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Busch-Reisinger Museum Scrapbook, 1971-1972

ARCH.2013.5.14, Rendition: 798109

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The image shows an open page from a book or catalog, detailing a list of sculptures and providing some contextual information about an exhibition. Here is a detailed summary of the content:

Sculpture Listings:

  1. KID, 1920

    • Material: Bronze
    • Height: 19 cm
    • Signature: Signed on base: F.B.
  2. KID, 1920/21

    • Material: Bronze
    • Height: 24.5 cm
    • Signature: Signed on base: F.B.
  3. DANCING PEASANT, 1920/21

    • Material: Bronze
    • Height: 36 cm
    • Signature: Signed on base: F.B.
  4. DANCING PEASANT, 1920/21

    • Material: Bronze
    • Height: 37 cm
  5. DANCING PEASANT, 1920/21

    • Material: Bronze
    • Height: 36 cm
    • Note: Part of a figural group meant for a fountain. The original oak models are in the National Gallery, Prague.
  6. PUMA

    • Material: Bronze
    • Height: 38 cm
  7. LIONESS

    • Material: Bronze
    • Height: 36 cm
  8. SPITTING PANTHER

    • Material: Bronze
    • Height: 21 cm
  9. MANDRILLO

    • Material: Bronze
    • Height: 25 cm

Additional Information:

  • The text mentions photographs of Mar-A-Lago, Palm Beach, designed in 1925-27 by Josef Urban with sculptural decoration by Franz Barwig. The villa, built on a coral reef between the ocean and Lake Worth, is an adaptation of a Hispano-Moorish structure. It was built by Edward Davies, who shipped in from Genoa, Italy, old Spanish tiles and utilized them in the decoration. Barwig's decorative work is described as almost abstract carving in a Weiner style, featuring dancing-peasant types. Other carvings represent birds and animals native to the region.

Exhibition Details:

  • The exhibition took place at the Busch-Reisinger Museum, Harvard University, from October 21 to December 4, 1971.

The page appears to be part of a catalog or guide for an art exhibition, providing detailed descriptions and dimensions of various bronze sculptures, along with historical and contextual information about the artworks and their creators.

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The image shows a page from an exhibition catalog. This page lists various bronze sculptures, detailing their titles, years of creation, heights, and signatures. Here is a detailed summary of the entries:

  1. KID, 1920

    • Material: Bronze
    • Height: 19 cm
    • Signed on base: F.B.
  2. KID, 1920/21

    • Material: Bronze
    • Height: 24.5 cm
    • Signed on base: F.B.
  3. DANCING PEASANT, 1920/21

    • Material: Bronze
    • Height: 36 cm
    • Signed on the base: F.B.
  4. DANCING PEASANT, 1920/21

    • Material: Bronze
    • Height: 37 cm
  5. DANCING PEASANT, 1920/21

    • Material: Bronze
    • Height: 36 cm
    • Note: Numbers 15-17 are part of a figural group cast for a fountain. The original oak models are in the National Gallery, Prague.
  6. PUMA

    • Material: Bronze
    • Height: 38 cm
  7. LIONESS

    • Material: Bronze
    • Height: 36 cm
  8. SPITTING PANTHER

    • Material: Bronze
    • Height: 21 cm
  9. MANDRILLO

    • Material: Bronze
    • Height: 25 cm

Additionally, the text at the bottom describes a cultural and architectural context:

  • Photographs of Mar-A-Lago, Palm Beach, signed in 1925/27 by Josef Urban with sculptural decoration by Franz Barwig. The villa, built on a coral reef between the ocean and Lake Worth, is an adaptation of a Hispano-Moresque structure. It features Doric stone from Genoa, Italy, and thousands of old Spanish tiles. Barwig's decoration includes carvings that range from Moorish style to familiar animal motifs, depicting dancing-peasant types, and animals native to the region.

The page also mentions an exhibition:

  • An exhibition at the Busch-Reisinger Museum, Harvard University, held from October 21 to December 4, 1971.

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The image shows a page from a catalog or exhibition booklet. The page lists various bronze sculptures, detailing their titles, creation years, heights, and other pertinent information. Here's a detailed summary:

  1. KID, 1920

    • Material: Bronze
    • Height: 19 cm
    • Signed on base: FB
  2. KID, 1920/21

    • Material: Bronze
    • Height: 24.5 cm
    • Signed on base: FB
  3. DANCING PEASANT, 1920/21

    • Material: Bronze
    • Height: 36 cm
    • Signed on the base: FB
  4. DANCING PEASANT, 1920/21

    • Material: Bronze
    • Height: 37 cm
  5. DANCING PEASANT, 1920/21

    • Material: Bronze
    • Height: 36 cm
    • Notes: Items 15-17 are part of a figural group cast for a fountain. The original oak models are in the National Gallery, Prague.
  6. PUMA

    • Material: Bronze
    • Height: 38 cm
  7. LIONESS

    • Material: Bronze
    • Height: 36 cm
  8. SPITTING PANTHER

    • Material: Bronze
    • Height: 21 cm
  9. MANDRILLO

    • Material: Bronze
    • Height: 25 cm

Additionally, there is a paragraph describing the Villa Mar-A-Lago in Palm Beach, designed by Franz Barwig and sculpturally decorated by Josef Urban in 1925/27. The villa, built on a coral reef, combines elements of Hispano-Moresque and Moorish styles, using materials like old Spanish tiles and Doric stone. The decorative carvings include abstract and familiar dancing-peasant types, as well as birds and animals native to the region.

At the bottom of the page, there is a note about an exhibition at the Busch-Reisinger Museum, Harvard University, held from October 21 to December 4, 1971.

The page also has a small sticker or label in the margin, likely for cataloging or archival purposes.

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The image depicts an open book page from an exhibition catalog, specifically for an exhibition held at the Busch-Reisinger Museum at Harvard University from October 21 to December 4, 1971.

The page lists several bronze sculptures along with their creation years and heights:

  1. "KID" (1920) - Height: 19 cm, signed on base: FB.
  2. "KID" (1920/21) - Height: 24.5 cm, signed on base: FB.
  3. "DANCING PEASANT" (1920/21) - Height: 36 cm, signed on base: FB.
  4. "DANCING PEASANT" (1920/21) - Height: 37 cm.
  5. "DANCING PEASANT" (1920/21) - Height: 36 cm.
    • Numbers 15-17 are part of a figurative group cast for a fountain. The original oak models are in the National Gallery, Prague.

Additional sculptures listed:

  1. "PUMA" - Height: 38 cm.
  2. "LIONESS" - Height: 36 cm.
  3. "SPITTING PANTHER" - Height: 21 cm.
  4. "MANDRILLO" - Height: 25 cm.

Below the list of sculptures, there is an additional note about a villa, Mar-A-Lago, Palm Beach, designed by Josef Urban in 1925/27 with sculptural decorations by Franz Barwig. The villa is described as built on a coral reef between the ocean and Lake Worth, with an adaptation of a Hispano-Moresque structure. It was constructed from Doric stone shipped from Genoa, Italy, and uses thousands of old Spanish tiles in its decoration. The decorative work ranges from abstract carvings to familiar dancing-peasant types and includes representations of birds and animals native to the region.

The page includes a small handwritten note on the right side, which seems to be a reference or an additional comment, though it is partially cut off and not entirely legible.

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The image depicts a page from a catalog or book, specifically detailing various sculptures created by an artist. The page lists sculptures numbered from 13 to 21, all made from bronze, with varying heights ranging from 19 cm to 38 cm.

Here are the details:

  1. KID, 1920 - Bronze, height: 19 cm. Signed on the base: F.B.

  2. KID, 1920/21 - Bronze, height: 24.5 cm. Signed on the base: F.B.

  3. DANCING PEASANT, 1920/21 - Bronze, height: 36 cm. Signed on the base: F.B.

  4. DANCING PEASANT, 1920/21 - Bronze, height: 37 cm.

  5. DANCING PEASANT, 1920/21 - Bronze, height: 36 cm. Notes: Nos. 15-17 are part of a figurative group cast for a fountain. The original oak models are in the National Gallery, Prague.

  6. PUMA - Bronze, height: 38 cm.

  7. LIONESS - Bronze, height: 36 cm.

  8. SPITTING PANTHER - Bronze, height: 21 cm.

  9. MANDRILLO - Bronze, height: 25 cm.

Below these entries, there is additional descriptive text about a villa designed by Franz Barwig. This villa, known as Villa Worth, is noted for its adaptation of a Hispano-Moresque structure, built on a coral reef between the ocean and Lake Lago. The villa incorporates old Spanish tiles and features decorative carvings by Barwig, including representations of dancing peasants and native birds and animals. Photos of Villa Lago, Palm Beach, are also mentioned, designed in 1925/27 by Josef Urban.

At the bottom of the page, it mentions an exhibition held at the Busch-Reisinger Museum, Harvard University, from October 21 to December 4, 1971. The exhibition appears to have been dedicated to the mentioned sculptures and villa designs. There is also a small yellow sticky note on the right side of the page, which seems to be part of a bookmark or highlight.

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The image displays an open book with a loose page that has slipped out of place. The page lists several sculptures, providing details such as the title, year, material, height, and signatures. The entries include:

  1. KID, 1920, Bronze, height 19 cm, signed on base: FB.
  2. KID, 1920/21, Bronze, height 24.5 cm, signed on base: FB.
  3. DANCING PEASANT, 1920/21, Bronze, height 36 cm, signed on base: FB.
  4. DANCING PEASANT, 1920/21, Bronze, height 37 cm.
  5. DANCING PEASANT, 1920/21, Bronze, height 36 cm. Note: Entries 15-17 are part of a figurative group cast for a fountain. The original oak models are in the National Gallery, Prague.

Additionally, there are details for other sculptures:

  1. PUMA, Bronze, height 38 cm.
  2. LIONESS, Bronze, height 36 cm.
  3. SPITTING PANTHER, Bronze, height 21 cm.
  4. MANDRILL, Bronze, height 25 cm.

The page also includes a note about photographs of Mar-A-Lago, Palm Beach, designed in 1925/27 by Joseph Urban, with sculptural decoration by Franz Barwig. The text describes the villa, its architectural style, and decorative elements, mentioning an adaptation of a Hispano-Moresque structure and the use of old Spanish tiles. The text concludes with the details of an exhibition at the Busch-Reisinger Museum, Harvard University, from October 21 to December 4, 1971.

The book itself appears to be an exhibition catalog or a similar publication, focused on sculptures and artistic works. The loose page is placed on top of the open book, indicating that it belongs to the book but has come loose from its binding.

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The image shows an open book or catalog page with a list of items, descriptions, and details. Here are the visible entries:

  1. KID, 1920
    Bronze, h: 19 cm.
    Signed on base: F.B.

  2. KID, 1920/21
    Bronze, h: 24.5 cm.
    Signed on base: F.B.

  3. DANCING PEASANT, 1920/21
    Bronze, h: 36 cm.
    Signed on the base: F.B.

  4. DANCING PEASANT, 1920/21
    Bronze, H: 37 cm.

  5. DANCING PEASANT, 1920/21
    Bronze, 15-17 cm apart of a figural group
    Nos. 15-17 are part of a figural group
    cast for a fountain. The original oak
    models are in the National Gallery, Prague.

  6. PUMA
    Bronze, h: 38 cm.

  7. LIONESS
    Bronze, h: 36 cm.

  8. SPITTING PANTHER
    Bronze, h: 21 cm.

  9. MANDRILLO
    Bronze, H: 25 cm.

The text continues with a description about Photographs of Mar-A-Lago, Palm Beach, designed in 1925/27 by Joseph Urban with sculptural decorations by Franz Barwig. This is followed by some information about the villa and the decorative work it contains, including adaptations of Hispanic-Moresque style from Genoa, Italy.

At the bottom of the page, there is a note about an exhibition at the Busch-Reisinger Museum, Harvard University, from October 21 to December 4, 1971. There is also a yellowed piece of paper or a bookmark inserted between the pages on the right side.

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The image shows a page from a book or catalog with a typed list of bronze sculptures and some additional descriptive text. The sculptures are numbered 13 through 21 and include titles, dates, heights in centimeters, and notes about signatures on the base. Here is a transcription of the text:


  1. KID, 1920
    Bronze, h: 19 cm.
    Signed on base: FB.

  2. KID, 1920/21
    Bronze, h: 24.5 cm.
    Signed on base: FB.

  3. DANCING PEASANT, 1920/21
    Bronze, h: 36 cm.
    Signed on the base: F.B.

  4. DANCING PEASANT, 1920/21
    Bronze, h: 37 cm.

  5. DANCING PEASANT, 1920/21
    Bronze, h: 36 cm.
    Nos. 15–17 are part of a figural group cast for a fountain. The original oak models are in the National Gallery, Prague.

  6. PUMA
    Bronze, h: 38 cm.

  7. LIONESS
    Bronze, h: 36 cm.

  8. SPITTING PANTHER
    Bronze, h: 21 cm.

  9. MANDRILLO
    Bronze, h: 25 cm.

Photographs of Mar–A–Lago, Palm Beach, designed in 1925/27 by Josef Urban with sculptural decoration by Franz Barwig. The villa, built on a coral reef between the ocean and Lake Worth, is an adaptation of a Hispano–Moresque structure. It was built of Dorian stone shipped in from Genoa, Italy, and utilizes thousands of old Spanish tiles in the decoration. Barwig’s decorative work ranges from almost abstract carving in a Moorish style to familiar dancing–peasant types. Other carvings represent birds and animals native to the region.

An exhibition at
the Busch–Reisinger Museum, Harvard University
October 21 – December 4, 1971


A small paper strip with typed text is attached to the side of the page but its content is partially out of focus and difficult to read clearly. The overall context indicates this page is part of an exhibition catalog related to bronze sculptures and decorative works by Franz Barwig, displayed at Harvard University in 1971.

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The image shows an open book, specifically a catalog or exhibition guide, displaying a page with detailed descriptions of various bronze sculptures. The page is numbered and includes entries for 13 to 21 items, each with titles, materials, dimensions, and signatures. Here is a breakdown of the content:

Page Content:

  1. Items Listed:

    • 13. KID, 1920: Bronze, height 19 cm, signed on base: FB.
    • 14. KID, 1920/21: Bronze, height 24.5 cm, signed on base: FB.
    • 15. DANCING PEASANT, 1920/21: Bronze, height 36 cm, signed on base: FB.
    • 16. DANCING PEASANT, 1920/21: Bronze, height 37 cm.
    • 17. DANCING PEASANT, 1920/21: Bronze, height 36 cm. Notes that items 15–17 are part of a figural group cast for a fountain. The original oak models are in the National Gallery, Prague.
    • 18. PUMA: Bronze, height 38 cm.
    • 19. LIONESS: Bronze, height 36 cm.
    • 20. SPITTING PANTHER: Bronze, height 21 cm.
    • 21. MANDRILLO: Bronze, height 25 cm.
  2. Additional Text:

    • Below the list, there is a paragraph describing photographs of Mar-a-Lago, Palm Beach, designed by Franz Josef Urban in 1923/27. The villa, built on a coral reef between the ocean and Lake Worth, features a decorative structure inspired by the Moonwork style. It incorporates thousands of old Spanish tiles from Genoa, Italy, and utilizes stone shipped in from ranges in the United States. The decoration includes abstract carvings and familiar dancing-peasant types, along with birds and animals native to the region.
  3. Exhibition Information:

    • At the bottom of the page, it states:
      "An exhibition at the Busch-Reisinger Museum, Harvard University, October 21 – December 4, 1971."

Visual Details:

  • The page is clean and well-organized, with clear, typed text.
  • The left margin includes a vertical strip of text that appears to be part of the book's spine or a label, though it is partially obscured.
  • The book itself has a green spine and is open to this particular page, suggesting it is part of an exhibition catalog or art book.

Context:

The page appears to be from an exhibition catalog or art book documenting a collection of bronze sculptures, likely from the early 20th century. The detailed descriptions, including dimensions, materials, and signatures, suggest it is intended for art historians, collectors, or museum-goers attending the exhibition at the Busch-Reisinger Museum. The additional text about Mar-a-Lago provides context about the artistic and architectural influences of the period.

In summary, the image depicts a page from an art catalog or exhibition guide, listing bronze sculptures and providing contextual information about their creation and exhibition.

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The image shows an open book, displaying its pages. The book appears to be a catalog or exhibition guide, as it contains descriptions of various artworks or sculptures. The text is written in a formal and descriptive style, providing details about the artworks' materials, dimensions, and sometimes their locations or origins. The page is predominantly white, with black text, and has a structured layout with numbered entries. The book has a green spine and is placed on a gray surface, which could be a table or a shelf. The book's pages are neatly aligned, suggesting that it is well-maintained and cared for.