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Busch-Reisinger Museum Scrapbook, 1958-1960

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The image shows a newspaper clipping from the New England Newspaper Agency, Inc., dated February 14, 1960. The article is titled "German Works Shown At Harvard Museum" and is written by Parker Leighton. The article discusses an exhibition of German art at the Busch-Reisinger Museum, part of Harvard University's Fogg Art Museum in Cambridge, Massachusetts.

Key points from the article include:

  1. Location and Description: The Busch-Reisinger Museum is located on Harvard Yard, directly behind the Fogg Art Museum. It is known for its collection of German art, including paintings, sculptures, and decorative arts.

  2. Exhibition Details: The exhibition features a variety of German artworks, including special loan exhibits and pieces from the museum's own collection. The museum's director, Charles Kuhn, has organized the exhibition to showcase German art from the medieval period to contemporary works.

  3. Notable Works: The article highlights several notable works, including a carved crucifix from the Naumburg Cathedral, paintings by Karl Schmidt-Rottluff, and works by Max Beckmann and other contemporary German artists.

  4. Historical Context: The museum was founded in 1902 and has a rich history of collecting and exhibiting German art. It is known for its comprehensive collection of German art, including works from the medieval period to the 20th century.

  5. Current Exhibits: At the time of the article, the museum was displaying works by various German artists, including paintings, sculptures, and decorative arts. The exhibition aimed to provide a comprehensive overview of German art history.

The article is accompanied by a photograph of the courtyard of Gore Hall at Harvard University, providing a visual context for the museum's location.

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The image shows a page from a newspaper article titled "German Works Shown At Harvard Museum," written by Parker Leighton and published on February 14, 1960. The article discusses a collection of German art and culture being displayed at Harvard University.

Key points from the article include:

  1. Location and Context: The Busch-Reisinger Museum, located on Kendall Street just off Harvard's campus, is a significant center for German culture and art in the United States.
  2. Exhibitions: The museum is open to the public from Tuesday to Saturday, with free admission from 9 AM to 5 PM. It features a variety of exhibits, including special loan shows and periodic offerings of works by composers and artists.
  3. History and Focus: Founded in 1902, the museum is dedicated to German art and culture. It offers an extensive collection, including sculptures from the medieval era, furniture, and masterpieces by renowned German artists and designers.
  4. Notable Highlights: The article mentions specific works, such as the altar carved in a replica of the cross of Christ, and details about the museum's holdings of contemporary art and pieces by artists like Ernst Barlach, Käthe Kollwitz, and others.

The image also includes an image of Harvard’s Busch-Reisinger Museum courtyard, showcasing the architectural style of the building. The newspaper clipping is from the New England News-Sipper Agency, dated February 14, 1960.

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The image shows a newspaper clipping from the "Lowell Sun" dated Sunday, February 14, 1960. The headline reads "German Works Shown At Harvard Museum," and the article is written by Parker Leighton. The article discusses an exhibition at the Busch-Reisinger Museum, located on Kirkland Street near Harvard’s Memorial Hall, which focuses on German art and culture. The museum, described as a leading center for the study of German civilization, is open to the public from Monday to Saturday from 10 to 5 and on Sunday from 2 to 5 free of charge.

The article mentions that the museum has a variety of activities, including special loan exhibits, lectures, and gallery talks. The collection includes works by German artists such as the sculptor Ernst Barlach, the architect Walter Gropius, and the composer Johann Sebastian Bach. The museum, founded in 1902, is one of the three museums of the Harvard University, serving the needs of the Harvard community and the general public. The clipping also includes a photograph of the Busch-Reisinger Museum, with a caption indicating it is the "Courtyard of German Culture at Harvard University, Cambridge."

The article further details some of the significant pieces in the museum, such as a 16th-century altarpiece from Lüneburg, a 13th-century stone carving from Naumburg, and modern works by artists like Emil Nolde, Ernst Ludwig Kirchner, and Karl Schmidt-Rottluff. Additionally, the museum displays 20th-century works, including paintings by Wassily Kandinsky and sculptures by Bernhard Hoetger.

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The image is a newspaper clipping from the New England Newspaper Agency, dated February 14, 1967. The article, titled "German Works Shown At Harvard Museum," is written by Parker Leighton and discusses an exhibition of German art at the Busch-Reisinger Museum, located at Harvard University.

Key points from the article include:

  1. Location and Background:

    • The Busch-Reisinger Museum is situated just off Harvard Square in Cambridge, Massachusetts.
    • It is noted as the only museum in North America dedicated exclusively to the study of art from the German cultural area.
  2. Museum Details:

    • The museum is open to the public from 9 AM to 5 PM every day except major holidays.
    • Admission is free of charge.
  3. Exhibitions:

    • The museum holds varied activities and exhibitions, including special loan exhibits throughout the year.
    • Exhibits include works from the museum's own collections and loans from the Smithsonian Institution.
  4. History:

    • The museum was founded in 1901 as the Germanic Museum.
    • It was initially designed to house plaster casts of major works from the Germanic area but evolved to include original works.
  5. Collections:

    • The museum features a wide range of German art, including medieval sculpture, Baroque art, 19th-century paintings, and contemporary works.
    • Significant holdings include works by medieval artists such as Tilman Riemenschneider, Baroque artists including paintings by Johann Carl Loth, and modern masters like Kirchner, Beckmann, and Kandinsky.
    • The museum also has a notable collection of contemporary German art.
  6. Architectural Model:

    • One of the museum's notable exhibits is an architectural model of the Fagus shoe factory, an early example of modernist architecture by Walter Gropius.
  7. Cultural Significance:

    • The museum serves as a cultural and educational resource, offering insights into German art and history.
    • It provides various educational programs and resources for Harvard students and the public.

The article emphasizes the Busch-Reisinger Museum's unique focus on German art and its importance as a cultural repository and educational institution.

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The image shows an open book with a newspaper clipping titled "German Works Shown At Harvard Museum" from February 14, 1960. The article is by Parker Leighton and was published in the Lowell newspaper, likely the Lowell Sun, based on the header.

Here is a detailed summary of the article:

Headline: "German Works Shown At Harvard Museum"

Subheading: "Inside Art"

Content:

  • The article discusses the Busch-Reisinger Museum, which is located at Harvard University on Kirkland Street in Cambridge, Massachusetts.
  • The museum is a leading center for the study and exhibition of German art and culture, open to the public from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on weekdays and free of charge.
  • The museum offers various activities, including special loan exhibits throughout the year and exhibitions from its own collections.
  • The Busch-Reisinger Museum is noted for its extensive collection of German art, spanning from medieval times to contemporary works.
  • The museum has a notable collection of medieval sculptures, including a stone choir stall from Naumburg Cathedral and an impressive altar carved by Veit Stoß.
  • Among its impressive artworks are examples of contemporary German art, including sculptures by Ernst Barlach, Gerhard Marcks, and Wilhelm Lehmbruck.
  • The museum also features a long roster of works by prominent German artists like Max Beckmann, Ernst Ludwig Kirchner, and Käthe Kollwitz.
  • The Busch-Reisinger Museum is part of Harvard's Division of Continuing Education and serves as a resource for the study of German culture.

Visuals:

  • The article includes a black-and-white photograph of the Busch-Reisinger Museum's courtyard, which is described as a notable example of German culture at Harvard University.

The newspaper clipping is dated February 14, 1960, and is from the New England Newspaper Agency. The clipping also has handwritten annotations and a stamp indicating it was from the Lowell Sun.

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The image shows a newspaper clipping from the New England News-Slip Agency, dated February 14, 1950. The headline of the article is "German Works Shown At Harvard Museum" and it was written by Parker Leighton.

The article discusses the Busch-Reisinger Museum, located on Kirkland Street in Harvard Square, Cambridge, Massachusetts. The museum is noted for its extensive collection of German art and culture, open to the public from 9 to 5 every day without charge.

Key points from the article include:

  • The museum has a variety of activities and exhibits, including special loan exhibits and regular exhibitions from its own collections.
  • It features a large number of German paintings, sculptures, and other artifacts, ranging from medieval to contemporary works.
  • The museum's collection includes notable pieces such as a stone choir stall from the Naumburg Cathedral, a sculpture by Ernst Barlach, and works by Gerhard Marcks.
  • The Busch-Reisinger Museum was founded in 1903 and serves as a resource for the study of German culture, providing offices for members of the Harvard faculty.

The clipping also includes a photograph of the museum's courtyard and an architectural view of the building. The museum is described as a leading center for the study of German art and culture.

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This image shows an old newspaper clipping titled "German Works Shown At Harvard Museum," written by Parker Leighton and published in the Sunday Sun, Lowell, Massachusetts, on February 14, 1960. The article discusses the Busch-Reisinger Museum located on Kirkland Street near Harvard Square in Cambridge, a museum devoted to Germanic culture and art, free to the public from Monday through Saturday.

The museum hosts various activities, special loan exhibits, and exhibitions of old and modern German masters. It includes a noted organ used for recitals featuring works by Johann Sebastian Bach and his contemporaries. The article highlights the museum’s Hall of Casts, particularly its collection of German church sculptures from the medieval period, including a notable stone choir screen.

The article mentions notable sculptures and work in the museum, including pieces by Ernst Barlach and Gerhard Marcks, and features a range of contemporary German painters like Karl Schmidt-Rottluff, Erich Heckel, Max Beckmann, Wassily Kandinsky, and Paul Klee.

There is also a black and white photograph labeled "At Harvard," showing the courtyard of Germanic Culture at Harvard University in Cambridge. Small pasted labels at the top reveal publication information from the New England Newsclip Agency, Inc.

The newspaper clipping is mounted on the page of what appears to be an album or scrapbook.

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The image shows an open book or a magazine, displaying an article on one of its pages. The article is titled "Inside Art - German Works Shown At Harvard Museum," written by Parker Leighton. The piece seems to be a newspaper clipping, considering its layout and aged appearance.

At the top of the clipping, there is a library stamp indicating that it is from "New England Newspaper Agency," located in Lowell, Massachusetts. There is a date stamp showing "Feb 14 1961," suggesting that is when the article was either published or archived.

The article includes a subheading "At Harvard - Courtyard of Germanic Culture at Harvard University, Cambridge," and features a black and white photograph of a building, presumably part of the Harvard Museum referenced in the title. The text of the article discusses exhibits at the museum, mentioning German works, including those by artists such as Albrecht Dürer and Lucas Cranach, among others.

Below the image of the building, there are two smaller subheadings: "At Harvard" on the left and "Marks (1809)" on the right, which might refer to specific sections or artworks in the exhibition.

The page appears to be from a collection or scrapbook of articles, as indicated by the way it's mounted with a neutral-colored page visible on the left side, containing a visible numeric list. The overall image has a vintage look, and the paper shows some yellowing, consistent with its age.

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The image shows a page from a newspaper or magazine titled "Inside Art", featuring an article titled "German Works Shown At Harvard Museum" by Parker Leighton. The article discusses an exhibition of German art held at the Harvard Museum in Cambridge, Massachusetts. The text provides details about the museum's location, its history, and the nature of the exhibition, which includes works from old and modern German masters.

Key Elements in the Image:

  1. Headline:

    • The main headline reads "German Works Shown At Harvard Museum", indicating the focus of the article.
  2. Byline:

    • The article is authored by Parker Leighton.
  3. Location and Context:

    • The museum is described as being located just off Kirkland Street, near the Memorial Hall and the Fogg Art Museum. It is noted as a leading center for the study and appreciation of German art in the country.
  4. Exhibition Details:

    • The exhibition features numerous special loan exhibits, including works from old and modern German masters.
    • The article highlights notable pieces such as a medieval stone choir screen from the Barlach collection, porcelain items, and contemporary German paintings and sculptures.
    • Specific artists mentioned include Ernst Barlach, Max Klee, and Ernst Ludwig Kirchner.
  5. Visual Elements:

    • There is an illustration or photograph on the right side of the page depicting the Harvard Museum courtyard. The caption below the image reads "At Harvard" and credits the Courtyard of Germanic Culture at Harvard University, Cambridge.
    • The image shows architectural details, including a building with a classical design and a pathway leading to the museum.
  6. Additional Information:

    • The article mentions that the museum is open to the public free of charge from Monday through Saturday, 9 to 5 p.m.
    • It also notes that the museum offers illustrated lectures and gallery talks scheduled fortnightly.
  7. Publication Details:

    • The top of the page includes a header with the New England Newspaper Agency, Inc. logo, along with contact information for Lowell Sun in Lowell, Massachusetts.
    • A handwritten note at the top of the page reads "Rush Reissuged FEB 14 1960", suggesting the article was published or reviewed on February 14, 1960.

Overall Impression:

The page combines textual and visual elements to provide readers with an overview of a significant art exhibition at the Harvard Museum, emphasizing the diversity and historical importance of the German artworks on display. The layout is typical of a newspaper or magazine article, with a clear headline, byline, and accompanying illustration to enhance the reader's understanding.

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The image shows an open book with a newspaper clipping pasted inside. The clipping is from the Sunday Sun newspaper, dated February 14, 1961. The article is titled "Inside Art: German Works Shown At Harvard Museum" and discusses an exhibition of German art works at the Harvard Museum. The clipping contains both text and an image of a building, likely the Harvard Museum. The book appears to be a scrapbook or collection of clippings, with the newspaper clipping pasted on the right side of the open book.