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Busch-Reisinger Museum Scrapbook, 1958-1960

ARCH.2013.5.8, Rendition: 796612

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The image shows two pages from a document that appears to be a catalog or inventory of items from the Busch-Reisinger Museum. The pages list various artifacts, including porcelain, furniture, metalwork, textiles, drawings, sculptures, and paintings, along with details about their origins, dates, and donors or purchasers.

Left Page:

Porcelain:

  • Meissen Porcelain, XVIII Century: Various items such as a vase, plate, cup and saucer, and bowls, with detailed descriptions of their patterns and attributions to artists like Johann Georg Herold and Christian Friedrich Herold.
  • Other items include a handless cup, a bowl, and a cup and saucer with specific designs and attributions.

Furniture:

  • Dutch, XVIII Century: Wall Clock; gift from Mr. and Mrs. Bernard Deutsch.
  • Italian, XVII Century: Pair of columns; purchase by Museum Association.
  • Michael der Roehe: Pair of "Barcelona Chair"; purchase in memory of Curt Valentin.

Metalwork:

  • Flemish, XVI Century: Pair of candlesticks; purchase in memory of Howland Gallatin Pell.
  • Bauhaus Metal Workshop: Silver-plated dish; gift from Howard Dearstyne.

Textiles:

  • Austrian, XVIII Century: Embroidery frame and painting of the Madonna; gifts from Mr. and Mrs. Ivan Fischer.
  • Austrian, XIX Century: Red velvet with embroidery; gifts from Mr. and Mrs. Ivan Fischer.

Drawings:

  • Willi Baumeister: Composition, pencil and gouache, c. 1920; held in trust.

Right Page:

Sculptures:

  • Hermann Blumenthal: Standing Youth, ink, c. 1930; anonymous gift.
  • Max Ernst: Composition with animal, colored ink, c. 1940; gifts from Theodore Racoosin.
  • Gustav Klimt: Kneeling Girl, pencil and crayon, c. 1900; anonymous gift.
  • Kasimir Malevich: Two views of a Construction, pencil, c. 1920; held in trust.
  • Kurt Schwitters: Three views of Manhattan, pastel on tinted paper, 1954; gifts from Mrs. Lydia Dorner in memory of Alexander Dorner.

Paintings:

  • Austrian, c. 1420: Mount of Olives, tempera on wood; purchase by Museum Association.
  • Alexander Archipenko: Female Nude in an Interior, oil, 1917; held in trust.
  • Hans Jaenisch: 2 compositions, watercolors, 1956; gifts from Mr. and Mrs. Charles L. Kuhn.
  • Wassily Kandinsky: Festival, gouache, 1953; purchase by Curt Valentin Memorial Fund.
  • Kasimir Malevich: Composition, oil, c. 1920; held in trust.
  • Archibald Motley: Portrait of Archibald Motley, oil, 1961; gift from Robert Rantoul Endicott.
  • Fritz Winter: Composition, tempera, 1949; gift from Mrs. Roy J. Friedman.

Prints:

  • German, XVIII-XIX Centuries: Collection of 43 prints by various artists; gifts from J. B. Neumann.
  • Collection of 8 prints by E. Neureuther and A. Rethel; gifts from Philip Hofer.

The document provides a detailed record of the museum's collection, including the origins, descriptions, and provenance of each item.

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The image contains pages from a catalog or inventory of the Busch-Reisinger Museum, showcasing various art pieces and their details.

Left Page (Page 8):

Meissen Porcelain, XVIII Century:

  • Gifts of Miss Ilse Bischoff:
    • Plate, c. 1725, with flowering bamboo and red tiger pattern.
    • Plate, c. 1728, with plum blossoms and yellow tiger.
    • Cup and saucer, c. 1725, with Kakeimon pattern.
    • Kakeimon plate, c. 1735, with pine trees and wheat sheaves.
    • Five-pointed star saucer, c. 1725.
    • Cup, c. 1738, with acanthus leaves and chinoiserie, attributed to Johann Georg Heintze.
    • Cup and saucer, c. 1735, with paintings of harbor scenes attributed to Christian Friedrich Herold (1700-1779).
    • Handleless cup, c. 1728, with chinoiserie and blackamoor attributed to Christian Friedrich Herold.
    • Bowl, c. 1726-28, with chinoiserie.
    • Cup and saucer, c. 1735-40, with robin’s egg blue fond and harbor scenes.
    • Cup and saucer, c. 1740, with gold frames around pucé hunting and battle scenes attributed to Georg Philip Rugendas the Younger.
    • Saucer, c. 1740, with Sülkowski pattern.
    • Platter, c. 1740, with Sülkowski pattern.
    • Pitcher, c. 1735-40, with Kakeimon pattern.

Furniture:

  • Dutch, XVIII Century: Wall Clock, gift from Mr. and Mrs. Bernard Bornstein.
  • Italian, XVII Century: Pair of columns, purchased by the Museum Association.
  • L. Mies van der Rohe: Pair of "Barcelona Chairs", purchased in memory of Curt Valentin.

Metalwork:

  • Flemish, XVI Century: Pair of candlesticks, purchased in memory of Howard Gallatin Pell.

Textiles:

  • Austrian, XVIII Century: Embroidery frame and painting of the Magdalene, gift from Mr. and Mrs. Ivan Fischer.
  • Austrian, XIX Century: Red velvet with embroidery, gift from Mr. and Mrs. Ivan Fischer.

Drawings:

  • Willi Baumeister: Composition, pencil and gouache, c. 1920; held in trust as an indefinite loan at the request of the late Alexander Dorner.

Right Page (Page 9):

Busch-Reisinger Museum:

  • Gifts and Loans:
    • Hermann Blumenthal: Standing Youth, ink, c. 1930; anonymous gift.
    • Max Ernst: Composition with animal, colored ink, c. 1940; gift, Theodore Racosin.
    • Gustav Klimt: Kneeling Girl, pencil and crayon, c. 1900; anonymous gift.
    • Kasimir Malevich: Two views of a Construction, pencil, c. 1920; held in trust as an indefinite loan at the request of the late Alexander Dorner.
    • Xanti Schawinsky: Three views of Manhattan, pastel on tinted paper, 1954; gifts, Mrs. Lydia Dorner in memory of Alexander Dorner.

Paintings:

  • Austrian, c. 1420: Mount of Olives, tempera on wood; purchase, Museum Association.
  • Alexander Archipenko: Female Nude in an Interior, oil, 1917; held in trust as an indefinite loan at the request of the late Alexander Dorner.
  • Hans Jaenisch: 2 compositions, watercolors, 1956; gifts, Mr. and Mrs. Charles L. Kuhn.
  • Wassily Kandinsky: Festival, gouache, 1903; purchase, Curt Valentin Memorial Fund.
  • Kasimir Malevich: Composition, oil, c. 1920; held in trust as an indefinite loan at the request of the late Alexander Dorner.
  • Anonymous: Portrait of Archibald Menzies, oil, 1763; gift, Robert Rantoul Endicott.
  • Fritz Winter: Composition, tempera, 1949; gift, Mrs. Roy J. Friedman.

Prints:

  • German, XVIII-XIX Centuries:
    • Collection of 43 prints by A. Achenbach, E. Bendemann, G. F. Bolt, J. F. Bolt, W. Camphausen, J. Genelli, E. L. Grimm, P. Hackert, C. H. von Hagedorn, C. J. W. Haller, T. Hosemann, F. von Kobell, C. W. Kolbe, F. Kruger, F. Piloty, D. Quaglio, L. Richter, M. von Schwind, J. H. Tischbein, S. Wagenbauer; gifts, J. B. Neumann.
    • Collection of 8 prints by E. Neureuther and A. Rethel; gifts, Philip Hofer.

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The image shows two pages from a catalog or a collection guide of the Busch-Reisinger Museum. The text on these pages details various artworks and objects categorized by type, era, and artist.

On the left page:

  1. Meissen Porcelain (XVIII Century):

    • Various plates, cups, saucers, and pieces from Miss Ilse Bischoff, including plates with bamboo and tiger patterns, a handleless cup with pine trees and wheat sheaves, and other decorative items.
  2. Furniture:

    • An eighteenth-century Dutch wall clock gifted by Mr. and Mrs. Bernard Bornstein.
    • An Italian pair of columns from the Museum Association.
  3. Metalwork:

    • Flemish candlesticks from the XVI Century, purchased in memory of Howland Gallatin Pell.
    • A silver-plated dish from the Bauhaus Metal Workshop, gifted by Howard Dearstyne.
  4. Textiles:

    • An embroidery frame and painting from the Austrian XVIII Century, gifted by Mr. and Mrs. Ivan Fischer.
    • A red velvet piece with embroidery from the Austrian XIX Century, also gifted by Mr. and Mrs. Ivan Fischer.
  5. Drawings:

    • A composition by Willi Baumeister from 1920, held in trust by an unspecified donor.

On the right page:

  1. Paintings:

    • Various works by different artists, including:
      • Austrian (c. 1420), Mount of Olives by the Museum Association.
      • Alexander Archipenko, Female Nude in an Interior, held in trust.
      • Hans Jaensch, compositions in watercolors.
      • Works by Kassimir Malevich, Wassily Kandinsky, Charles L. Kuhn, Robert Rantoul Endicott, Fritz Winter, and others.
      • Specific pieces are noted as gifts or loans from various donors, including Alexander Dorner and others.
  2. Prints:

    • German XVIII-XIX Century collection of prints, including works by A. Achenbach, E. Bendemann, G.F. Bolt, and others, held by Philipp Hofer and Philip J. Neumann.

The entries are organized to show the provenance, artist, and condition or type of each piece, providing a comprehensive listing of the museum's collections.

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The image shows two pages from a catalog or document related to the Busch-Reisinger Museum. The left page is labeled "8" and lists various items of Meissen Porcelain from the 18th century, including plates, cups, saucers, and other pieces, along with their respective donors. It also includes a section on 18th-century Dutch and Italian furniture, 16th-century Flemish metalwork, and 18th-century Austrian textiles.

The right page, labeled "9," continues with listings for the Busch-Reisinger Museum, including artworks by Hermann Blumenthal, Max Ernst, Gustav Klimt, and others. It also mentions several paintings, such as a 15th-century Austrian "Mount of Olives," works by Alexander Archipenko, Hans Jaenisch, Wassily Kandinsky, and others. Additionally, it lists a collection of German prints from the 18th-19th centuries and a collection of prints by E. Neureuther and A. Rethel.

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The image shows two pages from a catalog or inventory list of the Busch-Reisinger Museum. The pages detail various artworks and objects in the museum's collection, listing their origins, descriptions, dates, and how they were acquired.

Left Page:

Meissen Porcelain, XVIII Century:

  • Gifts of Miss Ilse Bischoff:
    • Plate, c. 1725: with flowers, a brimboo, and a red tiger pattern.
    • Plate, 1728: with plum blossoms and a yellow tiger.
    • Cup and saucer, c. 1725: Kakiemon pattern.
    • Kakiemon saucer, c. 1735: with pine trees and wheat sheaves.
    • Five-painted Kakiemon saucer, c. 1735.
    • Covered cup, c. 1725: with acanthus leaves and chinoiserie, attributed to Johann Georg Heintze.
    • Cup and saucer, c. 1735: with paintings of harbor scenes attributed to Christian Friedrich Herold.
    • Handless cup, 1728: with chinoiserie and blackamoor attributed to Christian Friedrich Herold.
    • Bowl, c. 1726-28: with chinoiserie.
    • Cup and saucer, c. 1735-50: with robin's egg blue fond and harbor scenes.
    • Cup and saucer, c. 1740: with gold frames around pucce hunting and battle scenes attributed to Georg Philipp Rugendas the Younger.
    • Saucer, c. 1740: with Solikowski pattern.
    • Platter, c. 1740: with Solikowski pattern.
    • Pitcher, c. 1735-49: with Kakiemon pattern.

Furniture:

  • Dutch, XVIII Century:
    • Wall Clock: gift of Mr. and Mrs. Bernard Dorsten.

Bronzes:

  • Italian, XVII Century:
    • Pair of columns: purchase, Museum Association.

Miscellaneous:

  • L. Mies van der Rohe:
    • Pair of "Barcelona Chairs": purchase in memory of Curt Valentin.

Metalwork:

  • Flemish, XVI Century:
    • Pair of candlesticks: purchase in memory of Howland Gallagher Pell.
  • Bauhaus Metal Workshop:
    • Silver-plated dish: gift, Howard Dearstyne.

Textiles:

  • Austrian, XVIII Century:
    • Embroidery frame and painting of the Magdalene: gifts from Mr. and Mrs. Ivan Fischler.
  • Austrian, XIX Century:
    • Red velvet with embroidery: gift, Mr. and Mrs. Ivan Fischler.

Drawings:

  • Willi Baumeister:
    • Composition, pencil and gouache, c. 1920: held.

Right Page:

Busch-Reisinger Museum Items on Indefinite Loan:

  • Alexander Dorner:
    • Hermann Blumenthal: Standing Youth, ink, c. 1930; anonymous gift.
    • Max Ernst: Composition with animal, colored ink, c. 1940; gift.
    • Theodore Rousseau: Kneeling Girl, pencil and crayon, c. 1900; anonymous gift.
    • Gustav Klimt: Two views of a construction, pencil, c. 1920; gift from Kandinsky.
  • Xanti Schawinsky:
    • Three views of Manhattan, pastel on tinted paper, 1954; gifts, Mrs. Lydia Dorner in memory of Alexander Dorner.

Paintings:

  • Austrian, c. 1930:
    • Mount of Olives, tempera on wood; purchase, Museum Association.
  • Alexander Archipenko:
    • Female Nude in an Interior, oil, 1917; held in trust as an indefinite loan at the request of the late Alexander Dorner.
  • Hans Jaenisch:
    • 2 compositions, watercolors, 1936; gifts, Mr. and Mrs. Charles L. Kuhn.
  • Wassily Kandinsky:
    • Festive, gouache, 1909; purchase, Curt Valentin Memorial Fund.
    • Composition, oil, c. 1920; held in trust as an indefinite loan at the request of the late Alexander Dorner.
  • Anton von Maron:
    • Portrait of Archibald Menzies, oil, 1763; gift, Robert Rantoul Endicott.
  • Fritz Winter:
    • Composition, tempera, 1949; gift, Mrs. Roy J. Friedman.

Prints:

  • German, XVIII-XIX Centuries:
    • Collection of 43 prints by A. Achenbach, E. Bendemann, G. F. Boltz, J. F. Bolt, W. Camphausen, J. Genelli, E. L. Grimm, P. Hackert, C. H. von Hageldern, C. J. W. Hahler, T. Hosemann, F. von Kobell, C. W. Kolbe, F. Krüger, F. Loos, D. Quaglio, L. Richter, J. A. Koch, J. Schnorr von Carolsfeld, J. H. Tischbein, S. Wagnerbauer; gifts, J. B. Neumann.
  • Collection of 8 prints by E. Neureuther and A. Rethel; gifts, Philip Hofer.

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The image shows pages from a catalog or inventory of the Busch-Reisinger Museum, detailing various art pieces and their respective details such as medium, artist, date, and donor information.

Meissen Porcelain (XVIII Century)

  • Gifts of Miss Ilse Bischoff:
    • Plate, c. 1725: Flowering bamboo and red tiger pattern.
    • Plate, 1728: Plum blossoms and yellow tiger.
    • Cup and saucer, c. 1725: Kakemono pattern.
    • Kakemono plate, c. 1735: Pine trees and wheat sheaves.
    • Five-piece tea set, c. 1725: Painted with pine trees and wheat sheaves.
    • Cup, 1738: With acanthus leaves and chinoiserie, attributed to Johann Georg Heintze.
    • Cup and saucer, c. 1735: Paintings of harbor scenes attributed to Christian Friedrich Herold (1700-1779).
    • Handleless cup, 1728: With chinoiserie and blackamoor attributed to Christian Friedrich Herold.
    • Bowl, c. 1726-28: With chinoiserie.
    • Cup and saucer, c. 1735-40: With robin’s egg blue fond and harbor scenes.
    • Cup and saucer, c. 1740: Gold frames around puce hunting and battle scenes attributed to Georg Philip Rugendas the Younger.
    • Sauciere, c. 1740: With Sulkowski pattern.
    • Platter, c. 1740: With Sulkowski pattern.
    • Pitcher, c. 1735-40: With Kakemono pattern.

Furniture

  • Dutch, XVIII Century: Wall Clock; gift, Mr. and Mrs. Bernard Bornstein.
  • Italian, XVII Century: Pair of columns; purchase, Museum Association.
  • L. Mies van der Rohe: Pair of "Barcelona Chairs"; purchase in memory of Curt Valentin.

Metalwork

  • Flemish, XVI Century: Pair of candlesticks; purchase in memory of Howland Gallatin Pell.
  • Bauhaus Metal Workshop: Silver-plated dish; gift, Howard Dearstyne.

Textiles

  • Austrian, XVIII Century: Embroidery frame and painting of the Magdalen; gift, Mr. and Mrs. Ivan Fischer.
  • Austrian, XIX Century: Red velvet with embroidery; gift, Mr. and Mrs. Ivan Fischer.

Drawings

  • Willi Baumeister: Composition, pencil and gouache, c. 1920; held in trust.

Paintings

  • Hermann Blumenthal: Standing Youth, ink, c. 1930; anonymous gift.
  • Max Ernst: Composition with animal, colored ink, c. 1940; gift, Theodore Racoosin.
  • Gustav Klimt: Kneeling Girl, pencil and crayon, c. 1900; anonymous gift.
  • Kasimir Malevich: Two views of a Construction, pencil, c. 1920; held in trust.
  • Alexander Archipenko: Female Nude in an Interior, oil, 1917; held in trust.
  • Hans Jaenisch: Two compositions, watercolors, 1956; gifts, Mr. and Mrs. Charles L. Kuhn.
  • Wassily Kandinsky: Festival, gouache, 1903; purchase, Curt Valentin Memorial Fund.
  • Kasimir Malevich: Composition, oil, c. 1920; held in trust.
  • Alexander von Maron: Portrait of Archibald Menzies, oil, 1763; gift, Robert Rantoul Endicot.
  • Fritz Winter: Composition, tempera, 1949; gift, Mrs. Roy J. Friedman.

Prints

  • German, XVIII-XIX Centuries: Collection of 43 prints by A. Achenbach, E. Bendemann, G. F. Bolt, J. F. Bolt, W. Camphausen, J. Genelli, E. L. Grimm, P. Hackert, C. H. von Hagedorn, C. J. W. Haller, T. Hosemann, F. von Kobell, C. W. Kolbe, F. Krueger, F. Piloty, D. Quaglio, L. Richter, M. von Schwind, J. H. Tischbein, S. Wagenbauer; gifts, J. B. Neumann.
  • German, XVIII-XIX Centuries: Collection of 8 prints by E. Neureuther and A. Rethel; gifts, Philip Hofer.

Each entry includes the medium, date, and donor information, providing a comprehensive catalog of the Busch-Reisinger Museum's collection.

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The image shows an open book or catalog with text detailing items from the Busch-Reisinger Museum collection. The text is divided into categories such as Meissen Porcelain, Furniture, Metalwork, Textiles, Drawings, Paintings, and Prints. Each category lists specific items along with brief descriptions, dates (mostly from the 18th to early 20th century), and information about their provenance or gifts. The left page is numbered 8, and the right page is numbered 9. Handwritten notes are visible on the bottom left margin of the left page. The text is formal and appears to be part of a museum inventory or collection guide.

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The image shows two pages from what seems to be a catalog or a book listing items that are part of the Busch-Reisinger Museum's collection. The left page is number 8, and the right page is number 9—this suggests that the document is part of a larger booklet or publication.

The items listed are predominantly from the XVIII century and include various types of artifacts, like Meissen Porcelain, Furniture, Paintings, Prints, and more. Each entry includes a brief description of the item, the century it's from, and occasionally the name of the donor or the manner of acquisition.

The text appears to be in English, and there are hand-written annotations in blue ink on the left page, possibly referencing specific items with additional notes or corrections. These annotations include what appears to be an arrow pointing to a particular entry, along with numbers and letters outside the main block of text. This could indicate that someone was studying, organizing, or cross-referencing the cataloged pieces.

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The image depicts an open book, specifically a catalog or inventory from the Busch-Reisinger Museum. The pages shown are numbered 8 and 9, and they list various artworks and objects, organized into categories such as Meissen Porcelain, Furniture, Metalwork, Textiles, Drawings, Paintings, and Prints.

Key Features of the Image:

  1. Title and Header:

    • The top of both pages prominently displays the text "BUSCH-REISINGER MUSEUM", indicating the institution associated with the catalog.
  2. Content Layout:

    • The text is formatted in a structured, typographic style typical of museum catalogs or inventories.
    • Each section is clearly labeled (e.g., "Meissen Porcelain," "Furniture," etc.), and entries are listed alphabetically or thematically.
  3. Details of Listed Items:

    • Meissen Porcelain: Includes items such as plates, cups, saucers, and other porcelain pieces from the 18th century, often described with patterns, decorations, and provenance (e.g., gifts from individuals, attributed artists).
    • Furniture: Lists items like a Dutch wall clock, Italian columns, and chairs, with details about their origin, style, and donors.
    • Metalwork: Features objects such as candlesticks and a silver-plated dish, noting their creators and donors.
    • Textiles: Describes embroidered frames, velvet pieces, and other textile items, including their creators and donors.
    • Drawings: Mentions a composition by Willi Baumeister, dated 1920, held in trust.
    • Paintings: Includes works by artists such as Austrian, Alexander Archipenko, Hans Jaenisch, Wassily Kandinsky, and others, with details about mediums, dates, and donors.
    • Prints: Lists collections of prints from various artists and periods, including German works from the 18th–19th centuries.
  4. Provenance and Donations:

    • Many entries include information about the origin of the items, such as gifts from individuals, purchases by the museum, or loans held in trust.
    • Donors are frequently mentioned, indicating the museum's reliance on contributions for its collection.
  5. Visual Design:

    • The text is presented in a clean, serif font, typical of formal publications.
    • The pages are numbered sequentially (8 and 9), suggesting this is part of a larger catalog.
    • There are faint markings or annotations on the left margin of the left page, possibly indicating page numbers or cataloging references.
  6. Condition and Context:

    • The book appears to be well-preserved, with clean pages and legible text.
    • The presence of detailed descriptions and donor information suggests this is an official museum catalog, likely used for reference, research, or exhibition purposes.

Summary:

The image shows two pages from a museum catalog detailing the Busch-Reisinger Museum's collection. The entries cover a variety of art forms, including porcelain, furniture, metalwork, textiles, drawings, paintings, and prints, with extensive notes on provenance, donors, and acquisition methods. The layout is structured and formal, reflecting the catalog's purpose as a reference document for the museum's holdings.

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The image shows a spread of pages from a book or catalog, open to two pages. The text is in black font, and the pages are white. The top of the left page has the title "BUSCH-REISNIGER MUSEUM" and a list of items, including Meissner Porcelain, Furniture, Metalwork, Textiles, and Drawings. The items are described with their dates, origins, and details about their acquisition. The bottom of the left page has a signature "H.P.H." The right page has a similar list of items, including paintings, prints, and drawings, with details about their origins, dates, and acquisition. The bottom of the right page has a signature "A.P.H."