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Busch-Reisinger Museum Scrapbook, 1955-1958

ARCH.2013.5.7, Rendition: 796196

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The image shows an open page from a book or catalog that lists acquisitions of works of art. The text on the page is organized into sections, detailing the additions to a museum's collection during the year 1957. The acquisitions include various objects that were either donated, purchased, or loaned to the museum. The objects are categorized into Decorative Arts, Drawings, and Paintings.

Decorative Arts:

  1. German school, XVII Century:
    • Chandelier in the form of a Woman (polychromed wood, elk horn, and wrought iron), gift from Hilton Einsetein.
  2. German school, XX Century:
    • Silver Plated Kettle (c. 1930, from the Bauhaus Metalwork Shop), gift from Howard Dearstyne.

Drawings:

  1. Willi Baumeister (1889-1955):
    • Composition of Figures (pencil and gouache, c. 1925), Alexander Dorner Trust.
  2. Kasimir Malevitch (1878-1935):
    • Sketches for a Construction (pencil, 1917), Alexander Dorner Trust.

Paintings:

  1. Alexander Archipenko (1887-):
    • Femme dans l'Interieur (oil on cardboard, 1917), Alexander Dorner Trust.
  2. Austrian School, XV Century:
    • Christ on the Mount of Olives (tempera on wood panel, c. 1425), purchased with funds from the Association Fund.
  3. Hans Jannitsch (1907-):
    • Part of Abstract Composition (watercolors, 1956), gift from Mr. and Mrs. Charles L. Kuhn.
  4. Wassily Kandinsky (1866-1944):
    • Composition (watercolor, 1922), anonymous gift.
  5. Kasimir Malevitch (1878-1935):
    • Composition (oil on canvas, c. 1920), Alexander Dorner Trust.

The text indicates that the objects were acquired for their research value or teaching functions of the institution and can be regarded both as works of art and as serving the research and teaching functions of the museum.

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The image is a page from a document titled "Acquisitions of Works of Art." It details the acquisitions made to the museum's collection in the year 1957.

The document notes that approximately 150 objects were added through gifts, purchases, and donations. These acquisitions are primarily chosen for their research value or for their significance in teaching functions at the museum.

The items are categorized into three main types:

  1. Decorative Arts:

    • A chandelier from the German School, dated to the 17th century, made of wood, elk horn, and wrought iron, gifted by Milton Einstein.
    • A silver-plated bowl from the German School, circa 1930, from the Bauhaus Metalwork Shop, gifted by Howard Dearstyne.
  2. Drawings:

    • "Composition of Figures" by Willi Baumleister (1899-1955), created in 1923 using pencil and gouache, gifted by Alexander Dornen Trust.
    • Sketches for a Construction by Kasimir Malevich (1878-1935), created in 1917 using pencil, also gifted by Alexander Dornen Trust.
  3. Paintings:

    • "Fresco dans l’interieur" by Alexander Archipenko (1889-1964), oil on cardboard, from 1917, gifted by Alexander Dornen Trust.
    • "Christ on the Mount of Olives" from the Austrian School, dated around 1425, tempera on wood panel, purchased by the Association Fund.
    • A pair of Abstract Compositions by Hans Jaensch (1907-), watercolors, from 1956, gifted by Mr. and Mrs. Charles L. Kuhn.
    • "Composition" by Wassily Kandinsky (1866-1944), watercolor, from 1922, an anonymous gift.
    • Another "Composition" by Kasimir Malevich, circa 1920, oil on canvas, gifted by Alexander Dornen Trust.

The page includes specific details about the provenance, creator, and the year of creation for each artwork, highlighting their significance in the museum's collection.

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The image shows an open book with a page titled 'ACQUISITIONS OF WORKS OF ART.' The page is numbered 3 and details additions to the museum's collections in 1957. The text explains that about one hundred fifty objects were added by gift, purchase, and loan for their research value or because they were essential for the teaching functions of the institution. The objects listed include various forms of art such as decorative arts, drawings, and paintings. Notable acquisitions include a chandelier from the German School of the 17th century, a silver plated bowl from the 20th century, and several significant drawings and paintings by artists such as Willi Baumeister, Alexei Jawlensky, Alexander Archipenko, and Wassily Kandinsky. The donors or sources of these acquisitions are also mentioned, including individuals like Milton Einstein, Howard Dearstyne, and the Alexander Dorner Trust.

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The image displays a page from a document titled "Acquisitions of Works of Art." It outlines various artworks acquired by a museum in the year 1957. The acquisitions are categorized into three sections: Decorative Arts, Drawings, and Paintings.

Decorative Arts:

  1. German School, XVII Century:

    • Chandelier in the form of a woman, made from polychromed wood, elk horn, and wrought iron; gift by Hilton Einstein.
  2. German School, XX Century:

    • Silver Plated Bowl, created around 1930, from the Bauhaus Metalwork Shop; gift by Howard Dearstyne.

Drawings:

  1. Willy Baumeister (1889-1955):

    • Composition of Figures, created in pencil and gouache around 1925; Alexander Dorner Trust.
  2. Kasimir Malevitch (1878-1935):

    • Sketches for a Construction, created in pencil in 1917; Alexander Dorner Trust.

Paintings:

  1. Alexander Archipenko (1887-?):

    • Femme dans l'Intérieur, oil on cardboard, 1917; Alexander Dorner Trust.
  2. Austrian School, XV Century:

    • Christ on the Mount of Olives, tempera on wood panel, around 1425; Association Fund.
  3. Hans Jaenisch (1907-?):

    • Pair of Abstract Compositions, watercolors, 1936; gifts by Mr. and Mrs. Charles L. Kuhn.
  4. Wassily Kandinsky (1866-1944):

    • Composition, watercolor, 1922; anonymous gift.
  5. Kasimir Malevitch (1878-1935):

    • Composition, oil on canvas, around 1920; Alexander Dorner Trust.

The document notes that over one hundred and fifty objects were added to the museum's collections that year, emphasizing that the listed objects are those particularly significant for their research and teaching value, not just as works of art.

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The image shows a page from a book or report that details acquisitions of works of art for a museum during the year 1957. The text is organized under the heading "ACQUISITIONS OF WORKS OF ART."

Key points from the page include:

  1. General Information:

    • During 1957, around one hundred and fifty objects were added to the museum's collections by gift, purchase, and loan without time limits.
    • The majority of these acquisitions were made for their research value or because they were essential for the teaching functions of the institution.
    • The items listed are those that can be considered "works of art" and also serve the research and teaching functions of the museum.
  2. Decorative Arts:

    • German School, XVII Century: A chandelier in the form of a woman, made of polychromed wood, elk horn, and wrought iron, gifted by Milton Einstein.
    • German School, XX Century: A silver plated bowl, circa 1930, from the Bauhaus Metalwork Shop, gifted by Howard Dearstyne.
  3. Drawings:

    • Willi Baumeister (1889-1955): Composition of Figures, pencil and gouache, circa 1923, gifted by the Alexander Dorner Trust.
    • Kasimir Malevich (1878-1935): Sketches for a Construction, pencil, 1917, gifted by the Alexander Dorner Trust.
  4. Paintings:

    • Alexander Archipenko (1887-1964): Femme dans l’interieur, oil on cardboard, 1917, gifted by the Alexander Dorner Trust.
    • Austrian School, XV Century: Christ on the Mount of Olives, tempera on wood panel, circa 1425, purchased with funds from the Association Fund.
    • Hans Jaenisch (1907-1973): Pair of Abstract Compositions, watercolors, 1956, gifted by Mr. and Mrs. Charles L. Kuhn.
    • Wassily Kandinsky (1866-1944): Composition, watercolor, 1922, received as an anonymous gift.
    • Kasimir Malevich (1878-1935): Composition, oil on canvas, circa 1920, gifted by the Alexander Dorner Trust.

The page is neatly organized with the typewritten text, and the entries are clearly delineated into categories of decorative arts, drawings, and paintings.

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The image shows a page from a document detailing the acquisitions of works of art for a museum in the year 1957. The page is titled "Acquisitions of Works of Art."

Key points from the page include:

  • Approximately 150 objects were added to the museum's collections through gifts, purchases, and loans without time limits.
  • The majority of the acquisitions were essential for research or teaching purposes.
  • The listed objects are categorized as "Works of Art" and serve both research and teaching functions.

Decorative Arts:

  1. German School, XVII Century: A chandelier in the form of a woman, made of polychromed wood, elk horn, and wrought iron; it was a gift from Milton Einstein.
  2. German School, XX Century: A silver-plated bowl, circa 1930, from the Bauhaus Metalwork Shop; it was a gift from Howard Dearstyne.

Drawings:

  1. Willi Baumeister (1889-1955): Composition of Figures, pencil and gouache, circa 1923; from the Alexander Dorner Trust.
  2. Kasimir Malevich (1878-1935): Sketches for a Construction, pencil, 1917; from the Alexander Dorner Trust.

Paintings:

  1. Alexander Archipenko (1887- ): Femme dans l'interieur, oil on cardboard, 1917; from the Alexander Dorner Trust.
  2. Austrian School, XV Century: Christ on the Mount of Olives, tempera on wood panel, circa 1425; purchased with funds from the Association Fund.
  3. Hans Jaenisch (1907- ): Pair of Abstract Compositions, watercolors, 1956; gifts from Mr. and Mrs. Charles L. Kuhn.
  4. Wassily Kandinsky (1866-1944): Composition, watercolor, 1922; an anonymous gift.
  5. Kasimir Malevich (1878-1935): Composition, oil on canvas, circa 1920; from the Alexander Dorner Trust.

The page provides a detailed list of acquisitions, including the artists, mediums, dates, and sources of the works.

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This is an image of an open book or document showing text on a page titled "ACQUISITIONS OF WORKS OF ART." The text describes the acquisition of approximately 150 objects added to a collection in the year 1957, through various means such as gift, purchase, or loan. The purpose of these acquisitions is noted as enhancing the research or teaching functions of a museum. The text details several categories of acquisitions including decorative arts, drawings, and paintings, each followed by specific examples such as a XVII Century chandelier, a pencil and gouache composition by Willi Baumeister, sketches by Kasimir Malevitch, and an array of paintings by artists like Alexander Archipenko and Wassily Kandinsky. The listings provide details like the medium, date, and manner of acquisition (e.g., Alexander Dorner Trust, purchase). The page to the right appears blank, and the left side of the image shows the book's spine and the pages' fore edge. The document has a formal, academic, or institutional presentation typical of museum or art collection records.

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The image shows an open book or report page titled "ACQUISITIONS OF WORKS OF ART." It contains typed text detailing art acquisitions by a museum during the year 1957. The text mentions that about one hundred fifty objects were added to the collection by gift, purchase, or loan, emphasizing that most were acquired for their research or teaching value.

The acquisitions are categorized into three sections:

  1. Decorative Arts:

    • German School, XVIII Century: Chandelier in the form of a woman, made of polychromed wood, elk horn, and wrought iron; gifted by Milton Einstein.
    • German School, XX Century: Silver Plated Bowl, circa 1930, from the Bauhaus Metalwork Shop; gifted by Howard Dearstyne.
  2. Drawings:

    • Willi Baumeister (1889-1955): Composition of Figures, pencil and gouache, circa 1925; Alexander Dorner Trust.
    • Kasimir Malevitch (1878-1935): Sketches for a Construction, pencil, 1917; Alexander Dorner Trust.
  3. Paintings:

    • Alexander Archipenko (1887- ): Femme dans l’interieur, oil on cardboard, 1917; Alexander Dorner Trust.
    • Austrian School, XV Century: Christ on the Mount of Olives, tempera on wood panel, circa 1425; purchased by Association Fund.
    • Hans Jaenisch (1907- ): Pair of Abstract Compositions, watercolors, 1956; gifts from Mr. and Mrs. Charles L. Kuhn.
    • Wassily Kandinsky (1866-1944): Composition, watercolor, 1922; anonymous gift.
    • Kasimir Malevitch (1878-1935): Composition, oil on canvas, circa 1920; Alexander Dorner Trust.

The page number at the top is "–3–," indicating it might be part of a larger document or report. The document seems to serve as a formal record of newly acquired art objects for a museum or similar institution.

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The image shows a page from a catalog or report titled "ACQUISITIONS OF WORKS OF ART", likely from a museum or art institution. The page is from a book or document with a green spine and cream-colored pages. The content is typed in a formal, structured format, detailing acquisitions made during the year 1957.

Key Details:

  1. Introduction:

    • The text states that approximately 150 objects were added to the museum's collections in 1957.
    • These objects were acquired through gifts, purchases, and loans without time limits.
    • The majority of these objects are noted to be essential for research and teaching functions, rather than solely for display as "works of art."
  2. Categories of Acquisitions:
    The acquisitions are categorized into three main sections:

    Decorative Arts:

    • German School, XVIII Century: A chandelier in the form of a woman, made of polychromed wood, elk horn, and wrought iron. It was a gift from Milton Einstein.
    • German School, XX Century: A silver-plated bowl, circa 1930, from the Bauhaus Metalwork Shop. It was a gift from Howard Dearstyne.

    Drawings:

    • Willi Baumeister (1899–1955): A composition of figures in pencil and gouache, circa 1925, donated by the Alexander Dorner Trust.
    • Kazimir Malevich (1878–1935): Sketches for a construction, in pencil, from 1917, also donated by the Alexander Dorner Trust.

    Paintings:

    • Alexander Archipenko (1887–): "Femme dans l'intérieur" (Woman in the Interior), oil on cardboard, from 1917, donated by the Alexander Dorner Trust.
    • Austrian School, XX Century: "Christ on the Mount of Olives," a tempera on wood panel, circa 1425, acquired through a purchase from the Association Fund.
    • Hans Jaenisch (1907–): "Pair of Abstract Compositions," watercolors from 1956, gifted by Mr. and Mrs. Charles L. Kuhn.
    • Wassily Kandinsky (1866–1944): "Composition," a watercolor from 1922, an anonymous gift.
    • Kazimir Malevich (1878–1935): "Composition," oil on canvas, circa 1920, donated by the Alexander Dorner Trust.

Visual Elements:

  • The page is clean and well-organized, with clear headings for each category.
  • The text is typed in a monospaced font, typical of formal documents or catalogs.
  • The page number "-34-" is visible at the top, indicating this is part of a larger document.
  • The book itself appears to be bound with a green spine, suggesting it may be part of an archival or institutional record.

Summary:

The image depicts a page from an art acquisition report detailing the addition of 150 objects to a museum's collection in 1957. The acquisitions span decorative arts, drawings, and paintings, with notable artists such as Willi Baumeister, Kazimir Malevich, Alexander Archipenko, and Wassily Kandinsky. The objects were acquired through gifts, purchases, and loans, emphasizing their importance for research and teaching purposes.

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A book is open to a page with a section titled "ACQUISITIONS OF WORKS OF ART" in bold, black font. The text is written in a serif font and is in a column format. The page has a green border on the right side. The book has a white cover with a green border on the right side. The book is placed on a gray surface.