • The article describes Grosz's artistic style, his satirical commentary on society, and his experiences during the wars.
    • It mentions that the exhibit includes paintings from his Berlin period and his later works from his time in America.

Overall, the page is a collection of materials related to an art exhibition of George Grosz's works at Harvard University in late 1949, along with an unrelated clipping about an organ recital.

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The image depicts a bulletin board with several documents related to an art exhibition and a concert. Here is a detailed summary of the contents:

  1. Main Exhibition Poster:

    • The central and largest document is a poster for an exhibition titled "George Grosz: A Piece of My World" at the Germanic Museum of Harvard University.
    • The exhibition features paintings and drawings of social satire by George Grosz.
    • The dates of the exhibition are from November 14 to December 20.
  2. Newspaper Clippings:

    • Left Side:

      • A clipping from the Harvard newspaper dated November 13, 1949, titled "Grosz Exhibit at Harvard." The article discusses George Grosz, a German artist who emigrated to the U.S. and was exhibiting at Harvard University's Germanic Museum.
    • Right Side (Top Article):

      • A clipping titled "Grosz Works Being Shown" from an unspecified newspaper, also dated November 11-13, 1949. This article, written by Alice Lawton, details Grosz's background, his work, and the themes of his art. It mentions Grosz's satirical approach towards German militarism and bourgeois society.
    • Right Side (Bottom Article):

      • An advertisement for an organ recital set for Sunday at Duke University. The program includes works by various composers like Biggs, Scheidt, Bach, and others. The event is noted to take place in Duke University Chapel and features Richard Korn as the organist.
  3. Additional Details:

    • There are visible stamps and addresses on some of the clippings, indicating they were mailed or received by certain offices, such as the Germanic Museum at Harvard University.
    • The clippings have some handwritten dates and notes.

Overall, the bulletin board showcases information about an art exhibition of George Grosz's work at Harvard University and an advertisement for an organ recital.

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The image shows an open book or scrapbook page with several clippings and documents related to an art exhibition by George Grosz.

  1. Main Exhibit Announcement:

    • At the top center is a poster or announcement for the exhibition titled "GEORGE GROsz 'A PIECE OF MY WORLD'" at the Germanic Museum, Harvard University. The exhibition features paintings and drawings of social satire and runs from November 14 to December 20.
  2. Clipping from a Newspaper:

    • On the left side, there is a newspaper clipping dated November 11, 1949. It is titled "GROSZ EXHIBIT AT HARVARD," with a brief description of the artist and the exhibition. The article mentions George Grosz, a German artist, and the show's dates, which align with the poster above.
  3. Additional Newspaper Clipping:

    • Below the first clipping is another article titled "GROSZ WORKS BEING SHOWN" with a subtitle "Art Exhibition Opens at Harvard Monday." The article by Alice Lawton describes Grosz's work, highlighting his focus on social satire and his experiences during World War I, which influenced his art. It also mentions his return to Berlin and his subsequent career.
  4. Miscellaneous Clippings:

    • To the right, there is a clipping from a press clipping bureau named "Burrell's," with a note about an organ recital set for Sunday at Duke. The clipping appears unrelated to the George Grosz exhibition.
  5. Other Documents:

    • There is a handwritten note on the left clipping, indicating the page number (PAGE TWENTY-FOUR) and the date (Harold 11-13-49).

The documents collectively provide detailed information about the George Grosz exhibition at Harvard University in 1949, focusing on his social satire and his background as an artist.

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The image shows an open book or scrapbook with various newspaper clippings and an advertisement affixed to its pages. The clippings pertain to an exhibition of art by George Grosz, a German artist known for his social satire.

  1. Top Left Corner:

    • A clipping from the "Germanic Museum - Harvard University" announcing an exhibition titled "George Grosz: 'A Piece of My World' Exhibition of Paintings and Drawings of Social Satire" from November 14 to December 20.
  2. Center:

    • Another clipping, dated November 11, 1949, mentions the exhibition of Grosz's work at Harvard University. It notes that the exhibition includes paintings and drawings from the artist’s time in Berlin, Germany, and is curated by the Associated American Artists.
    • There is also a small newspaper article titled "GROSZ WORKS BEING SHOWN" by Alice Lawton, detailing the opening of the exhibition at Harvard on Monday. The article provides context about Grosz's art, highlighting his satirical and critical portrayal of German society, particularly during the Weimar Republic and his experiences during World War I.
  3. Top Right Corner:

    • A clipping from "Bullett's" press clipping bureau, indicating it is a service for obtaining press clippings, with their contact information.
  4. Bottom Right Corner:

    • An advertisement for an organ recital set for Sunday at Duke University Chapel, listing the details of the event, including the date and time, and mentioning the performance of various musical pieces.

The scrapbook appears to be a collection of information related to the exhibition of George Grosz's art at Harvard University in 1949, along with some additional advertisements and clippings.

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The image shows a collection of newspaper clippings and a flyer from the 1949 period, primarily focused on the artist George Grosz.

  1. Top Center Flyer:

    • Title: "A Piece of My World"
    • Description: This flyer advertises an exhibition of paintings and drawings of social satire by George Grosz at the German Museum at Harvard University, running from November 14 to December 20.
  2. Left Side Clippings:

    • A handwritten note dated November 11, 1949, on page 20, indicating it pertains to Grosz’s exhibit.
    • A newspaper clipping from the Associated Press, dated November 14, 1949, titled “Grosz Exhibit at Harvard.” The article discusses Grosz, a German artist, and his show of works at Harvard, highlighting his works of social satire and his notable contributions.
  3. Center Left Clipping:

    • A clipping from the Boston Herald, dated November 14, 1949, mentioning the exhibition of Grosz’s works at Harvard University, emphasizing his satirical pieces and the exhibition’s timing.
  4. Right Side Clippings:

    • The bottom right has a clipping from the Raleigh Times, dated November 14, 1949, describing an organ recital set for Sunday at Duke University.
    • Another newspaper clipping titled “Grosz Works Being Shown,” from an unidentified source, dated November 14, 1949, with an article by Alice Lawton that provides an overview of Grosz’s career, his works, and the significance of his art during and after World War I and II. Lawton highlights the satirical nature of his paintings and drawings, which depict social commentary and the horrors of war.

These clippings collectively detail the announcement and context of the George Grosz exhibition at Harvard University during late 1949, showcasing his artistic contributions and the themes of social satire he explored.

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The image displays an open scrapbook page featuring various clippings and ephemera related to an exhibition by George Grosz. The central clipping is an announcement for the "Exhibition of Paintings and Drawings of Social Satire" titled "A Piece of My World," which was held at the Germanic Museum, Harvard University, from November 14 to December 20. The announcement is neatly framed at the top center of the page.

To the right, there is a clipping from the Raleigh Times, dated October 22, 1949, with the headline "Grosz Works Being Shown" and a subheading indicating that the art exhibition opened at Harvard on Monday. This clipping provides a detailed description of Grosz's work and the significance of the exhibition.

In the middle of the page, there is a smaller, less legible clipping, possibly another article or note related to the exhibition.

On the right side of the page, there is an advertisement for "Bubbles" established in 1904, located at 120 Church Street, Raleigh, N.C., and an article titled "Organ Recital Set For Sunday At Duke," which mentions a performance by E. Power Biggs at Duke University.

The page itself appears to be part of a scrapbook, with the edge of the book visible on the left side, and the clippings are affixed to the page with visible mounting marks. The overall layout suggests a collection of items related to the George Grosz exhibition, carefully preserved in a scrapbook.

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The image shows an open scrapbook or album page containing several newspaper clippings and an announcement related to an art exhibition by George Grosz.

At the top center, there is a printed announcement from the Germanic Museum at Harvard University for George Grosz's exhibition titled "A Piece of My World," which is an exhibition of paintings and drawings of social satire. The exhibition dates are from November 14 to December 20.

Below that are three newspaper clippings:

  1. To the left, a small clipping with handwritten text above it, referencing a "Grosz Exhibit at Harvard" and noting the exhibition dates.
  2. In the center, a larger clipping titled "Grosz Works Being Shown" by Alice Lawton, announcing that the art exhibition opens at Harvard on Monday. The article mentions Grosz's background, the themes of his works, and the nature of the exhibition.
  3. On the right side, there is a clipping about an "Organ Recital Set For Sunday At Duke," with a green label above it from "Bytrelle's Press Clipping Bureau," located in New York, and a date stamp reading "OCT 20 1949."

The page shows signs of aging and discoloration, typical of old paper and clippings preserved in an album. The book is held open by clear straps or holders at the top and bottom edges.

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This image depicts what appears to be an open scrapbook or a collection of pages. The page on the left is mostly blank with some newspaper clippings pasted onto it. One noticeable clipping is labeled "GERMANIC MUSEUM—HARVARD UNIVERSITY" and below it the text reads "GEORGE GROSZ 'A PIECE OF MY WORLD' EXHIBITION OF PAINTINGS AND DRAWINGS OF SOCIAL SATIRE NOVEMBER 14—DECEMBER 20". This suggests that the scrapbook might relate to an art exhibition that took place at Harvard University, featuring works by George Grosz.

On the right side of the page, there are two more newspaper clippings. The larger clipping is titled "GROSZ WORKS BEING SHOWN" and underneath, "Art Exhibition Opens at Harvard Monday". It is an article by Alice Lawton discussing an exhibit of paintings by George Grosz, which opened at Harvard University's Germanic Museum. The smaller clipping next to it features an advertisement for Sydelle's, indicating that it possibly comes from an unrelated source pertaining to apparel.

The overall condition of the pages appears aged, with some discoloration characteristic of old paper. There is also a white ribbon that seems to be a placeholder for the scrapbook, placed across the upper left corner of the right page. The photo captures this collection in a manner consistent with documentation or archival purposes. The scraps and articles pasted onto the pages offer a glimpse into the historical and cultural context surrounding the work of George Grosz and the reception of his art during that period.

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This image shows an open scrapbook or album with various newspaper clippings attached to its pages. At the top is a large clipping headed "GERMANIC MUSEUM – HARVARD UNIVERSITY," announcing an exhibition titled "GEORGE GROSZ 'A PIECE OF MY WORLD'" featuring paintings and drawings of social satire. The event dates are listed as November 14 – December 20.

Below the announcement, there are other smaller newspaper clippings. One titled "GROSZ WORKS BEING SHOWN" discusses a Harvard art exhibition opening. The article is by Alice Lawton and provides context and details about George Grosz, a Berlin-born artist, and his works being displayed at the exhibition.

To the right side of the page is a clipping from Bytehulle's Press Clipping Bureau with the date October 20, 1949. Another clipping mentions an organ recital set for Sunday at Duke.

The clippings are pasted onto an aged, potentially yellowed scrapbook page, likely recording and preserving important events or articles related to George Grosz and his works.

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The image shows an open book, likely a scrapbook or archive, featuring several newspaper clippings and a printed program or flyer. Here is a detailed description:

Layout and Content:

  1. Left Page:

    • Top Section: A printed flyer or program titled "GERMANIC MUSEUM—HARVARD UNIVERSITY", with the heading "GEORGE GROSZ" and the subtitle "A PIECE OF MY WORLD".
      • Details: The flyer announces an "EXHIBITION OF PAINTINGS AND DRAWINGS OF SOCIAL SATIRE" scheduled for November 14–December 20.
    • Middle Section: A handwritten note at the top left corner, reading "Harvard 11-13-49" and labeled "PAGE TWENTY-FOUR".
    • Bottom Section: A newspaper clipping titled "GROSZ EXHIBIT AT HARVARD", dated November 14, 1949. The article provides details about an exhibition of George Grosz's works at Harvard University, mentioning his association with the Associated American Artists, Inc., and the Fine Arts Gallery.
  2. Right Page:

    • Top Section: A newspaper clipping titled "GROSZ WORKS BEING SHOWN", dated November 14, 1949, and attributed to Alice Lawton. The article discusses George Grosz's paintings and drawings, highlighting his social satire and critique of German society, particularly during and after World War I.
    • Middle Section: Another clipping titled "Organ Recital Set For Sunday At Duke", which appears unrelated to the main theme of the book and seems to be a separate item included in the scrapbook.
    • Top Right Corner: A small label or sticker that reads "Buffelles ESTABLISHED 1898 PRESS CLIPPING BUREAU 165 Church Street, New York", indicating the source of the clippings.

Visual Elements:

  • Binding: The book has a green spine and appears to be a bound collection of clippings and documents.
  • Annotations: Handwritten notes are visible, such as the date and page number on the left page.
  • Typography: The text is typed or printed, with varying fonts and sizes typical of newspaper articles and printed programs.

Context:

The book appears to be an archive or scrapbook documenting exhibitions, articles, and events related to the artist George Grosz, a prominent German Expressionist painter known for his social commentary and satirical works. The clippings are dated November 14, 1949, suggesting the book was compiled around that time, likely to preserve press coverage of Grosz's exhibition at Harvard University.

Overall Impression:

The image depicts a curated collection of historical documents, emphasizing the significance of George Grosz's work and its reception in the art world during the mid-20th century. The inclusion of both exhibition announcements and newspaper reviews provides a comprehensive view of the artist's impact and the contemporary response to his art.