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Busch-Reisinger Museum Scrapbook, 1970-1971

ARCH.2013.5.13, Rendition: 797511

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The image is an open book displaying a section featuring drawings by Ernst Barlach, a renowned German artist. The book appears to be an art catalog or monograph focusing on Barlach's works.

On the left page, there are three black-and-white illustrations of Barlach's drawings:

  1. The first drawing, labeled as number 35, titled "Seated Man," is an ink over charcoal drawing from 1909. It shows a seated man in a contemplative pose.
  2. The second drawing, labeled as number 36, titled "Man Walking," is a charcoal or soft pencil drawing from 1912. It depicts a man in motion.
  3. The third drawing, labeled as number 37, is a study of a full-length figure for "The Dead Day." It is a charcoal or chalk drawing with ink from around 1911, showing a more dynamic pose of a figure.

On the right page, there is a list of drawings with corresponding numbers and descriptions:

  • 38: "The Sighing Stone" (Der Seufzerstein), conte crayon, charcoal, and ink, from 1910/11. Preliminary drawing for The Sighing Stone, illustration 4 to The Dead Day.
  • 39: "Woman Killing a Horse" (Die Mörderin), charcoal from 1910/11. Preliminary drawing for The Murderess, illustration 13 to The Dead Day.
  • 40: "Seated Woman," charcoal from before 1912.
  • 41: "The Abduction" (Entführung), charcoal from 1912. Signed by Dr. George P. F. Katz.
  • 42: "Seated Woman," charcoal from c. 1913.
  • 43: "Shivering Man" (Frierender), charcoal from 1915.

Each entry includes dimensions, medium, date, and the current location or lender of the piece. The book seems to be part of a scholarly or academic publication, likely detailing the artist's works and their provenance.

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The image depicts an open page from a book or catalog dedicated to the artwork of Ernst Barlach. The page contains detailed descriptions and images of several of Barlach’s drawings and sketches.

On the left side of the page, there are two images:

  1. The top image (labeled 29) is a sketch titled "Seated Man" (Schreitender Bauer), dated 1909, executed in ink over charcoal. The dimensions are 9 5/8 x 13 inches, and it is signed "I.r. E. Barlach/Florenz März/1909." The sketch is lent by the Dial Collection through the Worcester Art Museum.

  2. The bottom image (labeled 34) is a drawing titled "Study of a full-length figure for The Dead Day," created in charcoal or chalk with ink around 1911. The dimensions are 10 5/8 x 13 1/8 inches, and it is signed "I.r. E. Barlach." This drawing is also lent by the Dial Collection through the Worcester Art Museum and is a preliminary drawing for "The Invisible," illustration 20 to "The Dead Day."

On the right side of the page, there are additional sketches and their descriptions:

  1. Image 35 is titled "Seated Man" (Der Seitzerstein) from 1910/11, created in conte crayon, charcoal, and ink. It measures 8 3/4 x 10 5/8 inches, is signed "I.r. E. Barlach," and is lent by the Solomon R. Guggenheim Museum, New York. It is a preliminary drawing for "The Sighing Stone," illustration 4 to "The Dead Day."

  2. Image 38 is titled "Woman Killing a Horse" (Die Mörderin), created in charcoal in 1910/11. The dimensions are 10 5/8 x 15 1/4 inches, signed "I.r. E. Barlach," and lent by the Solomon R. Guggenheim Museum, New York. It is a preliminary drawing for "The Murderess," illustration 13 to "The Dead Day."

  3. Image 40 is titled "Seated Woman," created before 1912 in charcoal. The dimensions are 13 5/8 x 10 1/8 inches, signed "I.r. E. Barlach."

  4. Image 41 is titled "The Abduction" (Entführung), created in charcoal in 1912. The dimensions are 14 3/4 x 9 1/4 inches, signed "I.r. E. Barlach," and lent by Dr. George P. F. Katz.

  5. Image 42 is titled "Seated Woman," created around 1913 in charcoal. The dimensions are 17 1/4 x 21 1/4 inches, signed "I.r. E. Barlach," and lent by Mr. and Mrs. Edward M. M. Warburg.

  6. Image 43 is titled "Shivering Man" (Frierender), created in charcoal in 1915. The dimensions are 20 x 14 3/4 inches, signed "I.r. E. Barlach," and lent anonymously.

Each image is accompanied by detailed descriptions including the medium, dimensions, signature, and provenance information. The sketches illustrate Barlach's expressive and detailed drawing style.

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The image displays an exhibition catalog page featuring the works of artist Ernst Ludwig Kirchner, specifically focusing on his drawings and preparatory sketches. The page includes several illustrations and detailed descriptions of the artworks listed. Here's a detailed summary of the items shown:

  1. Illustrations:

    • The top left image shows a detailed sketch of two figures, one seated and one standing, titled "Man Walking" (Schreitender Bauer).
    • The bottom left image depicts a group of figures, possibly a scene of people, titled "Study of a full-length figure for 'The Dead Day'" (Studie zu einer Ganzfigur für 'Den Tag tot').
  2. Descriptions of Artworks:

    • 35. Seated Man:

      • Ink on charcoal, dated 1909.
      • Dimensions: 9 5/8 x 13 inches.
      • Signed "l.r. E. Barlach/Florenz März/1909."
      • Lent by the Dial Collection through the Worcester Art Museum.
    • 36. Schreitender Bauer (Man Walking):

      • Charcoal or soft pencil, dated 1912.
      • Dimensions: 14 1/2 x 9 1/2 inches.
      • Signed "l.l. E. Barlach."
      • Lent by Henry G. Proskauer, New York.
    • 37. Study of a Full-length Figure for 'The Dead Day':

      • Charcoal or chalk with ink, circa 1911.
      • Dimensions: 10 5/8 x 13 1/8 inches.
      • Signed "l.r. E. Barlach."
      • Lent by The Dial Collection through the Worcester Art Museum.
      • Preliminary drawing for 'The Invisible,' illustration 20 to 'The Dead Day.'
    • 38. The Shivering Stone (Der Schauerstein):

      • Conte crayon and ink, dated 1910/11.
      • Dimensions: 8 3/4 x 10 7/8 inches.
      • Signed "l.l. E. Barlach."
      • Lent by the Solomon R. Guggenheim Museum, New York.
      • Preliminary drawing for 'The Shivering Stone,' illustration 11 to 'The Dead Day.'
    • 39. Woman Killing a Horse (Die Mörderin):

      • Charcoal, dated 1910/11.
      • Dimensions: 10 5/8 x 15 1/4 inches.
      • Signed "l.r. E. Barlach."
      • Lent by the Solomon R. Guggenheim Museum, New York.
      • Preliminary drawing for 'The Murderess,' illustration 13 to 'The Dead Day.'
    • 40. Seated Woman:

      • Charcoal, before 1912.
      • Dimensions: 13 5/8 x 10 7/8 inches.
      • Signed "l.r. E. Barlach."
    • 41. The Abduction (Entführung):

      • Charcoal, dated 1912.
      • Dimensions: 14 3/8 x 9 1/4 inches.
      • Signed "l.r. E. Barlach."
      • Lent by Dr. George P. F. Katz, New York.
    • 42. Seated Woman:

      • Charcoal, dated circa 1912.
      • Dimensions: 17 1/4 x 21 1/4 inches.
      • Signed "l.l. E. Barlach."
      • Lent by Mr. and Mrs. Edward M. M. Warburg.
    • 43. Shivering Man (Frierender):

      • Charcoal, dated 1915.
      • Dimensions: 20 x 14 3/4 inches.
      • Signed "l.l. E. Barlach."
      • Lent anonymously.

The descriptions include information on the medium, dimensions, dates, signatures, and the institutions or individuals lending the pieces for the exhibition. The page highlights Kirchner's intricate preparatory works and significant pieces related to his broader body of work.

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The image shows an open book with text and black-and-white illustrations, likely from an art book or catalog. The left page contains two illustrations:

  1. The top illustration depicts two figures interacting. One figure is seated, possibly a woman, wrapped in a shawl or cloak, and the other figure, possibly a man, is standing and appears to be engaged in a conversation or gesture. The background includes architectural elements, suggesting an interior setting.
  2. The bottom illustration shows a dynamic scene with several figures. The composition suggests movement, with figures possibly in a state of action or transition. The details of the figures and the setting again hint at an interior space, with some architectural features visible.

The right page contains descriptions of several artworks, each with a title, medium, dimensions, date, and sometimes additional notes such as the current location of the piece or its relevance to other works. The entries are numbered from 35 to 43 and include:

  • "35 Seated Man" (Ink over charcoal, 1909)
  • "36 Man Walking" (Charcoal or soft pencil, 1912)
  • "37 Study of a full-length figure for 'The Dead Day'" (Charcoal or chalk with ink, c. 1911)
  • "38 The Sighing Stone" (Conté crayon, charcoal, and ink, 1910/11)
  • "39 Woman Killing a Horse" (Charcoal, 1910/11)
  • "40 Seated Woman" (Charcoal, before 1912)
  • "41 The Abduction" (Charcoal, 1912)
  • "42 Seated Woman" (Charcoal, c. 1913)
  • "43 Shivering Man" (Charcoal, 1915)

Each description includes precise details about the creation and current status of the artworks, indicating that this is a scholarly or comprehensive catalog of an artist’s works. The artist and author of the works are not specified in the visible portion of the text.

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The image shows an open book featuring a section of a catalog or an art exhibition catalog. It contains detailed illustrations of various charcoal and ink drawings by the artist E. Barlach.

Here's a detailed description of the contents visible in the image:

  1. Page Layout:

    • The page is divided into two main sections: the left page and the right page.
    • The left page contains some text, which appears to be an introduction or description, but it is not fully legible.
    • The right page is dedicated to listing and describing several artworks by E. Barlach.
  2. Illustrations:

    • On the left side of the right page, there are four significant charcoal drawings:

      • Top Left: "Seated Man" (35) - Ink over charcoal, dated 1909.
      • Middle Left: "Man Walking" (36) - Charcoal or soft pencil, dated 1912.
      • Bottom Left: Study of a full-length figure for "The Dead Day" (37) - Charcoal or chalk with ink, circa 1911.
      • Another sketch below the previous one, which is not clearly labeled in this segment but is also related to "The Dead Day."
    • The right side of the page lists the works with their titles, medium, dimensions, dates, and information about their ownership:

      • 35. Seated Man: Ink over charcoal, 1909, signed and lent by the Worcester Art Museum.
      • 36. Man Walking: Charcoal or soft pencil, 1912, signed, lent by Henry G. Proskauer, New York.
      • 37. Study of a full-length figure for The Dead Day: Charcoal or chalk with ink, circa 1911, signed, lent by the Worcester Art Museum.
      • 38. The Sighing Stone (Der Seufzerstein): Conte crayon, charcoal, and ink, 1910/11, signed, lent by the Solomon R. Guggenheim Museum, New York.
      • 39. Woman Killing a Horse (Die Mörderin): Charcoal, 1910/11, signed, lent by the Solomon R. Guggenheim Museum, New York.
      • 40. Seated Woman: Charcoal, before 1912, signed, lent by Dr. George P. F. Katz.
      • 41. The Abduction (Entführung): Charcoal, 1912, signed, lent by Mr. and Mrs. Edward M. M. Warburg.
      • 42. Seated Woman: Charcoal, circa 1913, signed, lent anonymously.
      • 43. Shivering Man (Frierender): Charcoal, 1915, signed, lent anonymously.

The detailed descriptions include information about the medium, date, size, and ownership, which helps to contextualize each artwork within Barlach’s oeuvre and its current placement in collections.

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The image is of an open page from a book or catalog, featuring artworks and their descriptions. Here's a detailed summary of the content:

Left Page:

  • The text on the left page discusses the artist's work, mentioning the development of a powerful draughtsmanship and the influence of European and American sculpture. It also mentions that the catalog will include the finest drawings from a private collection, which will be shown in the exhibition.

Right Page:

  • The right page contains images and descriptions of several artworks.
  1. Top Image (numbered 35):

    • Title: Seated Man
    • Medium: Ink over charcoal
    • Date: 1909
    • Dimensions: 9 5/8 x 13 inches
    • Collection: Lent by the Dial Collection through the Worcester Art Museum
  2. Bottom Image (numbered 36):

    • Title: Study of a full-length figure for "The Dead Day"
    • Medium: Charcoal, ink, and crayon
    • Date: 1911
    • Dimensions: 10 5/8 x 13 1/8 inches
    • Collection: Signed by I. E. Barlach; Lent by the Dial Collection through the Worcester Art Museum
    • Note: Preliminary drawing for The Invisible, illustration 20 to The Dead Day

Text Descriptions:

  • 36. Man Walking (Schreitender Bauer)

    • Medium: Charcoal on soft pencil
    • Date: 1912
    • Dimensions: 16 7/8 x 10 3/4 inches
    • Collection: Signed by I. E. Barlach; Lent by Henry G. Prokauer, New York
  • 37. The Sighing Stone (Der Seufzerstein)

    • Medium: Conte crayon, charcoal, and ink
    • Date: 1910/11
    • Dimensions: 11 1/8 x 8 1/2 inches
    • Collection: Signed by I. E. Barlach; Lent by the Solomon R. Guggenheim Museum, New York
    • Note: Preliminary drawing for The Sighing Stone, illustration 4 to The Dead Day
  • 38. Woman Killing a Horse (Die Mordwin)

    • Medium: Charcoal
    • Date: 1910/11
    • Dimensions: 10 5/8 x 15 1/4 inches
    • Collection: Signed by I. E. Barlach; Lent by the Solomon R. Guggenheim Museum, New York
    • Note: Preliminary drawing for The Murderess, illustration 18 to The Dead Day
  • 39. Seated Woman

    • Medium: Charcoal
    • Date: Before 1912
    • Dimensions: 17 1/4 x 10 1/2 inches
    • Collection: Signed by I. E. Barlach; Lent by Mr. and Mrs. Edward M. M. Warburg
  • 40. The Abduction (Entführung)

    • Medium: Charcoal
    • Date: 1912
    • Dimensions: 10 1/2 x 13 1/2 inches
    • Collection: Signed by I. E. Barlach; Lent by Dr. Georg P. F. Katz
  • 41. Seated Woman

    • Medium: Charcoal
    • Date: c. 1913
    • Dimensions: 17 1/4 x 21 1/4 inches
    • Collection: Signed by I. E. Barlach; Lent by Mr. and Mrs. Edward M. M. Warburg
  • 42. Shivering Man (Frierender)

    • Medium: Charcoal
    • Date: 1915
    • Dimensions: 17 1/4 x 10 1/2 inches
    • Collection: Signed by I. E. Barlach; Lent anonymously

The page provides detailed information about each artwork, including the medium used, dimensions, date of creation, and the current collection or lender.

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The image shows an open book with pages displaying reproductions of various drawings alongside descriptions of each depicted work. The left page presents a single drawing with what appears to be a person holding a tool in front of an easel with a figure watching from behind. Below this image, the page is marked with a number of asterisks.

The right page contains a structured list with numerical references, titles, descriptions, and measurements of artworks, as well as credits for the signatures found on the drawings and the institutions that currently loan the works. The corresponding drawings are not visible within the scope of the image, but from the text, one can surmise that these are entries for a collection of artworks, possibly as part of an exhibition catalogue or an art book, with detailed information provided for viewers or researchers interested in these specific pieces.

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The image shows an open book featuring black-and-white sketches on the left page and descriptive text on the right page. The text lists and describes several artworks, including titles, media, years, dimensions, signatures, and lending information. Three artwork entries are listed on the left page (numbered 35, 36, and 37) with two sketches shown: one at the top depicts a seated man and another below it shows two figures, one kneeling beside a reclining figure.

On the right page, there are five text entries (numbers 38 through 43) and one sketch of "Man Walking" (entry 36). The sketches seem to capture human figures in various poses and interactions, rendered in charcoal, ink, or pencil. The page appears to be from an art catalog or exhibition book showcasing works by a specific artist, with detailed provenance and context information provided for each piece.

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The image depicts an open book or catalog showcasing a series of charcoal and ink drawings by the artist Ernst Barlach. The pages display detailed illustrations, each accompanied by descriptive captions that provide information about the artwork, including titles, materials, dimensions, dates, and lending institutions.

Key Features of the Image:

  1. Layout:

    • The book is open to two facing pages, displaying multiple artworks.
    • Each artwork is accompanied by a caption below it, providing details such as the title, medium, dimensions, date, and lending institution.
  2. Artworks:

    • Left Page (Page 34):

      • Top Illustration: A charcoal drawing titled "35 Seated Man" (1909). It depicts a seated figure in a contemplative pose, wearing a hat and coat, with a simple background.
      • Bottom Illustration: A charcoal drawing titled "37 Study of a full-length figure for The Dead Day" (c. 1911). This piece shows a dynamic, expressive figure in motion, possibly in a dramatic or emotional pose.
    • Right Page (Page 36):

      • Top Illustration: A charcoal drawing titled "36 Man Walking" (1912). This depicts a figure in motion, walking with a sense of purpose or urgency.
      • Middle Illustration: A charcoal drawing titled "39 Woman Killing a Horse" (1910/11). This dramatic scene shows a woman in an aggressive stance, possibly attacking a horse.
      • Bottom Illustration: A charcoal drawing titled "40 Seated Woman" (before 1912). This portrays a seated woman in a relaxed or contemplative pose.
  3. Captions:

    • Each caption includes:
      • Title of the artwork.
      • Medium used (e.g., charcoal, ink, soft pencil).
      • Dimensions of the artwork.
      • Date of creation.
      • Signature and lending institution (e.g., The Barlach Collection, Worcester Art Museum, New York).
      • Some captions also mention preliminary drawings or illustrations for larger works, such as The Dead Day.
  4. Text on the Left Margin:

    • The left margin contains a block of text that appears to be an introductory or descriptive passage about the artist or the exhibition. The text is partially visible and discusses themes such as the artist's genius, powerful drawings, and the significance of the works being displayed.
  5. Design and Presentation:

    • The book has a clean, organized layout with clear typography and spacing.
    • The illustrations are presented in a grid-like format, making it easy to compare and study each piece.
    • The overall aesthetic suggests an art catalog or exhibition guide, likely intended for art historians, collectors, or enthusiasts.

Summary:

The image shows a page from an art catalog or exhibition guide featuring charcoal and ink drawings by Ernst Barlach. The illustrations are accompanied by detailed captions that provide context about each piece, including titles, materials, dimensions, dates, and lending institutions. The layout is clean and organized, with additional descriptive text on the left margin, indicating that this is part of a larger collection or exhibition. The artworks themselves are expressive and varied, showcasing Barlach's skill in capturing human emotion and movement through charcoal.

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An open book displays a page with a mix of text and images. On the left side of the page, there is a black-and-white illustration of a seated man holding a book, with another man standing in front of him. The illustration is labeled "35 Seated Man" and is accompanied by text that provides details about the artwork, such as the medium, dimensions, and ownership history. On the right side of the page, there is a drawing of a seated woman, labeled "40 Seated Woman." The page also includes a description of the artwork, which is signed by E. Barlach and lent by the Dial Collection through the Worcester Art Museum.