Archives Scrapbooks

The image shows a page from a publication or newsletter from the Busch-Reisinger Museum of Germanic Culture at Harvard University in Cambridge, Massachusetts. The page contains three main sections of text:

1. Important Beckmann Sculpture on View:

   • The museum has an impressive bronze sculpture by Max Beckmann (1884-1950) on display in the entrance hall.
   • Beckmann is known for his powerful triptych "The Actors" and the painting "Self-Portrait in a Tuxedo."
   • The sculpture, titled "Adam and Eve," was created in 1936 and depicts a seated Adam holding a tiny figure of Eve on his left shoulder.
   • The sculpture is on loan from Mr. and Mrs. Irving W. Rabb of Cambridge.

2. Noontime Organ Concerts:

   • The Harvard-Radcliffe Organ Society will start its series of noontime concerts on January 8, 1970.
   • Susan Dilday of Boston University will present the first program.
   • Melissa Black, a Teaching Fellow in the Music Department, will perform on January 15.
   • Concerts are held in Adolphus Busch Hall and generally last about half an hour.

3. Dürer, Brueghel, and Humanism:

   • An exhibition titled "Dürer and Brueghel: A Century of Humanism" will begin on January 7.
   • The exhibition explores the 16th-century Northern European artists' discovery of themselves as individuals and their depictions of human nature.
   • Both Albrecht Dürer and Pieter Brueghel the Elder were innovators in portraying nature and human life.
   • The exhibition will feature paintings, drawings, sculpture, and decorative arts from the period.

The page is neatly formatted with clear headings for each section, making it easy to read and understand the information presented.

The image shows a page from a publication or a newsletter associated with the Busch-Reisinger Museum of Germanic Culture at Harvard University in Cambridge, Massachusetts. The page contains three main sections:

1. Important Beckmann Sculpture on View:

   • The museum is featuring a bronze sculpture by Max Beckmann (1884-1950), a renowned German Expressionist painter.
   • Visitors are likely familiar with Beckmann's powerful triptych "The Actors" and the self-portrait in "A Tuxedo."
   • Beckmann's sculpture, "Adam and Eve," is less well-known, with only about eight works of this kind created by him.
   • "Adam and Eve" was made in 1936 and depicts Adam seated, holding a small figure of Eve in his right arm. The sculpture is currently on loan from Mr. and Mrs. Irving W. Rabb of Cambridge.

2. Noontime Organ Concerts:

   • The Harvard-Radcliffe Organ Society will begin a series of noontime concerts on January 8, 1970.
   • Susan Bidday of Boston University will present the first concert on January 8.
   • Melissa Black, a teaching fellow in the Music Department, will present the second concert on January 15.
   • The concerts will be announced later and will generally last about half an hour, starting at 12:15 PM.

3. Dürer, Bruegel and Humanism:

   • An exhibition titled "Dürer and Bruegel: A Century of Humanism" will open on January 7.
   • The exhibition focuses on the 16th-century Northern European artists Albrecht Dürer and Pieter Bruegel, exploring their relationship with classical, humanistic ideals, and nature.
   • Both artists were influential thinkers and innovators in depicting nature realistically.
   • The exhibition includes paintings, drawings, sculpture, and decorative arts from the period.

The page is neatly formatted with clear headings and subheadings to differentiate between the various sections and their content.

The image shows a page from a document or catalog associated with the Busch-Reisinger Museum of Germanic Culture at Harvard University, located in Cambridge, Massachusetts. The page contains three main announcements:

1. Important Beckmann Sculpture on View:

   • A bronze sculpture by Max Beckmann, titled "Adam and Eve," is currently on display in the entrance hall of the museum. This piece is less well-known compared to Beckmann's more famous works, such as "The Actors" and "Self-Portrait in a Tuxedo."
   • The sculpture, made in 1936, depicts Adam holding Eve, with the serpent around Adam's body. It has been lent by Mr. and Mrs. Irving W. Rabb of Cambridge.

2. Noontime Organ Concerts:

   • The Harvard-Radcliffe Organ Society will begin a series of noontime concerts starting on January 8, 1970. The first concert will feature Susan Biddle of Boston University, and the second concert on January 15 will feature Melissa Black, a teaching fellow in the Music Department.
   • Concerts are scheduled to start at 12:15 PM and last about half an hour.

3. Durer, Bruegel and Humanism:

   • An exhibition titled "Durer and Bruegel: A Century of Humanism" is set to begin on January 7. This exhibition explores the discovery of the individual by Northern European artists in the 16th century and their relationship to classical, humanistic ideals and nature.
   • The exhibition will include works by Albrecht Dürer and Pieter Bruegel the Elder, who were among the leading thinkers and artists of their times. The exhibition will feature paintings, drawings, sculptures, and decorative arts from the period.

The page appears to be from a catalog or informational brochure detailing exhibitions and events at the museum during that period.

The image is a page from a publication of the Busch-Reisinger Museum of Germanic Culture at Harvard University, located in Cambridge, Massachusetts. The page contains several announcements and descriptions of events and exhibitions.

1. Important Beckmann Sculpture on View:

   • An impressive bronze sculpture by Max Beckmann is now displayed in the entrance hall of the museum. Beckmann, a German Expressionist painter (1884-1950), is well-known for his triptych "The Actors" and "Self-Portrait in a Tuxedo." This sculpture, titled "Adam and Eve," was created in 1936 and depicts a seated Adam holding a tiny figure of Eve, with serpents around Adam's body. This piece is part of a loan from Mr. and Mrs. Irving W. Rabb of Cambridge.

2. Noontime Organ Concerts:

   • The Harvard-Radcliffe Organ Society will host a series of noontime concerts. The first concert on January 8, 1970, is presented by Susan Bidlack from Boston University. The second concert on January 15 is by Melissa Black, a teaching fellow in the Music Department. These concerts generally last about a half hour and begin at 12:15.

3. Dürer, Bruegel and Humanism:

   • An exhibition titled "Dürer, Bruegel: A Century of Humanism" is scheduled to begin on January 7. This exhibition explores the 16th-century Northern European artists Albrecht Dürer and Pieter Bruegel's discovery of themselves as individuals and their relation to classical humanism and nature. Both artists were significant thinkers of their time and are known for their contributions to the perception and artistic description of nature. The exhibition will include paintings, drawings, sculptures, and decorative arts from the period.

The overall context emphasizes cultural and artistic events happening at the Busch-Reisinger Museum of Germanic Culture.

The document is a page from a publication by the Busch-Reisinger Museum of Germanic Culture at Harvard University, Cambridge, Massachusetts. It features three main sections. The first section, titled 'IMPORTANT BECKMANN SCULPTURE ON VIEW,' announces the display of a significant bronze sculpture by German Expressionist painter Max Beckmann (1884-1950). The sculpture, 'Adam and Eve,' created in 1936, is on loan from Mr. and Mrs. Irving W. Rabb of Cambridge. The second section, 'NOONTIME ORGAN CONCERTS,' details the Harvard-Radcliffe Organ Society's concert series beginning January 8, 1970, with performances by Susan Biday and Melissa Black. The third section, 'DURER, BRUEGEL AND HUMANISM,' announces an exhibition starting January 7, focusing on the 16th-century artists Albrecht Dürer and Pieter Bruegel, highlighting their contributions to the understanding of humanity and nature through various art forms.

The image is a page from a newsletter or brochure from the Busch-Reisinger Museum of Germanic Culture at Harvard University in Cambridge, Massachusetts. The page contains three main sections:

1. Important Beckmann Sculpture on View:

   • The museum is showcasing an impressive bronze sculpture by the German Expressionist painter Max Beckmann (1884-1950).
   • While Beckmann's triptych "The Actors" and the "Self-Portrait in a Tuxedo" are well-known, his sculptures are rare.
   • The sculpture on display, created in 1936, depicts Adam holding a small figure of Eve seated in his right arm. This piece, titled "Adam and Eve," has been lent to the museum by Mr. and Mrs. Irving W. Rabb of Cambridge.

2. Noontime Organ Concerts:

   • The Harvard-Radcliffe Organ Society is starting a series of noontime concerts on January 8, 1970.
   • The first concert will be presented by Susan Dilday of Boston University.
   • The second concert in the series, scheduled for January 15, will be performed by Melissa Black, a teaching fellow in the Music Department.
   • Both concerts will begin at 12:15 PM and last approximately half an hour.

3. Dürer, Bruegel and Humanism:

   • The museum is organizing an exhibition titled "Dürer, Bruegel and Humanism," starting January 7.
   • This exhibition explores the 16th-century Northern European artists' rediscovery of the self in relation to classical humanistic ideals.
   • Albrecht Dürer and Pieter Bruegel the Elder are highlighted as significant artists of this period.
   • The exhibition will include various artworks such as paintings, drawings, sculpture, and decorative arts from the era, focusing on how these artists were innovators in the perception and artistic depiction of nature.

This is an image of a document with primarily text content. The header at the top reads “BUSCH-REISINGER MUSEUM OF GERMANIC CULTURE” followed by the address “HARVARD UNIVERSITY, CAMBRIDGE, MASSACHUSETTS 02138”.

The document appears to be an informational notice or press release regarding events and exhibits at the museum:

1. "IMPORTANT BECKMANN SCULPTURE ON VIEW"

   • This section discusses an impressive bronze sculpture by the German Expressionist painter Max Beckmann titled "Adam and Eve," made in 1936. It was on view at the entrance hall of the museum. The sculpture depicts a seated Adam holding a tiny figure of Eve in his right arm, with the serpent over his right shoulder. The piece was lent by Mr. and Mrs. Irving W. Rabb of Cambridge.

2. "NOONTIME ORGAN CONCERTS"

   • This section announces a series of noontime concerts organized by the Harvard-Radcliffe Organ Society starting on January 8, 1970. It mentions the first two programs and their performers, noting that the concerts typically last about half an hour.

3. "DUERER, BRUEGEL AND HUMANISM"

   • The final section introduces an exhibition on two 16th-century Northern European artists, Dürer and Bruegel, in the context of Humanism. The exhibition, which comprises paintings, drawings, sculpture, and decorative arts, showcases both artists' involvement with leading thinkers of their time and their contribution to innovations in the artistic perception and description of nature.

The document is typed on paper that is bound or attached on the left side, suggesting it's part of a booklet or multi-page publication. The paper appears aged with some discoloration, particularly in the top left corner, indicating it may be of some vintage. The photo captures the entire document, but the lower portion may extend beyond the frame as there is text that continues off the page.

The image shows a typed museum bulletin or newsletter page from the Busch-Reisinger Museum of Germanic Culture at Harvard University, Cambridge, Massachusetts. The content is divided into three main notices, each with a heading in all caps and underlined.

1. "IMPORTANT BECKMANN SCULPTURE ON VIEW":

   • This section discusses a bronze sculpture by German Expressionist painter Max Beckmann (1884-1950) currently on display in the museum entrance hall.
   • It mentions Beckmann's other famous works, including "The Actors" and "Self-Portrait in a Tuxedo."
   • The featured sculpture, "Adam and Eve," created in 1936, depicts a seated Adam holding a small figure of Eve in his right arm with a serpent entwined around Adam and its head over his right shoulder.
   • The sculpture is lent by Mr. and Mrs. Irving W. Rabb of Cambridge.

2. "NOONTIME ORGAN CONCERTS":

   • Announcing a series of noontime organ concerts beginning January 8, 1970.
   • Susan Dilday of Boston University will present the first concert.
   • Melissa Black, a teaching fellow in the Music Department, will present the second concert on January 15.
   • Concerts will begin at 12:15 PM and last about half an hour, with further programs to be announced later.

3. "DUERER, BRUEGEL AND HUMANISM":

   • Discusses an exhibition starting January 7 on the 16th-century Northern European artists Albrecht Dürer and Pieter Bruegel and their discovery of humanism.
   • Highlights their connection to classical ideals, nature, and their status as great artists conversant with leading thinkers.
   • The exhibition will include paintings, drawings, sculpture, and decorative arts of the period.

The page is neatly typed on white paper and is part of a book or bound volume with a green cover edge visible on the right.

The image shows an open page from a publication, likely a museum bulletin or newsletter, from the Busch-Reisinger Museum of Germanic Culture at Harvard University in Cambridge, Massachusetts. The page is numbered 02138 and features three distinct sections of text, each discussing different cultural and artistic events or exhibitions.

Section 1: IMPORTANT BECKMANN SCULPTURE ON VIEW

This section highlights a notable bronze sculpture by the German Expressionist painter Max Beckmann (1884–1950). The sculpture, titled The Actors, is well-known, but another piece, Adam and Eve, is less familiar. The text describes Adam and Eve as a small work created in 1936, depicting Adam holding a tiny figure of Eve nestled in his right arm, with the serpent coiled around Adam's body and its head appearing over his right shoulder. The sculpture is on loan from Mr. and Mrs. Irving W. Rabb of Cambridge.

Section 2: NOONTIME ORGAN CONCERTS

This section announces the start of a series of noontime organ concerts organized by the Harvard-Radcliffe Organ Society, beginning on January 8, 1970. The first concert will be presented by Susan Dilday of Boston University, a teaching fellow in the Music Department. The second concert will be given by Melissa Black on January 15. Concerts are scheduled to begin at 12:15 PM and typically last about half an hour.

Section 3: DÜRER, BRUEGEL AND HUMANISM

This section discusses an upcoming exhibition titled Dürer and Bruegel: A Century of Humanism, which will open on January 7. The exhibition explores the 16th-century Northern European artists Albrecht Dürer and Pieter Bruegel the Elder, focusing on their engagement with classical humanistic ideals and their relationship to nature. The text notes that both artists were influential thinkers of their time and were in conversation with leading intellectuals of the era. The exhibition will feature paintings, drawings, sculpture, and decorative arts from the period, highlighting their innovative approaches to the perception and artistic depiction of nature.

Design and Layout

• The page has a clean, typed layout with clear headings for each section.
• The top of the page includes the museum's name and location: "BUSCH-REISINGER MUSEUM OF GERMANIC CULTURE" and "HARVARD UNIVERSITY, CAMBRIDGE, MASSACHUSETTS."
• The text is presented in a formal, informational tone, typical of museum bulletins or newsletters.

Overall, the page serves as a promotional and informational piece, detailing upcoming exhibitions, concerts, and notable artworks at the Busch-Reisinger Museum.

The image is a page from a magazine or brochure, featuring a section titled "Busch-Reisinger Museum of Germanic Culture." The museum is located at Harvard University in Cambridge, Massachusetts. The page includes several informational sections about exhibitions, events, and historical context.

The first section, "Important Beckmann Sculpture on View," highlights a sculpture by the German Expressionist painter Max Beckmann. The sculpture, titled "Adam and Eve," is made of bronze and depicts a seated Adam holding a tiny figure of Eve nestled in his right arm. The serpent twines around Adam's body and its head appears over his right shoulder. The sculpture is on loan from Mr. and Mrs. Irving W. Rabb of Cambridge.

The second section, "Noontime Organ Concerts," announces a series of organ concerts by the Harvard-Radcliffe Organ Society, starting on January 8, 1970. The first program will be presented by Susan Dilday of Boston University, and the second by Melissa Black, a teaching fellow in the Music Department. The concerts will last about half an hour and begin at 12:15.

The third section, "Dürer, Bruegel and Humanism," introduces an exhibition titled "Dürer and Bruegel: A Century of Humanism," which will begin on January 7. The exhibition will explore the works of the 16th-century Northern European artists Albrecht Dürer and Pieter Bruegel the Elder, focusing on their humanistic ideals and nature. The exhibition will include paintings, drawings, sculpture, and decorative arts from the period.

The page is designed with a clean, formal layout, featuring black text on a white background. The sections are clearly delineated with headings, and the information is presented in a concise, informative manner. The image provides a glimpse into the cultural and artistic offerings at the Busch-Reisinger Museum during the winter of 1969-1970.