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Busch-Reisinger Museum Scrapbook, 1958-1960

ARCH.2013.5.8, Rendition: 796632

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The image depicts an open page from a scrapbook or notebook. The page is mostly blank, with a small newspaper clipping affixed to it. The clipping is from the "Cambridge Chronicle-Sun" dated April 9, 1959. The text in the clipping reads:

"German Drawings on Exhibition at the Busch-Reisinger Museum

The current exhibition at the Busch-Reisinger Museum is 'Romanticism to Naturalism: German Drawings of the Nineteenth Century.' It contains 55 drawings from the museum, among them two by Adolph Menzel, and will continue through April 19 at the museum, 32 Quincy St. The museum is open daily, except Monday, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m."

The page also has a handwritten note at the top that reads "CAMBRIDGE CHRONICLE-SUN, April 9, 1959." The notebook itself has a green spine and appears to be well-preserved.

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The image shows a page from a newspaper clipping from the Cambridge Chronicle-Sun dated April 9, 1959. The clipping is inserted into a book or magazine.

The main text of the clipping is titled "German Drawings." It describes an exhibition titled "Romanticism to Naturalism: Drawings from the 19th Century" held at the Bancroft-Richardson Gallery on May 3rd. The exhibition features works by various artists, including notable sketches by Casel and others. The gallery is open on Sundays, with opening hours from 1:00 pm to 4:00 pm, and the specific dates for the exhibition are April 12 and May 10. The article also mentions that Mrs. H. Phelps, an assistant curator, will be present during the exhibition.

The clipping is handwritten at the top of the page, indicating the date and the title of the newspaper. The book or magazine it is inserted into appears to be open, showing a section of white paper underneath the clipping.

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The image shows an open book with a newspaper clipping pasted onto one of its pages. The page is dated "April 9, 1959," and is labeled "CAMBRIDGE CHRONICLE - SUN" in handwritten text at the top. The newspaper clipping, which appears to be an article, is centered on the page and has a yellowish tint, indicating some aging. The text of the article is not fully legible, but the headline reads "German Drawings - On exhibition at the Buchholz Gallery, London, until April 18. The drawings are by German artists of the 19th century, including works by Adolf Menzel, Lovis Corinth, and Max Liebermann. The exhibition will later travel to other cities, including New York and Chicago." The book itself has a green hardcover with visible wear along the edges.

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The image shows a page from the "Cambridge Chronicle-Sun," dated April 9, 1937. The article on this page is about an exhibition at the Fogg Art Museum in Cambridge.

Here are the details mentioned in the article:

  • German Drawings Exhibition: The Busch-Reisinger Museum is hosting an exhibition of German drawings and watercolors.
  • Romaintekoh to Nattier Exhibition: Another exhibition features works from Romaine Brooks to Jean-Marc Nattier, including prints from the "Sixteenth Century."
  • Highlights: The German drawings exhibition features 11 works that span from the late 15th century to the 19th century. Notable artists include:
    • Hans Baldung Grien
    • Albrecht Dürer
    • Three works by Adolph von Menzel
  • Special Guests: Professor and Mrs. Arthur M. Pope, along with amateur runner Paul H. Deignan, will be in attendance.
  • Special Sunday Room Talks: There are scheduled special talks on April 12 and May 9 focusing on the current exhibitions. The museum is having these special talks, each beginning at 3:45 PM.

The article highlights the cultural and educational events taking place at the museum during that period.

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The image shows an open page from a book or newspaper clipping album. The top of the page has the heading "CAMBRIDGE CHRONICLE - SUN, April 9, 1959" written in handwriting. Below this heading, there is a small newspaper clipping pasted onto the page.

The clipping is a brief article titled "German Drawings" and it describes an exhibition at the Fitzwilliam Museum in Cambridge. The exhibition, titled "Romanticism to Naturalism: German Drawings from the Fitzwilliam Museum," includes works by artists such as Caspar David Friedrich, Philipp Otto Runge, and Adolph Menzel. The article mentions that the exhibition will be open on Sundays in April and May, with entry fees of sixpence for adults and three pence for children. The assistant curator, Mr. Philip, is noted for organizing the exhibition. The clipping is partially cut off at the bottom.

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The image shows a page from what appears to be a scrapbook or a journal. The top of the page contains handwritten text in blue ink that reads "CAMBRIDGE CHRONICLE - SUN, April 9, 1959."

Below the handwritten date, there is a clipped newspaper article. The article is titled "German Drawings" and discusses an exhibition at the Busch-Reisinger Museum at Harvard University. It mentions that the exhibition is titled "Romanticism to Naturalism" and includes works by Caspar David Friedrich and others. The article highlights that this is the first time many of these works have been seen in America. The exhibition runs from April 12 to May 24, with special Sunday openings on April 12 and May 10, and is curated by Mr. Reginald H. Phelps, with Mrs. Phelps assisting as the assistant curator. The exhibition will include both drawings and engravings.

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The image shows an open book or album with a single newspaper clipping glued onto one of the pages. The page is mostly blank except for the clipping in the center and a handwritten heading at the top of the page. The heading reads "CAMBRIDGE CHRONICLE - SUN, April 9, 1959." The clipping contains a short article about an exhibition of German drawings at the Busch-Reisinger Museum, Harvard, titled "Romanticism to Naturalism: German Drawings and Prints of the 19th Century." It mentions works by various artists, including two fuseli drawings and works by Adolf Menzel, and notes a gallery talk by Mrs. Reginald H. Phelps, assistant curator. The museum offers special Sunday afternoon openings on April 12 and May 10 from 2 to 5 p.m., with gallery talks each Sunday at three o'clock. The page is bound in a book with a green spine.

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This is an image of an open scrapbook or journal page. The left edge of the page has the words "CAMBRIDGE CHRONICLE-SUN, April 9, 1959" handwritten in capital letters. There is a small newspaper clipping adhered to the center of the page. The text of the newspaper clipping is not completely visible due to its size. The scrapbook page and the area around the clipping appear to be aged, indicated by some discoloration and spots on the paper. The right side of the page shows that there are more pages in this scrapbook as they are slightly visible behind the active page. The background on which the scrapbook is placed is a solid light surface, which highlights the page clearly.

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The image shows an open book with a newspaper clipping pasted inside. The book is titled "Cambridge Chronicle - Sun" and the date of the clipping is April 9, 1959. The clipping is about an exhibition of German drawings at the Fitzwilliam Museum in Cambridge, which runs from April 12 to May 18. The exhibition features works by various artists, including prints of "The 9th Century" by Mary, and three drawings by Kusch, which were acquired by the museum. The clipping also mentions that there will be a gallery talk at 11:30 on the day of the exhibition.

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The image shows a page from a newspaper that is open. The newspaper is the Cambridge Chronicle, and the date is April 9, 1959. The newspaper is folded in half, with the title and date on the top left corner. The page is filled with text and an article. The article is about an exhibition of German drawings at the Fogg Museum, Harvard. The article is written in a small font and is placed in the middle of the page.