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Busch-Reisinger Museum Scrapbook, 1966-1968

ARCH.2013.5.11, Rendition: 796805

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The image shows an open book or catalog from the Busch-Reisinger Museum in Cambridge, Massachusetts. The left page has a green strip with the text "BUSCH-REISINGER MUSEUM Cambridge, Mass." printed vertically. The right page, labeled "-14-" at the top, lists various artworks and items associated with the museum.

The entries on the right page include:

  1. A portrait of Paul Klee from around 1925, which is a photograph measuring 9 x 6 1/2 inches, given as an anonymous gift to the Busch-Reisinger Museum.

  2. Works by Herbert Bayer (1900-):

    • A design for an exhibition poster from 1923, a gouache measuring 17 1/2 x 12 5/8 inches, given by the artist.
    • A composition with fish forms from around 1928, a watercolor measuring 20 1/2 x 34 inches, given by the artist.
    • Verdur, a 1950 oil on composition board measuring 13 x 39 inches, a sketch for a mural in the Harvard Graduate Center, on loan from the Fogg Art Museum.
    • A postcard announcement of an exhibition from 1923, a lithograph measuring 9 x 4 1/2 inches, from unrestricted funds.
    • One million mark note from 1923, a typography piece, given by the artist.
    • Letter Tanz Fest from 1923, a typography piece, given by the artist.
    • Design for International Type from 1927, a typography piece, given by the artist.
  3. A textile sample by Ottilie Berger (1898-1942) from around 1936, made of machine-woven upholstery material, donated by Ludwig Hilbersheimer.

The page appears to be a catalog or inventory list of items in the museum's collection, detailing the creators, titles, dates, mediums, dimensions, and donors or owners of the artworks.

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The image shows a page from a catalog or a collection of records related to the Busch-Reisinger Museum in Cambridge, Massachusetts. The page lists several artworks and documents associated with different artists and periods.

Here are the specific details listed:

  1. Portrait of Paul Klee, circa 1925

    • Medium: Photograph
    • Dimensions: 9 x 6 1/2 inches
    • Origin: Anonymous gift to the Busch-Reisinger Museum
  2. Herbert Bayer (1900-)

    • Design for Exhibition Poster, 1923
      • Medium: Gouache
      • Dimensions: 17 1/2 x 12 5/8 inches
      • Origin: Gift from the artist to the Busch-Reisinger Museum
    • Composition with Fish Forms, circa 1928
      • Medium: Watercolor
      • Dimensions: 20 x 1/2 x 34 inches
      • Origin: Gift from the artist to the Busch-Reisinger Museum
    • Verdure, 1950
      • Medium: Oil on composition board
      • Dimensions: 13 x 39 inches (sketch for a mural in the Harvard Graduate Center)
      • Origin: Lent by the Fogg Art Museum
    • Postcard Announcement of an Exhibition, 1923
      • Medium: Lithograph
      • Dimensions: 9 x 4 1/2 inches
      • Origin: Unrestricted fund of the Busch-Reisinger Museum
    • One Million Mark Note, 1923
      • Medium: Typography
      • Origin: Gift from the artist to the Busch-Reisinger Museum
    • Letter for Tanz Fest, 1923
      • Medium: Typography
      • Origin: Gift from the artist to the Busch-Reisinger Museum
    • Design for International Type, 1927
      • Medium: Typography
      • Origin: Gift from the artist to the Busch-Reisinger Museum
  3. Otti Berger (1898-1942)

    • Textile Sample, circa 1936
      • Medium: Machine-woven upholstery material
      • Origin: Gift from Ludwig Hilbersheimer to the Busch-Reisinger Museum

The page is part of a catalog that documents the collections and acquisitions of the Busch-Reisinger Museum. The entries are meticulously organized, providing details about the medium, dimensions, and origin of each item.

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The image shows an open page from a catalog or inventory of the Busch-Reisinger Museum, located in Cambridge, Massachusetts. This page lists various artworks and their details, including artists, titles, mediums, dimensions, dates, and ownership or provenance information.

Here is a detailed summary of the entries on the page:

  1. Portrait of Paul Klee, c. 1925

    • Medium: Photograph
    • Dimensions: 9 x 6 1/2 inches
    • Ownership: Busch-Reisinger Museum; anonymous gift
  2. Herbert Bayer (1900–)

    • Design for Exhibition Poster, 1923

      • Medium: Gouache
      • Dimensions: 17 1/2 x 12 5/8 inches
      • Ownership: Busch-Reisinger Museum; gift, the artist
    • Composition with Fish Forms, c. 1928

      • Medium: Watercolor
      • Dimensions: 20 1/2 x 34 inches
      • Ownership: Busch-Reisinger Museum; gift, the artist
    • Verdure, 1950

      • Medium: Oil on composition board
      • Dimensions: 13 x 39 inches (sketch for a mural in the Harvard Graduate Center)
      • Ownership: Lent by the Fogg Art Museum
    • Postcard Announcement of an Exhibition, 1923

      • Medium: Lithograph
      • Dimensions: 9 x 4 1/2 inches
      • Ownership: Busch-Reisinger Museum; unrestricted fund
    • One Million Mark Note, 1923

      • Medium: Typography
      • Ownership: Busch-Reisinger Museum; gift, the artist
    • Letter Tanz Fest, 1923

      • Medium: Typography
      • Ownership: Busch-Reisinger Museum; gift, the artist
    • Design for International Type, 1927

      • Medium: Typography
      • Ownership: Busch-Reisinger Museum; gift, the artist
  3. Otti Berger (1898–1942)

    • Textile Sample, c. 1936
      • Medium: Machine woven upholstery material
      • Ownership: Busch-Reisinger Museum; gift, Ludwig Hilbersheimer

The page number is indicated as -14- on the top right corner, suggesting this is part of a larger catalog. The left side of the image shows the spine of the catalog with the name "BUSCH-REISINGER MUSEUM Cambridge, Mass." printed on it.

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The image shows a page from a catalog or registry belonging to the Busch-Reisinger Museum in Cambridge, Massachusetts. This particular page lists several artworks and their details, including the artists, titles, creation dates, mediums, dimensions, and the museum's accession information.

  1. Portrait of Paul Klee (c. 1925)

    • Medium: Photograph
    • Dimensions: 9 x 6 1/2 inches
    • Accession Information: Anonymous gift
  2. Herbert Bayer (1900- )

    • Design for Exhibition Poster (1923)
      • Medium: Gouache
      • Dimensions: 17 1/2 x 12 5/8 inches
      • Accession Information: Gift, the artist
    • Composition with Fish Forms (c. 1928)
      • Medium: Watercolor
      • Dimensions: 20 1/2 x 34 inches
      • Accession Information: Gift, the artist
    • Verdure (1950)
      • Medium: Oil on composition board
      • Dimensions: 13 x 39 inches
      • Description: Sketch for a mural in the Harvard Graduate Center
      • Accession Information: Lent by the Fogg Art Museum
    • Postcard Announcement of an Exhibition (1923)
      • Medium: Lithograph
      • Dimensions: 9 x 4 1/2 inches
      • Accession Information: Unrestricted fund
    • One Million Mark Note (1923)
      • Medium: Typography
      • Accession Information: Gift, the artist
    • Letter Tanz Fest (1923)
      • Medium: Typography
      • Accession Information: Gift, the artist
    • Design for International Type (1927)
      • Medium: Typography
      • Accession Information: Gift, the artist
  3. Otti Berger (1898-1942)

    • Textile Sample (c. 1936)
      • Medium: Machine woven upholstery material
      • Accession Information: Gift, Ludwig Hilbersheimer

The page appears to be part of a detailed catalog or inventory used by the museum to keep track of its collection. The entries are organized by artist and include various types of artwork such as photographs, gouaches, watercolors, lithographs, and typographic designs.

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The image shows a page from what appears to be an exhibition catalog or inventory list from the Busch-Reisinger Museum in Cambridge, Massachusetts. The page lists various artworks and their details, including the artist, title, date, medium, dimensions, and acquisition information.

Here is a detailed summary of the entries:

  1. Portrait of Paul Klee

    • Medium: Photograph
    • Dimensions: 9 x 6 1/2 inches
    • Date: circa 1925
    • Acquisition: Anonymous gift
  2. Herbert Bayer (1900-)

    • Design for Exhibition Poster

      • Medium: Gouache
      • Dimensions: 17 1/2 x 12 5/8 inches
      • Date: 1923
      • Acquisition: Gift of the artist
    • Composition with Fish Forms

      • Medium: Watercolor
      • Dimensions: 20 1/2 x 34 inches
      • Date: circa 1928
      • Acquisition: Gift of the artist
    • Verdure

      • Medium: Oil on composition board
      • Dimensions: 13 x 39 inches
      • Date: 1950
      • Note: Sketch for a mural in the Harvard Graduate Center
      • Lender: Lent by the Fogg Art Museum
    • Postcard Announcement of an Exhibition

      • Medium: Lithograph
      • Dimensions: 9 x 4 1/2 inches
      • Date: 1923
      • Acquisition: Unrestricted fund
    • One Million Mark Note

      • Medium: Typography
      • Date: 1923
      • Acquisition: Gift of the artist
    • Letter TANZ Fest

      • Medium: Typography
      • Date: 1923
      • Acquisition: Gift of the artist
    • Design for International Type

      • Medium: Typography
      • Date: 1927
      • Acquisition: Gift of the artist
  3. Otti Berger (1898-1942)

    • Textile Sample
      • Date: circa 1936
      • Description: Modern woven upholstery material
      • Acquisition: Gift of Ludwig Hilberseimer

The page is part of a larger catalog from the Busch-Reisinger Museum, which specializes in central and northern European art. The entries cover various artworks, including photographs, paintings, typographic designs, and textiles.

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The image shows an open book or catalog with a list of artworks and design pieces. The book appears to be from the Busch-Reisinger Museum, which is part of the Harvard Art Museums in Cambridge, Massachusetts. The list includes details about various artworks and design items, such as the artist's name, title of the work, medium, dimensions, year of creation, and how the piece was acquired by the museum.

Here is a detailed summary of the items listed:

  1. Portrait of Paul Klee by an unspecified artist, circa 1925.

    • Medium: Photograph.
    • Acquired: Anonymous gift to the Busch-Reisinger Museum.
  2. Herbert Bayer (1900-)

    • Design for Exhibition Poster, 1923.
      • Medium: Gouache.
      • Acquired: Gift from the artist to the Busch-Reisinger Museum.
    • Composition with Fish Powder, circa 1926.
      • Medium: Watercolor.
      • Dimensions: 20 1/2 x 34 inches.
      • Acquired: Gift from the artist to the Busch-Reisinger Museum.
    • Versune, 1950.
      • Medium: Oil on composition board.
      • Dimensions: 18 x 19 inches.
      • Location: Sketch for a mural in the Howard Graduate Center.
      • Acquired: Lent by the Fogg Art Museum.
    • Postcard Announcement of an Exhibition, 1923.
      • Medium: Lithograph.
      • Acquired: Unrestricted fund.
    • One Million Mark Note, 1923.
      • Medium: Typography.
      • Acquired: Gift from the artist to the Busch-Reisinger Museum.
    • Universal Type Specimen, 1925.
      • Medium: Typography.
      • Acquired: Gift from the artist to the Busch-Reisinger Museum.
    • Design for International Type, 1927.
      • Medium: Typography.
      • Acquired: Gift from the artist to the Busch-Reisinger Museum.
  3. Otti Berger (1898-1942)

    • Textile Sample, circa 1926.
      • Medium: Machine woven upholstery material.
      • Acquired: Gift from Ludwig Hilberseimer to the Busch-Reisinger Museum.

The left side of the image shows the edge of the book with the label "BUSCH-REISINGER MUSEUM Cambridge, Mass." visible. The pages are neatly organized, and the text is typed, indicating a formal catalog or inventory of the museum's collection.

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The image shows a printed document page with the number "-14-" at the top corner, indicating it's a page from a multi-page publication, possibly a catalog or a book. The content on the page includes a list of artworks with specific details such as the title of the piece, the medium, size, and the collection or the institution where the artwork is housed.

The list of artworks includes a "PORTRAIT OF PAUL KLEE, c. 1925" by Herbert Bayer, and several other works by Bayer such as "DESIGN FOR EXHIBITION POSTER, 1923," "COMPOSITION WITH FISH FORMS, c. 1928," "VERDURE, 1950," "POSTCARD ANNOUNCEMENT OF AN EXHIBITION, 1923," "ONE MILLION MARK NOTE, 1923, "LIBYER TANZ FEST, 1923," and "DESIGN FOR INTERNATIONAL TYPE, 1927." Each entry also shows where the artwork is located, which in these cases is the Busch-Reisinger Museum; many are noted as gifts from the artist.

At the bottom of the list, there is an entry for Otti Berger, with a "TEXTILE SAMPLE, c. 1936" made from machine-woven upholstery material.

On the left side of the image, part of the spine of the publication is visible with text that reads "BUSCH-REISINGER MUSEUM." Below that is additional text with what appears to be a location, "Cambridge, Mass."

The page is slightly curled at the corners, suggesting light use or age, and there is a bookmark or tag sticking out, suggesting that the book may be in a library or archive for reference. The background suggests a neutral-colored surface with the page elevated, possibly on a display stand or photographed as part of an archival process.

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The image shows an open book or catalog, likely from an art museum or archive. The visible page is labeled as page -14 and contains a list of artworks or items, each accompanied by descriptive details. Here is a breakdown of the content:

Page Details:

  • Title/Heading: The page is titled "PORTAIT OF PAUL KLEE, c. 1925" at the top, indicating that the section focuses on works related to Paul Klee.
  • Format: The page appears to be part of a catalog or inventory, listing various artworks with their titles, creators, dates, materials, dimensions, and acquisition details.

Listed Items:

  1. Herbert Bayer (1900–)

    • Design for Exhibition Poster, 1923

      • Medium: Gouache
      • Dimensions: 17 1/2 × 12 5/8 inches
      • Museum: Busch-Reisinger Museum
      • Acquisition: Gift, the artist
    • Composition with Fish Forms, c. 1928

      • Medium: Watercolor
      • Dimensions: 20 1/2 × 3 1/4 inches
      • Museum: Busch-Reisinger Museum
      • Acquisition: Gift, the artist
    • Verdure, 1950

      • Medium: Oil on composition board
      • Dimensions: 13 × 39 inches
      • Note: Sketch for a mural in the Harvard Graduate Center
      • Museum: Lent by the Fogg Art Museum
    • Postcard Announcement of an Exhibition, 1923

      • Medium: Lithograph
      • Dimensions: 9 × 1/2 inches
      • Museum: Busch-Reisinger Museum
      • Acquisition: Unrestricted fund
    • One Million Mark Note

      • Medium: Typography
      • Museum: Busch-Reisinger Museum
      • Acquisition: Gift, the artist
    • Letter Tanz Fest, 1923

      • Medium: Typography
      • Museum: Busch-Reisinger Museum
      • Acquisition: Gift, the artist
    • Design for International Type, 1927

      • Medium: Typography
      • Museum: Busch-Reisinger Museum
      • Acquisition: Gift, the artist
  2. Otti Berger (1898–1942)

    • Textile Sample, c. 1936
      • Description: Machine-woven upholstery material
      • Museum: Busch-Reisinger Museum
      • Acquisition: Gift, Ludwig Hirsheimer

Additional Observations:

  • Museum Name: The Busch-Reisinger Museum is prominently mentioned as the institution associated with these items.
  • Location: The spine of the book indicates it is from the Busch-Reisinger Museum, Cambridge, Mass.
  • Layout: The page is neatly organized, with each item listed in a structured format, including the artist's name, title, date, medium, dimensions, museum, and acquisition details.
  • Condition: The book appears to be in good condition, with clean pages and visible text.

Overall Description:

The image depicts a page from an art catalog or inventory from the Busch-Reisinger Museum in Cambridge, Massachusetts. The page lists various artworks and artifacts, including designs, paintings, typography, and textile samples, created by artists such as Herbert Bayer and Otti Berger. Each entry provides detailed information about the artwork, including the artist, title, date, medium, dimensions, and acquisition details, indicating the museum's collection and provenance. The page is numbered -14, suggesting it is part of a larger catalog or archive.

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The image shows a book open to two pages. The pages are white with black text. The left page has the title "Busch-Reisinger Museum" at the top, indicating the subject of the book. The right page contains a list of artworks with their descriptions, including the artist's name, title, medium, dimensions, and date. The artworks are listed in chronological order, with the earliest artwork at the top and the latest at the bottom. The book appears to be a catalog or exhibition guide for the Busch-Reisinger Museum.

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The image shows a page from a book with a green border on the left and right sides. The page is titled "BUCH-REISEGER MUSEUM," and the text is written in a foreign language. The text on the page seems to be a list of items with their descriptions, such as "PORTRAIT OF PAUL KLEE, c. 1925 photograph, 9 x 6 1/2 Busch-Reisinger Museum; anonymous gift" and "HERBERT BAYER (1900- ) design for exhibition poster, 1923 gouache, 17 1/2 x 12 5/8 Busch-Reisinger Museum; gift, the artist." The page also includes the dimensions of the items and the museum where they are located.