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The image shows a document from the Harvard University News Office, dated March 18, 1956. The document is a press release regarding an exhibition at the Busch-Reisinger Museum, which is part of Harvard University. The exhibition features sculptures, drawings, and prints by Ernst Barlach.

Key points from the document include:

1. Exhibition Details: The exhibition is a retrospective of Ernst Barlach's work, showcasing about 170 pieces, including sculptures, drawings, and prints. It is the first comprehensive showing of Barlach's sculpture and graphic works in America.

2. Curatorial Team: The exhibition was assembled by Mr. Norman Geske of the University of Nebraska, with assistance from Miss Naomi Jackson, a professor of art at McMaster University in Hamilton, Ontario. Miss Jackson is noted as an authority on Barlach's art and writings.

3. Background on Ernst Barlach:

   • Barlach (1870-1938) was a prominent German artist known for his sculpture, poetry, and drama.
   • He gained fame as a sculptor and received numerous commissions for public monuments in cities like Hamburg, Gustrow, and Lubeck.
   • Despite his traditional and non-abstract style, the Nazis labeled him a "degenerate artist" and removed his public monuments.

The document provides an overview of the significance of the exhibition and Barlach's contributions to the art world, particularly in the context of early 20th-century German art.

The image shows a page from a document dated March 18, 1956, from Harvard University’s University News Office. The document is titled "RELEASE SUNDAY PAPERS OF MARCH 18, 1956," and it discusses an exhibition at the Busch-Reisinger Museum of Harvard University.

The exhibition is of sculpture, drawings, and prints by Ernst Barlach, a significant artist. The retrospective exhibition, running from March 17 to April 14, is described as the first comprehensive display of Barlach's works in America. The collection includes about 170 pieces and was assembled by Mr. Norman Geske of the University of Nebraska with assistance from Miss Naomi Jackson, a professor at McMaster University in Hamilton, Ontario.

Ernst Barlach (1870-1938) is highlighted for his prominence in the visual arts and his contributions as a poet and dramatist. He was noted for his public monument commissions in various cities in northern Germany, but his works were labeled as "degenerate art" by the Nazi regime, leading to the removal of his public monuments. The document ends with an indication that it continues ("more").

The image shows a document from Harvard University, specifically from the University News Office, with a release date of Sunday, March 18, 1956. The document announces a retrospective exhibition of works by Ernst Barlach at the Busch-Reisinger Museum. The exhibition, which runs from March 17th to April 14th, features about 170 pieces, including sculptures, drawings, and prints, assembled from American museums and private collections by Mr. Norman Geske of the University of Nebraska, with the assistance of Miss Naomi Jackson, a recognized authority on Barlach's work.

Ernst Barlach (1870-1938), a prominent German artist, was known for his contributions to sculpture, poetry, and drama. He gained significant recognition for his sculptures, including public monuments in cities like Hamburg, Gustrow, and Lubeck. Despite his traditional style, the Nazi regime labeled him a "degenerate artist," leading to the removal of his public monuments.

The image shows a press release from Harvard University's news office. The document is dated for release in the Sunday papers of March 18, 1956, and it announces an exhibition at the Busch-Reisinger Museum.

Key details include:

1. Exhibition Title: Exhibition of Sculpture, Drawings, and Prints by Ernst Barlach.
2. Duration: The exhibition runs from March 17th to April 14th.
3. Significance: It is noted as an artistic event of major importance, being the first comprehensive showing of Ernst Barlach's work in America.
4. Curators: The exhibition was assembled by Mr. Norman Geske from the University of Nebraska, with assistance from Miss Naomi Jackson. Miss Jackson is identified as a Professor of Art at McMaster University, Hamilton, Ontario, and a recognized authority on Ernst Barlach.
5. Background on Ernst Barlach:
   • Barlach (1870-1938) was a native of northern Germany.
   • He rose to prominence before the Nazi regime.
   • He was a leading figure in visual arts and greatly admired as a poet and dramatist.
   • His work received many public commissions in several northern German towns.
   • Despite not being abstract, the Nazis labeled him a "degenerate artist" and removed his public monuments due to his traditional yet distinctive style.

The document highlights the cultural and artistic importance of the exhibition and provides context on the life and persecution of Ernst Barlach.

The image shows a typed document from Harvard University, specifically from the University News Office, dated March 18, 1956. The document is a press release regarding an exhibition at the Busch-Reisinger Museum.

The exhibition is titled "Exhibition of Sculpture, Drawings and Prints by Ernst Barlach." The press release highlights the significance of this retrospective exhibition, which is the first comprehensive showing of Barlach's sculpture and graphic works in America. The exhibition runs from March 17th to April 14th.

The exhibition features around one hundred and seventy pieces, including sculptures, drawings, and prints, assembled from American museums and private collections. The curation was done by Mr. Norman Geske of the University of Nebraska, with assistance from Miss Naomi Jackson, a recognized authority on Barlach’s art and writings, and a Professor of Art at McMaster University in Hamilton, Ontario.

Ernst Barlach (1870-1938), a native of northern Germany, was a prominent figure in the visual arts, poetry, and drama before the advent of the Hitler administration. He gained fame primarily as a sculptor and was commissioned for public monuments in various towns in northern Germany, including Hamburg, Güstrow, Lübeck, and others. Despite his work being rooted in tradition, the Nazis labeled him a "degenerate artist" and removed his public monuments.

The image shows a page from a Harvard University document, specifically from the University News Office, dated March 18, 1956. The document is a release for Sunday Papers, announcing an exhibition.

The announcement is about a retrospective exhibition of works by the artist Ernst Barlach, held at the Busch-Reisinger Museum of Harvard University from March 17 to April 14, 1956. This exhibition is described as an artistic event of major importance, being the first comprehensive showing in America of Barlach's sculpture and graphic works. Barlach is noted as one of the leading figures in the art of the twentieth century.

The exhibition consists of around 170 pieces, including sculptures, drawings, and prints, assembled from American museums and private collections by Mr. Norman Geske of the University of Nebraska, with the assistance of Miss Naomi Jackson, a Professor of Art at McMaster University, Ontario, who is recognized as an authority on Barlach's art and writings.

The document also provides a brief biography of Ernst Barlach (1870-1938), highlighting his prominence in visual arts, poetry, and drama in northern Germany before the rise of the Nazi regime. Barlach gained fame primarily as a sculptor and was commissioned for public monuments in various cities. Despite his art not being abstract and being rooted in tradition, the Nazis labeled him a "degenerate artist" and removed his public monuments.

The image shows a typed document on a piece of paper clipped to the top of a stack of similar papers or a filing folder. The document is labeled at the top as from Harvard University, Cambridge, Mass., and dated for release with the Sunday papers of March 18, 1956. This document appears to be a press release or informational notice from the University News Office.

The content is about an exhibition at the Busch-Reisinger Museum titled "Exhibition of Sculpture, Drawings and Prints by Ernst Barlach." It describes the retrospective exhibition running from March 17 to April 14, 1956, and highlights its significance as the first comprehensive showing of Barlach's sculpture and graphic works in America. The text discusses Barlach's prominence as an artist, his influence, and background, noting his position as a leading figure in 20th-century art, as well as his roles as poet and dramatist. It also mentions his commissions for public monuments in Northern Germany and his labeling as a "degenerate artist" by the Nazi regime, which led to removal of his public monuments. The document refers to contributions by Mr. Norman Geske of the University of Nebraska and Miss Naomi Jackson, professor of Art at McMaster University, who assisted with the exhibition. The text indicates that the document continues on another page, as it ends with "(more)".

The image shows an opened book or binder with typewritten text on a sheet of paper that is headed with "HARVARD UNIVERSITY CAMBRIDGE, MASS." at the top and "RELEASE SUNDAY PAPERS OF MARCH 18, 1956 UNIVERSITY NEWS OFFICE" on the right. The subject of the text appears to be an exhibition at the "BUSCH-REISINGER MUSEUM" featuring "EXHIBITION OF SCULPTURE, DRAWINGS AND PRINTS BY ERNST BARLACH."

The typewritten text further describes a retrospective exhibition of Ernst Barlach, which was on view at the Busch-Reisinger Museum of Harvard University from March 17th to April 14th, considered an artistic event of major importance. It was the first comprehensive showing of Barlach's sculpture and graphic works to be held in America. The document details parts of Barlach's career and his prominence prior to the rise of the Hitler administration, mentioning that although he was admired as a leading figure in the arts and a dramatist, he was particularly known as a sculptor. It also touches on the public monuments he created in northern Germany and how his art was labeled by the Nazis.

There's an indication of a continuation with "(more)" at the bottom right corner, suggesting that the text goes beyond this page. The page itself is slightly curled up in the lower right corner, revealing another layer of paper underneath. The book or binder has a pale green cover.

The image shows an open book with a page that contains text. The book appears to be a historical document or a printed article, likely from a newspaper or a magazine. The page has a green spine and a white page with black text. The text on the page discusses an exhibition of sculptures, drawings, and prints by Ernst Barlach, held at the Busch-Reisinger Museum of Harvard University from March 17th to April 14th. The exhibition is described as an artistic event of major importance and the first comprehensive showing of Barlach's works in America. The text also provides some background information on Barlach, including his rise to prominence before the advent of the Hitler administration, his achievements as a sculptor, and the fact that he was labeled a "degenerate artist" by the Nazis and had his public monuments removed. The page has a heading that reads "RELEASE SUNDAY PAPERS OF MARCH 18, 1956" and "UNIVERSITY NEWS OFFICE."

The image shows a book opened to a page with printed text. The book is green with a white border. The page is filled with black text on a white background. The text is printed in a serif font and is centered on the page. The text is about an exhibition of sculptures, drawings, and prints by Ernst Barlach at the Busch-Reisinger Museum of Harvard University from March 17th to April 14th. The exhibition is described as an artistic event of major importance and the first comprehensive showing of the artist's work in America. The artist is described as one of the leading figures in the art of the twentieth century. The exhibition consists of about one hundred and seventy works of sculpture, drawings, and prints, assembled from American museums and private collections with the assistance of Mr. Norman Geske of the University of Nebraska and Miss Naomi Jackson, Professor of Art at McMaster University, Hamilton, Ontario. Miss Jackson is recognized as an authority on the art and writings of Barlach.