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Busch-Reisinger Museum Scrapbook, 1955-1958

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The image shows a page from what appears to be an exhibition catalog or booklet from the Busch-Reisinger Museum at Harvard University. The page is titled "RECENT ACQUISITIONS – XXth CENTURY," focusing on "Painting and Graphic Art" and "German Periodical and Book Illustration." The exhibition dates are listed as January 24 to February 23, 1957.

There is a handwritten note on the page, dated "Jan 27, 1957," which appears to reference the exhibition. Additionally, there is a small, yellowed newspaper clipping titled "Recent Acquisitions At Busch-Reisinger," which likely reports on the same exhibition. The clipping mentions that the exhibition features recent acquisitions of 20th-century works, including German paintings, graphics, and periodical and book illustrations, and notes that the display will be open until February 23.

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The image shows a page from a book or catalog from the Busch-Reisinger Museum at Harvard University. The cover of the book or catalog prominently features the title "RECENT ACQUISITIONS - XXth CENTURY" along with the subtitle "Painting and Graphic Art, German Periodical and Book Illustration".

The date range for the exhibit is January 24 to February 23, 1957. There is a small newspaper clipping on the page, dated January 27, 1957, that mentions "Recent Acquisitions at Busch-Reisinger". The clipping details an exhibition at the Busch-Reisinger Museum, Harvard University, showcasing recent acquisitions of art works from the 20th century, specifically German painting, graphic art, and related illustrations. The exhibit was scheduled to run from January 24 to February 23.

The page has a green spine and appears to be part of a bound book. The handwritten note at the top right of the newspaper clipping says "Herald," indicating it might have been published in a local newspaper called the Herald.

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The image shows an open book or catalog from the Busch-Reisinger Museum at Harvard University. The cover page is labeled "Recent Acquisitions – XXth Century," focusing on "Painting and Graphic Art" and "German Periodical and Book Illustration." The exhibit was held from January 24 to February 23, 1957.

There is a handwritten note in the bottom left corner of the page, dated January 27, 1957, with the name "Gerald" written next to it.

Additionally, there is a small newspaper clipping pasted onto the page. The clipping is a news article titled "Recent Acquisitions At Busch-Reisinger," which briefly describes the exhibition. It mentions that the Busch-Reisinger Museum, Harvard University, is displaying recent acquisitions of art from the 20th century, including German painting, graphics, and book illustrations. The exhibit was on display from January 24 to February 23, 1957.

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The image shows an open book or catalog from the Busch-Reisinger Museum at Harvard University. The cover page includes the following details:

  • The title at the top reads "BUSCH-REISINGER MUSEUM – HARVARD UNIVERSITY."
  • Below the museum name, the heading is "RECENT ACQUISITIONS – XXth CENTURY."
  • The subtitle reads "Painting and Graphic Art" followed by "German Periodical and Book Illustration."
  • The exhibition dates are listed as "JANUARY 24 – FEBRUARY 23, 1957."

There is also a small newspaper clipping attached to the page with a note written in handwriting that says "Gerald Jan 27, 1957." The clipping is a small article titled "Recent Acquisitions At Busch-Reisinger," describing the exhibition at the Busch-Reisinger Museum featuring recent acquisitions of German painting, graphic art, and book illustrations, with the exhibition running from January 24 to February 23, 1957.

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The image shows an exhibition catalog or pamphlet from the Busch-Reisinger Museum at Harvard University. The title of the exhibition is "Recent Acquisitions – XXth Century," focusing on "Painting and Graphic Art" and "German Periodical and Book Illustration."

Key details include:

  • The exhibition dates: January 24 to February 23, 1957.
  • The cover of the pamphlet is light-colored with text in a simple, classic font.
  • There is a handwritten note in the bottom left corner that appears to reference a date (29.7.1957) and some numbers (1.95).
  • A small, pasted note inside the pamphlet provides a brief description of the exhibition. It states that the exhibition at the Busch-Reisinger Museum highlights recent acquisitions, including works of art from the twentieth century obtained by the museum over the past two years. The works include German paintings, graphic art, and drawings, and the exhibition will be on display from January 24 to February 23.

The pamphlet is bound with a green binding tape on the left edge.

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The image shows an open page from a book or catalog titled "Recent Acquisitions – XXth Century: Painting and Graphic Art, German Periodical and Book Illustration." This publication is from the Busch-Reisinger Museum at Harvard University. The exhibition or collection it refers to was on display from January 24 to February 23, 1957.

On the page, there is a handwritten note dated "Jan. 27, 1957" and a signature that appears to read "Herald." Below the handwritten note, there is a newspaper clipping that provides information about the exhibition. The clipping mentions that the exhibition at the Busch-Reisinger Museum showcases recent acquisitions of paintings and graphic art, as well as German periodical and book illustrations from the 20th century. The exhibition was open to the public during the specified dates.

The book or catalog itself has a green cover, and the pages are cream-colored. The overall layout is clean and organized, with the text and clippings neatly arranged on the page.

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This image shows a page from what appears to be a gallery or museum exhibition catalog. The top of the page features the text "BUSCH-REISINGER MUSEUM — HARVARD UNIVERSITY" indicating the institution that has organized the exhibition or owns the catalog.

Below that is the heading "RECENT ACQUISITIONS - XXth CENTURY" followed by "Painting and Graphic Art" and "German Periodical and Book Illustration," which are likely the categories of the works that have been recently acquired by the museum.

The dates of the exhibition are listed as "JANUARY 24 — FEBRUARY 23, 1957."

Below the printed text, there is a smaller, affixed newspaper clipping with the headline "Recent Acquisitions At Busch-Reisinger." The text on the clipping is partially cut-off and not fully legible, but it mentions that the exhibition at the Harvard University’s Busch-Reisinger Museum featured works of art acquired by the museum during 1956, including German paintings, sculpture, and decorative arts. The clipping also indicates that the exhibition includes modern pieces and will be on display through February 23.

There is handwriting on top of the newspaper clipping that reads, "Herald Jan. 27, 1957," which possibly indicates the source and date of the newspaper article.

The page is off-white, and there is a glimpse of the spine of the catalog on the left edge, showing that it is bound with a green material. Some pages within the catalog are visible, indicating that it has been partially flipped through. The photograph captures the catalog opened flat on a surface, which is slightly shadowed on the right-hand side, suggesting a source of light coming from the left.

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The image shows an open book or catalog page from the Busch-Reisinger Museum at Harvard University. The page is titled "RECENT ACQUISITIONS – XXth CENTURY" and focuses on Painting and Graphic Art, specifically German Periodical and Book Illustration. The catalog covers the period from January 24 to February 23, 1957.

Key Details:

  1. Title and Header:

    • The header clearly states the museum's name: BUSCH-REISINGER MUSEUM – HARVARD UNIVERSITY.
    • The main title is "RECENT ACQUISITIONS – XXth CENTURY", indicating that the content pertains to recent additions to the museum's collection from the 20th century.
    • The subtitle specifies the focus: "Painting and Graphic Art" and "German Periodical and Book Illustration".
  2. Date Range:

    • The exhibition or catalog period is noted as January 24 – February 23, 1957.
  3. Handwritten Note:

    • There is a handwritten note at the top left of the page, dated January 27, 1957, which appears to be a signature or annotation, possibly from someone involved in the cataloging or exhibition process.
  4. Exhibition Announcement:

    • Below the main title, there is a smaller printed announcement or flyer excerpt that reads:

      "Recent Acquisitions At Busch-Reisinger The exhibition at the Busch-Reisinger Museum, Harvard University, devoted to 20th century works of art acquired by the Museum during 1956. It includes German painting, graphic art and book illustration. The exhibit will be on display through Feb. 23."

    • This provides context about the exhibition, emphasizing that it features 20th-century German works acquired in 1956.
  5. Physical Appearance:

    • The book or catalog has a light-colored page with a green spine visible on the left side.
    • The text is typed, and the layout is formal and structured, typical of museum catalogs or exhibition guides.

Summary:

The image depicts a page from a museum catalog or exhibition guide for the Busch-Reisinger Museum at Harvard University. It announces an exhibition of recent acquisitions from the 20th century, focusing on German painting, graphic art, and book illustration, held from January 24 to February 23, 1957. The page includes a handwritten note dated January 27, 1957, and a printed flyer excerpt providing additional details about the exhibition.

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The image is of a book titled "Recent Acquisitions - XXth Century Painting and Graphic Art German Periodical and Book Illustration" open to a page with a title at the top that reads "Busch-Reisinger Museum - Harvard University". Below the title is a date of "January 24 - February 23, 1957". The page is blank except for a small piece of paper in the bottom left corner that reads "Recent Acquisitions at Busch-Reisinger". The book is placed on a gray surface.

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The image shows a book that is open to the first page, which is a flyer or a page with information about an exhibition. The book has a green cover with a white border. The flyer is titled "Recent Acquisitions - XXth Century Painting and Graphic Art German Periodical and Book Illustration." The flyer contains text and a small piece of paper with writing on it. The flyer is dated January 24 - February 23, 1957.