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Busch-Reisinger Museum Scrapbook, 1960-1962

ARCH.2013.5.9, Rendition: 797052

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The image depicts an open book or catalog that appears to be from an art exhibition. The page on the left lists the names of lenders who contributed pieces to the exhibition, while the page on the right features an artwork and some handwritten notes at the top.

Left Page: List of Lenders

  • The page is titled "LIST OF LENDERS."
  • It lists the names of individuals and couples who have lent items to the exhibition. Some names include:
    • Mr. and Mrs. Herbert M. Agoos
    • Mr. and Mrs. Walter Arensberg
    • Mr. Christoph Blohm
    • Mr. and Mrs. Serge Chermayeff
    • Mr. and Mrs. Joseph K. Edinburg
    • Mr. and Mrs. Walter Gropius
    • Mr. and Mrs. Henry Grunebaum
    • Mr. and Mrs. James B. Harkness
    • Dr. and Mrs. Ernest Kahn
    • Mr. and Mrs. Charles L. Kuhn
    • Miss Sally Jane Kuhn
    • Mr. and Mrs. Herbert Lee
    • Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Messer
    • Mr. and Mrs. Joost J. Michelsen
    • Mr. and Mrs. Constantin A. Pertzoff
    • Mr. and Mrs. Perry Rathbone
    • Mr. and Mrs. Irving M. Sobin
    • Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Solomon
    • Mr. and Mrs. Hanna Swarzenski
    • Mr. and Mrs. Max Wasserman
    • One entry is listed as "Anonymous."

Right Page: Artwork and Notes

  • The artwork shown is a drawing titled "Two Seated Figures and Study of Hand" by Käthe Kollwitz, created circa 1910, using black crayon and chalk.
  • The drawing depicts two figures seated closely together, with one figure leaning slightly towards the other. The background features light blue and yellow hues.
  • Above the artwork, there is a handwritten note that reads: "Twentieth-Century German Art from Private Collections of Greater Boston, March 23 - May 1, 1961."

The image captures a historical document from an art exhibition held in Boston in 1961, showcasing a piece by Käthe Kollwitz and listing the lenders who contributed to the exhibition.

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The image depicts an exhibition catalog or pamphlet for an art exhibition titled "Twentieth-Century Germanic Art from Private Collections of Greater Boston." The exhibition took place from March 23 to May 1, 1961.

On the left side of the image, there is a "List of Lenders" who contributed artworks to the exhibition. The list includes the names of various individuals, predominantly couples, such as:

  • Mr. and Mrs. Herbert M. Agoos
  • Mr. and Mrs. Manuel K. Berman
  • Mr. and Mrs. Bernard Brinner
  • Mr. and Mrs. Richard Chapin
  • Mr. and Mrs. Serge Chermayeff
  • Mr. and Mrs. Joseph M. Edinburg
  • Mr. and Mrs. Jerry Goldberg
  • Mr. and Mrs. Walter Gropius
  • Mr. and Mrs. Henry Grunebaum
  • Mr. and Mrs. Richard M. Hunt
  • Dr. and Mrs. Ernest Kahn
  • Mr. and Mrs. Robert Kaufmann
  • Mr. and Mrs. Charles L. Kuhn
  • Miss Sally Jane Kuhn
  • Anonymous

The right side of the image features an artwork illustration by Käthe Kollwitz titled "Two Seated Figures and Study of Hand," created around 1910 using black crayon and chalk. The drawing shows two seated figures, one of whom appears to be in a contemplative or weary pose.

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The image shows an open book or catalog featuring an exhibition titled "Twentieth-Century Germanic Art from Private Collections of Greater Boston," held from March 23 to May 1, 1961.

The left page contains a "List of Lenders," which includes the names of individuals and couples who lent artworks to the exhibition. The list includes:

  • Mr. and Mrs. Herbert M. Agoos
  • Mr. and Mrs. Manuel K. Berman
  • Mr. and Mrs. Carl Bloch
  • Mr. and Mrs. Bernard Chapin
  • Mr. and Mrs. Serge Chermayeff
  • Mr. and Mrs. Joseph M. Edinburg
  • Mr. and Mrs. Jerry Goldberg
  • Mr. and Mrs. Henry Grunebaum
  • Mr. and Mrs. Richard M. Hunt
  • Dr. and Mrs. Ernest Kahn
  • Mr. and Mrs. Charles L. Kuhn
  • Miss Sally Jane Kuhn
  • Anonymous
  • Mr. and Mrs. Herbert Lee
  • Mr. and Mrs. John McAndrew
  • Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Messer
  • Mr. and Mrs. Richard S. Rosen
  • Mr. and Mrs. Raymond L. Myer
  • Mr. and Mrs. Constantin A. Pertzoff
  • Mr. and Mrs. R.H. Phelps
  • Mr. and Mrs. Perry Rathbone
  • Mr. and Mrs. Julian Sobin
  • Dr. and Mrs. Arthur Solomon
  • Mr. and Mrs. Hans Swarzenski
  • Mr. and Mrs. Charles S. Zabriskie
  • Mr. and Mrs. Max Wasserman

The right page features an artwork by Käthe Kollwitz titled "Two Seated Figures and Study of Hand," dated circa 1910. The medium is black crayon and chalk. The illustration depicts two seated elderly figures, one of whom is holding the hand of the other, conveying a poignant and contemplative mood.

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The image depicts an open book, specifically a catalog or exhibition guide for an art exhibition. The title of the exhibition is partially visible at the top of the page: "Twentieth-Century Germanic Art from Private Collections of Greater Boston, March 23 - May 1, 1961."

The left page lists the lenders of the artworks featured in the exhibition. It includes names of individuals, many of whom are married couples, such as Mr. and Mrs. Herbert M. Agoos, Mr. and Mrs. Manuel K. Berman, and others. The list concludes with "Miss Sally Jane Kuhn" and an entry labeled "Anonymous."

The right page features an illustration titled "KM the Kollwitz, Two Seated Figures and Study of Hand, c.1910, black crayon and chalk." The sketch shows two elderly figures seated, with one figure appearing to be in a contemplative or relaxed pose, and the other looking on. The drawing is in a monochromatic style, using black crayon and chalk. The bottom right corner of the page notes the artist's name and the medium used for the sketch.

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The image shows a booklet or catalog page from an exhibition titled "Twentieth-Century German Art from Private Collections of Greater Boston," which took place between March 23 and May 1, 1961.

On the left side of the page, there is a list of lenders, which includes names of individuals or families who contributed artworks for the exhibition. The list includes names like Mr. and Mrs. Herbert M. Agoos, Mr. and Mrs. Manuel K. Berman, Mr. and Mrs. Carl H. Bloch, and several others.

On the right side, there is a sketch or drawing titled "KM the Kollwitz, Two Seated Figures and Study of Hand, c.1910" created in black crayon and chalk. The drawing depicts two seated figures engaged in what appears to be a serious or contemplative activity. The caption indicates the artwork is by Käthe Kollwitz, a renowned German artist known for her works depicting social issues and human suffering.

The page is part of a larger catalog, likely intended to inform visitors about the artworks on display and the contributors to the exhibition.

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The image shows an open exhibition catalog or book. On the left page, there is a "List of Lenders," which includes the names of various individuals and couples who have contributed artifacts or works to the exhibition. The list features names such as Mr. and Mrs. Herbert M. Agoos, Mr. and Mrs. Manuel K. Berman, Mr. and Mrs. David K. E. Bruce, and several others, concluding with an anonymous lender.

On the right page, at the top, there is a handwritten note that reads: "Twentieth Century German Art from Private Collections of Greater Boston, March 23 – May 7, 1961."

Below this note, there is a black and white artwork titled "Kathe Kollwitz, Two Seated Figures and Study of Hand, c.1910, black crayon and chalk." The artwork depicts two figures, an older man and a woman, seated in a poignant and intimate scene. The figures are drawn with expressive lines, characteristic of Kathe Kollwitz's style, conveying deep emotion and human suffering.

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The image shows an open exhibition catalogue on a flat surface. The left page displays a printed "LIST OF LENDERS" with various names listed in a two-column format, suggesting these are individuals or couples who have loaned items for the exhibition. The right pages contain text at the top portion indicating the subject of the exhibition: "Twentieth-Century German Art from Private Collections of Greater Boston, March 23 - May 1, 1961." Below the text, there is an artwork reproduction depicting two figures seated next to each other. The caption beneath the artwork identifies it as "Käthe Kollwitz, Two Seated Figures and Study of Hand, c. 1910, black crayon and chalk." The sketch style implies a focus on form and shading over color. The two figures appear contemplative and are dressed in clothing suggestive of the early 20th century.

The general layout and content suggest this catalogue may be related to an art exhibition. The curation seems focused on German art from the turn of the 20th century, which is further represented by the inclusion of a work by Käthe Kollwitz, a notable German artist known for her empathetic portrayal of the human condition.

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The image shows an open book resting on another book or album. The book on top is opened to two pages:

  • The left page is a typewritten list titled "LIST OF LENDERS," containing names of individuals and couples who appear to have lent items, possibly artworks or documents. The names are aligned in two columns.

  • The right page contains a black-and-white sketch or drawing with a caption beneath it. The drawing, created by Käthe Kollwitz, is titled "Two Seated Figures and Study of Hand," dated around 1910, and done in black crayon and chalk. The sketch depicts three individuals sitting, with two figures more prominently seated in the foreground and one figure in the background. The faces in the image have been blurred.

The underlying book beneath shows handwritten text on the visible page, written in blue ink. It reads:

"Twentieth-century Germanic Art from Private Collections of Greater Boston
March 23 - May 1, 1961"

The page has some aging marks and discoloration.

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The image shows an open book or catalog featuring an exhibition titled "Twentieth-Century German Art from Private Collections of Greater Boston", dated March 23 - May 1, 1961. The book includes two pages:

  1. Left Page:

    • Title: "LIST OF LENDERS"
    • This page lists the names of individuals and couples who lent artworks to the exhibition. The list includes:
      • Mr. and Mrs. Herbert M. Agos
      • Mr. and Mrs. Manuel K. Berman
      • Mr. Christoph Bloem
      • Mr. and Mrs. Richard Chapin
      • Mr. and Mrs. Serge Chermayeff
      • Mr. and Mrs. Joseph M. Edinburg
      • Mr. and Mrs. Jerry Goldberg
      • Mr. and Mrs. Walter Groppius
      • Mr. and Mrs. Henry Grunebaum
      • Mr. and Mrs. Richard M. Hunt
      • Dr. and Mrs. Ernest Kahn
      • Mrs. Helen Knaths
      • Mr. and Mrs. Charles L. Kuhn
      • Miss Sally Jane Kuhn
      • Mr. and Mrs. Herbert Lee
      • Mr. and Mrs. John McAndrew
      • Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Messer
      • Dr. and Mrs. Josef Mierzejewski
      • Mr. and Mrs. Raymond L. Myer
      • Mr. and Mrs. Constantin A. Pertzoff
      • Mr. and Mrs. R.H. Phelps
      • Mr. and Mrs. Harry Seltzer
      • Mr. and Mrs. Irving M. Sobin
      • Mr. and Mrs. Julian Sobin
      • Dr. and Mrs. Arthur Solomon
      • Mr. and Mrs. Hyman Swetzoff
      • Mr. and Mrs. Max Wasserman
      • Anonymous
  2. Right Page:

    • Artwork: A black crayon and chalk drawing titled "Two Seated Figures and Study of Hand" by Käthe Kollwitz, dated c.1910.
    • The artwork depicts two seated figures, one appearing to be an older man with a beard and the other a younger figure, possibly a woman, both in contemplative poses. The drawing is rendered with expressive lines and shading, characteristic of Kollwitz's style.

The overall presentation suggests this is a catalog or exhibition booklet documenting a historical art exhibition focused on German art from private collections in Greater Boston during the early 1960s. The inclusion of both the lenders' list and a specific artwork indicates a formal and curated event.

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The image shows a book open to a page displaying a list of lenders, along with a black-and-white drawing. The book has a green cover and a white border. The title of the exhibition is "Twentieth-Century Germanic Art from Private Collections of Greater Boston." The exhibition was held from March 23 to May 1, 1961. The list of lenders includes names such as Mr. and Mrs. Herbert M. Agoos, Mr. and Mrs. Manuel K. Berman, Mr. and Mrs. John McAndrew, and others. The drawing is titled "Kathe Kollwitz, Two Seated Figures and Study of Hand, c.1910, black crayon and chalk."