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Busch-Reisinger Museum Scrapbook, 1968-1970

ARCH.2013.5.12, Rendition: 797891

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The image displays an open book, with the left page featuring an illustration and the right page containing text. On the left page, there is a circular image of a decorative plate or dish with intricate designs. Below the image, the text reads:

"Busch-Reisinger Museum Harvard University
29 Kirkland Street, Cambridge, Massachusetts 02138
John David Farmer, Curator"

Below this, there is a smaller note that says:

"above: Triumph of a Sea Goddess, Peter Flötner, soapstone relief, c. 1530"

The right page is a list of artworks with their respective details. The list includes the names of artists, titles of the works, dates, mediums, and provenance information. The entries are numbered from 50 to 65, with some pieces attributed to Egon Schiele, Gustav Klimt, Josef Hoffmann, and others. The list also notes the origins of the works, such as the Wiener Werkstätte, and mentions various lenders, including private collections and institutions like the Harvard University. The final entry on the page (number 65) refers to a "Rug with floral pattern, Germany (7), c. 1900, wool. Lent by Prof. Martin Eidelberg, Rutgers University," indicating that the items listed are part of an exhibition.

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The image shows a page from a catalog or book from the Busch-Reisinger Museum at Harvard University. The page is displaying an entry for various artworks and their descriptions, specifically listing items from the Wiener Werkstätte, a famous Austrian arts and crafts movement.

The left side of the page includes an illustration of a circular medallion with an intricate design, which is labeled as "Triumph of a Sea Goddess" by Peter Flöter, dated circa 1530.

The right side lists numbered entries of artworks:

  • Entry 50: Egon Schiele's "Nude Girls Reclining"
  • Entry 51: Egon Schiele's "Little Girl, Backview"
  • Entry 52: Three postcards by Egon Schiele from Wiener Werkstätte
  • Entry 53: Fabric design samples by A. Pospischl
  • Entry 54: Josef Hoffmann's "My Lady Luck"
  • Entry 55: Gustav Klimt’s "Peatre," oil on canvas
  • Entry 56: Fabric design samples by Josef Hoffmann
  • Entry 57: Various fabric design samples by C.O. Czacha
  • Entry 58: A vase by Ernst Wahliss
  • Entry 59: Fabric design samples from Wiener Werkstätte
  • Entry 60: Inscribed etching by Martin E. Philipp
  • Entry 61: Silver and enamel items by Josef Hoffmann
  • Entry 62: Tile by Villeroy & Boch
  • Entry 63: Compact by Josef Hoffmann
  • Entry 64: Dog collar with floral pattern
  • Entry 65: A rug with floral pattern

Each entry includes details about the artist, medium, date, provenance, and sometimes mentions where the work was lent from or its current location.

The bottom of the page mentions "Transsept" and lists the rug with floral patterns lent by Prof. Martin Eidelberg from Rutgers University. The catalog is organized and includes a specific focus on the Wiener Werkstätte's contributions to art and design.

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The image depicts an open book, specifically a catalog or exhibition guide from the Busch-Reisinger Museum at Harvard University. The museum's address is listed as 29 Kirkland Street, Cambridge, Massachusetts 02138. John David Farmer is noted as the curator.

The left page features the museum's logo, which includes a stylized "BR" with a circular design resembling an ancient coin or medallion. Below the logo, there is a caption that reads: "above: Triumph of a Sea Goddess, Peter Flötner, soapstone relief, c. 1530."

The right page contains an inventory list of artworks, numbered from 50 to 65, with brief descriptions of each piece. Here are some details:

  • 50: Egon Schiele, Nude Girls Reclining, Vienna, 1911, watercolor and pencil on paper.
  • 51: Egon Schiele, Little Girl, Backview, Vienna, 1910, watercolor and pencil.
  • 52: Egon Schiele, 3 postcards, published by Wiener Werkstätte, Vienna, 1910, lithographs.
  • 53: A. Poschitsch, fabric design samples, Wiener Werkstätte, Vienna, after 1902.
  • 54: Josef Hoffmann, My Lady Luck, Wiener Werkstätte, Vienna, c. 1909, printed fabric.
  • 55: Gustav Klimt, Peartree, Vienna, 1903 and later revised, oil on canvas.
  • 56: Josef Hoffmann, fabric design samples, Wiener Werkstätte, Vienna, after 1902.
  • 57: C.O. Caspar, fabric design samples, Wiener Werkstätte, Vienna, c. 1905.
  • 58: Ernst Walchiss, vase, Vienna, after 1900, silver.
  • 59: Fabric design samples, Wiener Werkstätte, Vienna, after 1902.
  • 60: Martin E. Philipp, inscribed: Zu Rilke, Neue Gedichte I: Die Courtesane, Dresden, 1913, etching.
  • 61: Josef Hoffmann, Wien, Wiener Werkstätte, Vienna, c. 1910, silver and enamel.
  • 62: Tile, Villeroy & Boch, Dresden, c. 1905, ceramic.
  • 63: Josef Hoffmann, compact, Wiener Werkstätte, Vienna, c. 1910, silver and inlaid enamel.
  • 64: Dog collar, Vienna, c. 1905, silver, gold, and lapis.
  • 65: Rug with floral pattern, Germany, c. 1900, wool.

Each item includes details such as the artist, title, location, date, medium, and source of the piece. The list also includes notes on provenance, such as where the pieces were lent from, including museums like the Worcester Art Museum and the Galerie St. Etienne in New York. Additionally, some items are noted to be from private collections.

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The image shows an open page from a catalog or book related to the Busch-Reisinger Museum at Harvard University. The page appears to be from an exhibition catalog, specifically featuring items from the Wiener Werkstätte, a famous Viennese design collective.

The left side of the image displays a black-and-white photograph of a decorative object, labeled as "Triumph of a Sea Goddess, Peter Flötner, soapstone relief, c. 1530."

The right side of the page contains a list of items, numbered from 50 to 65, each detailing various artworks and objects from the Wiener Werkstätte and other artists. Here is a summary of the entries:

  1. Egon Schiele, "Nude Girls Reclining," Vienna, 1911, watercolor and pencil.
  2. Egon Schiele, "Little Girl, Backview," Vienna, 1911, watercolor and pencil.
  3. Egon Schiele, 3 postcards, published by the Wiener Werkstätte, Vienna, 1910, lithographs.
  4. A. Pospisil, fabric design samples, Wiener Werkstätte, Vienna, after 1902.
  5. Josef Hoffmann, "My Lady Luck," Wiener Werkstätte, Vienna, c. 1909, printed fabric.
  6. Gustav Klimt, "Peartree," Vienna, 1903 and later revised, oil on canvas.
  7. Josef Hoffmann, fabric design samples, Wiener Werkstätte, Vienna, after 1902.
  8. C. O. Czeschka, fabric design samples, Wiener Werkstätte, Vienna, after 1902.
  9. Ernst Wahliss, vase, Vienna, after 1900, silver.
  10. Fabric design samples, Wiener Werkstätte, Vienna, after 1902.
  11. Martin E. Philipp, inscribed: "Zu Rilke, Neue Gedichte I: Die Courtisane," Dresden, 1913, etching.
  12. Tile, Wiener Werkstätte, Vienna, c. 1910, silver.
  13. Tile, Villeroy-Boch, Dresden, c. 1905, ceramic.
  14. Josef Hoffmann, compact, Wiener Werkstätte, Vienna, c. 1910, silver and inlaid enamel.
  15. Dog collar, Vienna, c. 1905, silver, gold, and lapis.
  16. Rug with floral pattern, Germany (?), c. 1900, wool.

The bottom of the page lists the location of the Busch-Reisinger Museum at Harvard University, 32 Quincy Street, Cambridge, Massachusetts 02138, and mentions John David Farmer as the curator. The image is also labeled "TRANSEPT," indicating it might be part of a larger exhibit or publication.

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The image depicts an exhibition catalog from the Busch-Reisinger Museum at Harvard University. The catalog lists various artworks, primarily from the early 20th century, associated with Vienna and the Wiener Werkstätte, a production community of visual artists in Vienna, Austria.

Here's a detailed summary of the items listed:

  1. Egon Schiele, Nude Girls Reclining, Vienna, pencil and watercolor on paper. Lent from the Dial Collection through the Worcester Art Museum.
  2. Egon Schiele, Little Girl, Backview, Vienna, pencil on paper. Lent from the Dial Collection through the Worcester Art Museum.
  3. Egon Schiele, 3 postcards published by the Verlagsanstalt, Vienna, 1910, lithographs. Lent by the Galerie St. Etienne, New York.
  4. A. Poisipil, fabric design samples, Wiener Werkstätte, Vienna, after 1902.
  5. Josef Hoffmann, My Lady Luck, Wiener Werkstätte, Vienna, c. 1909, printed fabric. Lent by the Historical Museum of Vienna (Wien Museum 1902-1932).
  6. Gustav Klimt, Peartree, Vienna, 1903 and later revised, oil on canvas. Acc. no. 1966.4. Gift.
  7. Josef Hoffmann, fabric design samples, Wiener Werkstätte, Vienna, after 1902. Acc. nos. 1955.51, 53, 54, 55. Anonymous gift.
  8. Dagobert Peche, fabric design samples, Wiener Werkstätte, Vienna after 1915. Acc. nos. 1956.36, 37, 39, 40. Anonymous gift.
  9. Ernst Wahliss, vase, Vienna, after 1900. Lent from the collection of Harvey and Harvey-Frankel, New York.
  10. Fabric design samples, Wiener Werkstätte, Vienna, after 1902. Acc. nos. 1955.77, 78.
  11. Martin E. Philipp, inscribed: Zu Ruhle, Neue Gedichte I: Die Courtisane, Dresden, 1913, etching. Lent anonymously.
  12. Koloman Moser, Sitzmaschine chair, Wiener Werkstätte, Vienna, c. 1910, silver and enamel. Lent by the Galerie St. Etienne, New York.
  13. Tile, Villeroy-Boch, Dresden, c. 1905, ceramic.
  14. Josef Hoffmann, compact, Wiener Werkstätte, Vienna, c. 1910, silver and inlaid enamel. Lent by the James May Collection (Vienna 1900).
  15. Dog collar, Vienna, c. 1905, silver, gold, and lapis. Lent anonymously, private collection.

TRANSFE (Transfer)

  1. Rug with floral pattern, Germany (?), c. 1900, wool. Lent by Prof. Martin Eidelberg, Rutgers University.

Additionally, there is an image of a trompe l'oeil (visual illusion in art) seashell relief by Peter Flötner, dated 1530, at the bottom left of the page.

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The image shows an open page from a book or catalog, which appears to be from the Busch-Reisinger Museum at Harvard University. The page is divided into two sections.

On the left side, there is a black-and-white illustration of a relief titled "Triumph of a Sea Goddess" by Peter Flötner, created around 1530. Below the illustration, there is text identifying the artwork and the museum.

On the right side, there is a list of items numbered from 50 to 65. Each item includes a description, the artist's name, the title of the work, the medium, the date of creation, and the current location or ownership of the piece. The items include a variety of artworks such as watercolors, lithographs, fabric designs, ceramics, and a rug. Some notable artists mentioned are Egon Schiele, Josef Hoffmann, and Oskar Kokoschka. The works are from various collections, including the Albertina in Vienna, the Galerie St. Etienne in New York, and private collections.

The page also includes a note at the bottom indicating that the rug with a floral pattern (item 65) is from the Busch-Reisinger Museum, Harvard University, and was gifted by Arthur Sachs. The text is neatly organized, and the layout is clean and professional, typical of a museum catalog or exhibition guide.

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The image shows two printed pages placed side by side on an open book or album. The left page features a black and white circular image at the top, depicting a detailed soapstone relief titled "Triumph of a Sea Goddess" by Peter Flötner, dating around 1530. Below the image is the heading "Busch-Reisinger Museum Harvard University" along with the museum's address at "29 Kirkland Street, Cambridge, Massachusetts 02138" and the name "John David Farmer, Curator" in smaller text.

The right page contains a list of numbered entries, each describing an artwork with details such as title, artist, date, medium, origin, and lending information. Some entries mention artists like Egon Schiele, Josef Hoffmann, and Gustav Klimt. The descriptions also include specifics about materials, techniques, and provenance. The last entry on the list, numbered 65, describes a "Rug with floral pattern, Germany (?), c. 1900, wool," lent by Prof. Martin Eidelberg from Rutgers University. The general tone is informative, likely part of a museum catalog or exhibition guide.

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This image depicts an open book with a page showcasing an illustration and a text entry opposite to it. On the right side page, which is primarily text, is a numbered list of art pieces with details including titles, locations, dates, materials, and contributors or lenders. Entries number from 50 to 65 and mention various artists, works, and collections. Notable mentions include works by Egon Schiele and pieces loaned by different art galleries and museums.

On the left side page, there's an illustration with a caption below that reads "Triumph of a Sea Goddess, Peter Flötner, soapstone relief, c. 1530." Above the picture, it says "above," indicating that the text refers to the illustration above.

At the bottom of the left page, there's information regarding the publisher or institution: "Busch-Reisinger Museum, Harvard University, Cambridge, Massachusetts 02138. John David Farmer, Curator."

The pages are visibly aged and the open book seems to be part of a library or archival collection, suggested by the pristine condition and the academic reference style.

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The image shows an open book with a white page and black text. On the left side, there is an image of a coin with a picture of a man and a woman, and the text "Busch-Reisinger Museum Harvard University 29 Kirkland Street, Cambridge, Massachusetts 02138 John David Farmer, Curator" is written below it. On the right side, there is a list of items with their descriptions and numbers, and the text "TRANSEPT" is written above it.

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The image shows a book opened to two pages. The left page features a circular design in the middle with a logo at the bottom. The right page has a list of items, each with a number, name, description, and date. The book seems to be a catalog or inventory of art pieces, possibly from a museum or gallery. The circular design on the left page could be a logo or emblem related to the museum or gallery. The items listed on the right page are likely artworks or artifacts with their respective details.