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Busch-Reisinger Museum Scrapbook, 1952-1955

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The image shows an open booklet or pamphlet from the Busch-Reisinger Museum at Harvard University. The left page is blank. The right page contains two sections detailing different exhibitions.

The first section is a notice about an exhibition titled "Post-War Posters from Austria, Germany, Holland, Switzerland," which took place from October 31 to November 28, 1953. This information is presented in a centered format, with the museum's name at the top, followed by the exhibition title and countries represented, and the dates at the bottom of the section.

The second section is a notice about another exhibition, titled "Exhibition of New Acquisitions: The Arthur Kraf Collection of German Impressionism. Paintings and Drawings." This exhibition was on view beginning November 2, 1953. This information is presented in a similar format, with the museum's name at the top, followed by the exhibition title and details, and the opening date at the bottom.

Both sections are printed in a clear, legible typeface, and the layout is organized with underlined titles and centered text. The overall design is simple and informative, focusing on conveying the necessary details about the exhibitions.

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The image shows the open pages of a book or an exhibition catalog from the Busch-Reisinger Museum at Harvard University.

On the top page, there is a label titled "Post-War Posters from Austria, Germany, Holland, Switzerland," dated October 31 to November 28, 1953. The label is attached to the inside cover or a specific section of the book.

Below, there is another label for an exhibition titled "Exhibition of New Acquisitions: The Arthur Kraft Collection of German Impressionism, Paintings and Drawings," which is set to be on view beginning November 2, 1953. This label is also attached to the same book or catalog.

The book appears to be part of the museum's records or promotional materials for exhibitions during that period. The pages are open, revealing blank spaces that presumably contain additional information or details about the exhibits.

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The image shows two pages from a catalog or an exhibition guide from the Busch-Reisinger Museum at Harvard University.

  1. The top page features an exhibition titled "Post-War Posters from Austria, Germany, Holland, Switzerland," which ran from October 31 to November 28, 1953.

  2. The bottom page advertises another exhibition titled "Exhibition of New Acquisitions: The Arthur Kraft Collection of German Impressionism. Paintings and Drawings," which began on November 2, 1953.

Both pages are neatly organized with titles printed in a formal, typewritten style, and the dates of the exhibitions are clearly marked. The pages appear to be from a bound booklet or catalog, as suggested by the visible spine and the green cover of the book.

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The image shows the open pages of a book or catalog from the Busch-Reisinger Museum at Harvard University. The pages contain two different announcements for exhibitions:

  1. The first announcement, located on the upper page, is for an exhibition titled "Post-War Posters" from Austria, Germany, Holland, and Switzerland. The exhibition was held from October 31 to November 28, 1953.

  2. The second announcement, located on the lower page, is for an exhibition of new acquisitions titled "The Arthur Kress Collection of German Impressionism: Paintings and Drawings." This exhibition began on November 2, 1953.

Both announcements are neatly typed and centered on their respective pages. The text is in a formal, typewritten style, and the layout is clean and organized.

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The image shows an exhibition poster from the Busch-Reisinger Museum at Harvard University. The poster provides details about two exhibitions:

  1. Post-War Posters:

    • The exhibition features post-war posters from four countries: Austria, Germany, Holland (the Netherlands), and Switzerland.
    • The exhibition dates are from October 31 to November 28, 1953.
  2. Exhibition of New Acquisitions:

    • This part of the poster announces an exhibition of new acquisitions: The Arthur Kraft Collection of German Impressionism.
    • The collection includes paintings and drawings.
    • The exhibition is set to begin on view starting November 2, 1953.

The poster appears to be printed on aged paper and is displayed in a frame. The text is straightforward and divided into clear sections for each exhibition.

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The image shows a page from a book or catalog that lists exhibitions held at the Busch-Reisinger Museum at Harvard University. There are two exhibition announcements on this page:

  1. The first exhibition is titled "POST-WAR POSTERS from AUSTRIA, GERMANY, HOLLAND, SWITZERLAND" and was held from October 31 to November 28, 1953.

  2. The second exhibition is titled "EXHIBITION OF NEW ACQUISITIONS: THE ARTHUR KRAFT COLLECTION OF GERMAN IMPRESSIONISM. PAINTINGS AND DRAWINGS" and was on view beginning November 2, 1953.

The page appears to be from an older publication, given the dates of the exhibitions and the style of the typeface. The book or catalog is bound with a green cover.

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The image shows an open page of a document or possibly an exhibition catalog or a binder with a plain beige-tan background. On the left edge, a green bookcloth or tape reinforces the binding. There are two typed labels glued to the page.

The top label reads:
BUSCH-REISINGER MUSEUM - HARVARD UNIVERSITY
POST-WAR POSTERS
from
AUSTRIA, GERMANY, HOLLAND, SWITZERLAND
OCTOBER 31 - NOVEMBER 28, 1953

The bottom label reads:
Busch - Reisinger Museum Harvard University
EXHIBITION OF NEW ACQUISITIONS:
THE ARTHUR KNAFT COLLECTION OF GERMAN IMPRESSIONISM.
PAINTINGS AND DRAWINGS
On view beginning November 2, 1953

These labels indicate past exhibitions that were held at the Busch-Reisinger Museum at Harvard University, the first being a collection of post-war posters from various European countries, and the second concerning new acquisitions of German Impressionist art in the form of paintings and drawings from the collection of Arthur Knaft. The dates provided suggest these exhibitions occurred in the fall of 1953. It is likely that this page is part of the museum's records or archives related to its past exhibitions.

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The image shows an open book or album with two typed labels affixed to a blank page. The labels pertain to exhibitions at the Busch-Reisinger Museum of Harvard University.

The top label reads:
"BUSCH-REISINGER MUSEUM - HARVARD UNIVERSITY
POST-WAR POSTERS
from
AUSTRIA, GERMANY, HOLLAND, SWITZERLAND
OCTOBER 31 - NOVEMBER 28, 1953"

The bottom label reads:
"Busch - Reisinger Museum Harvard University
EXHIBITION OF NEW ACQUISITIONS:
THE ARTHUR KRAFT COLLECTION OF GERMAN IMPRESSIONISM.
PAINTINGS AND DRAWINGS
On view beginning November 2, 1953"

The overall impression is that this page documents or announces two art exhibitions held at the museum in late 1953.

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The image shows an open book or catalog from the Busch-Reisinger Museum at Harvard University. The visible pages contain typed text detailing two separate exhibitions held at the museum.

Top Page:

  • Title: "BUSCH-REISINGER MUSEUM - HARVARD UNIVERSITY"
  • Exhibition Title: "POST-WAR POSTERS from AUSTRIA, GERMANY, HOLLAND, SWITZERLAND"
  • Dates: "OCTOBER 31 - NOVEMBER 28, 1953"

Bottom Page:

  • Title: "BUSCH-REISINGER MUSEUM Harvard University"
  • Exhibition Title: "EXHIBITION OF NEW ACQUISITIONS: THE ARTHUR KRAFT COLLECTION OF GERMAN IMPRESSIONISM. PAINTINGS AND DRAWINGS"
  • Dates: "On view beginning November 2, 1953"

The pages are clean, with typed text and a simple layout, suggesting an official museum catalog or program. The museum's name and Harvard University's affiliation are prominently displayed, indicating the academic and cultural context of the exhibitions. The dates provided for each exhibition are clearly stated, showing the timeframe for each event. The overall design is minimalistic and formal, typical of mid-20th-century museum publications.

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The image shows a book open to a page with two separate sections of text. The top section has a title "BUSCH-REISING MUSEUM - HARVARD UNIVERSITY" followed by "POST-WAR POSTERS" and a list of countries: "AUSTRIA, GERMANY, HOLLAND, SWITZERLAND." Below that is the exhibition date: "OCTOBER 31 - NOVEMBER 28, 1953." The bottom section has a title "BUSCH-REISING MUSEUM Harvard University" followed by "EXHIBITION OF NEW ACQUISITIONS: THE ARTHUR KRAFT COLLECTION OF GERMAN IMPRESSIONISM. PAINTINGS AND DRAWINGS." Below that is the exhibition date: "On view beginning November 2, 1953." The page has a green border and is placed on a gray background.