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Busch-Reisinger Museum Scrapbook, 1955-1958

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The image is of an open book or catalog featuring a chronology and a self-portrait of the artist Ernst Barlach. Here is a detailed summary of the contents:

Left Page:

  • List of Exhibitions:
    • University of Nebraska, Joslyn Art Museum, Lincoln: October 23–November 27, 1955
    • Henry Gallery, University of Washington, Seattle: December 16, 1955–January 8, 1956
    • The Dayton Art Institute, Dayton, Ohio: January 22–February 19, 1956
    • Busch-Reisinger Museum, Harvard University, Cambridge, Mass.: March 19–April 15, 1956

Right Page:

  • Self-Portrait:

    • There is a lithograph self-portrait of Ernst Barlach, created in 1914.
  • Chronology:

    • 1870: Born on January 2, in the market town of Wedel, near Hamburg, the son of Dr. Georg Barlach and Louise Barlach (née Vollert).
    • 1872: Family moves to Schönberg.
    • 1876: Family moves to Ratzeburg.
    • 1884: Family moves to Schönberg.
    • 1888–1891: Student at the School of Applied Arts, Hamburg.
    • 1891: Student at the Dresden Academy.
    • 1894–1895: Studies in Paris.
    • 1897: Sculpture student at the Dresden Academy.
    • 1898: First publication of a story, "Die Nacht."
    • 1901–1905: Lives in Paris.
    • 1906: First publication of a play, "Der tote Tag."
    • 1906: Marries Rosa Schwab.
    • 1909: Moves to Güstrow.
    • 1910: First exhibition of sculpture with the Berlin Secession.
    • 1914: Volunteers for military service.
    • 1914–1918: Serves in the army.
    • 1919: Publishes "Der tote Tag" in book form.
    • 1924: Joins the Prussian Academy of Arts.
    • 1925: Awarded the Kleist Prize.
    • 1926: Awarded the Georg Büchner Prize.
    • 1928: Exhibition of sculpture and drawings at the Flechtheim Gallery, Berlin.
    • 1936: Declared a "degenerate artist" by the Nazis.
    • 1938: Dies on October 24 in Ratzeburg.

The page provides a detailed chronology of Ernst Barlach's life, highlighting significant events and achievements, alongside a self-portrait lithograph from 1914.

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The image depicts an open page from a catalog or exhibition booklet featuring a section on the artist Ernest Barlach. Here are the details:

  1. Self-Portrait: On the right side, there is a black-and-white lithograph titled "Self Portrait" dated 1928, attributed to Frank M. Hall, from the University of Nebraska collection.

  2. Chronology:

    • Early Life and Education:
      • Born in 1870 in Wölmerode, Germany.
      • His father was a schoolteacher, and his mother was from a family of artists.
      • He studied art in Munich and later in Wölmerode, and moved to Berlin.
    • Key Events:
      • In 1891, he started his career as a sculptor and lithographer.
      • Worked on notable projects like the "Wally, der Sampelmacher" (Wally, the Toymaker) in 1891.
      • Served as a sculptor student at the Dresden Academy from 1891 to 1895.
      • Moved to Paris in 1896 and attended the Académie Julian.
      • Lived in Paris and Hamburg from 1897 to 1901.
      • Worked on decorative sculptures and exhibited his works at the Berlin Secession.
      • From 1901 to 1904, he lived in a cooperative in Wunsiedel.
    • Later Life:
      • Returned to Wölmerode in 1904 and lived in a secluded area of the town.
      • Died in 1951 in Wölmerode.
  3. Exhibitions:

    • The left side lists several exhibitions where Barlach’s work was displayed:
      • University of Nebraska Art Gallery, Lincoln (October 23 - November 27, 1955)
      • Henry Gallery, University of Washington, Seattle (December 19, 1955 - January 8, 1956)
      • Dayton Art Institute, Dayton, Ohio (January 29 - February 26, 1956)
      • Busch-Reisinger Museum, Harvard University, Cambridge, Massachusetts (March 18 - April 15, 1956)

The page provides a detailed account of the artist's life and a timeline of significant events, along with the notable exhibitions featuring his works.

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The image shows an open book or catalog with two pages visible. On the left page, there is text listing details of an exhibition, including venues and dates. Specifically, it mentions the following:

  • University of Nebraska Art Galleries, Lincoln: October 23 – November 27, 1995
  • Henry Gallery, University of Washington, Seattle: December 19, 1995 – January 19, 1996
  • The Dayton Art Institute, Dayton, Ohio: January 29 – February 26, 1996
  • Busch-Reisinger Museum, Harvard University, Cambridge, Mass.: March 18 – April 15, 1996

On the right page, there is an etched self-portrait of Ernst Barlach, dated 1928, from the Frank M. Hall collection at the University of Nebraska. Next to the portrait is a chronology of Ernst Barlach's life and work, including the following key points:

  • 1870: Born on January 2 in Wedel, Germany; son of a master builder.
  • 1884-1888: Attended the School of Arts and Crafts in Hamburg.
  • 1891-1895: Studied sculpture at the Dresden Academy.
  • 1897: Moved to Florence, Italy, and then to Paris.
  • 1901: Returned to Wedel, started working as a sculptor.
  • 1910: First expressionist plays produced.
  • 1914-1918: Served in World War I, after which he focused on anti-war themes.
  • 1925: Retrospective exhibition in Dresden.
  • 1933: Removed from public offices by the National Socialists, many of his works were destroyed.
  • 1934-1937: Lived in neutral Switzerland.
  • 1938: Died on October 24 in Ratzeburg.

The page layout includes the portrait on the right and the chronology on the right-hand side, with the text in a clear, readable font. The overall design is clean and focused on presenting the information in an organized manner.

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The image contains two main sections related to the artist Ernst Barlach:

Left Side:

This section lists several exhibitions and collections where Ernst Barlach's works have been displayed or are part of the permanent collection. Here are the details:

  1. University of Nebraska, Art Gallery, Lincoln

    • Dates: October 22 - November 25, 1995
  2. Henry Gallery, University of Washington, Seattle

    • Dates: December 19, 1995 - January 8, 1996
  3. The Dayton Art Institute, Dayton, Ohio

    • Dates: January 20 - February 25, 1996
  4. Bard College, Annandale-on-Hudson, New York

    • Dates: March 16 - April 15, 1996

Right Side:

This section features a portrait of Ernst Barlach and a detailed chronology of significant events in his life:

Portrait:

  • A self-portrait of Ernst Barlach created in 1928.

Chronology:

  • 1870: Ernst Barlach was born on January 2 in Wedel, Holstein, near Hamburg, to Johanna Christine and Dr. Georg Barlach.
  • 1884-1888: Attended Realgymnasium (secondary school) in Ratzeburg.
  • 1888-1891: Studied at the Gewerbeschule (vocational school) in Hamburg.
  • 1891-1895: Attended the Akademie der Bildenden Künste (Academy of Fine Arts) in Dresden.
  • 1895-1896: Lived in Hamburg and Paris, working in the studio of sculptor Jules Jacques Ernest Theodore Récoré.
  • 1897: Traveled to Russia.
  • 1897-1902: Lived in various places, including Berlin and Wedel, and worked on several projects.
  • 1901-1904: Lived in Berlin, working on decorative sculpture.
  • 1904: First exhibition of ceramics and drawings in Berlin.
  • 1906: Traveled to Mecklenburg and Florence.
  • 1906: Created the first wood sculpture.
  • 1907-1908: Lived in Rome, Villa Strohl-Fern.
  • 1909: Returned to Florence and later to Berlin.
  • 1909-1910: Lived in Paris, working on various projects.
  • 1910-1938: Lived in Güstrow, Germany, producing major works.
  • 1931: Awarded the Kleist Prize.
  • 1936: Faced bans from exhibiting his work by the Nazi regime.
  • 1938: Ernst Barlach died on October 24 in Rostock.

This image effectively summarizes the major exhibitions of Barlach's work in the mid-1990s and provides a concise biography of his life and career.

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The image depicts an open book featuring an exhibition or catalog page dedicated to the artist Ernest Barlach. The page includes a self-portrait lithograph by Barlach from 1928, located on the right side of the left page.

On the right page, there is a detailed chronology of Barlach's life:

  1. 1870: Barlach was born in Wismar, the second son of Georg Barlach and Louise Vollmer. His father was a pastor, and his mother was born in 1842.

  2. 1879-1883: Family moved to Schopfhof near Wismar.

  3. 1883-1889: Studied at the Dresden Academy, where he focused on sculpture.

  4. 1889-1890: Studied in Paris and attended the Académie Julian, where he was influenced by Rodin.

  5. 1890-1895: Worked as a sculptor in Hamburg.

  6. 1895-1897: Returned to Paris and attended the Académie Colarossi.

  7. 1897-1899: Lived in Hamburg and Berlin, where he started working with woodcuts and produced his first published work, "Der Samtpfarrer" (The Velvet Pastor).

  8. 1899-1901: Lived in Hamburg and published "Der Totentanz" (The Dance of Death), a series of woodcuts.

  9. 1901-1904: Lived in Berlin and met with publisher Reinhard Piper, who published his works.

  10. 1904-1905: Lived in a cooperative settlement in Wismar.

  11. 1905-1906: Moved to Güstrow, where he began working on his famous sculptures.

  12. 1907-1910: Worked on several sculptures and drawings, including the "Der Schwebende" (The Floating One).

  13. 1910-1914: Continued his work in Güstrow, producing significant sculptures and drawings.

  14. 1914-1918: Served as a medical orderly during World War I.

  15. 1919-1923: Focused on sculpture and writing, including the play "Der arme Vetter" (The Poor Relation).

  16. 1923-1933: Continued producing major works, including "Der gute Hirte" (The Good Shepherd).

  17. 1933-1938: Increasingly isolated due to the political climate, his works were banned by the Nazi regime.

  18. 1940: Died in Rostock, Germany.

The left page also lists several exhibitions where Barlach’s work was displayed, including:

  • University of Nebraska Art Galleries, Lincoln (October 23 - November 27, 1955)
  • Henry Gallery, University of Washington, Seattle (December 19, 1955 - January 8, 1956)
  • The Dayton Art Institute, Dayton, Ohio (January 29 - February 26, 1956)
  • Busch-Reisinger Museum, Harvard University, Cambridge, Massachusetts (March 18 - April 15, 1956)

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The image depicts an open book, specifically a catalog or an exhibition booklet. The book appears to be detailing the life and career of the artist Ernest Barlach, focusing on his self-portrait lithograph from 1928.

On the left page, there is a list of various institutions and their dates of exhibition for Barlach's works:

  1. University of Nebraska Art Galleries, Lincoln: October 23 - November 27, 1955
  2. Henry Gallery, University of Washington, Seattle: December 19, 1955 - January 8, 1956
  3. The Dayton Art Institute, Dayton, Ohio: January 29 - February 26, 1956
  4. Busch-Reisinger Museum, Harvard University, Cambridge, Mass.: March 18 - April 15, 1956

On the right page, there is a detailed chronology of Ernest Barlach's life along with a self-portrait lithograph from 1928:

  • 1870: Born in Wedel, Schleswig-Holstein, Germany, the eldest son of George Barlach and Luise Veltien.
  • 1881: Death of his father; family moved to Schoenberg.
  • 1887-1891: Studied sculpture at the Dresden Academy.
  • 1891-1895: Sculpture student at the Dresden Academy.
  • 1895-1896: Lived in Paris, attended Académie Colarossi.
  • 1896: Published a booklet, Zeichnungen und Grafiken (Drawings and Graphics).
  • 1897-1899: Lived in Paris, Altona, and Hamburg.
  • 1901-1903: Lived in Berlin; first meeting with publisher Reinhold Piper.
  • 1901-1904: Lived in comparative retirement in native town of Wedel.
  • 1904: Published his first collection of poems and drawings, Richard Muße Co.
  • 1904-1905: Teacher for seven months at the School for Ceramics at Höch's in Westerwald, near the Rhine River.

The image of the self-portrait lithograph is labeled as "Self-portrait, Lithograph, 1928" and is from the Frank M. Hall collection, University of Nebraska.

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The image shows an open book displaying two pages. The left page lists a series of exhibition venues and dates, including:

  • University of Nebraska Art Galleries, Lincoln: October 23—November 27, 1955
  • Henry Gallery, University of Washington, Seattle: December 10, 1955—January 8, 1956
  • The Dayton Art Institute, Dayton, Ohio: January 29—February 26, 1956
  • Busch-Reisinger Museum, Harvard University, Cambridge, Mass.: March 18—April 15, 1956

The right page features a lithograph of a self-portrait created in 1928, and credits the Frank M. Hall collection at the University of Nebraska. Next to the lithograph is a chronology titled "Chronology: Ernst Barlach," detailing key events in Barlach's life and career from 1870 to 1905. This includes his birth, education, publications, places of residence, and professional milestones such as exhibitions and teaching appointments.

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This image displays an open book lying flat on a surface. The left page of the book is mostly blank, with text at the bottom listing a series of art gallery and museum names alongside dates, suggesting these might be venues for art exhibitions that took place between 1955 and 1956. Listed are the University of Nebraska Art Galleries in Lincoln, the Henry Gallery at the University of Washington in Seattle, The Dayton Art Institute in Ohio, and the Busch-Reisinger Museum at Harvard University in Massachusetts.

The right page contains printed text and a lithograph. The top right corner indicates a "CHRONOLOGY" followed by text about the timeline of certain events or milestones related to the subject of the book, which likely is an artist or an individual associated with the arts given the context. Below the text portion, there is a labeled "SELF PORTRAIT. Lithograph. 1928" from the Frank M. Hall collection, University of Nebraska. The image within the book is a detailed black and white drawing of a person dressed in garments that might be typical of an earlier historical period, but specific details about the portrait, such as facial features, are not discernible due to redaction.

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The image shows an open book or catalog page featuring a detailed chronology of the life of Ernst Barlach, a prominent German sculptor and writer. The page is divided into two sections:

Left Side:

  • Textual Information: The left side contains bibliographic details about the publication, including:
    • Exhibition Venues: The University of Nebraska Art Galleries, Lincoln; Henry Gallery, University of Washington, Seattle; The Dayton Art Institute, Dayton, Ohio; Busch-Reisinger Museum, Harvard University, Cambridge, Mass.
    • Dates: The exhibitions took place between October 21–November 27, 1955, and January 24–February 26, 1956.

Right Side:

  • Chronology Section: The right side is titled "CHRONOLOGY: Ernst Barlach" and provides a timeline of key events in Barlach's life, spanning from 1870 to 1956. The chronology includes:

    • Birth and Early Life: Details about his birth in 1870 in Wedel, Holstein, Germany, his parents, and his education.
    • Career Highlights: Information about his studies at the Dresden Academy of Fine Arts, his early works, and significant exhibitions.
    • Later Life: Notes on his residence in various cities, including Berlin, Paris, and Hamburg, as well as his involvement in World War II and post-war activities.
  • Image: Above the chronology, there is a black-and-white self-portrait lithograph of Ernst Barlach dated 1928. The portrait is signed and attributed to the Franz M. Ullmann Collection, University of Nebraska.

Overall Layout:

  • The page is clean and well-organized, with a professional design typical of exhibition catalogs or academic publications.
  • The left side focuses on logistical details of the exhibition, while the right side provides a concise, chronological overview of Barlach's life and career, accompanied by a visual representation of the artist through his self-portrait.

This page serves as both a historical reference and a visual tribute to Ernst Barlach, offering readers insight into his artistic journey and legacy.

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The image shows an open book with a black-and-white portrait of a bearded man on the right page. The left page contains the title "Chronology" and a list of dates and events, likely related to the life of the man in the portrait. The book appears to be a biography or a historical account of the man's life. The text is written in a small font and is difficult to read, but it seems to provide information about the man's birth, education, and career.