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The image shows a page from a catalog titled "CATALOG: Sculpture." The page features a black and white photograph of a sculpture on the right side, along with a list of sculptures and their details on the left side. Here is a detailed summary of the content:

Text on the Left Side:

• 1958: Information about the death of Karl Schmidt-Rottluff on October 26 in Berlin.
• 1959: Mentions an article by Werner Schmalenbach titled "Die Schwarze Korps / The Black Corps," which appeared in The Black Corps on November 1.
• 1960: Notes that the war has resulted in the loss of many sculptures, including works by Barlach, Kolbe, and Maillol.

Note:

• The note explains that the catalog is a more complete record of sculptures in American collections. It lists the dimensions of each sculpture and provides a brief description. The dimensions are given in inches, with height preceding width. The note also mentions that the German form of the titles is either that of the DAK or the artist.

Catalog Listings:

1. Blind Beggar / Blinder Bettler

   • Bronze, Thuringian Sandstone, Schwarzberg
   • Dimensions: 19 1/2" x 10 1/2" x 7 1/2"
   • Location: Busch-Reisinger Museum, Harvard University

2. Seated Woman With Book / Sitzende mit Buch

   • Bronze, Schwarzberg sandstone
   • Dimensions: 10 1/2" x 10 1/2" x 7 1/2"
   • Location: Busch-Reisinger Museum, Harvard University

3. Roman Beggar Woman / Römische Bettlerin

   • Bronze
   • Dimensions: 19" x 14 1/2" x 12 1/2"
   • Location: Busch-Reisinger Museum, Harvard University

4. The Mourn Couple / Das Trauerndepaar

   • Bronze
   • Dimensions: 16" x 13" x 10 1/2"
   • Location: Busch-Reisinger Museum, Harvard University

5. Roman Lover

   • Bronze
   • Dimensions: 16" x 14" x 12 1/2"
   • Location: Busch-Reisinger Museum, Harvard University

6. Seated Girl / Sitzendes Mädchen

   • Bronze
   • Dimensions: 8 1/2" x 9 1/2" x 5 1/2"
   • Location: Busch-Reisinger Museum, Harvard University

7. Reclining Girl by the River / Ruhendes Mädchen am Fluss

   • Bronze
   • Dimensions: 6 1/2" x 12 1/2" x 6 1/2"
   • Location: Busch-Reisinger Museum, Harvard University

8. The Thinker / Der Zecher

   • Wood
   • Dimensions: 28" x 16" x 19"
   • Location: Busch-Reisinger Museum, Harvard University

Photograph on the Right Side:

• The photograph depicts a sculpture titled "Roman Beggar Woman" by Ernst Barlach, created in 1921. The sculpture is made of bronze and shows a figure draped in a cloak, with a somber expression.

This page provides a detailed listing of various sculptures, their materials, dimensions, and locations, along with a note explaining the catalog's purpose and the format of the listings.

The image shows a page from a catalog of sculptures. The page is split into two sections:

Left Side:

• The left side includes a historical text and a date, specifically mentioning the death of someone in 1938. The text is discussing the context of Nazi Germany, including the censorship of newspapers and a specific incident involving a newspaper article.
• The text also mentions the removal of a sculpture, possibly from a public space, and its subsequent relocation to the Church of St. Catherine in Lübeck.
• The date on the left side is October 24, 1938.

Right Side:

• The right side is dedicated to a catalog entry for sculptures, specifically titled "Catalog: Sculpture."

• The image shows a photograph of a sculpture titled "The Brest on the Frontier," by Bertel Gripenberg, dated 1931.

• Below the photograph, there is a detailed list of various sculptures, each with specific information:

  • The first entry is "Bild Begger," dated 1966, by Blinder Bettler.
  • Subsequent entries include "Begger Woman With Bowl," "The Melon Cutter," "The Kiss," "Kneeling Beggar Woman," "The Dancer," and others, each with dimensions and provenance details.
  • The notes clarify that the catalog includes a more comprehensive record of Birla's art in American collections, with some sculptures listed by number rather than chronologically.

• Dimensions and provenance are provided for each sculpture, and a note indicates that dimensions are given in inches, height first, then width, and depth last.

• The entries are accompanied by brief descriptions and references to where the sculptures are located or were acquired from. The provenance includes names and possibly institutions like the Robles College and the Deutsche Akademie der Künste.

Overall, the image captures a detailed and organized presentation of historical and contextual information about various sculptures, alongside an emphasis on the specific catalog entries.

The image shows an open book, with the left page containing text and the right page featuring both text and an image of a sculpture.

Left Page:

• The text appears to be a chronology or a detailed description of events. It includes dates and descriptions of works, such as "1918 Death from heart trouble, occurred in Rostock hospital on October 24. Buried in Ratzeburg. German newspapers, with the exception of Nazi organs, published obituaries. The following is a typical comment on death: ten lines. A full-page article under the title 'BARBACH A CULTURAL LOSER' appeared in 'Der Stürmer.' In Hamburg memorial stone was dedicated. Since the war, the memorials in Magdeburg, Halle, Gera, and the Church of St. Catherine in Laboe have been removed. The project was completed by the sculptor Gerhard Marks."

Right Page:

• The heading reads "CATALOG: Sculpture."
• Below the heading, there is an image of a sculpture titled "THE KISS OF THE TWO BLIND, Berlin, 1921," with dimensions noted as height 65 cm. The sculpture shows two figures embracing.
• Below the image, there is a list of other sculptures with details such as title, date, material, dimensions, and location. For instance:
  • "1 Blind Beggar / Blinder Bettler, 1906, Meissen, 18 x 10 x 7 1/2 inches, location: Private collection, Schwabach, Germany."
  • "2 Beggar Woman with Bowl / Bettlerin mit Schale, 1907, Meissen, 9 1/2 x 7 1/2 x 4 inches, location: Private collection, Schwabach, Germany."
  • "3 Beggar Seated / Sitzender Bettler, 1907, Meissen, 10 1/2 x 8 x 5 inches, location: Private collection, Schwabach, Germany."
  • And so on for subsequent entries.

The text and layout suggest that this book is a catalog or a detailed study of sculptures, possibly focusing on a specific artist or a particular theme related to sculptures.

The image consists of two main sections: a historical text on the left and a catalog listing of sculptures on the right.

Left Side: Historical Text

1. Event Description (1938):

   • On October 26, 1938, a death from heart trouble occurred in Rostock hospital.
   • The deceased was German newspaper editor, surgeon, and Nazi regional leader, Hermann Löns.
   • The Nazis used this event to incite sentiments against Jews, claiming that Löns had been murdered by Jews in 1914 and his body had been hidden.
   • A body purported to be Löns's was exhumed and reburied with a state funeral supported by Heinrich Himmler on November 2, 1938.

2. Hungarian National Demonstration:

   • The same day, a Hungarian national demonstration occurred in Budapest.

3. Note:

   • The note explains that to make the catalog of Barlach’s work more complete, items from American collections have been included.
   • These items consist of ten or more sculptures which were either sold or placed on long-term loan.
   • The pieces were photographed in their current positions, some with their original bases and others without.
   • The Deutsches Archäologisches Institut (DAI) took the photos, with some cataloging work completed by Friedrich Schult.

Right Side: Catalog of Sculptures

The right side features a catalog of sculptures by Käthe Kollwitz and Ernst Barlach, including details about their dimensions, materials, and current locations:

1. 1966:

   • 1. Blind Beggar / Blinder Bettler:
     • Porcelain, Thuringian manufacturer.
     • White glaze, 15" x 10" x 7".

2. 1970:

   • 2. Beggar Woman With Bowl / Bettlerin mit Schale:
     • Schwargzwa ceramic, 9 1/2" x 14" x 6 1/2".
   • 3. Russian Beggar Woman / Russische Bettlerin:
     • Oak, 14 3/4" x 10" x 4 1/2".
     • Bronze, 14 1/2" x 10".
     • Schwargzwa ceramic, Fuggerau, Faïence Memorial Collection.
   • 4. The Mourners / Die trauernden Eltern:
     • Original plaster model from 1931.
     • The Male Counterpart / Der männliche Widerpart:
       • Bronze, 16 1/2" x 9".

3. 1988:

   • 5. Russian Beggar Woman / Russische Bettlerin:
     • Oak, Lüneburg, 13 3/4" x 10 1/4".
   • 6. Schwargzwa Ceramic / Schwargzwa Keramik:
     • By New Nassau Faience.
     • 11" x 15" x 13 1/4".

4. 1989:

   • 7. The Death / Der Tod:
     • Bronze, lost in the last steamer "Mainz".
     • Wood, Ernst Barlach Haus Museum, Hamburg.
     • Bronze, 10 1/2" x 15 3/4".
   • 8. Replica of the Book Kneeling Woman / Replik der Buch knienden Frau:
     • Schwargzwa ceramic, 9 1/2" x 8 1/2" x 9 1/2".
     • Ernst Barlach Haus Museum.
     • Bronze, 9 1/2" x 9 1/2".
     • By R. Rechlin.
   • 9. The Drinker / Der Trinker:
     • Schwargzwa ceramic, 13 3/4" x 6 1/2".
     • Used by Mrs. Lutz-Wahl.
     • Lost by Marvin D. May.

The image of the sculpture shown is "The Reader" (Lesende Klosterschülerin), created in 1932, with the listed dimensions and noted as lost by the Belvoir College, to Colliscone.

The image shows an open book page with a section from a catalog dedicated to sculptures. Here’s a detailed summary:

1. Left Page:

   • The text is a historical account detailing the death of Ernst Barlach on October 24, 1938, in Rostock, Germany. The account mentions his burial in St. Catharine's Church in Hamburg and the circumstances surrounding his death, including his deteriorating health and the Nazi regime's restrictions on his work.
   • The text also discusses the reception of Barlach's work post-mortem, including the installation of a memorial in Hamburg and the posthumous publication of his writings.

2. Right Page:

   • The page is titled "CATALOG: Sculpture" and lists various sculptures by Barlach, providing a chronological listing from 1906 to 1939.
   • The first entry is from 1906, "Blind Beggar / Blinder Bettler," a porcelain piece from the Thuringian Manufacture, Schwarzburg, with dimensions 19" x 10" x 7".
   • Following entries include "Beggar Woman With Bowl / Bettlerin mit Schale," "Bust of the Poet Rainer Maria Rilke," and others, each with specific dimensions and materials noted.
   • The sculptures listed include pieces like "The Madonna," "Kneeling Woman," "The Dancer," and more.
   • There is a note at the bottom of the page explaining that the catalog aims to provide a more comprehensive record of Barlach’s sculptures in American collections. It mentions that some items were not originally numbered and have been placed in chronological order. The dimensions are given in inches, height preceding width, with depth added where applicable.

3. Image:

   • The right page features a black-and-white photograph of a sculpture titled "The Beggar," dated 1911, and loaned from the Röhsska Museum Collection.

Overall, the page serves as a detailed catalog entry for Ernst Barlach's sculptures, providing historical context and specific information about each piece.

The image depicts an open book featuring a catalog of sculptures by the artist Bertolt Klocke. The left page contains a brief biographical note about Klocke, including his death in 1918 and the circumstances surrounding it. It also mentions the suppression of his art by the Nazis, his burial in Magdeburg, and the reinstallation of his works in the church of St. Catherine in Lubeck, with the project completed by the sculptor Gerhard Marcks.

The right page is a catalog of specific sculptures, labeled with numbers and titles. It includes:

1. Blind Beggar (Blinder Bettler) from 1896, made of porcelain and created by Thuringian manufacturer, Schwarzberg-Wachsenburg, with dimensions of 20" x 10 3/4" x 7 3/4".
2. Beggar Woman With Bowl (Bettlerin mit Schale) from the same year, also in porcelain, with dimensions of 19 3/4" x 19 3/4" x 9 1/2".
3. Rassling Beggar Woman (Ringende Bettlerin) from 1897, made of porcelain, with dimensions of 30" x 26" x 27".
4. The Melancholic (Der Melancholiker) from 1907, also in porcelain, with dimensions of 14" x 16" x 9".
5. Kneeling Beggar (Kniender Bettler) from 1908, in porcelain, with dimensions of 8 1/2" x 13 1/2" x 30".
6. Kneeling Woman (Kniende Frau) from 1908, with dimensions of 30" x 15" x 15".
7. Kneeling Woman (Kniende Frau) from 1908, with dimensions of 29" x 9 1/2" x 9 1/2".
8. The Dunker (Der Zunker) from 1909, with dimensions of 13" x 12" x 6 1/2".

The page also includes a note explaining that the catalog attempts to provide a more comprehensive record of Klocke's sculptures in American collections, including some that were not numbered or were misplaced. Dimensions are provided in inches, with height preceding width, and depth added for sculptures where applicable.

Additionally, there is a black-and-white photograph of the sculpture "The Dunker" (Der Zunker) from 1911, attributed to the Beloit College Art Collections, providing a visual reference for the works listed.

This image shows an open book laid flat with a view of two facing pages. The left side of the spread appears to be the concluding section of a text, referencing historical details from the year 1938 and discussing a project completed by the sculptor Gerhard Marcks. The text appears to be related to art history or a specific artist's biography and work. The mention of German newspapers and context indicates historical significance, possibly related to events in Germany during that period.

On the right side, there's a heading "CATALOG: Sculpture" followed by a list of catalog entries for various sculptures with their respective titles, materials, sizes, and loan information from different years starting from 1906. Each entry describes a work of art, with some including the place of display or the collection they are part of. Notable is the inclusion of a photograph of a sculpture titled "THE REST ON THE FLIGHT. Bronze, 1921" beneath the year 1908 entry, featuring a draped figure embracing its knees. The piece is attributed as being lent by the Beloit College Art Collections.

The caption under the photograph explains the piece briefly and indicates the sculpture's date and the institution currently holding it. The note at the bottom of the right page explains the catalog's contents, signifying that it aims to present a complete record of a particular artist's work found in American collections, acknowledging that not all pieces could be included in the exhibition they are documenting.

The overall impression is of a scholarly or exhibition catalog book, detailing the works of an artist with historical and cultural significance.

The image shows an open book spread with text and an image of a sculpture on the right page. The text on the left page starts with the year 1938 and details the death of a person from heart trouble in Rostock hospital on October 24 and burial in Ratzeburg. It also discusses German newspapers' limited commentary on the death and mentions an article title questioning if the person was a culture Bolshevist. It mentions the dismantling of a Hamburg memorial and restoration of war memorials in several cities, with a project completed by sculptor Gerhard Marcks.

The center-left page has a note explaining the catalog aims to provide a more complete record of Barlach's art in American collections, with a list of sculpture items not available for the exhibition but included with stars rather than numbers in chronological order.

The right page is titled "CATALOG: Sculpture" and features a black and white image of a bronze sculpture named "THE REST ON THE FLIGHT, Bronze, 1921," lent by the Beloit College Art Collections. Below the sculpture image is a catalog list of sculptures by year, title, material, dimensions, and lending sources spanning from 1906 to 1909, including works such as "Blind Beggar," "Beggar Woman with Bowl," "Russian Beggar Woman," "The Melon Cutter," "Russian Lovers," "Seated Girl," "Reclining Man," and "The Drinker," with details on materials like porcelain, bronze, and wood.

The image depicts an open book or catalog page showcasing a detailed entry about a sculpture titled "The Rest on the Flight" by Beatrice Wood, created in 1977. The page is divided into two sections:

Left Page:

• Title and Description: The left page contains textual information, likely from a catalog or exhibition guide. It includes:
  • A reference to a historical event: "Death from heart trouble, occurred in Rostock hospital on October 24, with exception of Nazi organ, German newspapers buried in Ratzeburg."
  • A note about an article titled "The Black Corps" that appeared in the Hamburg newspaper Hamburgische Zeitung on November 3, 1943.
  • A NOTE section at the bottom, which explains the purpose of the catalog. It mentions that the catalog aims to provide a more complete record of Bartók's American collections, listing items of sculpture that were not included in previous catalogs. It also references the Deutsches Arbeitseinsatz (German Labor Deployment) and the Deutsche Akademie der Künste (German Academy of Arts) in Berlin.

Right Page:

• Catalog Section: The right page is titled "CATALOG: Sculpture" and lists several sculptures with their details. The central focus is on the sculpture "The Rest on the Flight":
  • Image: A black-and-white photograph of the sculpture is displayed prominently. The sculpture appears to depict a figure in a reclining or resting pose, possibly symbolizing a moment of rest or contemplation. The figure is draped in fabric, and the composition suggests a sense of movement or journey, aligning with the title "The Rest on the Flight."
  • Caption: Below the image, the caption reads:
    "THE REST ON THE FLIGHT, Beatrice, 1977
    Lent by the Beatrice Wood Collection."
• Additional Entries: To the right of the sculpture image, there is a list of other sculptures with their titles, artists, materials, and dimensions. Examples include:
  • "Blind Beggar, Blinder Bettler" by Schwarzburg, a porcelain figure.
  • "Beggar Woman With Bowl, Bettlerin mit Schale" by Schwarzburg, also in porcelain.
  • "Russian Beggar Woman, Russische Bettlerin" by Schwarzburg, a bronze figure.
  • Other entries include works by Schwarzburg porcelain, such as "The Drinker, Der Zecher" and various other sculptures with detailed dimensions and materials.

Overall Layout:

• The page is structured in a formal, catalog-like format, typical of art exhibition guides or museum publications.
• The left side provides contextual historical and editorial information, while the right side focuses on cataloging specific artworks, with the central sculpture being highlighted through an image and detailed caption.

This page serves both as a historical reference and an art catalog, providing insight into the sculpture "The Rest on the Flight" and its place within a broader collection of works.

The image shows an open book with a catalog of sculptures. The catalog includes a black-and-white image of a sculpture of two figures embracing, with a detailed description of the sculpture's dimensions and materials. The catalog also includes notes and references to other sculptures and artists. The book is placed on a wooden surface, and the pages are slightly curled.