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Busch-Reisinger Museum Scrapbook, 1952-1955

ARCH.2013.5.6, Rendition: 795909

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The image shows the inside cover of a book or a catalog, which appears to be related to an art exhibition. There are two pieces of paper attached to the inside cover.

  1. Top Paper:

    • Title: "Artists of the Blaue Reiter"
    • Subtitle: "Paintings from 1910 to 1915 by Campendonk, Kandinsky, Jawlensky, Feininger, Macke, Kubin, Marc, Klee"
    • Dates: "January 21 through February 20"
    • Location: "Busch-Reisinger Museum, Harvard University"
    • There is a black and white illustration on the left side of the paper, which seems to be an artwork.
  2. Bottom Paper:

    • Title: "Artists of the Blaue Reiter"
    • Subtitle: "Busch-Reisinger Museum, Harvard University"
    • There is a black and white illustration at the top of the paper, which seems to be another artwork.
    • There is some handwritten text on the left side of the paper, but it is not entirely legible.

The book itself has a green spine and beige pages. The paper attached to the inside cover appears to be a bit worn, with some visible damage or stains. The overall appearance suggests that this book or catalog is related to an exhibition of works by artists associated with the Blaue Reiter group, held at the Busch-Reisinger Museum at Harvard University.

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The image shows a page from an old book with two attached posters inside it. Here is a detailed description:

  1. Posters:

    • Top Poster:

      • Title: "Artists of the Blaue Reiter"
      • Subtitle: "Paintings from 1910 to 1915 by"
      • Artists listed: Camondonk, Kandinsky, Jawlenski, Feininger, Macke, Kubin, and Klee.
      • Dates: January 21 through February 26.
      • Location: Busch-Reisinger Museum, Harvard University.
      • The poster includes an illustration of an abstract figure.
    • Bottom Poster:

      • Title: "The Artists of the Blaue Reiter"
      • The same list of artists as the top poster.
      • The poster is annotated with a handwritten signature or note at the bottom left corner that reads "Marcia &" in red ink.
      • The poster also includes a stylized image of a similar abstract figure.
  2. Book:

    • The book page appears to be slightly worn, with some visible creases and a small tear near the top left corner.
    • The spine and cover of the book are partially visible, suggesting it is an older publication, likely related to the exhibition mentioned on the posters.

The overall context indicates the book likely contains information related to the exhibition of works by the artists associated with the Blaue Reiter movement.

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The image displays an open book with two items related to an art exhibition titled "Artists of the Blaue Reiter." The exhibition features paintings from 1910 to 1915 by various artists including Campendonk, Kandinsky, Jawlensky, Feininger, Macke, Kubin, Marc, and Klee. The items are:

  1. A blue flyer or card for the exhibition, which took place from January 21 through February 26 at the Busch-Reisinger Museum, Harvard University. The flyer includes the names of the featured artists and the dates of the exhibition. There is also an abstract, black and white illustration at the top left of the card.

  2. A blue exhibition brochure or pamphlet with the title "Blaue Reiter" prominently displayed vertically. It also mentions the "Artists of the Blaue Reiter" and the Busch-Reisinger Museum, Harvard University. The brochure features a similar abstract, black and white illustration at the top. There is a handwritten note on the brochure that reads "Wassily Kandinsky."

Both items are placed on an off-white book with a green spine, and the items appear to be tucked into the pages of the book.

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The image shows an exhibition catalog or brochure for an art exhibit titled "Artists of the Blaue Reiter." The exhibit features paintings created between 1910 and 1915 by prominent artists associated with the Blaue Reiter (Blue Rider) movement. The artists listed include:

  • Campendonk
  • Kandinsky
  • Jawlensky
  • Feininger
  • Macke
  • Münter
  • Kubin
  • Marc
  • Klee

The exhibition took place at the Busch-Reisinger Museum at Harvard University and ran from January 21 through February 26.

The cover of the catalog features a stylized black and white illustration of a horse and rider, which is a common motif associated with the Blaue Reiter movement. The title "BLAUE REITER" is prominently displayed in large, bold letters on the cover. The inside of the catalog also has a section where visitors could write notes, as seen by some handwritten text. The document appears to be stored in a beige-colored folder with a green spine.

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The image shows two pages of what appears to be an old book or catalog with inserts related to an exhibition.

  1. Top Insert:

    • The insert is a blue card with a white design and text.
    • The title reads "Artists of the Blaue Reiter."
    • It specifies "Paintings from 1910 to 1915 by Campendonk, Kandinsky, Jawlenski, Feininger, Macke, Kubin, and Klee."
    • The exhibition dates are listed as January 21 through February 26.
    • The location of the exhibition is the Busch-Reisinger Museum at Harvard University.
  2. Bottom Insert:

    • Another blue card with a similar design and text.
    • The title again reads "Artists of the Blaue Reiter."
    • The same artists' names are listed: Campendonk, Kandinsky, Jawlenski, Feininger, Macke, Kubin, and Klee.
    • There is a handwritten note in blue ink that says "March 29th."
    • The location is also noted as the Busch-Reisinger Museum, Harvard University.

Both inserts feature a black and white abstract woodcut-style illustration.

The book or catalog itself appears to be aged, with some wear and tear visible on the pages, particularly near the binding. The inserts are placed between the pages of the book, likely to provide additional information or catalog details about the exhibition.

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The image shows an open book with two pieces of paper inserted between its pages. These papers are exhibition catalogs for an art show titled "Artists of the Blaue Reiter," which was held at the Busch-Reisinger Museum at Harvard University.

The top catalog:

  • Has a light blue background.
  • Features a black and white woodcut-style illustration.
  • Lists the dates of the exhibition: January 21 through February 26.
  • Names the artists: Camponsk, Kandinsky, Jawlensky, Feininger, Macke, Kubin, and Klee.
  • Specifies that the exhibition includes paintings from 1910 to 1915.

The bottom catalog:

  • Also has a light blue background.
  • Displays a black and white woodcut-style illustration.
  • The title "Blaue Reiter" is prominently printed in large, bold black letters.
  • The Busch-Reisinger Museum and Harvard University are listed as the venue.
  • There is a handwritten note in red ink that says "Martha Levey" in the top right corner.

The book itself appears to be a collection of notes or records, as indicated by the visible text on the left page and the numbering on the spine.

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The image shows an open book with two blue exhibition cards or flyers attached to one of its pages. Both cards are related to an art exhibition titled "Artists of the Blaue Reiter." The cards detail an exhibition of paintings from 1910 to 1915 by artists such as Campendonk, Kandinsky, Jawlenski, Feininger, Macke, Kubin, Marc, and Klee.

The smaller card at the top lists the exhibition dates as January 21 through February 26 and states the venue as the Busch-Reisinger Museum at Harvard University. It includes a black illustration featuring a figure riding a horse.

The larger card below this features a larger black illustration of an abstract or stylized figure and includes the same exhibition title and venue information. There is some handwriting on this card with red and gray pencil or pen.

The page itself appears worn with some stains, discoloration, and visible tears. The overall impression is that these flyers are archival materials documenting a historical art exhibition at Harvard University.

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This image shows an open book or catalog with two exhibition flyers or inserts glued onto one of its pages. The flyers are for an art exhibition of the group "Artists of the Blaue Reiter." Both flyers are in a similar design style featuring blue backgrounds with black print and an illustration of a person in white outline.

The upper flyer details the exhibition being held from January 21 through February 26 at the Busch-Reisinger Museum, Harvard University, and lists several artists, including Campendonk, Kandinsky, Jawlensky, Feininger, Macke, Marc, Kubin, and Klee.

The lower flyer appears to be a smaller version of the same exhibit advertisement, with an additional handwritten annotation on it that seems to be a note or signature.

The page appears aged with some staining and discoloration particularly noticeable at the edges and the tear on the left side.

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The image shows an open book with two visible pages. The book appears to be a catalog or program for an art exhibition titled "Artists of the Blaue Reiter". The exhibition featured paintings from 1910 to 1915 by notable artists including Campendonk, Kandinsky, Jawlensky, Feininger, Macke, Kubin, Marc, and Klee.

Key Details:

  1. Exhibition Title:

    • The title is prominently displayed as "Artists of the Blaue Reiter" on both pages.
    • "Blaue Reiter" (Blue Rider) refers to a German Expressionist art movement.
  2. Exhibition Dates:

    • The exhibition ran from January 21 through February 26.
  3. Venue:

    • The exhibition was hosted by the Busch-Reisinger Museum at Harvard University.
  4. Visual Elements:

    • Each page features a light blue background with black text and a small, stylized illustration of an abstract or figurative form, likely representing the artistic style of the Blaue Reiter movement.
    • The top page has a more detailed illustration, while the bottom page has a simpler design.
  5. Condition:

    • The book shows signs of wear, such as yellowed pages and minor creases, indicating age or frequent handling.
    • There is a visible tear or creased area on the left edge of the top page, suggesting handling or storage wear.
  6. Handwritten Annotations:

    • On the bottom page, there are handwritten notes in blue ink, including names such as "Martha" and "Clara," possibly indicating attendees or individuals associated with the exhibition.

Overall Impression:

The image depicts a historical artifact—a catalog or program from an art exhibition—highlighting the Blaue Reiter movement and its prominent artists. The worn condition of the book suggests it has been preserved for many years, likely serving as a valuable reference or keepsake related to early 20th-century art history.

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The image shows a book open to two pages with a blue-colored paper pasted on the left and right sides. The book has a green cover and is placed on a gray surface. The blue paper has the text "Artists of the Blaue Reiter" written on it. The left page has the text "Paintings from 1910 to 1915 by" written on it. The right page has the text "CAMPENDONK KANDINKSY JAWLENSKI FEININGER MACKE KUBIN MARC KLEE" written on it.