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The image shows an open page from a book titled "The American-German Review." The page features a black-and-white photograph of a painting by Emil Nolde, titled "The Mulatto." This painting is described as a new acquisition of the Busch-Reisinger Museum at Harvard University.

Below the photograph, there is a brief text about Emil Nolde. The text states that Nolde, who died in April at the age of eighty-eight, was a significant Expressionist artist. He initially took up painting at the age of thirty after being a woodcarver. The text mentions that Nolde was fascinated with the Expressionist movement, which considered it more important to express emotions than to portray reality accurately. Nolde was the only major German Expressionist painter to work with religious themes and left his own personal record in two volumes of autobiography.

The page number is indicated as "2" at the bottom right corner. The image is from the volume dated April 1956, as noted at the bottom center of the page.

The image shows a page from a book or a magazine from the American-German Review. The page features a black-and-white illustration of a portrait titled "The Mulatto" by Emil Nolde. Below the image, there is a caption describing the artwork and the artist.

The caption reads:
"Emil Nolde: The Mulatto. A new acquisition of the Busch-Reisinger Museum, Harvard University. (See page 23)"

The accompanying text provides a brief biography of Emil Nolde, stating:
"Emil Nolde, who died in April at the age of eighty-eight, was one of the important Expressionist artists who led the way for modern German art. He was born in 1867 in Schwarten, a small town in Schleswig-Holstein. After having been a woodcarver at first, he became fascinated with color and a painter at the age of forty. He was considered one of the most important German Expressionists in northern Germany. From 1913 to 1914, he traveled extensively to the South Seas Islands, where he created some of his most famous works. Nolde was also a poet and a religious thinker, and the artist has left a rich personal record in two volumes of autobiography."

The page number at the bottom is "2." The book or magazine appears to have a green spine and is open to this particular page.

The image shows an open book, with the left page blank except for some handwritten notes and markings, and the right page featuring a black and white reproduction of a painting. Below the painting, there is a caption that reads: "Emil Nolde, The Mulatto. A new acquisition of the Busch-Reisinger Museum, Harvard University. (See page 23)".

Below the caption, there is a block of text, likely an article or an excerpt discussing Emil Nolde, a notable Expressionist artist. The text mentions that Nolde, who passed away in April at the age of eighty-eight, was an important figure in modern German art. The text also references his career, his work, and his autobiography.

In the bottom right corner of the right page, the text "THE AMERICAN-GERMAN REVIEW" is visible, indicating that this content is likely from a publication by that name. The page number, 2, is also visible.

The image shows an open magazine page featuring an article about the artist Emil Nolde. The page includes a photograph of one of his artworks titled "The Mulatto," which is noted as a new acquisition by the Busch-Reisinger Museum at Harvard University.

The article provides a brief biography and discussion of Emil Nolde's contributions to modern art:

1. Biographical Information:

   • Emil Nolde died in April at the age of 88.
   • He was a prominent Expressionist artist in Germany.

2. Artistic Career:

   • Nolde started his career relatively late, becoming a convert to modern art only after the age of 30.
   • Initially, he worked as a woodcarver.
   • He is particularly noted for his work in watercolor and is considered one of the most important German watercolorists of the 20th century.
   • Nolde was associated with Die Brücke, a group of German Expressionists, though he only stayed with them for a short period.

3. Themes and Style:

   • Nolde traveled extensively to places such as Russia, China, Japan, and Africa.
   • He had a unique approach to religious themes, treating them in an unconventional manner.
   • His later years were marked by personal reflections, documented in two volumes of autobiography.

The magazine in which this article appears is "The American-German Review." The text on the left page of the magazine is partially visible and continues the discussion on Emil Nolde.

The image shows an open book with a page containing an article about the artist Emil Nolde. The book appears to be a publication of "The American-German Review."

The page features a black-and-white painting by Emil Nolde titled "The Mulatto." The caption under the painting indicates that it is a new acquisition of the Busch-Reisinger Museum at Harvard University and directs readers to see page 23 for more information.

Below the image, there is an accompanying text discussing Emil Nolde, who died in 1956 at the age of eighty-eight. The text describes him as one of the important Expressionist artists who helped shape modern German art. Initially a woodcarver, Nolde became fascinated with color and later with painting. His early works were influenced by Edvard Munch and the French Impressionists. After a period of working in a more traditional style, Nolde returned to Expressionism in northern Germany. He was also known for his travels to the South Seas and his later works which were influenced by religious themes. The text mentions that Nolde left a personal record in two volumes of autobiography.

The page number "2" is visible at the bottom right corner of the text, indicating that this is the second page of the article. The book is bound with greenish covers and has a ribbon bookmark.

The image shows an open book, specifically a page from "The American-German Review." The page features an article about the artist Emil Nolde. The primary visual element on the page is a black-and-white reproduction of Nolde's painting titled "The Mulatto."

Below the painting, there is a caption that reads:
"Emil Nolde: The Mulatto. A new acquisition of the Busch-Reisinger Museum, Harvard University. (See page 23)."

The accompanying text provides a brief biography and context of Emil Nolde's work:
"Emil Nolde, who died in April at the age of eighty-eight, was one of the important Expressionist artists who led the way for modern German art. After studying at the age of thirty, after having been a woodcarver at first, he became fascinated with color and at the age of thirty-two he began to paint in oil. His work was considered more important than that of his friends, such as Kirchner, the most important Expressionist of the early years. For the next thirty years, he exhibited with Die Brücke, the group of Expressionists in northern Germany. He traveled to the South Sea Islands and painted there with great success. He was also one of the Expressionist painters to work with religious themes, and his work was a combination of the personal and the universal. The artist has left his own personal record in two volumes of autobiography."

The page is numbered "2" at the bottom right corner. The margins and binding of the book are visible, suggesting it is a well-preserved volume. There are also some handwritten annotations on the right side of the page.

The image shows an open book with a page containing a black-and-white reproduction of a painting titled "The Mulatto" by Emil Nolde. The painting features a figure with a large, dark, rounded hairstyle. Beneath the painting, the text reads:

"Emil Nolde: The Mulatto. A new acquisition of the Busch-Reisinger Museum, Harvard University.
(See page 23)"

Below that, there is a paragraph about Emil Nolde, stating:

"Emil Nolde, who died in April at the age of eighty-eight, was one of the important Expressionist artists who led the way for modern German art.
Nolde took up painting at the age of thirty, after having been a woodcarver at first. He became fascinated with color and as a true Expressionist considered it more important than form. For two years he exhibited with Die Brücke, the most important group of Expressionists in northern Germany. He travelled a great deal, including a trip to the South Sea Islands. Nolde was the only one of the Expressionist painters to work with religious themes, and he treated them forcefully and in an entirely original manner.
The artist has left his own personal record in two volumes of autobiography."

At the bottom of the page, the source "THE AMERICAN-GERMAN REVIEW" is printed, as well as the page number "2".

The image depicts an open book or journal, specifically, it's a page from "The American-German Review." The page includes an article about artist Emil Nolde. The page features both text and the reproduction of a painting by Emil Nolde titled "The Mulatto," which is noted as an acquisition of the Busch-Reisinger Museum, Harvard University.

The first paragraph of the article reflects on the life and death of Emil Nolde and comments on his significance as one of the foremost Expressionist artists. Nolde's interest in primitive art and experiences in New Guinea are mentioned, as well as his troubles during the Nazi regime and his legacy in terms of religiosity, creativity, and reluctance to write an autobiography. The second paragraph continues the text but is partially obscured.

The accompanying image of Nolde's painting shows a figure with a notable black circular feature at the top center, which appears to be part of a head or hat, painted in a monochromatic color scheme with expressive brushwork characteristic of Expressionism. The entire face of the figure in the painting is not visible due to redaction.

The image shows an open book with a page featuring a black-and-white illustration and accompanying text. The illustration depicts a stylized, expressive portrait of a woman with dark skin and hair. The woman's face is rendered with bold, angular lines and dramatic shading, emphasizing her features in a manner characteristic of early 20th-century Expressionist art. She is wearing a dark, voluminous headwrap or hat that frames her face, adding to the dramatic and emotive quality of the piece.

Below the illustration, there is a caption that reads:
"Emil Nolde: The Malatto. A new acquisition of the Busch-Reisinger Museum, Harvard University. (See page 23)."

The accompanying text provides context about the artist, Emil Nolde, describing him as a significant German Expressionist painter who lived until the age of eighty-eight. It highlights Nolde's transition from journalism to painting and his work in the South Sea Islands, noting his association with Die Brücke, a prominent German Expressionist group. The text also mentions Nolde's focus on religious themes and his unique artistic style.

The page is part of a publication titled "The American-German Review," as indicated at the bottom of the page. The book itself has a light-colored, slightly worn appearance, with visible spine and edges, suggesting it is an older or well-used volume. The overall composition of the page combines visual art with scholarly commentary, reflecting a focus on art history and critique.

The image is of an open book with a page displaying a black-and-white portrait of a woman. The portrait is on the right side of the page. The left side of the page has a text written in black font. The text reads "Emil Nolde: The Madwoman. A new acquisition of the Busch-Reisinger Museum, Harvard University." The portrait is titled "Emil Nolde: The Madwoman." The page has a green border on the left side.