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Busch-Reisinger Museum Scrapbook, 1966-1968

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The image shows two pages from a document, likely a museum catalog or report, detailing acquisitions and gifts received by the Busch-Reisinger Museum. The pages are titled "Appendix: Acquisition of Works of Art, 1966-67."

Left Page:

The left page lists various categories of artworks acquired, including decorative art, ceramics, textiles, and paintings. Each entry includes details such as the title, artist, date, medium, and donor information.

  • Decorative Art:

    • Austrian, XVI Century: Plate with Baptism of Christ (Salzburg, glazed earthenware)
    • German, XVIII Century: Bearded Man Wine Container (Höchst, stoneware)
    • German, XVIII Century: Boy Seated Snuffing a Pipe (Höchst, porcelain)
    • German, XVIII Century: Chinese Musician (Höchst, porcelain)
    • German, XVIII Century: Peasant Selling Eggs (Höchst, porcelain)
    • German, XVIII Century: Seated Boy (Kloster Veilsdorf, porcelain)
  • Textiles:

    • Anni Albers: Bedspread, black-white-green (1949)
    • Anni Albers: Bedspread, black-white-red (1949)
    • Anni Albers: Dividing Curtain (1949)
    • Anni Albers: Drapery Material (1949)
    • Margarete Koehler: Table Cloth, beige (1966)
    • Margarete Koehler: Wall Hang, white-blue-pink, linen (1966)
    • Margarete Koehler: Wall Hang, brown, linen (1966)
    • Margarete Koehler: Wall Hang, black-brown-white (1966)
  • Paintings:

    • Joseph Albers: Four Greens, Study for Homage to the Square (1964)
    • Barthel Beham: Portrait of a Bearded Man (1527)
    • Barthel Beham: Portrait of a Lady (1527)
    • Lyonel Feininger: Heat (1949)
    • Hans Jansch: Street Angel (1952)

Right Page:

The right page continues the list of acquisitions, focusing on drawings, sculpture, and illustrated books.

  • Drawings:

    • Willi Baumeister: Composition (untitled), charcoal on dark brown paper (1943)
  • Sculpture:

    • Flemish or French, XIV Century: Fragment of a Standing Figure, sandstone (1380-90)
    • Flemish or French, XIV Century: Fragment of a Standing Figure, sandstone (1380-90)
    • German, XIII Century: Seated Monk, red sandstone (1280-90)
    • German, XVI Century: Model for an Altar, St. George (1520)
    • German, XVI Century: Pair of Angelic Prophets (1520)
    • Netherlandish, XVI Century: Fragment of a Resurrection, sandstone (1500)
    • Ernst Barlach: The Spirit of the War, bronze (1914)
    • Bernhard Heiliger: Seated Man, bronze (1960)
  • Illustrated Books:

    • Ernst Barlach: Der Kopf by Reinhold von Walter (1919)
    • Wassily Kandinsky: Portfolio published by Union Internationale des Beaux-Arts et Lettres, Paris (1909)
    • Ernst Ludwig Kirchner: Das Striftrichbuch, with woodcuts by Kirchner (1924)

The document provides a detailed record of the artworks acquired by the museum, including the medium, date, and donor information for each piece.

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The image shows an excerpt from a catalog or document detailing the acquisition of works of art from 1966 to 1967. The document is titled "Appendix" and is divided into several sections:

  1. Decorative Art:

    • Ceramics:

      • Various pieces from different centuries and countries, including Austrian, German, and Chinese, are listed. These include items like a plate with the Baptism of Christ, a Bearded Man Wine Container, and a Seated Smoking Pipe, among others. The acquisitions are noted with specific details like the artist, medium, and acquisition method (gift or purchase).
    • Textiles:

      • Items such as bedspreads, curtains, and wall hangings by Ann Albers and Marguerite Bitkow Koehler are listed. Each piece is described by its material and color.
  2. Paintings:

    • Paintings by notable artists such as Josef Albers, Barthel Bruyn, and Hans Jaensch are documented. Examples include studies for compositions, portraits, and watercolors.
  3. Busch-Reisinger Museum:

    • Drawings:

      • Includes a composition by Willi Baumeister and other works by various artists like Ernst Barlach and Wassily Kandinsky.
    • Sculpture:

      • Features several sculptures including fragments of standing figures, models for altars, and other notable works by artists like Flemish, French, and German sculptors.
    • Illustrated Books:

      • Books with woodcut illustrations by artists like Ernst Barlach, Wassily Kandinsky, and Ludwig Kirchner are listed, highlighting their contributions to illustrated literature.

The entries are accompanied by the acquisition details such as the year, medium, and specific notes on whether the items were gifts or purchased through various funds.

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The image shows two facing pages from a book or catalog. The left page is labeled "APPENDIX" with the title "ACQUISITIONS OF WORKS OF ART, 1966-67" and lists various decorative art pieces, ceramics, textiles, and paintings that were acquired. The entries include details such as the title, artist, origin, date, and method of acquisition (gift, purchase, etc.). Notable entries include Austrian and German ceramics from the 16th and 18th centuries, textiles by Anni Albers, and paintings by Josef Albers, Barthel Bruyn the Elder, and others.

The right page is labeled "BUSCH-REISINGER MUSEUM" and lists acquisitions categorized as drawings, sculpture, and illustrated books. The drawings include works by Willi Baumeister. The sculpture section features medieval fragments and modern works, including pieces by Ernst Barlach and Bernhard Heiliger. The illustrated books section lists works by Ernst Barlach and Wassily Kandinsky, among others, with specific details about each acquisition.

The page numbers at the bottom indicate that this is between page 4 and page 5 of the section. The text is clear and legible, providing a detailed record of the acquisitions for the specified period.

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The image displays a page from a document listing acquisitions of works of art for the Busch-Reisinger Museum during the year 1966-67. The acquisitions are categorized into different types of art: Decorative Art, Textiles, Paintings, Drawings, Sculpture, and Illustrated Books.

Decorative Art

Ceramics:

  • Austrian, XVI Century: Plate with Baptism of Christ, Salzburg, glazed faience, gift of Mr. and Mrs. Edward M. Pflieger.
  • German (Rhenish), XVI Century: Bearded Man Wine Container, stoneware with brown glaze, Museum Association Fund.
  • German, XVIII Century:
    • Boy Seated Smoking a Pipe, porcelain, gift of Mr. and Mrs. Edward M. Pflieger.
    • Peasant Couple Dancing, porcelain, gift of Mr. and Mrs. Edward M. Pflieger.
    • Chinese Musician, porcelain, gift of Mr. and Mrs. Edward M. Pflieger.
    • Peasant Selling Eggs, porcelain, gift of Mr. and Mrs. Edward M. Pflieger.
    • Figure of a Sultan, Kloster Veilsdorf, porcelain, gift of Mr. and Mrs. Edward M. Pflieger.

Textiles

  • Anni Albers:
    • Bedspread, black-white-green, 1949; gift.
    • Wall Hanging, black-white-red, 1949; gift.
    • Drying Curtain, 1949; gift.
  • Margarete Koehler Estate:
    • Various tablecloths, wall hangings, and a bedspread, gifts.

Paintings

  • Josef Albers: Four Greens, Study for Homage to the Square series, oil on composition board, 1964; anonymous gift.
  • Barthélémy Bruyn the Elder: Portrait of a Bearded Man, oil on panel, gift of Robert B. Brandegee (Fogg transfer).
  • Charles E. Dunbar: Lady, oil on panel; gift.
  • Lyonel Feininger: Heat, watercolor, 1949; gift from Mrs. Julia Feininger.
  • Hans Jaenisch: Street Angel, watercolor, 1931; gift of Selma H. Sobin.

Drawings

  • Willy Baumeister: Composition (untitled), charcoal on dark brown paper, 1943; gift of Mr. and Mrs. Stephen D. Paine.

Sculpture

  • Flemish or French, XIV Century: Fragments of standing figures, sandstone; Museum Association Fund.
  • German, XIII Century: Seated Bishop, red sandstone, 1280-90; gift.
  • German, XV Century: Wild Man Candlestick Holder, bronze; gift of Mr. Horatio G. Curtis in memory of her husband (Fogg transfer).
  • German, XVIII Century: Model for an altar to St. Castulus, polychromed wood; purchase, Antonia Paepcke DuBrul and Eda K. Loeb Funds.
  • Naum Gabo: Construction, plastic and wood, Museum Association Fund.

Illustrated Books

  • Ernst Barlach (illustrator):
    • Der Kopf by Reinhold von Walter, 1919, with woodcut illustrations; gift from Naomi Jackson Groves.
    • Portfolio published by L'Union internationale de secours aux enfants, with woodcuts on various themes; gift.
  • Ernst Ludwig Kirchner (illustrator):
    • Das Salzfraulein und der Wunschring by Adolf von Donndorf, with woodcut illustrations by Kirchner; gift of Selma H. Sobin.

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The image displays a page from a document, likely a museum catalog or acquisition record, detailing the acquisition of works of art between 1966 and 1967. The page is titled "APPENDIX: Acquisition of Works of Art, 1966-67" and is divided into sections for different types of art: Decorative Art, Textiles, Paintings, Drawings, Sculpture, and Illustrated Books.

  1. Decorative Art:

    • Ceramics:
      • Austrian, XVI Century: Plate with Baptism of Christ, glazed faïence, gift from Mr. and Mrs. Edward M. Pfleuger.
      • German (Rhenish), XVI Century: Bearded Man Wine Container, stoneware with brown glaze, purchased by the Museum Association Fund.
      • German, XVIII Century: Boy Seated Smoking a Pipe, Hoechst porcelain, gift from Mr. and Mrs. Edward M. Pfleuger.
      • German, XVIII Century: Chinese Musician, Hoechst porcelain, gift from Mr. and Mrs. Edward M. Pfleuger.
      • German, XVIII Century: Peasant Selling Eggs, Hoechst porcelain, gift from Mr. and Mrs. Edward M. Pfleuger.
      • German, XVIII Century: Figure of a Sultan, Klosterveilsdorf porcelain, gift from Mr. and Mrs. Edward M. Pfleuger.
  2. Textiles:

    • Various items by Anni Albers, including bedspreads, a curtain, and wall hangings, all gifts from Anni Albers and purchased by the Museum Association Fund.
  3. Paintings:

    • Joseph Albers: Four Greens, Study for Homage to the Square series, 1964, anonymous gift.
    • Barthel Bruyn the Elder: Portrait of a Bearded Man, 1549, gift from Charles E. Dunlap.
    • Charles E. Dunlap: Portrait of a Lady, 1966, gift from Charles E. Dunlap.
    • Lyonel Feininger: Heat, watercolor, 1949, gift from Mrs. Julia Feininger.
    • Hans Jaenisch: Street Angel, watercolor, 1952, gift from Selma H. Sobin.
  4. Drawings:

    • Willi Baumeister: Composition (untitled), charcoal on dark brown paper, 1943, gift from Mr. and Mrs. Stephen D. Paine.
  5. Sculpture:

    • Flemish or French, XV Century: Fragment of a Standing Figure, sandstone, purchased by the Museum Association Fund.
    • German, XIII Century: Seated Monk, red sandstone, 1280-90, purchased by the Museum Association Fund.
    • Ernst Barlach: Portrait of Tilla Durieux, bronze, 1912, gift from Naomi Jackson Groves.
    • Bernhard Heiliger: Above the World, bronze, 1961, purchase by Museum Association Fund.
    • Bernhard Heiliger: Seated Man, bronze, 1960, gift from Mr. and Mrs. Max Waserman.
  6. Illustrated Books:

    • Ernst Barlach: Der Kopf by Reinbold von Walter, 1910, with woodcut illustrations by Barlach, gift from Naomi Jackson Groves.
    • Wassily Kandinsky: Portfolio published by L'Union Internationale des Beaux-Arts et Lettres, Paris, 1909, two woodcuts on cover, one on title page, and five separate woodcuts, gift from Selma H. Sobin.
    • Ernst Ludwig Kirchner: Das Stiftsfräulein und der Soldat, with woodcut illustrations by Kirchner, 1912, gift from Alfred Doblin, and gift from Selma H. Sobin.

The page reflects a diverse collection of art acquisitions, including gifts and purchases, spanning different periods and mediums.

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The image contains a scanned page from a document titled "APPENDIX Acquisition of Works of Art, 1966-67" and lists various acquisitions made by the Busch-Reisinger Museum. The page is divided into sections detailing acquisitions in decorative art, including ceramics and textiles, as well as paintings and drawings. Here's a detailed summary:

Decorative Art

Ceramics:

  1. Austrian, XVI Century: Plate with Baptism of Christ, Salzburg, glazed faïence; gift, Mr. and Mrs. Edward M. Pfueger.
  2. German (Rhenish), XVI Century: Bearded Man Wine Container, stoneware with brown glaze; purchase, Museum Association Fund.
  3. German, XVIII Century: Boy Seated Smoking a Pipe, c. 1770, Hoechst porcelain; gift, Mr. and Mrs. Edward M. Pfueger.
  4. German, XVIII Century: Chinese Musician, c. 1765, Hoechst porcelain; gift, Mr. and Mrs. Edward M. Pfueger.
  5. German, XVIII Century: Peasant Selling Eggs, c. 1750, Hoechst porcelain; gift, Mr. and Mrs. Edward M. Pfueger.
  6. German, XVIII Century: Figure of a Sultan, c. 1770, Kloster Veilsdorf, porcelain; gift, Mr. and Mrs. Edward M. Pfueger.

Textiles:

  1. Anni Albers: Bedspread, black-white-green, 1949; gift, Anni Albers.
  2. Anni Albers: Bedspread, black-white-red, 1949; gift, Anni Albers.
  3. Anni Albers: Dividing Curtain, 1949; gift, Anni Albers.
  4. Anni Albers: Drapery, 1949; gift, Anni Albers.
  5. Margarete Bittkow Koehler: Tablecloth, beige; gift, Margarete Koehler Estate.
  6. Margarete Bittkow Koehler: Wall Hang, white-blue-pink, linen; gift, Margarete Koehler Estate.
  7. Margarete Bittkow Koehler: Wall Hang, brown, linen; gift, Margarete Koehler Estate.
  8. Margarete Bittkow Koehler: Wall Hang, black-brown-white; gift, Margarete Koehler Estate.

Paintings:

  1. Josef Albers: Four Greens, Study for Homage to the Square series, oil on composition board, 1964; anonymous gift.
  2. Barthel Bruyn the Elder: Portrait of a Bearded Man, oil on panel; gift, Charles E. Dunlap (Fogg transfer).
  3. Barthel Bruyn the Elder: Portrait of a Lady, oil on panel; gift, Charles E. Dunlap (Fogg transfer).
  4. Lyonel Feininger: Heat, watercolor, 1949; gift, Mrs. Julia Feininger.
  5. Hans Jaenisch: Street Angel, watercolor, 1952; gift, Selma H. Sobin.

Busch-Reisinger Museum

Drawings:

  1. Willi Baumeister: Composition (untitled), charcoal on dark brown paper, 1943; gift, Mr. and Mrs. Stephen D. Paine.

Sculpture:

  1. Flemish or French, XIV Century: Fragment of a Standing Figure, sandstone; purchase, Museum Association Fund.
  2. Flemish or French, XIV Century: Fragment of a Standing Figure, sandstone; purchase, Museum Association Fund.
  3. Flemish or French, XIV Century: Fragment of a Standing Figure, sandstone; purchase, Museum Association Fund.
  4. German, XIII Century: Seated Monk, red sandstone, 1280-90; purchase, Museum Association Fund.
  5. German, XV Century: Wild Man Candleholder, bronze; gift, Mrs. Horatio G. Curtis in memory of her husband (Fogg transfer).
  6. German, XVIII Century: Model for an Altar to St. Castulus, Bavarian, polychromed wood, c. 1740; purchase, Antonia Paepcke Dubrul and Ed A. Koch Funds.
  7. Netherlandish, XV Century: Pair of Burgundian Prophets or Apostles, limestone, 1450-70; purchase, Museum Association Fund.
  8. Netherlandish, XVI Century: Fragment of a Resurrection, sandstone, c. 1530; purchase, Museum Association Fund.
  9. Ernst Barlach: Portrait of Tilla Durieux, bronze, 1912; gift, Naomi Jackson Groves, Radcliffe Ph.D. 1950, and Museum Association Fund.
  10. Bernhard Heiliger: Above the World, bronze, 1961; purchase, Selma H. Sobin and Museum Association Funds.
  11. Bernhard Heiliger: Seated Man, bronze, 1966; gift, Mr. and Mrs. Max Wasernan.

Illustrated Books:

  1. Ernst Barlach (illustrator): Der Kopf by Reinbold von Walter, 1910, with woodcut illustrations by Barlach; gift, Naomi Jackson Groves.
  2. Wassily Kandinsky: Portfolio published by L'Union Internationale des Beaux-Arts et Lettres, Paris, 1929, two woodcuts on cover, one on title page, and five separate woodcuts; gift, Selma H. Sobin.
  3. Ernest Ludwig Kirchner (illustrator): Das Stiftsfraulein und der Zigeuner (The Nun and the Gypsy) by Alfred Döblin, with woodcut illustrations by Kirchner; gift, Selma H. Sobin.

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The image shows two open pages of a book or catalog titled "APPENDIX" and "BUSCH-REISINGER MUSEUM."

The left page, labeled "APPENDIX," is titled "ACQUISITION OF WORKS OF ART, 1966-67" and is divided into several sections:

  • Decorative Art
  • Ceramics, listing various pieces from Austrian, German, and American origins, along with details on their types and donors.
  • Textiles, listing works by Anni Albers and Margarete Bittkow Koehler with their descriptions and gifts.
  • Paintings, listing works by Josef Albers, Barthel Bruyn the Elder, Lionel Feininger, and Hans Jaenisch, including descriptions, media, and donors.

The right page is titled "BUSCH-REISINGER MUSEUM" and is subdivided into:

  • Drawings: One piece by Willi Baumeister described.
  • Sculpture: Various sculptures, mainly Flemish or German, listed with descriptions, dates, materials, and donors or purchase information.
  • Illustrated Books: Several entries listing works by Ernst Barlach, Wassily Kandinsky, and Ernst Ludwig Kirchner, with details on illustrations, publication, and gifts.

The text is printed in a classic serif font on white pages, laid out in a clear, categorized format suitable for referencing art acquisitions or museum collections.

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The image shows two pages from a publication, specifically an appendix section listing acquisitions of works of art for a certain year. The text is organized into categories such as "Decorative Arts," "Textiles," "Painting," "Drawing," "Sculpture," and "Illustrated Books." Various items are listed under each category, along with details such as the name of the artist, title of the work, medium, date, and how the institution acquired it, such as through a gift or purchase. The text is mostly in English, and the page numbers visible at the bottom are 4 and 5. The background suggests the pages are quite thin as the text from the reverse sides is slightly visible, which is common in printed materials like catalogs or reports.

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The image shows an open book with two pages visible, likely from a catalog or inventory of an art collection. The left page is titled "APPENDIX" and is labeled "ACQUISITION OF WORKS OF ART, 1966-67", indicating that it lists items acquired by the museum during that period. The right page is titled "BUSCH-REISINGER MUSEUM" and appears to be part of the same document, detailing acquisitions categorized by type: Drawings, Sculpture, and Illustrated Books.

Left Page Details:

  • Title: "APPENDIX" and "ACQUISITION OF WORKS OF ART, 1966-67"
  • Section: "Decorative Art"
  • Subcategories:
    • Ceramics: Lists various ceramic items, including plates, figurines, and other decorative pieces, with details such as:
      • Austrian, XVI Century: Plate with Baptism of Christ, Salzburg glazed faience, gift from Mr. and Mrs. Edward M. Pflueger.
      • German, XVIII Century: Boy Seated Smoking a Pipe, c. 1770, porcelain, gift from Mr. and Mrs. Edward M. Pflueger.
      • German, XVIII Century: Chinese Musician, c. 1765, porcelain, gift from Mr. and Mrs. Edward M. Pflueger.
      • German, XVIII Century: Peasant Selling Eggs, c. 1750, porcelain, gift from Mr. and Mrs. Edward M. Pflueger.
      • German, XVIII Century: Figure of a Sultan, c. 1770, porcelain, gift from Mr. and Mrs. Edward M. Pflueger.
      • German, XVIII Century: Mr. and Mrs. Edward M. Pflueger.
      • Textiles: Includes items such as bedspreads and drapery material, with details like:
        • Anni Albers: Bedspread, black-white-green, 1949, gift from Anni Albers.
        • Anni Albers: Bedspread, black-white-red, 1949, gift from Anni Albers.
        • Anni Albers: Curtain, black-crimson, 1949, gift from Anni Albers.
        • Anni Albers: Drapery Material, 1949, gift from Anni Albers.
        • Margaret Bitkow Koehler: Table cloth, beige, gift from Margaret Bitkow Koehler Estate.
        • Margaret Bitkow Koehler: Wall Hang, white-blue-pink, linen, gift from Margaret Bitkow Koehler Estate.
        • Margaret Bitkow Koehler: Wall Hang, brown, linen, gift from Margaret Bitkow Koehler Estate.
        • Margaret Bitkow Koehler: Wall Hang, black-brown-white, gift from Margaret Bitkow Koehler Estate.
    • Paintings: Lists several paintings, including:
      • Joes Albers: Four Greens, Study for Homage to the Square series, oil on composition board, 1964, anonymous gift.
      • Barrel Bruyn the Elder: Portrait of a Bearded Man, oil on panel, gift from Charles E. Dunlop (Fogg transfer).
      • Charles Bruyn the Elder: Portrait of a Lady, oil on panel, gift from Charles E. Dunlop (Fogg transfer).
      • Charles Feininger: Heat, watercolor, 1949, gift from Mrs. Julia Feininger.
      • Hans Jaenisch: Street Angel, watercolor, 1951, gift from Selma H. Sobin.

Right Page Details:

  • Title: "BUSCH-REISINGER MUSEUM"
  • Sections:
    • Drawings: Lists drawings, including:
      • Willi Baumeister: Composition (untitled), charcoal on dark brown paper, 1943, gift from Mr. and Mrs. Stephen D. Paine.
    • Sculpture: Lists various sculptures, including:
      • Flemish or French, XIV Century: Fragment of a Standing Figure, sandstone, purchase by Museum Association Fund.
      • Flemish or French, XIV Century: Fragment of a Standing Figure, sandstone, purchase by Museum Association Fund.
      • Flemish or French, XIV Century: Fragment of a Standing Figure, sandstone, purchase by Museum Association Fund.
      • German, XIII Century: Seated Monk, red sandstone, 1280-90, purchase by Museum Association Fund.
      • German, XV Century: Wild Man Candlestick, bronze, gift from Museum Association Fund.
      • German, XVI Century: Altar to St. Castulus, transfer, gift from G. Curtis in memory of her husband (Fogg transfer).
      • German, XVIII Century: Model for an Altar to St. Castulus, Bavarian, polychromed wood, c. 1740, purchase by Antonia Pepecke Dubyr and Eda K. Loeb Funds.
      • Netherlands, XIV Century: Pair of Burgundian Prophets or Saints, sandstone, 1435-50, purchase by Museum Association Fund.
      • Netherlands, XVI Century: Fragment of a Resurrection, sandstone, c. 1550, purchase by Museum Association Fund.
      • Ernst Barlach: Portrait of Tilla Dorieux, bronze, 1912, gift from Naomi Jackson Groves, Radcliffe Ph.D. '1910, and Museum Association Fund.
      • Ernst Barlach: Above the World, bronze, 1961, purchase by Bernhard Seliger and Museum Association Funds.
      • Selma H. Sobin: Seated Man, bronze, 1960, gift from Mr. and Mrs. Max Wasserman.
    • Illustrated Books: Lists illustrated books, including:
      • Ernst Barlach (Illustrator): Der Kopf by Reinhold von Walter, 1919, with woodcut illustrations by Barlach, gift from Naomi Jackson Groves.
      • Wassily Kandinsky: Portraits published by L'Union Internationale des Beaux-Arts et Lettres, Paris, 1909, two woodcuts on cover, one on title page, and five separate woodcuts, gift from Selma H. Sobin.
      • Ernst Ludwig Kirchner (Illustrator): Das Stiftsfraulein und der Tod by Alfred Döblin, with woodcut illustrations by Kirchner, gift from Selma H. Sobin.

General Observations:

  • The document is formatted in a structured, catalog-like style, listing acquisitions by category (Ceramics, Textiles, Paintings, Drawings, Sculpture, Illustrated Books).
  • Each entry includes details such as the artist or creator, date, medium, and acquisition method (e.g., gift, purchase, transfer).
  • The acquisitions span a wide range of periods, from the XIVth century to the mid-20th century.
  • Many items are gifts from individuals or estates, such as Mr. and Mrs. Edward M. Pflueger, Anni Albers, and Selma H. Sobin.
  • The document reflects a diverse collection, encompassing European art from various historical periods and mediums.

This page provides a detailed record of the museum's acquisitions during the specified period, showcasing its commitment to acquiring a broad range of artworks.

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The image shows an open book, specifically the pages from an appendix titled "Acquisition of Works of Art, 1956-67." The book is titled "Busch-Reisinger Museum: Catalogue of the Busch-Reisinger Museum, Harvard University." The pages are filled with detailed descriptions of various artworks that were acquired by the museum during the specified period. Each entry includes the artist's name, the title of the work, the medium, the century, and the year of acquisition, along with information about the donors or the method of acquisition. The entries are categorized into sections for decorative art, sculpture, illustrated books, and paintings. The text is organized in a clear and structured manner, providing a comprehensive record of the museum's acquisitions during this time.