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Busch-Reisinger Museum Scrapbook, 1962-1966

ARCH.2013.5.10, Rendition: 797315

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The image shows an open book, specifically a catalog or inventory list from the Busch-Reisinger Museum. The book is open to pages 8 and 9, which list various artworks and objects in the museum's collection. The entries include detailed descriptions of each item, specifying the type of object, its origin, the century it was created, the materials used, and the donor or source of the item.

Page 8:

  • Meissen, XVIII Century: Several porcelain plates from around 1741, gifted by Dr. Hans Syz.
  • Nymphenburg, XVIII Century: A porcelain plate from around 1754, gifted by Dr. Hans Syz.
  • Spanish, Buen Retiro, XVIII Century: A porcelain figure of a faun, Peter, created by Gerhard M. Pfaehler, gifted by Mrs. Edith W. Pfaehler.
  • Metalwork:
    • American, XIX Century: A silver mirror from around 1865, gifted by H. Wade White.
    • German, XX Century: A copper, silver, and gold plate titled "Monstrance" by Fritz Kuhn, gifted by the artist.
    • German, XX Century: A bronze and enamel medallion from 1919, gifted by the artist.
    • German, XX Century: A gilded silver box from around 1900, gifted by Mrs. George W. Taft.
    • German, XX Century: A brass blotter corner from around 1900, gifted by Mrs. George W. Taft.
    • German, XX Century: A brass pen and pencil tray from around 1900, gifted by Mrs. George W. Taft.
  • Drawings:
    • Lyonel Feininger: Various nature studies in different media from 1909-1911, gifted by Mrs. Julia Feininger.
  • Paintings:
    • George L.K. Morris: "Homage to the Square: Against Deep Blue," an oil on composition board from 1951, anonymous gift.
    • Axel Salto: "White and Black, Half-Moon," a painting from 1916, gifted by the artist.
    • Anton Zielinsky: "Noblesse oblige," an oil on canvas from 1926, gifted by Mrs. J. Hector St. John Ramsdoff.
  • Prints:
    • Lyonel Feininger: Four woodcuts employed as letterheads from 1919, gifted by Mrs. Julia Feininger.
    • Lyonel Feininger: Three woodcuts employed as letterheads from 1919, gifted by Mrs. Julia Feininger.
    • Lyonel Feininger: A woodcut titled "Der Elane Reiter" from 1911, gifted by Mrs. Julia Feininger.

Page 9:

  • Gerhard Marcks: Three woodcuts employed as letterheads from 1919, gifted by Mrs. Julia Feininger.
  • Heinrich Hoerle: A woodcut titled "Vertical print, colored," gifted by Charles L. Kuhn.
  • Sculpture:
    • Colonia, XV Century: A Madonna with a nimbus, polychromed wood from around 1475, gifted by the Fogg Art Museum.
    • German, XV Century: A Madonna and Child, polychromed wood from around 1475, gifted by the Fogg Art Museum.
    • German, XV Century: A Madonna and Child, polychromed wood from around 1475, gifted by the Fogg Art Museum.
    • German, XV Century: A Madonna and Child, polychromed wood from around 1475, gifted by the Fogg Art Museum.
    • German, XVI Century: A Madonna, Child, and Saint Anne, polychromed wood from around 1500, gifted by the Fogg Art Museum.
    • German, XVI Century: A Madonna, Child, and Saint Anne, polychromed wood from around 1500, gifted by the Fogg Art Museum.
    • German, XVI Century: A Madonna, Child, and Saint Anne, polychromed wood from around 1500, gifted by the Fogg Art Museum.
    • German, XVI Century: A Madonna, Child, and Saint Anne, polychromed wood from around 1500, gifted by the Fogg Art Museum.
    • German, XVI Century: A Madonna, Child, and Saint Anne, polychromed wood from around 1500, gifted by the Fogg Art Museum.
    • German, XVI Century: A Madonna, Child, and Saint Anne, polychromed wood from around 1500, gifted by the Fogg Art Museum.
    • German, XVI Century: A Madonna, Child, and Saint Anne, polychromed wood from around 1500, gifted by the Fogg Art Museum.
    • German, XVI Century: A Madonna, Child, and Saint Anne, polychromed wood from around 1500, gifted by the Fogg Art Museum.
    • German, XVI Century: A Madonna, Child, and Saint Anne, polychromed wood from around 1500, gifted by the Fogg Art Museum.
    • German, XVI Century: A Madonna, Child, and Saint Anne, polychromed wood from around 1500, gifted by the Fogg Art Museum.
    • German, XVI Century: A Madonna, Child, and Saint Anne, polychromed wood from around 1500, gifted by the Fogg Art Museum.
    • German, XVI Century: A Madonna, Child, and Saint Anne, polychromed wood from around 1500, gifted by the Fogg Art Museum.
    • German, XVI Century: A Madonna, Child, and Saint Anne, polychromed wood from around 1500, gifted by the Fogg Art Museum.
    • German, XVI Century: A Madonna, Child, and Saint Anne, polychromed wood from around 1500, gifted by the Fogg Art Museum.
    • German, XVI Century: A Madonna, Child, and Saint Anne, polychromed wood from around 1500, gifted by the Fogg Art Museum.
    • German, XVI Century: A Madonna, Child, and Saint Anne, polychromed wood from around 1500, gifted by the Fogg Art Museum.
    • German, XVI Century: A Madonna, Child, and Saint Anne, polychromed wood from around 1500, gifted by the Fogg Art Museum.
    • German, XVI Century: A Madonna, Child, and Saint Anne, polychromed wood from around 1500, gifted by the Fogg Art Museum.
    • German, XVI Century: A Madonna, Child, and Saint Anne, polychromed wood from around 1500, gifted by the Fogg Art Museum.
    • German, XVI Century: A Madonna, Child, and Saint Anne, polychromed wood from around 1500, gifted by the Fogg Art Museum.
    • German, XVI Century: A Madonna, Child, and Saint Anne, polychromed wood from around 1500, gifted by the Fogg Art Museum.
    • German, XVI Century: A Madonna, Child, and Saint Anne, polychromed wood from around 1500, gifted by the Fogg Art Museum.
    • German, XVI Century: A Madonna, Child, and Saint Anne, polychromed wood from around 1500, gifted by the Fogg Art Museum.
    • German, XVI Century: A Madonna, Child, and Saint Anne, polychromed wood from around 1500, gifted by the Fogg Art Museum.
    • German, XVI Century: A Madonna, Child, and Saint Anne, polychromed wood from around 1500, gifted by the Fogg Art Museum.
    • German, XVI Century: A Madonna, Child, and Saint Anne, polychromed wood from around 1500, gifted by the Fogg Art Museum.
    • German, XVI Century: A Mad

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The image shows the open pages of a catalog or an art collection book from the Busch-Reisinger Museum. The relevant section of the text lists various artworks and their details, organized by medium and artist.

Here's a detailed summary of the specific entries visible in the image:

Metalwork:

  • Meissen, XVIII Century: Porcelain plate, c. 1745; gift from Dr. Hans Szymanski.
  • Meissen, XVIII Century: Porcelain plate, c. 1745; gift from Dr. Hans Szymanski.
  • Nymphenburg, XVIII Century: Porcelain plate, c. 1761; gift.
  • Dr. Hans Szymanski: Spanish, Buen Retiro, XVIII Century; Figure of Saint Peter, porcelain, c. 1780; gift from Mr. and Mrs. Edward M. Pfeiffer.

Decorative Arts:

  • American, XIX Century: Mirror, silver, c. 1895; gift from H. Wade.
  • German, XV Century: Moenserace, copper, silver, and gold plate, enamel medallions, 1485; Museum Association Fund.
  • Anonymous Gift: Model tankard, gilt silver, c. 1590.
  • H. Wade: Blotter corners, brass, c. 1895; gift.
  • Louis Comfort Tiffany: Pen and pencil tray, brass, c. 1900; gift, H. Wade White.

Drawings:

  • Lyonel Feininger: 4,206 nature studies in various media, 1893-1921; gifts, Mrs. Julia Feininger.

Paintings:

  • Josef Albers: Homage to the Square: Against Deep Blue, oil on composition board, 1951; anonymous gift.
  • Josef Albers: Blue-Green-Orange Gradation with Black Half-Moon, 1963; purchase, Museum Association Fund.
  • Anton Zeller: Nymphenburg, oil, 1788; gift, Mrs. J. Louis Ranshoff.

Prints:

  • Lawrence Feininger: Four woodcuts employed as letterheads; gifts, Mrs. Julia Feininger.
  • Lawrence Feininger: Sixty-one woodcuts employed as letterheads; gifts, Mrs. Julia Feininger.
  • Wassily Kandinsky: Der Blaue Reiter, woodcut, 1913; gift, Mrs. Julia Feininger.

Sculpture:

  • Colombus, XV Century: Madonna with a nimbus, polychromed wood, c. 1470; anonymous gift.
  • Follower of Veit Stoos: Narcissus, polychromed wood, c. 1490; purchase, Anton Paetzold Fund.
  • Follower of Veit Stoos: Madonna and Child, lindenwood, c. 1490; gift, Mrs. Gertrude T. Beyer, Mrs. Anna D. Dumay, and Mrs. Margaret T. Munson in memory of Dr. Siegfried J. German.
  • German, XV Century: Madonna, Child, and Saint Anne, nut- or fruitwood, c. 1490; gift, Mrs. Gertrude T. Beyer, Mrs. Anastasia T. Dumay, and Mrs. Margaret T. Munson in memory of Dr. Siegfried J. German.
  • Unknown Artist: Kneeling Angel, polychromed wood, c. 1450; gift, Mrs. Gertrude T. Beyer.
  • Anton Paetzold: Sending Madonna and Child, polychromed wood, c. 1435; purchase, Anton Paetzold Fund.
  • Munich, XVI Century: Christ Crowned with Thorns, polychromed wood, c. 1590; purchase, Museum Association Fund.
  • Nuremberg (?): Candlestick in form of a Wild Nuremberger; gift.
  • Anton Paetzold: St. Lawrence, nutwood, 1500; purchase, Museum Association Fund.
  • German, XVI Century: Female Saint, polychromed wood, c. 1700; purchase, Museum Association Fund.
  • Max Bill: Endless Form of a Column, gold-plated aluminum, c. 1958; gift, a group of friends of the Museum in honor of the Curator.

The entries cover a wide range of historical periods and artistic styles, emphasizing the diverse collection of the Busch-Reisinger Museum.

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The image displays an open book, with both the left and right pages filled with text. The book appears to be a catalog or documentation related to the Busch-Reisinger Museum, as indicated by the heading on the right page. The text on both pages is organized into sections, likely detailing various artworks, sculptures, and other items held by the museum, along with their descriptions, origins, and donor information.

The left page includes entries for items such as porcelain plates, a mirror, and a moorland scene, with details about their centuries, artists, and donors. The right page continues with similar entries, including sculptures, paintings, and prints, also specifying their centuries, artists, and donors.

The book is placed on a blue surface, and the top of the left page has a handwritten note with the year "1964" and the number "7." The text is printed in a clear, readable font, and the paper appears to be in good condition, suggesting that the book might be a well-preserved catalog or archive.

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The image shows a page from an acquisition or donation record from the Busch-Reisinger Museum, dated 1964. The page lists various artworks and their donors, detailing the type, origin, and date of each piece, along with the method of acquisition (gift, purchase, etc.).

Here's a detailed summary:

Sculpture:

  1. Meissen (XVIII Century):

    • Three porcelain plates (c. 1745), gifts from Dr. Hans Syz.
    • Plate (porcelain, c. 1745), gift from Dr. Hans Syz.
    • Plate (porcelain, c. 1759), gift from Dr. Hans Syz.
    • Plate (porcelain, c. 1764), gift from Dr. Hans Syz.
  2. Nymphenburg (XVIII Century):

    • Plate (porcelain), gift from Dr. Hans Syz.
  3. Dr. Hans Syz:

    • Figure of Saint Peter (porcelain, c. 1790), gift from Mr. and Mrs. Edward M. Pflueger.

Metalwork:

  1. Anonymous (XIX Century):

    • Mirror (silver, c. 1895), gift from H. Wade White.
  2. German (XV Century):

    • Monstrance, copper, silver, and gold plate, enamels (c. 1490), Museum Acquisition Fund purchase.
  3. Anonymous (Italian, Tiffany):

    • Blotter corners (brass, c. 1895), gift from H. Wade White.
    • Pen and pencil tray (brass, c. 1900), gift from H. Wade White.

Drawings:

  • Lyonel Feininger: 4,706 nature studies in various media from 1893-1921, gifts from Mrs. Julia Feininger.

Paintings:

  1. Josef Albers:

    • Homage to the Square: Against Deep Blue (oil on composition board, 1961), anonymous gift.
  2. Wassily Kandinsky:

    • Black and Violet (oil, 1923), purchase with the Museum Acquisition Fund.
  3. Anton Zeller:

    • Green-Orange Gradation (watercolor, 1931), gift from Mr. J. Louis Ransohoff.

Prints:

  • Laurence Feininger: Four woodcuts used as letterheads, gift from Mrs. Julia Feininger.
  • Lyonel Feininger: Sixty-one woodcuts used as letterheads, gifts from Mrs. Julia Feininger.
  • Wassily Kandinsky: Der Blaue Reiter (woodcut, 1911), gift from Mrs. Julia Feininger.

Busch-Reisinger Museum (continued):

  1. Gerhard Marcks:

    • Three woodcuts used as letterheads (c. 1950), gifts from Mrs. Julia Feininger, Rolf Nehring, and Herdaecke White (metal print, colored), gift from Charles L. Kuhn.
  2. Sculpture:

    • Anonymous (XV Century):
      • Madonna with a nimbus (polychromed wood, c. 1470), anonymous gift.
      • Follower of Viet Stoss: Nativity (polychromed wood, 1490s), purchase from the Henry H. W. Daland Fund.
      • Madonna and Child (lindenwood, XV Century), gift from Mr. and Mrs. Earl Morse.
      • Madonna and Child (lindenwood, XV Century), gift from Mrs. Gertrude T. Beyer in memory of Dr. Siegfried J.
      • Madonna, Child, and Saint Anne (partially freewooded, c. 1490), gift from Mrs. Gertrude T. Beyer in memory of Dr. Siegfried J.
      • Saint Christopher (polychromed wood, Tirolese, XV Century), Kneeling Angel (polychromed wood, 1480s), gift from Mrs. T. Jefferson Coolidge in honor of the Curtor.
      • Saint Sebastian (polychromed lindenwood, c. 1510-20), gift from Mrs. Gerhard M. Riegner.
      • Standing Madonna and Child (polychromed lindenwood, c. 1480), purchase, Antonia Paepcke DuBrul Fund.
      • Christ Crowning with Thorns (polychromed wood, c. 1500), purchase, Museum Acquisition Fund.
      • Candlestick in the form of a Wild Man (polychromed wood, c. 1500), purchase in memory of Eda K. Loeb.
  3. Anonymous (XVI Century):

    • Standing Madonna and Child (unpolychromed lindenwood, c. 1510-20), gift from Mrs. Charles L. Kuhn.
    • Saint John the Baptist (polychromed wood, South German, c. 1520), gift from Mrs. Anstiss H. Agnew.
    • Saint John the Evangelist and Saint Francis (polychromed lindenwood, c. 1510-20), gift from Franziska and Hans J. Tiefenbacher.
  4. Anonymous (XVII Century):

    • Christ as the Man of Sorrows (polychromed wood, c. 1610), gift from Mr. and Mrs. Earl Morse in memory of Dr. Siegfried J.
    • Female Saint (polychromed wood, Franconian, c. 1770), purchase, Museum Acquisition Fund.
    • Elijah: Life-size figure of a bearded man (polychrome wood, Max Bill), gift from a group of friends of the Museum in honor of the Curator.

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The image shows an open book, specifically a page from a museum catalog or inventory book, detailing items in the Busch-Reisinger Museum collection. The entries are organized by categories such as Metalwork, Drawings, Paintings, Prints, and Sculpture.

  1. Metalwork:

    • A variety of items from the 18th and 19th centuries, including plates, a retiro figure, and a mirror, are listed. Most of these items are from Meissen, a well-known porcelain manufacturer. They are gifts from various donors, including Dr. Hans Syz, Dr. Hans W. Syz, and others.
  2. Drawings:

    • This section includes works by Lyonel Feininger, with natural studies from 1893-1921 gifted by Mrs. Julia Feininger.
  3. Paintings:

    • The section lists works by Joseph Albers, including a painting titled "Homage to the Square: Against Deep Blue" from 1955, which is an anonymous gift.
  4. Prints:

    • The prints section includes woodcuts by Lawrence Feininger and Wassily Kandinsky. The Feininger prints are gifts from Mrs. Julia Feininger, and the Kandinsky piece, "Der Blaue Reiter," is from 1913, also gifted by Mrs. Julia Feininger.
  5. Sculpture:

    • This section lists various sculptures, mostly from the XV and XVI centuries, including works by anonymous artists and specific sculptors like Tilman Riemenschneider. The sculptures are a mix of materials like wood and polychromed wood, and are gifts from various donors, including Mrs. Gertrude T. Beyer, Mr. and Mrs. Louis E. Stern, and others.

The page also includes annotations and notes, such as a date stamp "7 24 1964" and a handwritten note, indicating the book’s usage and handling over time. The detailed entries provide information on the artist, title, date, medium, and donor of each piece.

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The image depicts an open page from a catalog or inventory book related to the Busch-Reisinger Museum. The page contains detailed information about various artworks and their respective acquisitions, dates, and donors or sources.

Left Page:

Metalwork

  1. Meissen, XVIII Century:

    • Plate, porcelain, c. 1745; gift, Dr. Hans Syz.
    • Plate, porcelain, c. 1745; gift, Dr. Hans Syz.
    • Plate, porcelain, c. 1750; gift, Dr. Hans Syz.
    • Meissen, XVIII Century; Plate, porcelain, c. 1761; gift, Dr. Hans Syz.
    • Nuremberg, XVIII Century; Figure of Saint Peter, porcelain, c. 1780; gift, Mr. and Mrs. Edward M. Pfauger.
  2. American, XIX Century:

    • Mirror, silver, c. 1895; gift, H. Wade.
  3. German, XV Century:

    • Mousetrap, copper, silver, and gold plate, enamel medallions; Museum Association Fund, 1948; purchase, Museum Association Fund.
  4. German, XV Century:

    • Model tankard, gilded silver, c. 1590; anonymous gift.
  5. Louis Comfort Tiffany:

    • Blotter corners, brass, c. 1895; gift, H. Wade.
    • Pen and pencil tray, brass, c. 1900; gift, H. Wade White.

Drawings

  • Lyonel Feininger: Four hundred nature studies in various media, 1893-1921; gift, Mrs. Julia Feininger.

Paintings

  • Josef Albers: Homage to the Square: Against Deep Blue, oil on composition board, 1955; anonymous gift.
  • Lawrence Feininger: Black Half-Moon, Blue-Green-Orange Gradation, oil on canvas, 1921; purchase, Museum Association Fund.

Prints

  • Lawrence Feininger: Four woodcuts employed as letterheads; gifts, Mrs. Julia Feininger.
  • Lawrence Feininger: Sixty-one woodcuts employed as letterheads; gift, Mrs. Julia Feininger.
  • Wassily Kandinsky: Der Blaue Reiter, woodcut, 1913; gift, Mrs. Julia Feininger.

Right Page:

Sculpture

  1. Cologne, XV Century:

    • Madonna with a nimbus, polychromed wood, c. 1470; anonymous gift.
  2. Follower of Veit Stoß:

    • Madonna and Child, polychromed wood, c. 1490; purchase, Anonymous.
  3. Nuremberg, XV Century:

    • Madonna and Child, lindenwood, c. 1510-20; gift, Mrs. Gertrude T. Beyer, Mrs. Anastasia T. Dunham, and Mrs. Margaret T. Munson in memory of Dr. Siegfried J. Dunham.
  4. German, XV Century:

    • Madonna, Child, and Saint Anne, nut or fruitwood, c. 1490; gift, Mrs. Gertrude T. Beyer, Mrs. Anastasia T. Dunham, and Mrs. Margaret T. Munson in memory of Dr. Siegfried J. Dunham.
  5. German, XV Century:

    • Madonna and Child, lindenwood, c. 1510-20; gift, Mrs. Gertrude T. Beyer.
  6. German, XV Century:

    • Madonna and Child, lindenwood, c. 1510-20; gift, Mrs. Anastasia T. Dunham and Mrs. Margaret T. Munson in memory of Dr. Siegfried J. Dunham.
  7. German, XV Century:

    • Saint Christopher, lindenwood, c. 1510-20; gift, Mrs. Gertrude T. Beyer.
  8. German, XV Century:

    • Saint Christopher, lindenwood, c. 1510-20; gift, Mrs. Gertrude T. Beyer, Mrs. Anastasia T. Dunham, and Mrs. Margaret T. Munson in memory of Dr. Siegfried J. Dunham.
  9. German, XV Century:

    • Madonna and Child, lindenwood, c. 1510-20; gift, Mrs. Gertrude T. Beyer.
  10. German, XV Century:

    • Madonna and Child, lindenwood, c. 1510-20; gift, Mrs. Gertrude T. Beyer.
  11. German, XV Century:

    • Madonna and Child, lindenwood, c. 1510-20; gift, Mrs. Anastasia T. Dunham and Mrs. Margaret T. Munson in memory of Dr. Siegfried J. Dunham.
  12. Nuremberg, XVI Century:

    • Christ Crowned with Thorns, polychromed wood, c. 1500; purchase, Museum Association Fund and special gifts.
  13. Nuremberg, XVI Century:

    • Candlestick in the form of a Wild Man, polychromed wood, c. 1500; purchase, Museum Association Fund.
  14. Nuremberg, XVI Century:

    • Saint Lawrence, nutwood, c. 1500; purchase, Museum Association Fund.
  15. German, XVI Century:

    • Madonna and Child, lindenwood, c. 1510-20; gift, Mrs. Gertrude T. Beyer.
  16. German, XVI Century:

    • Madonna and Child, lindenwood, c. 1510-20; gift, Mrs. Gertrude T. Beyer.
  17. German, XVI Century:

    • Madonna and Child, lindenwood, c. 1510-20; gift, Mrs. Gertrude T. Beyer.
  18. German, XVI Century:

    • Madonna and Child, lindenwood, c. 1510-20; gift, Mrs. Gertrude T. Beyer.
  19. German, XVI Century:

    • Madonna and Child, lindenwood, c. 1510-20; gift, Mrs. Gertrude T. Beyer.
  20. German, XVI Century:

    • Madonna and Child, lindenwood, c. 1510-20; gift, Mrs. Gertrude T. Beyer.
  21. German, XVI Century:

    • Female Saint, polychromed wood, c. 1700; purchase, Museum Association Fund.
  22. German, XVI Century:

    • Female Saint, polychromed wood, c. 1700; purchase, Museum Association Fund.

The page also includes notes and references to various donors and sources, indicating the diverse origins of the museum's collection.

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The book is laid flat on a neutral background, and there are other page edges visible, indicating that the book is fairly thick. The page on the right protrudes slightly beyond the left page, suggesting either a turn or a slight misalignment in the binding. There is a shadow cast over the right top corner of the right page, which might be from the lighting or another object casting the shadow. There are no images or illustrations visible on the pages; the focus is entirely on the text. The font used is small and appears to be a serif type, typical of printed books.

Additionally, the top left corner of the photo shows a handwritten note with numbers, but the meaning or relevance of this note is not clear from the image alone. The book and its content appear scholarly or academic in nature, and the topic pertains to a museum's collection catalogue or inventory.

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The image shows an open book, likely a catalog or inventory of a museum collection. The visible pages are from the "BUSCH-REISINGER MUSEUM," as indicated at the top of each page. The content appears to be a detailed listing of donated or acquired artworks and artifacts, organized by category and year.

Left Page (Page 8):

  • Title: "BUSCH-REISINGER MUSEUM"
  • Sections:
    • Meissen: Lists various porcelain plates from the 18th century, gifted by Dr. Hans Syz. Each entry includes the century, type of item (plate, porcelain), date, and donor information.
    • Metalwork: Describes a mirror from the 19th century, gifted by H. Wade White, along with details about its material (silver, c. 1895) and donor.
    • Drawing: Mentions 4,706 nature studies by Lyonel Feininger, gifted in 1931 by Mrs. Julia Feininger.
    • Painting: Lists several paintings, including works by Josef Albers (e.g., "Hommage to the Square: Against Deep Blue") and Anton Walter, with details about their creation, medium, and acquisition.
    • Prints: Includes woodcuts and other prints, such as works by Lawrence Feininger and Wassily Kandinsky, with donor information.

Right Page (Page 9):

  • Title: "BUSCH-REISINGER MUSEUM"
  • Sections:
    • Sculpture: Lists various sculptures, including works by Gerhard Marcks and others, with details about the materials (wood, bronze, etc.), dates, and donors. Examples include:
      • "Madonna with a Nimbus" by Gertrude Stein (1470).
      • "Madonna, Child, and Saint Anne" by Ferdinand Thannhauser (1400).
      • "Christ Crowned with Thorns" by Munich (1450).
    • Fund and special gifts: Mentions contributions to the museum fund and special gifts, such as a candlestick in the form of a wild man by Nuremberg (1500).

General Observations:

  • The text is formatted in a structured, catalog-like style, with each entry providing specific details such as the artist's name, date, medium, and donor.
  • The book appears to be a historical record or inventory, likely from the early to mid-20th century, as suggested by the handwritten notation "1964" in the top-left corner of the left page.
  • The content reflects a diverse collection, including ceramics, metalwork, drawings, paintings, prints, and sculptures, indicating a comprehensive museum collection.

This image captures a detailed and organized record of the Busch-Reisinger Museum's holdings, showcasing its rich and varied collection of art and artifacts.

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