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Busch-Reisinger Museum Scrapbook, 1966-1968

ARCH.2013.5.11, Rendition: 796806

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The image shows a page from what appears to be a catalog or exhibition booklet. The page, numbered 15, lists various artworks and objects with their respective details such as titles, dates, materials, dimensions, and the institutions or individuals that provided them. Here are the details recorded on the page:

  1. TEXTILE SAMPLE, c. 1936

    • Description: Machine woven material
    • Provenance: Busch-Reisinger Museum; gift of Ludwig Hilbersheimer
  2. MAX BILL (1908-)

    • ENDLESS SURFACE IN FORM OF A COLUMN, 1953-58
      • Material: Gold-plated bronze
      • Dimensions: Height 98 1/2 inches
      • Provenance: Busch-Reisinger Museum; gift of a group of friends in honor of the curator
    • CONDENSATION TOWARDS BRIGHTNESS, 1964
      • Material: Oil on canvas
      • Dimensions: 69 x 69 inches (diagonal)
      • Provenance: Lent by the Staempfli Gallery, New York
    • COMPOSITION, 1965
      • Material: Lithograph
      • Dimensions: 21 1/2 x 15 1/2 inches
      • Provenance: Lent by Professor and Mrs. Reginald R. Isaacs
  3. MARCEL BREUER (1902-)

    • SIDE CHAIR, designed 1925
      • Material: Cantilevered chromed tubular steel
      • Dimensions: Height 34 3/4 inches
      • Manufacturer: Manufactured by Thonet Co.
      • Provenance: Busch-Reisinger Museum; gift of Mr. and Mrs. Charles L. Kuhn
    • ARM CHAIR, designed 1925
      • Material: Chromed tubular steel
      • Dimensions: Height 29 1/2 inches
      • Manufacturer: Manufactured by Thonet Co.
      • Provenance: Busch-Reisinger Museum; gift of Mr. and Mrs. Charles L. Kuhn

The page provides a clear and organized listing of artworks, which include both visual art pieces and design furniture, highlighting their creation dates, materials, dimensions, and the sources from which they were acquired or lent.

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The image shows a page from a catalog or inventory list of artworks and furniture items. The entries include details such as the artist's name, the title of the work, the year created, the medium, dimensions, and provenance information (where the items are housed or loaned from). Here is a detailed summary:

  1. Textile Sample

    • Artist: Not specified
    • Year: Circa 1916
    • Medium: Machine woven material
    • Provenance: Busch-Reisinger Museum; gift from Ludwig Hilbersheimer
  2. Max Bill (1908-)

    • Endless Surface in Form of a Column, 1953-58

      • Medium: Gold-plated bronze
      • Dimensions: Height 98 1/2 inches
      • Provenance: Busch-Reisinger Museum; gift of a group of friends in honor of the curator
    • Condensation Towards Brightness, 1964

      • Medium: Oil on canvas
      • Dimensions: 69 x 69 inches (diagonal)
      • Provenance: Lent by the Staempfli Gallery, New York
    • Composition, 1965

      • Medium: Lithograph
      • Dimensions: 21 1/2 x 15 1/2 inches
      • Provenance: Lent by Professor and Mrs. Reginald R. Isaacs
  3. Marcel Breuer (1902-)

    • Side Chair, designed 1928

      • Medium: Cantilevered chromed tubular steel
      • Dimensions: Height 34 3/4 inches
      • Manufacturer: Thonet Co.
      • Provenance: Busch-Reisinger Museum; gift from Mr. and Mrs. Charles L. Kuhn
    • Arm Chair, designed 1925

      • Medium: Chromed tubular steel
      • Dimensions: Height 29 1/2 inches
      • Manufacturer: Thonet Co.
      • Provenance: Busch-Reisinger Museum; gift from Mr. and Mrs. Charles L. Kuhn

The page appears to be part of a catalog or an exhibition record, detailing the collection and provenance of various artworks and pieces of furniture.

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The image shows a page from a catalog or an art collection catalog. The page is titled with entries related to various artworks and furniture designs.

  1. Textile Sample, circa 1936:

    • Material: Machine-woven.
    • Origin: Busch-Reisinger Museum, gift by Ludwig Hilbersheimer.
  2. Max Bill (1908- ):

    • Endless Surface in Form of a Column (1953-58):

      • Material: Gold-plated bronze.
      • Dimensions: Height 98 1/2 inches.
      • Origin: Busch-Reisinger Museum, gift of a group of friends in honor of the curator.
    • Condensation Towards Brightness (1964):

      • Medium: Oil on canvas.
      • Dimensions: 69 x 69 inches (diagonal).
      • Origin: Lent by the Staempfli Gallery, New York.
    • Composition (1965):

      • Medium: Lithograph.
      • Dimensions: 21 1/2 x 15 1/2 inches.
      • Origin: Lent by Professor and Mrs. Reginald R. Isaac.
  3. Marcel Breuer (1902- ):

    • Side Chair, designed 1928:

      • Material: Cantilevered chromed tubular steel.
      • Dimensions: Height 34 3/4 inches.
      • Manufacturer: Thonet Co.
      • Origin: Busch-Reisinger Museum, gift from Mr. and Mrs. Charles L. Kuhn.
    • Arm Chair, designed 1925:

      • Material: Chromed tubular steel.
      • Dimensions: Height 29 1/2 inches.
      • Manufacturer: Thonet Co.
      • Origin: Busch-Reisinger Museum, gift from Mr. and Mrs. Charles L. Kuhn.

The entries detail various works of art and furniture, indicating their origins, creators, mediums, dimensions, and the manner in which they are held or gifted.

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The image displays an open page from what appears to be a catalog or inventory of artworks and objects in a museum. Specifically, the page lists details about several artworks and pieces by different artists.

  1. Textile Sample

    • Artist/Period: circa 1916
    • Material: Machine woven material
    • Location: Busch-Reisinger Museum; gift of Ludwig Hilbersheimer
  2. Max Bill (1908- )

    • Endless Surface in Form of a Column (1953-58)

      • Material: Gold-plated bronze
      • Dimensions: height (h.) 98 1/2 inches
      • Location: Busch-Reisinger Museum; gift of a group of friends in honor of the curator
    • Condensation Towards Brightness (1964)

      • Material: Oil on canvas
      • Dimensions: 69 x 69 inches (diagonal)
      • Location: Lent by the Staempfli Gallery, New York
    • Composition (1965)

      • Material: Lithograph
      • Dimensions: 21 1/2 x 15 1/2 inches
      • Location: Lent by Professor and Mrs. Reginald R. Isaacs
  3. Marcel Breuer (1902- )

    • Side Chair (designed 1921)

      • Material: Cantilevered chromed tubular steel
      • Dimensions: height (h.) 34 3/4 inches
      • Manufacturer: Thonet Co.
      • Location: Busch-Reisinger Museum; gift, Mr. and Mrs. Charles L. Kuhn
    • Arm Chair (designed 1925)

      • Material: Chromed tubular steel
      • Dimensions: height (h.) 29 1/2 inches
      • Manufacturer: Thonet Co.
      • Location: Busch-Reisinger Museum; gift, Mr. and Mrs. Charles L. Kuhn

The page is numbered "-15-" at the top left corner, indicating it is part of a larger document or catalog.

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The image shows an exhibition catalog or inventory list featuring various items with descriptions and provenance details. Here is a detailed summary of each entry:

  1. Textile Sample, c. 1936

    • Material: Machine-woven material
    • Location: Busch-Reisinger Museum
    • Donor: Gift from Ludwig Hilberseimer
  2. Max Bill (1908- )

    • Item: "Endless Surface in Form of a Column"
    • Year: 1953-58
    • Material: Gold-plated bronze
    • Dimensions: Height 98 1/2 inches
    • Location: Busch-Reisinger Museum
    • Donor: Gift of a group of friends in honor of the curator
  3. Condensation Towards Brightness, 1964

    • Artist: Not specified
    • Medium: Oil on canvas
    • Dimensions: 69 x 69 inches (144 diagonal)
    • Status: Lent by the Staempfli Gallery, New York
  4. Composition, 1965

    • Medium: Lithograph
    • Dimensions: 21 1/2 x 15 1/2 inches
    • Donors: Gift by Professor and Mrs. Reginald R. Isaacs
  5. Marcel Breuer (1902- )

    • Side Chair

      • Year: Designed 1928
      • Material: Cantilevered chromed tubular steel
      • Dimensions: Height 34 3/4 inches
      • Manufacturer: Thonet Co.
      • Location: Busch-Reisinger Museum
      • Donors: Gift from Mr. and Mrs. Charles L. Kuhn
    • Arm Chair

      • Year: Designed 1925
      • Material: Chromed tubular steel
      • Dimensions: Height 29 1/2 inches
      • Manufacturer: Thonet Co.
      • Location: Busch-Reisinger Museum
      • Donors: Gift from Mr. and Mrs. Charles L. Kuhn

The list includes items from the mid-20th century, featuring both decorative and functional art pieces, with a focus on materials such as textiles, bronze, oil on canvas, lithographs, and tubular steel furniture. The items are either part of the Busch-Reisinger Museum's collection or are on loan from other galleries.

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The image shows a page from a document or catalog, likely from a museum, listing various artworks and objects. The entries include details such as the title, artist, year, medium, dimensions, and provenance of each item. Here is a summary of the entries visible in the image:

  1. Textile Sample

    • Artist: Unknown
    • Year: c. 1936
    • Medium: Cotton
    • Provenance: Busch-Reisinger Museum; gift, Ludwig Hilberseimer
  2. Max Bill (1908–)

    • Endless Surface in Form of a Column
      • Year: 1953-58
      • Medium: Anodized aluminum
      • Dimensions: h. 98 1/2
      • Provenance: Busch-Reisinger Museum; gift of a group of friends in honor of the curator
    • Condensation Towards Brightness
      • Year: 1964
      • Medium: Oil on canvas
      • Dimensions: 69 x 69 (diagonal)
      • Provenance: Gift to the Stampfli Gallery, New York
    • Composition
      • Year: 1965
      • Medium: Lithograph
      • Dimensions: 15 1/2
      • Provenance: Lent by Professor and Mrs. Reginald R. Isaacs
  3. Marcel Breuer (1902–)

    • Side Chair
      • Designed: 1925
      • Medium: Steel, chromium-plated tubular steel
      • Dimensions: h. 34 3/4
      • Manufacturer: Thonet
      • Provenance: Busch-Reisinger Museum; gift, Mr. and Mrs. Charles L. Kuhn
    • Arm Chair
      • Designed: 1925
      • Medium: Steel, chromium-plated tubular steel
      • Dimensions: h. 29 1/2
      • Manufacturer: Thonet
      • Provenance: Busch-Reisinger Museum; gift, Mr. and Mrs. Charles L. Kuhn

The document appears to be part of a larger listing, possibly for an exhibition or a collection catalog.

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The image is of an open book with two visible pages. The left page is almost completely shown and it's numbered "-15-" on the top right corner. The book content appears to be of an academic or professional nature, listing details about certain items, likely related to art or design due to the mention of textile samples, a sculpture, a lithograph, and chairs. These items are followed by descriptions that include details like the year, material, size, and the museum or gallery where they can be found or were donated from.

For instance, one entry lists a "TEXTILE SAMPLE, c. 1936" which is a machine-woven material found in the Busch-Reisinger Museum, a gift from Ludwig Hilberseimer. Another entry details "ENDLESS SURFACE IN FORM OF A COLUMN" by Max Bill, made between 1953-58 and made of gold-plated bronze. The right page appears to continue with similar listings but is mostly obscured by the left page.

The font used is serif, typical of formal publications. It's printed in black ink on white paper. The book itself is laying flat and open, with the shadow suggesting overhead lighting. The pages look a bit aged, which could suggest that the book is somewhat old or has been exposed to elements that cause the paper to yellow slightly. The pages appear to be crisp without visible creases, and the book is in good condition.

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The image shows an open book with typed text on the right-hand page, marked as page 15. The text lists art objects, their descriptions, dates, materials, dimensions, and their donors or lending institutions. The entries include:

  • A textile sample from around 1936, a machine-woven material donated to the Busch-Reisinger Museum by Ludwig Hilbersheimer.
  • Works by Max Bill (born 1908), including:
    • "Endless Surface in Form of a Column" (1953-58), a gold-plated bronze sculpture, 98 1/2 inches high, donated by a group of friends in honor of the curator to the Busch-Reisinger Museum.
    • "Condensation Towards Brightness" (1964), an oil on canvas, 69 x 69 inches diagonal, lent by the Staempfli Gallery, New York.
    • "Composition" (1965), a lithograph (21 1/2 x 15 1/2 inches), lent by Professor and Mrs. Reginald R. Isaacs.
  • Works by Marcel Breuer (born 1902), including:
    • A side chair designed in 1925, cantilevered chromed tubular steel, 34 3/4 inches high, manufactured by Thonet Co., donated by Mr. and Mrs. Charles L. Kuhn to the Busch-Reisinger Museum.
    • An armchair, also designed in 1925, chromed tubular steel, 29 1/2 inches high, manufactured by Thonet Co., donated by Mr. and Mrs. Charles L. Kuhn to the Busch-Reisinger Museum.

The page contains mostly typed text with no images or illustrations visible.

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The image shows an open book or catalog page displaying detailed entries about various artworks and design objects. The page is numbered "-15-" and contains structured entries with titles, artists, dates, materials, dimensions, and additional notes such as ownership or lending information. Here is a breakdown of the content:

Top Section:

  • TEXTILE SAMPLE, c. 1936
    • Description: Machine woven material
    • Location: Busch-Reisinger Museum
    • Note: Gift of Ludwig Hilberseimer

Middle Section:

  • MAX BILL (1908– )
    • ENDLESS SURFACE IN FORM OF A COLUMN, 1953–58

      • Medium: Gold-plated bronze
      • Dimensions: Height 98 1/2 inches
      • Location: Busch-Reisinger Museum
      • Note: Gift of a group of friends in honor of the curator
    • CONDENSATION TOWARDS BRIGHTNESS, 1964

      • Medium: Oil on canvas
      • Dimensions: 69 x 69 inches (diagonal)
      • Note: Lent by the Staempfli Gallery, New York
    • COMPOSITION, 1965

      • Medium: Lithograph
      • Dimensions: 21 1/2 x 15 1/2 inches
      • Note: Lent by Professor and Mrs. Reginald R. Isaacs

Bottom Section:

  • MARCEL BREUER (1902– )
    • SIDE CHAIR, designed 1925

      • Description: Cantilevered chromed tubular steel
      • Dimensions: Height 34 3/4 inches
      • Location: Busch-Reisinger Museum
      • Note: Gift of Mr. and Mrs. Charles L. Kuhn
    • ARM CHAIR, designed 1925

      • Description: Chromed tubular steel
      • Dimensions: Height 29 1/2 inches
      • Location: Busch-Reisinger Museum
      • Note: Gift of Mr. and Mrs. Charles L. Kuhn

General Observations:

  • The page is part of a catalog or inventory, likely from a museum or art collection, as indicated by the references to the Busch-Reisinger Museum.
  • The entries include a mix of artists, dates, materials, dimensions, and notes about ownership or lending, suggesting this is a detailed record of artworks and design pieces.
  • The layout is clean and organized, with consistent formatting for each entry.
  • The book appears to be part of an archival or reference collection, possibly used for research or exhibition purposes.

This page provides a concise yet comprehensive overview of selected works by Max Bill and Marcel Breuer, highlighting their contributions to art and design.

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The image shows an open book with a white page on the left and a green page on the right. The white page has text that reads "TEXTILE SAMPLE, c. 1936 machine woven material Busch-Reisinger Museum gift, Ludwig Hilbersheimer." The green page has text that reads "MAX BILL (1908- ) ENDLESS SURFACE IN FORM OF A COLUMN, gold-plated bronze, h. 98 1/2 Busch-Reisinger Museum, gift of a group of friends in honor of the curator." The book is placed on a gray surface.