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Busch-Reisinger Museum Scrapbook, 1966-1968

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The image shows a page from a document or catalog, likely from an art museum. The document lists various artworks and items, providing detailed information about each piece. The listed items include:

  1. Postcard Announcement of Exhibition, 1923

    • Medium: Lithograph
    • Dimensions: 4 x 6 inches
    • Location: Busch-Reisinger Museum
    • Fund: Unrestricted fund
  2. Ludwig Mies van der Rohe (1886- )

    • Pair of "Barcelona" Chairs, designed 1929
      • Manufactured by: Knoll Associates
      • Material: Chromed steel, leather
      • Dimensions: 31 1/2 x 31 x 30 inches each
      • Location: Busch-Reisinger Museum
      • Fund: G. David Thompson Fund in memory of Scott Palmer
  3. László Moholy-Nagy (1895-1946)

    • Composition 19, 1920

      • Medium: Oil on canvas
      • Dimensions: 44 x 36 1/2 inches
      • Location: Busch-Reisinger Museum
      • Gift: Mrs. Sibyl Moholy-Nagy
    • Composition (Untitled), 1922

      • Medium: Oil on canvas
      • Dimensions: 19 5/8 x 15 3/4 inches
      • Location: Busch-Reisinger Museum
      • Gift: Mrs. Lydia Dorner in memory of Dr. Alexander Dorner
    • Composition A-18, 1927

      • Medium: Oil on canvas
      • Dimensions: 39 3/8 x 29 5/8 inches
      • Location: Busch-Reisinger Museum
      • Fund: Unrestricted fund
    • Twisted Planes, 1946

      • Medium: Plexiglas and chromed steel rods
      • Dimensions: 16 inches high
      • Location: Addison Gallery of American Art, Phillips Academy, Andover
  4. Postcard Announcement of Exhibition, 1923

    • Medium: Lithograph
    • Dimensions: 4 x 6 inches
    • Location: Busch-Reisinger Museum
    • Fund: Unrestricted fund

The document appears to be a part of a museum's collection catalog, detailing the specifics of each artwork, including the artist, title, medium, dimensions, and acquisition information.

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The image shows a page from a catalog or an exhibition record book for the Busch-Reisinger Museum at Harvard University. The page is numbered at the bottom right as "22."

The page contains entries for various works of art attributed to different artists:

  1. Ludwig Mies van der Rohe (1886-1969):

    • Pair of "Barcelona" Chairs: Designed in 1929, manufactured by Knoll Associates. The chairs are made of chromed steel and leather, with dimensions of h. 29 1/2 inches. The work is held by the Busch-Reisinger Museum, funded by the David R. Thompson Fund in memory of Curt Valentin.
  2. László Moholy-Nagy (1895-1946):

    • Composition 19, 1920: An oil on canvas work, 44 x 36 1/2 inches. It was a gift from Mrs. Sibyl Moholy-Nagy to the Busch-Reisinger Museum.
    • Composition (untitled), 1922: Oil on wood, 21 1/4 x 18 inches. This work was a gift from Mrs. Lydia Dorner in memory of Dr. Alexander S. Smith.
    • Composition A-18, 1927: Oil on canvas, 37 3/4 x 29 5/8 inches. It is held by the Busch-Reisinger Museum with an unrestricted fund.
    • Twisted Planes, 1946: Made from plexiglas and chromed steel rods, h. 16 inches. This work was lent by the Addison Gallery of American Art, Phillips Academy, Andover.

Additionally, the page includes a repeated mention of a "Postcard Announcement of Exhibition, 1923" lithograph, measuring 9 x 4 1/2 inches, also held by the Busch-Reisinger Museum with an unrestricted fund.

The page header indicates that it is from the Busch-Reisinger Museum, as seen on the left-hand margin.

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The image shows an open book or catalog from the Busch-Reisinger Museum, likely a section documenting various art pieces and their details. The page is labeled with the number "-22-" at the top, indicating that this is part of a larger collection or catalog.

The first entry is for a "POSTCARD ANNOUNCEMENT OF EXHIBITION, 1923," described as a lithograph with dimensions 9 x 4 1/2 inches. It was acquired with the museum's unrestricted fund.

Next, there is an entry for Ludwig Mies van der Rohe (1886-1969), detailing a "PAIR OF 'BARCELONA' CHAIRS" designed in 1929. The chairs are made of chromed steel and leather, with dimensions 29 1/2 x 29 1/2 x 17 inches. These were manufactured by Knoll Associates and acquired through the G. David Thompson Fund in memory of Curt Valentin.

Following this, the catalog lists several works by László Moholy-Nagy (1895-1946):

  1. "COMPOSITION 19," 1920, an oil on canvas piece measuring 44 x 36 1/2 inches, given by Mrs. Sibyl Moholy-Nagy.
  2. "COMPOSITION" (untitled), 1922, an oil on wood panel, 21 1/4 x 18 inches, donated by Mrs. Lydia Dorner in memory of Dr. Alexander Dorner.
  3. "COMPOSITION A-18," 1927, an oil on canvas piece measuring 37 3/4 x 29 5/8 inches, acquired with the museum's unrestricted fund.

The final entry is for "TWISTED PLANES," 1946, by an unlisted artist, made of plexiglas and chromed steel rods, standing 16 inches high. This piece is on loan from the Addison Gallery of American Art, Phillips Academy, Andover.

The left edge of the page has the text "BUSCH-REISINGER MUSEUM" printed vertically, indicating the source of the catalog.

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The image shows an inventory or catalog page from the Busch-Reisinger Museum. The page lists various artworks and items along with details about their acquisition. Here is a detailed description of the entries:

  1. Postcard Announcement of Exhibition, 1923

    • Medium: Lithograph
    • Dimensions: 9 x 4 1/2 inches
    • Acquisition: Part of the unrestricted fund of the Busch-Reisinger Museum.
  2. Ludwig Mies van der Rohe (1886- )

    • Pair of "Barcelona" Chairs
      • Designed: 1929
      • Currently manufactured by Knoll Associates
      • Materials: Chromed steel and leather
      • Dimensions: 30 x 30 x 29 3/4 inches
      • Acquisition: Purchased by the G. David Thompson Fund in memory of Curt Valentin for the Busch-Reisinger Museum.
  3. László Moholy-Nagy (1895-1946)

    • Composition, 19, 1920
      • Medium: Oil on canvas
      • Dimensions: 47 3/4 x 16 1/2 inches
      • Acquisition: Gift from Mrs. Sibyl Moholy-Nagy to the Busch-Reisinger Museum.
    • Composition (untitled), 1922
      • Medium: Oil on wood panel
      • Dimensions: 21 3/4 x 18 inches
      • Acquisition: Gift from Mrs. Lydia Dorner in memory of Dr. Alexander Dorner to the Busch-Reisinger Museum.
    • Composition A.II, 1924
      • Medium: Oil on canvas
      • Dimensions: 37 3/4 x 29 3/8 inches
      • Acquisition: Part of the unrestricted fund of the Busch-Reisinger Museum.
    • Twisted Planes, 1946
      • Medium: Plexiglas and chromed steel rods
      • Dimensions: Height 16 inches
      • Loaned by: Addison Gallery of American Art, Phillips Academy, Andover.
  4. Postcard Announcement of Exhibition, 1923

    • Medium: Lithograph
    • Dimensions: 9 x 4 1/2 inches
    • Acquisition: Part of the unrestricted fund of the Busch-Reisinger Museum.

The page also features a visible portion of the binding on the left, which is labeled "Busch-Reisinger Museum."

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The image depicts an open page from a catalog or record book of the Busch-Reisinger Museum, which is part of Harvard University. The page is numbered -22-.

Here's a detailed summary of the entries on the page:

  1. Ludwig Mies van der Rohe (1886-)

    • Pair of "Barcelona" Chairs, designed 1929
      • Currently manufactured by Knoll Associates.
      • Made of chromed steel and leather.
      • Dimensions: 33 1/2 inches high.
      • Collection: Busch-Reisinger Museum; G. David Thompson Fund in memory of Curt Valentin.
  2. László Moholy-Nagy (1895-1946)

    • Composition 19, 1920
      • Medium: oil on canvas.
      • Dimensions: 34 3/4 x 36 1/2 inches.
      • Collection: Busch-Reisinger Museum; gift of Mrs. Sibyl Moholy-Nagy.
    • Composition (untitled), 1922
      • Medium: oil on wood panel.
      • Dimensions: 21 1/4 x 18 inches.
      • Collection: Busch-Reisinger Museum; gift of Mrs. Lydia Dorner in memory of Dr. Alexander Dorner.
    • Composition A-10, 1927
      • Medium: oil on canvas.
      • Dimensions: 37 3/4 x 29 5/8 inches.
      • Collection: Busch-Reisinger Museum; unrestricted fund.
  3. Twisted Planes, 1946

    • Medium: plexiglas and chromed steel rods.
    • Dimensions: 16 inches.
    • Collection: Lent by the Addison Gallery of American Art, Phillips Academy, Andover.
  4. Postcard Announcement of Exhibition, 1923

    • Medium: lithograph.
    • Dimensions: 9 x 4 1/2 inches.
    • Collection: Busch-Reisinger Museum; unrestricted fund.

The page includes an entry for the same postcard announcement at the bottom, indicating it is repeated or listed twice.

The left side of the image shows the spine of the book with the label "BUSCH-REISINGER MUSEUM Cambridge, Mass." and a small piece of paper inserted into the binding.

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The image shows a page from a catalog or inventory book of the Busch-Reisinger Museum, located in Cambridge, Massachusetts. The page is titled with the museum's name and appears to be page 22. It lists various artworks and their details:

  1. Postcard Announcement of Exhibition, 1923

    • Medium: Lithograph
    • Dimensions: 9 x 4 1/2 inches
    • Source: Busch-Reisinger Museum; unrestricted fund
  2. Ludwig Mies van der Rohe (1886- )

    • Pair of "Barcelona" Chairs, designed 1929
      • Now manufactured by Knoll Associates
      • Material: Chromed steel and leather
      • Dimensions: h. 29 1/2 inches
      • Source: Busch-Reisinger Museum; G. David Thompson Fund in memory of Curt Valentin
  3. László Moholy-Nagy (1895-1946)

    • Composition 19, 1920
      • Medium: Oil on canvas
      • Dimensions: 34 x 36 1/2 inches
      • Source: Busch-Reisinger Museum; gift, Mrs. Sibyl Moholy-Nagy
    • Composition (untitled), 1922
      • Medium: Oil on wood panel
      • Dimensions: 21 1/4 x 18 inches
      • Source: Busch-Reisinger Museum; gift, Mrs. Lydia Dorner in memory of Dr. Alexander Dorner
    • Composition A-18, 1927
      • Medium: Oil on canvas
      • Dimensions: 37 3/4 x 29 5/8 inches
      • Source: Busch-Reisinger Museum; unrestricted fund
    • Twisted Planes, 1946
      • Medium: Plexiglas and chromed steel rods
      • Dimensions: h. 16 inches
      • Source: Lent by the Addison Gallery of American Art, Phillips Academy, Andover

The page also includes a duplicate entry for the Postcard Announcement of Exhibition, 1923, repeating the same information as the first entry on the page. The page appears to be part of a catalog or inventory book, detailing the works in the museum's collection.

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The image shows an open book or catalog page from the Busch-Reisinger Museum. The page is part of a listing of art pieces and artifacts, including their descriptions, dimensions, mediums, the year they were created, and the donors or funds responsible for their acquisition.

At the top of the page, there is an entry for a "POSTCARD ANNOUNCEMENT OF EXHIBITION, 1923" which is a lithograph with dimensions of 9 x 4 1/2 inches, acquired through an unrestricted fund of the Busch-Reisinger Museum.

Below this, there are several entries for works by different designers and artists. The first listed is "LUDWIG MIES VAN DER ROHE (1886- )" who designed a "PAIR of 'BARCELONA' CHAIRS" in 1929, made of chromed steel and leather. The acquisition was supported by the G. David Thompson Fund in memory of Curt Valentin.

There's also an entry for "LÁSZLÓ MOHOLY-NAGY (1895–1946)" with several works, including "COMPOSITION IV, 1920" which is an oil on canvas; "COMPOSITION" 1922, an oil on wood panel; and "COMPOSITION A-18, 1927" also an oil on canvas. These pieces were acquired through various means, including donations and unrestricted funds.

Finally, there is a mention of "TWISTED PLANES, 1946" which involves Plexiglas and chromed steel rods, lent by the Addison Gallery of American Art, Phillips Academy, Andover.

The photograph captures part of the binding and spine of the book, showing that "BUSCH-REISINGER MUSEUM" is printed along the spine, indicating that this book or catalog belongs to the museum's collection. The page itself appears to be slightly yellowed with age and the photograph is taken in a way that shadows on the left indicate the lighting above the page. The text on the page is crisp and easily readable against the white background of the page.

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The image shows an open book or catalog resting on a flat surface. The page visible in the book is typed with a list of artworks, their creators, and some details. Specifically, the page includes:

  • A "POSTCARD ANNOUNCEMENT OF EXHIBITION, 1923," a lithograph measuring 9 x 4 1/2, held by the Busch-Reisinger Museum with an unrestricted fund.
  • An entry for Ludwig Mies van der Rohe (1886- ), describing a pair of "Barcelona" chairs designed in 1929, manufactured by Knoll Associates, made of chromed steel and leather, with a height of 29 1/2 inches. This item is also at the Busch-Reisinger Museum.
  • Several works by László Moholy-Nagy (1895-1946), including:
    • "Composition 19," 1920, oil on canvas, 44 x 36 1/2 inches, a gift from Mrs. Sibyl Moholy-Nagy.
    • "*Composition (untitled)," 1922, oil on wood panel, 21 1/4 x 18, a gift from Mrs. Lydia Dorner in memory of Dr. Alexander Dorner.
    • "Composition A-18," 1927, oil on canvas, 37 3/4 x 29 5/8 inches.
    • "Twisted Planes," 1946, made of plexiglas and chromed steel rods, 16 inches high, lent by the Addison Gallery of American Art, Phillips Academy, Andover.

The entries specify the museum (Busch-Reisinger Museum) and mention if the item is a gift or on loan and provide the source of funds for acquisition. The page number at the top is "-22-". On the left side of the book, there are some folder or pamphlet edges labeled "BUSCH-REISINGER MUSEUM." The page is set against a simple background suggesting a museum or archival setting.

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The image shows an open page from a catalog or inventory document related to the Busch-Reisinger Museum. The page is labeled as page -22- and contains detailed entries describing various artworks and objects. Here's a breakdown of the content:

Top Section:

  • Postcard Announcement of Exhibition, 1923:
    • A lithograph measuring 9 x 4 1/2 inches.
    • Donated to the Busch-Reisinger Museum as part of the unrestricted fund.

Middle Section:

Ludwig Mies van der Rohe (1886–)

  • Pair of "Barcelona" Chairs, designed in 1929:
    • Manufactured by Knoll Associates.
    • Materials: Chromed steel and leather.
    • Dimensions: h. 29 1/2 inches.
    • Donated to the Busch-Reisinger Museum by the G. David Thompson Fund in memory of Curt Valentin.

László Moholy-Nagy (1895–1946)

  • Composition 19, 1920:

    • Medium: Oil on canvas.
    • Dimensions: 44 x 36 1/2 inches.
    • Donated to the Busch-Reisinger Museum as a gift from Mrs. Sibyl Moholy-Nagy.
  • Composition (untitled), 1922:

    • Medium: Oil on wood panel.
    • Dimensions: 21 1/4 x 18 inches.
    • Donated to the Busch-Reisinger Museum as a gift from Mrs. Lydia Dorner in memory of Dr. Alexander Dorner.
  • Composition A-18, 1927:

    • Medium: Oil on canvas.
    • Dimensions: 37 3/4 x 29 5/8 inches.
    • Donated to the Busch-Reisinger Museum as part of the unrestricted fund.

Bottom Section:

  • Twisted Planes, 1946:

    • Medium: Plexiglas and chromed steel rods.
    • Dimensions: h. 16 inches.
    • Lent by the Addison Gallery of American Art, Phillips Academy, Andover.
  • Postcard Announcement of Exhibition, 1923:

    • A lithograph measuring 9 x 4 1/2 inches.
    • Donated to the Busch-Reisinger Museum as part of the unrestricted fund.

Design and Layout:

  • The page is clean and organized, with typed text in a formal catalog style.
  • The left margin features the text "BUSCH-REISINGER MUSEUM" vertically aligned, indicating the institution associated with the catalog.
  • The page appears to be part of a bound volume, as suggested by the visible spine and page edges.

Overall Context:

This page serves as a detailed record of artworks and objects in the collection of the Busch-Reisinger Museum, including information about the artists, creation dates, materials, dimensions, and donation details. It reflects the museum's efforts to document and preserve its collection.

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The image shows an open book, possibly a catalog or a collection of exhibition records. The pages appear to be white, with black text. The book has a green spine and a brown cover. The pages have text written in black ink, which appears to be a description of the artworks. The text is organized in a list format, with each item having a title, artist, year, medium, and location. The first item on the page is titled "Postcard Announcement of Exhibition, 1923," with the artist being Ludwig Mies van der Rohe. The medium is lithograph, and the location is the Busch-Reisinger Museum. The second item is titled "Pair of 'Barcelona' Chairs," with the artist being Ludwig Mies van der Rohe. The medium is chromed steel and leather, and the location is the Busch-Reisinger Museum.