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BUSCH-REISINGER MUSEUM
HARVARD UNIVERSITY
Cambridge, Massachusetts

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE (617) 495-2338

Franz Barwig Works at Busch-Reisinger Museum

A selection of bronzes by the Viennese sculptor Franz Barwig (1868-1931) will go on view at the Busch-Reisinger Museum beginning October 21st. This exhibition will run through November at Harvard's unique institution of the art and culture of Northern Europe. Hours are 9 to 5 Monday through Saturday.

Barwig was active in Vienna during the early decades of this century, when the Secession and Wiener Werkstätte movements were making that city one of the art capitals of Europe. His works, primarily animals and human figures, partake to a great extent of the simplification of form combined with rich, decorative effect, so characteristic of Wiener Werkstätte works. There are also strong suggestions of Gustav Klimt's style in many of his sculptures.

In 1927 Barwig made his one visit to the United States, where he collaborated with the Viennese architect Josef Urbaen on the fabulous Villa Mar-A-Lago in Palm Beach. For this romantic building Barwig designed about 90 figurated capitals and a series of animal reliefs and garden sculptures during a period of about a year and a half. Photographs of his work and of the villa, specially taken for this exhibition, will also be on view.

The exhibition is being shown under the auspices of the Austrian Institute of New York.

The image shows a page from a press release from the Busch-Reisinger Museum at Harvard University, located in Cambridge, Massachusetts. The press release is dated and is intended for immediate release, with a contact number provided: (617) 495-2338.

The press release announces an exhibition titled "Franz Barwig Works at Busch-Reisinger Museum." The exhibition will feature a selection of bronzes by the Viennese sculptor Franz Barwig (1868-1931), starting on October 21st and running through November at the museum. The museum is known for its unique focus on the art and culture of Northern Europe.

The press release details Barwig's artistic style, which was prominent during the early decades of the 20th century, particularly during the Secession and Wiener Werkstätte movements in Vienna. His works, which primarily include animal and human figures, exhibit simplification of form combined with decorative richness, characteristic of Wiener Werkstätte. There are also noticeable influences from Gustav Klimt in his sculptures.

Barwig's one visit to the United States in 1927 is highlighted, where he collaborated with architect Josef Urbaen on the villa Mar-A-Lago in Palm Beach, designing around 90 capitals, animal reliefs, and garden sculptures. Photographs of his work and the villa, specifically taken for this exhibition, will also be displayed.

The exhibition is organized under the auspices of the Austrian Institute of New York.

The image is a document from the Busch-Reisinger Museum at Harvard University in Cambridge, Massachusetts. The document is a press release announcing an exhibition of works by the Viennese sculptor Franz Barwig (1868-1931).

Key points from the press release include:

• The exhibition, featuring a selection of bronzes by Franz Barwig, will start on October 21st and run through November.
• The exhibition is part of Harvard’s unique institution focusing on the art and culture of Northern Europe.
• The museum is open from 9 to 5, Monday through Saturday.
• Barwig was active in Vienna during the early decades of the 20th century, contributing to the city's status as a major art capital of Europe during the Secession and Wiener Werkstätte movements.
• His works, primarily animals and human figures, are noted for their simplified forms and rich decorative effects, characteristic of Wiener Werkstätte.
• His sculptures also show influences from Gustav Klimt’s style.
• In 1927, Barwig visited the United States and collaborated on the villa Mar-A-Lago in Palm Beach with the Viennese architect Josef Urban. He designed around 90 figurative capitals and various animal reliefs and garden sculptures for the villa.
• Photographs of his work and the villa, taken especially for this exhibition, will also be displayed.
• The exhibition is being shown under the auspices of the Austrian Institute of New York.

The image is a page from a press release or news sheet from the Busch-Reisinger Museum at Harvard University, located in Cambridge, Massachusetts. The content of the page is about an upcoming exhibition featuring works by the Viennese sculptor Franz Barwig (1868-1931).

Key points of the announcement include:

• The exhibition will feature a selection of bronzes by Franz Barwig.
• It will be on display at the Busch-Reisinger Museum starting October 21st and running through November.
• The museum's hours are from 9 AM to 5 PM, Monday through Saturday.

The text describes Barwig's significance:

• Barwig was active in Vienna during the early decades of the 20th century, a period when the Secession and Wiener Werkstätte movements were prominent, making Vienna an art capital.
• His works, primarily animals and human figures, are characterized by simplified forms with rich, decorative effects, typical of Wiener Werkstätte.
• There are strong stylistic influences from Gustav Klimt in many of his sculptures.

Additional information about Barwig:

• In 1927, Barwig visited the United States and collaborated with Viennese architect Josef Urbaen on the villa Mar-A-Lago in Palm Beach. He designed about 90 figurated capitals and various animal reliefs and garden sculptures for the villa.
• Photographs of his work and the villa, specifically taken for this exhibition, will also be on display.

The exhibition is being shown under the auspices of the Austrian Institute of New York.

The document is marked "FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE" and includes a contact number: (617) 495-2338.

The image displays a press release from the Busch-Reisinger Museum at Harvard University in Cambridge, Massachusetts. The document announces an upcoming exhibition of works by the Viennese sculptor Franz Barwig (1868-1931).

Key details from the press release include:

• The exhibition will showcase a selection of bronzes by Franz Barwig.
• The exhibition begins on October 21st and will run through November.
• The Busch-Reisinger Museum is noted for its focus on the art and culture of Northern Europe.
• Museum hours are from 9 AM to 5 PM, Monday through Saturday.
• Barwig was active in Vienna during the early 20th century when movements like the Secession and Wiener Werkstätte were prominent.
• His works often feature animals and human figures, reflecting the simplification of form and decorative effects typical of the Wiener Werkstätte, and show influences from Gustav Klimt.
• In 1927, Barwig visited the United States and collaborated with Viennese architect Josef Urban on the villa Mar-A-Lago in Palm Beach, designing about 90 figured capitals, animal reliefs, and garden sculptures over a period of approximately a year and a half.
• Photographs of Barwig’s work on the villa will also be displayed in the exhibition.
• The exhibition is organized under the auspices of the Austrian Institute of New York.

The contact phone number for further information is (617) 495-2338.

The image shows a press release from the Busch-Reisinger Museum at Harvard University, located in Cambridge, Massachusetts. The release is dated October 21st and announces an exhibition of bronzes by the Viennese sculptor Franz Barwig (1868-1931). The exhibition is set to run through November.

Key points from the press release include:

1. Exhibition Details: The exhibition features a selection of bronzes by Franz Barwig and is being held at the Busch-Reisinger Museum, which is dedicated to the art and culture of Northern Europe. The museum's hours are from 9 AM to 5 PM, Monday through Saturday.

2. Artist Background: Franz Barwig was active in Vienna during the early 20th century, a period marked by the Secession and Wiener Werkstätte movements, which made Vienna a significant art capital. His works, primarily animals and human figures, are known for their simplified forms and rich, decorative effects, characteristic of Wiener Werkstätte works. There are also influences of Gustav Klimt's style in his sculptures.

3. Notable Work: In 1927, Barwig visited the United States and collaborated with the Viennese architect Josef Urban on the villa Mar-a-Lago in Palm Beach. For this project, Barwig designed about 90 figurated capitals and a series of animal reliefs and garden sculptures over a year and a half.

4. Exhibition Highlights: The exhibition includes photographs of Barwig's work and of the villa Mar-a-Lago, specially taken for this event.

5. Sponsorship: The exhibition is being shown under the auspices of the Austrian Institute of New York.

The press release is marked "FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE" and includes a contact phone number (617) 495-2338.

The image displays a printed document with several paragraphs of text. It appears to be a press release or informational page about an exhibition. The top of the document reads "NEWS from the BUSCH-REISINGER MUSEUM HARVARD UNIVERSITY Cambridge, Massachusetts" and "FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE" with a telephone number in parentheses.

The main body of text is titled "Franz Barwig Works at Busch-Reisinger Museum." It announces an exhibition of the Viennese sculptor Franz Barwig's bronzes at the Busch-Reisinger Museum, starting on October 21st. The text continues to describe the exhibition's duration, the museum's unique focus on the art and culture of Northern Europe, and its visiting hours from Monday through Saturday.

It provides a brief historical context of Barwig's active years in Vienna during the early 20th century, references to movements like the Secession and Wiener Werkstätte, and mentions the influence of Gustav Klimt's style on Barwig's sculptures.

Additionally, there's a mention of Barwig's 1927 visit to the United States, his collaboration with architect Josef Urban, the works designed for a villa in Palm Beach, and that photographs of his work and the villa will also be on display at the exhibition. The last line indicates that the exhibition is presented under the auspices of the Austrian Institute of New York.

The left side of the document shows it to be bound or stapled with other pages, suggesting it is part of a larger packet or folder. The physical appearance of the paper, with its slightly aged look and the typewritten font, gives the impression that the document might be of some historical significance and not a contemporary release.

The image shows a typed press release on a sheet of paper from the Busch-Reisinger Museum at Harvard University in Cambridge, Massachusetts. The press release announces an exhibition of bronzes by the Viennese sculptor Franz Barwig (1868-1931) that will be on view beginning October 21st at the Busch-Reisinger Museum. The exhibition will run through November, and the museum hours are 9 to 5 Monday through Saturday.

The release describes Barwig's connection to early 20th-century Vienna and his involvement with the Secession and Wiener Werkstätte movements, emphasizing his artistic style, which features animals and human figures with a simplified form combined with rich decorative effects, reminiscent of Gustav Klimt's style.

It also mentions Barwig's 1927 visit to the United States, where he collaborated with architect Josef Urban on the Mar-a-Lago villa in Palm Beach, designing about 90 figurated capitals and various animal reliefs and garden sculptures. Photographs of his work and the villa, taken specifically for this exhibition, will also be displayed.

The exhibition is being shown under the auspices of the Austrian Institute of New York. The release includes a contact phone number (617) 495-2338 for immediate release.

The image shows an open book or document with text printed on its pages. The text is a press release or announcement from the Busch-Reisinger Museum at Harvard University in Cambridge, Massachusetts. The document is titled "NEWS from the BUSCH-REISINGER MUSEUM" and is marked "FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE." It provides details about an upcoming exhibition featuring the works of the Viennese sculptor Franz Barwig (1868–1931).

Key Details from the Text:

1. Exhibition Information:

   • The exhibition, titled "Franz Barwig Works at Busch-Reisinger Museum," will feature a selection of bronzes by Barwig.
   • It will open on October 21st and run through November.
   • The exhibition will be held at the Busch-Reisinger Museum, described as Harvard University's unique institution dedicated to the art and culture of Northern Europe.
   • Visiting hours are from 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM, Monday through Saturday.

2. About Franz Barwig:

   • Barwig was active in Vienna during the early decades of the 20th century, a time when the city was a hub for artistic movements like the Secession and the Wiener Werkstätte.
   • His works, primarily focused on animals and human figures, exhibit a simplification of form combined with rich, decorative effects, characteristic of the Wiener Werkstätte style.
   • There are also influences of Gustav Klimt's style in many of his sculptures.

3. Collaboration in the United States:

   • In 1927, Barwig visited the United States and collaborated with the Viennese architect Josef Urbaen on the design of the villa Mar-A-Lago in Palm Beach.
   • For this project, Barwig created approximately 90 figured capitals and a series of animal reliefs and garden sculptures over a period of about a year and a half.
   • Photographs of his work and the villa, specifically taken for this exhibition, will also be on display.

4. Exhibition Sponsorship:

   • The exhibition is being presented under the auspices of the Austrian Institute of New York.

Visual Elements:

• The document has a clean, formal layout typical of press releases or exhibition announcements.
• The text is typed in a serif font, giving it a classic and professional appearance.
• The pages have a slightly worn edge, suggesting the document may be part of an archive or collection.
• The spine of the book or document is visible on the left side, indicating it is part of a larger volume or collection.

Overall, the image depicts an official announcement for an art exhibition, highlighting the artistic contributions of Franz Barwig and providing context about his work and influence.

The image shows a printed page from a bulletin or press release, featuring text and information about an exhibition. The page is from the Busch-Reisinger Museum at Harvard University in Cambridge, Massachusetts. The text reads, "Franz Barwig Works at Busch-Reisinger Museum." The exhibition will showcase a selection of bronzes by the Viennese sculptor Franz Barwig (1868-1931) starting on October 21st and running through November. The museum is a unique institution dedicated to the art and culture of Northern Europe. The exhibition hours are from 9 to 5 Monday through Saturday. The text also mentions Barwig's involvement in the Secession and Wiener Werkstätte movements, his style influenced by Gustav Klimt, and his collaboration with Viennese architect Josef Urban on the Mar-A-Lago villa in Palm Beach. Photographs of his work and the villa will also be on display. The exhibition is being shown under the auspices of the Austrian Institute of New York.