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Busch-Reisinger Museum Scrapbook, 1958-1960

ARCH.2013.5.8, Rendition: 796575

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The image depicts a document related to an art exhibition. Specifically, it is an invitation or announcement for the "Lovis Corinth 100th Anniversary Exhibition" held at the Busch-Reisinger Museum at Harvard University. The exhibition featured watercolors and drawings by Lovis Corinth and ran from November 18 to December 20, 1958.

The document is placed inside what appears to be a green-covered book or folder, which is partially open to reveal the exhibition announcement. The text on the announcement is printed in black ink on a beige background. The top part of the document has the artist's name "Lovis Corinth" in large, bold letters, followed by the title of the exhibition and its dates. Below this, there is a circular illustration featuring a figure, possibly a self-portrait or a depiction of the artist at work. The bottom part of the document repeats the artist's name and the exhibition title, along with the venue and the type of artworks displayed.

There is also some handwritten text on the left side of the book or folder, which appears to be notes or annotations, but the content is not entirely clear from the image.

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The image depicts an exhibition catalog for a special art event. Specifically, it is for the "100th Anniversary Exhibition" of works by the artist Lovis Corinth.

Key details include:

  • The exhibition features "Watercolors and Drawings."
  • The event was held at the Busch-Reisinger Museum, which is part of Harvard University.
  • The exhibition took place from November 18 to December 20, 1958.

The image shows both the cover and an inside page of the catalog. The cover and the inside page both display the same illustration, which appears to be a sketch of a classical figure. The text on both pages reiterates the exhibition's details: the name of the artist, the type of works displayed, and the organizing institution. Additionally, there appears to be a handwritten note on the left side of the open catalog.

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The image shows a book or catalog related to an exhibition of the artist Lovis Corinth. Specifically, it is for the "100th Anniversary Exhibition" of Lovis Corinth's watercolors and drawings. The exhibition was held at the Busch-Reisinger Museum, Harvard University, from November 18 to December 20, 1958.

The image contains two items:

  1. A smaller label or card placed on top of the book, which has a circular design with a portrait of a person in the center. The text on the label reads:

    • "LOVIS CORINTH"
    • "100th Anniversary Exhibition"
    • "Watercolors and Drawings"
    • "BUSCH-REISINGER MUSEUM, HARVARD UNIVERSITY"
    • "November 18 – December 20, 1958"
  2. A larger, more detailed cover page or title page of the catalog/book, which also features a similar circular design with a portrait in the center. The text on this page is:

    • "LOVIS CORINTH"
    • "100th Anniversary Exhibition"
    • "Watercolors and Drawings"
    • "Busch-Reisinger Museum"
    • "Harvard University"

There is also a handwritten note on the left page of the book, which appears to be in German and partially legible as "Eger...". The book itself has a greenish binding.

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The image depicts a book with two pieces of paper inserted between its pages. The book appears to be related to the artist Lovis Corinth.

  1. The first piece of paper is an exhibition announcement or invitation for the "Lovis Corinth 100th Anniversary Exhibition," which featured watercolors and drawings. This exhibition took place at the Busch-Reisinger Museum at Harvard University from November 18 to December 20, 1958.

  2. The second piece of paper is a catalog or brochure for the same exhibition. It features the same title, "Lovis Corinth 100th Anniversary Exhibition," with a focus on watercolors and drawings. The brochure includes the Busch-Reisinger Museum and Harvard University logos, indicating the location of the exhibition.

The handwritten note on the left page of the book appears to be in a different handwriting and includes the name "Gyspy," though it is unclear what it refers to in this context. The book's cover is green, and the paper in the book appears to be of a cream color.

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The image shows a book with an open page displaying two pieces of informational material related to an art exhibition.

  1. Top Poster/Notice:

    • The upper part of the image features a small poster or notice for an exhibition titled "LOVIS CORINTH 100th Anniversary Exhibition: Watercolors and Drawings."
    • It specifies that the exhibition was held at the Busch-Reisinger Museum of Harvard University.
    • The exhibition dates are noted as November 18 to December 20, 1958.
  2. Lower Card:

    • Below the poster, there is a card with a similar theme. The card also reads "LOVIS CORINTH 100th Anniversary Exhibition: Watercolors and Drawings."
    • The card features an illustration of a stylized "C" with a depiction inside it that looks like a caricature of Lovis Corinth, the artist.
    • The card indicates that this exhibition was hosted by the Busch-Reisinger Museum at Harvard University, matching the dates and venue mentioned on the poster.

Additionally, there appears to be a handwritten note or signature partially visible on the left side of the book, indicating some personal annotation or marking by someone.

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The image displays an open book with a green spine, featuring two related items concerning an art exhibition. On the left page, there is a handwritten note that appears to say "Lovis Corinth." On the right page, there are two items related to an exhibition:

  1. A small, light-colored card with black text that reads:
    "LOVIS CORINTH
    100th Anniversary Exhibition
    Watercolors and Drawings
    BUSCH-REISINGER MUSEUM, HARVARD UNIVERSITY
    November 18 - December 20, 1958"

    The card also includes a small black and white illustration of a figure.

  2. Below the card, there is a larger, light brown pamphlet cover with black text that reads:
    "LOVIS CORINTH
    100th Anniversary Exhibition
    Watercolors and Drawings
    Busch-Reisinger Museum
    Harvard University"

    This cover also features a larger black and white illustration similar to the one on the card.

Both items seem to be ephemera related to the same art exhibition held at Harvard University in 1958, focusing on the work of Lovis Corinth.

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The image shows an open book with two items affixed to the right page.

  1. At the top is a paper announcement or clipping for the "LOVIS CORINTH 100th Anniversary Exhibition," featuring watercolors and drawings. The exhibition took place at the Busch-Reisinger Museum, Harvard University, from November 18 to December 20, 1958. The announcement includes an illustration of two figures within a large decorative letter "C."

  2. Below this announcement is a brown booklet or pamphlet cover. It has the same illustration of two figures within the letter "C" at the top, followed by text that reads:

    • "LOVIS CORINTH"
    • "100th Anniversary Exhibition"
    • "Watercolors and Drawings"
    • "Busch-Reisinger Museum"
    • "Harvard University"

There is a handwritten note or marking on the left margin of the left page, but it is partially obscured and difficult to read clearly. The book itself has a green cover and is held open with metal clips at the top and bottom of the right page.

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The image shows an open book or catalog with two pages visible. On the right-hand page, there's a printed label glued to the page, which seems to be an exhibition label. The text on the label announces an exhibition honoring the 100th Anniversary, featuring watercolors and drawings, and it mentions a museum at Harvard University with the dates November 18 – December 20, 1958. There's an emblem or drawing within a circle at the top of the label, serving as a visual focal point but specifics about the drawing are not clear. The left-hand page appears to be the cover of the catalog or brochure replicated on the glued label, with similar text layout and design, and possibly the same emblem or drawing at its center. The book's spine is visible on the left edge of the image, and the pages appear aged, indicating that the book itself might be quite old.

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The image shows an open book or catalog with two pages visible. The left page is mostly blank, with faint handwritten notes in the top-left corner that appear to be signatures or annotations. The right page features two separate exhibition-related documents or brochures.

Top Document:

  • Title: "LOVIS CORINTH 100th Anniversary Exhibition"
  • Subtitle: "Watercolors and Drawings"
  • Location: Busch-Reisinger Museum, Harvard University
  • Dates: November 18 – December 20, 1958
  • Design: The document includes a circular emblem or logo featuring a stylized illustration of two figures. The text is printed in a clean, formal font.

Bottom Document:

  • Title: "LOVIS CORINTH 100th Anniversary Exhibition"
  • Subtitle: "Watercolors and Drawings"
  • Location: Busch-Reisinger Museum, Harvard University
  • Design: Similar to the top document, this page also includes the same circular emblem or logo. The layout is simpler, with less detailed formatting compared to the top document.

Overall Context:

The image depicts materials related to a 1958 exhibition celebrating the 100th anniversary of the artist Lovis Corinth, focusing on his watercolors and drawings. The materials are housed in a book or catalog, likely used for archival or exhibition purposes. The presence of handwritten notes suggests the book may have been used or annotated by someone involved with the exhibition or the museum. The formal design and clear typography indicate an official or academic context.

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The image shows an open book with a catalog inside. The catalog is titled "Lovis Corinth 100th Anniversary Exhibition" and features watercolors and drawings. The exhibition was held at the Busch-Reisinger Museum at Harvard University from November 18 to December 20, 1958. The catalog has a beige cover with a drawing of a man and a woman, and the title is written in black font. The catalog also includes a white page with a drawing of a man and the words "Lovis Corinth" written in black font. The book is placed on a gray surface, and the image is taken from a top-down perspective.