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The image shows a page from a report titled "Curator's Report" from the Busch-Reisinger Museum. The text on the page discusses the development, reorganization, and installation of the museum's collection of works of art, which was a primary task for the staff since the previous fall.

Key points from the report include:

1. Exchange with Fogg Museum: The exchange of objects with the Fogg Museum has been completed. Early Flemish, Dutch, German, and Scandinavian art are now concentrated in the Busch-Reisinger Museum, while non-Germanic works and most of the print collection have been transferred to the Fogg Museum.

2. Storage Areas: Two new storage areas were prepared for use by both the Fogg and Busch-Reisinger Museums. A third storeroom is under construction and will be used as study storage for the Fogg Museum's collection of medieval stone sculpture. This storage will be accessible to students and can be used for seminars and conferences.

3. Inventory Completion: The inventory of the collections was completed in early 1966. The total number of items more than doubled over the past six years, largely due to the acquisition of the Lyonel Feininger archive in 1963.

4. Chronological Distribution: The chronological distribution of works of art has become more equitable. In 1960, modern art accounted for 85.5% of the entire collection, whereas in 1966, the figure dropped to 73%. The periods prior to 1800 show corresponding percentage increases.

The document appears to be part of a larger report, as indicated by the continuation of text onto the next page.

The image shows a page from a report titled "Curator's Report" for the Busch-Reisinger Museum. The report details the organizational and storage activities undertaken by the museum staff since the previous fall.

Key points include:

1. Collection Development: The primary task was the reorganization and installation of the art collection.
2. Object Exchange: There was an ongoing exchange of objects with the Fogg Museum, with most early Flemish, Dutch, German, and Scandinavian art retained in the Busch-Reisinger building. Non-Germanic art and the majority of the print collection were transferred to the Fogg Museum. New storage areas were prepared for both museums.
3. New Storage: A third storeroom is under construction and will serve as study storage for the Fogg Museum’s medieval stone sculpture collection, accessible to students and for occasional seminars and conferences.
4. Inventory Update: The inventory of collections was completed early in 1966, showing a significant increase in the total number of items since the last inventory, largely due to the acquisition of the Lionel Feininger archive in 1963.
5. Art Distribution: The chronological distribution of artworks has become more balanced. In 1960, modern art comprised 85.5 percent of the collection, but by 1966, this percentage had decreased to 73 percent. Conversely, there is a corresponding increase in the percentage of artworks from periods prior to 1800.

The document highlights the museum’s efforts to manage and expand its collections effectively.

The image displays a document titled "BUSCH-REISINGER MUSEUM Curator's Report." The report details the development, reorganization, and installation of the museum's art collection. Key points include the exchange of objects with the Fogg Museum, with early European art concentrated at the Busch-Reisinger Museum and non-Germanic works transferred to Fogg. Two new storage areas were prepared for both museums, with a third storeroom under construction for medieval stone sculpture, which will be accessible for students and seminars. The report notes that the inventory of collections was completed in early 1966, with the total number of items more than doubling since the last inventory due to the acquisition of the Lyonel Feininger archive. The chronological distribution of artworks has become more equitable, with modern art's percentage decreasing from 85.5% in 1960 to 73% in 1966, and corresponding increases in the percentages of works from periods prior to 1800.

The image displays a curator's report from the Busch-Reisinger Museum. Here is a detailed summary of its contents:

Busch-Reisinger Museum Curator's Report

The main tasks undertaken by the museum staff since the previous fall involved the development, reorganization, and installation of the art collection. Key activities included:

1. Exchange of Objects with the Fogg Museum:

   • The exchange of artworks with the Fogg Museum was nearly completed. As a result, early Flemish, Dutch, German, and Scandinavian art is now primarily housed in the Busch-Reisinger Museum building.
   • Non-Germanic works, along with most of the print collection, have been transferred to the Fogg Museum.

2. Storage Preparation:

   • Two new storage areas were prepared for the shared use of the Fogg and Busch-Reisinger Museums.
   • A third storeroom is under construction and will serve as study storage for the Fogg Museum’s collection of medieval stone sculpture. This new storage will be accessible to students and can also be used for seminars and conferences.

3. Inventory Completion:

   • An inventory of the collections was completed early in 1966.
   • The total number of items in the collection more than doubled over the six years since the last inventory, largely due to the acquisition of the Lyonel Feininger archive in 1963.

4. Chronological Distribution:

   • The distribution of artworks across different periods has become more balanced.
   • In 1960, modern art constituted 85.5 percent of the entire collection. By 1966, this figure had decreased to 73 percent.
   • Correspondingly, the representation of artworks from periods prior to 1800 showed percentage increases.

The image shows a page from a document titled "BUSCH-REISINGER MUSEUM Curator's Report." The report details several key activities and changes within the museum:

1. Development and Reorganization: The main focus of the staff since the previous fall has been the development, reorganization, and installation of the collection of works of art.

2. Exchange with the Fogg Museum: The museum has continued and nearly completed an exchange of objects with the Fogg Museum. Early Flemish, Dutch, German, and Scandinavian art remains primarily in the Busch-Reisinger Museum, while non-Germanic works and the majority of the print collection have been transferred to the Fogg Museum.

3. Storage Areas: Two new storage areas have been prepared for use by both the Fogg and Busch-Reisinger Museums. Additionally, a third storeroom is under construction and will serve as study storage for the Fogg Museum’s collection of medieval stone sculpture. This space will be accessible to students and available for occasional seminars and conferences.

4. Inventory Completion: The inventory of the collections was completed early in 1966. The total number of items has more than doubled over the past six years, largely due to the acquisition of the Lyonel Feininger archive in 1963.

5. Chronological Distribution: The distribution of works of art across different periods has become more balanced. In 1960, modern art constituted 85.5 percent of the entire collection, but by 1966, this figure had decreased to 73 percent. Conversely, there have been corresponding percentage increases in the representation of periods prior to 1800.

The image shows a page from a document titled "Curator's Report" for the Busch-Reisinger Museum. The report discusses the activities and developments within the museum since the previous fall. Here are the main points outlined in the report:

1. Collection Development and Reorganization:

   • The primary task of the staff has been the development, reorganization, and installation of the collection of works of art.
   • An exchange of objects with the Fogg Museum was conducted and is nearly complete.

2. Artwork Distribution:

   • Early Flemish, Dutch, German, and Scandinavian art is mainly concentrated in the Busch-Reisinger Museum.
   • Non-Germanic works, along with most of the print collection, have been transferred to the Fogg Museum.

3. Storage and Study Facilities:

   • Two new storage areas were prepared for the use of the Fogg and Busch-Reisinger Museums.
   • A third storeroom is under construction and will be used as study storage for the Fogg Museum’s collection of medieval stone sculpture. This space will be accessible to students and can be used for seminars and conferences.

4. Inventory and Collection Growth:

   • By early 1966, the inventory of the collections was completed.
   • The total number of items in the collection had more than doubled over the past six years, largely due to the acquisition of the Lyonel Feininger archive in 1963.

5. Chronological Distribution:

   • The chronological distribution of the works of art has become more balanced.
   • In 1960, modern art made up 85.5% of the entire collection, but by 1966, this percentage had decreased to 73%.
   • There were corresponding increases in the percentage of artworks from periods prior to 1800.

The image shows a typed document titled "BUSCH-REISINGER MUSEUM Curator's Report." The report discusses the development, reorganization, and installation of the collection of works of art at the museum. It mentions the exchange of objects with the Fogg Museum, which is nearly complete. The report notes that early Flemish, Dutch, German, and Scandinavian art is concentrated in their building, while non-Germanic works and most of the print collection have been transferred to the Fogg Museum.

Two new storage areas have been prepared for use by both museums, and a third storeroom is under construction to serve as study storage for medieval stone sculpture collections. This space will be accessible to students and used for seminars and conferences.

The inventory of collections was completed early in 1966. The total number of items more than doubled over six years, largely due to the acquisition in 1963 of the Lyonel Feininger archive. The distribution of the collection has become more balanced: modern art accounted for 85.5% of the collection in 1960 but dropped to 73% by 1966, with prior-to-1800 works increasing in proportion.

The image shows an open book or report with a text content. The top of the right-hand page features a header that reads "BUSCH-REISINGER MUSEUM Curator's Report". The visible text below the header discusses development, reorganization, and installation of artworks as a primary task for the staff. It mentions an exchange of objects with the Fogg Museum, the concentration of early Flemish, Dutch, German, and Scandinavian art, and some logistics pertaining to print collections, storage areas, and a study storage construction. There's also mention of the growth of the museum's inventory over time and the distribution of works of art from different periods, specifically noting a change in the proportion of modern art versus older pieces in their collection. The text appears to be from a formal report summarizing changes and updates within the museum's collection and its management. There are no images, only text in the photograph, and it looks like a photograph of a printed document with off-white pages.

The image depicts a page from a Curator's Report for the Busch-Reisinger Museum. The page is part of a bound document, likely a report or archive, and is shown in an open book format. The text is typed in a formal, structured style, typical of institutional reports.

Key Details from the Image:

1. Title and Header:

   • At the top of the page, the header reads:
     "BUSCH-REISINGER MUSEUM"
     followed by "Curator's Report".

2. Content Overview:

   • The report discusses the development, reorganization, and installation of the museum's art collection since the previous fall.
   • It highlights the exchange of objects with the Fogg Museum, noting that this process is nearly complete.
   • The report specifies that early Flemish, Dutch, German, and Scandinavian art is concentrated in the Busch-Reisinger Museum, while non-Germanic works and the majority of the print collection have been transferred to the Fogg Museum.
   • New storage areas have been prepared for both the Fogg and Busch-Reisinger Museums. A third storeroom is under construction and will serve as study storage for the Fogg Museum's collection of medieval stone sculpture, which will be accessible to students and used for occasional seminars and conferences.

3. Inventory and Collection Growth:

   • The inventory of the collections was completed early in 1966.
   • The total number of items more than doubled over a six-year period, primarily due to the acquisition of the Lyonel Feininger archive in 1963.
   • The chronological distribution of works of art has become more balanced. In 1960, modern art accounted for 85.5% of the entire collection, but by 1966, this percentage had dropped to 73%. Conversely, works from periods prior to 1800 showed a corresponding increase in representation.

4. Visual Context:

   • The page appears to be part of a larger bound document, as indicated by the visible spine and adjacent pages on either side.
   • The text is neatly typed, suggesting it was produced using a typewriter or similar method common in mid-20th-century documentation.
   • The page is slightly worn, with visible creases and minor discoloration, indicating age and frequent handling.

Summary:

The image shows a page from a formal Curator's Report for the Busch-Reisinger Museum, detailing the museum's efforts in collection development, reorganization, and storage improvements. It emphasizes the growth of the collection, the rebalancing of art periods, and the collaboration with the Fogg Museum in managing and storing artworks. The document reflects institutional practices and priorities from the mid-1960s.

The image is a scanned page from a book or document. The page is titled "BUSCH-REISINGLER MUSEUM Curator's Report." The text is written in a formal and professional tone, providing information about the museum's activities and developments. The report mentions the development, reorganization, and installation of the collection of works of art, which was the chief task of the staff since the previous fall. It also discusses the exchange of objects with the Fogg Museum, which was continued and is virtually complete. The report highlights the concentration of early Flemish, Dutch, German, and Scandinavian art in the museum's building, while non-Germanic works and the majority of the print collection have been transferred to the Fogg Museum. Additionally, the report mentions the preparation of two new storage areas for the use of the Fogg and Busch-Reisinger Museums, as well as the construction of a third storeroom for study storage. The report also provides information about the inventory of the collections, which was completed in 1966, and the chronological distribution of works of art, which has become more equitable over time.