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Busch-Reisinger Museum Scrapbook, 1971-1972

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The image shows an open book and an adjacent exhibition brochure, both related to the artist Franz Barwig. The book, which appears to be an exhibition catalog, is open to a page listing works included in the exhibition. The left page lists several sculptures by Franz Barwig, with details such as titles, dates, mediums, dimensions, and signatures. Some of the listed works include "Young Boy" (1908), "Eve" (1910), "Dancing Bear" (1910/11), "Goat" (1911), and several versions of "Kid" from the early 1920s.

Next to the book, there is a brochure for an exhibition titled "Franz Barwig," which took place at the Busch-Reisinger Museum, Harvard University, from October 21 to December 4, 1971. The brochure includes a list of works in the exhibition, similar to the book, with detailed descriptions of each piece. The works listed include "Young Boy," "Eve," "Dancing Bear," "Goat," "Maribou," "Sitting Monkey," "Stag at Rest," "Stretching Panther," "Sitting Bear," several versions of "Kid," "Kid," "Puma," "Lioness," "Spitting Panther," and "Mandrillo."

Both the book and the brochure provide a comprehensive overview of the sculptures exhibited, emphasizing Franz Barwig's contributions to art.

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The image shows a catalog page for an exhibition of works by the artist Franz Barwig. The page is laid out with a detailed list of sculptures on display, each item identified by number, title, material, height, and a brief description.

Here are the details from the list:

  1. Young Boy, 1908 - Bronze, height: 53 cm, signed on base: F. BARWIG.
  2. Eve, 1910 - Brass, height: 37 cm, signed on base: F. BARWIG.
  3. Dancing Bear, 1910/11 - Bronze, height: 43.5 cm, signed: FB.
  4. Goat, 1911 - Bronze, height: 55 cm, signed on base: FB.
  5. Maribou, 1911 - Brass, height: 38 cm, earlier version, previously exhibited at the Hagenbund, 1906, signed on base: FB.
  6. Sitting Monkey, 1912 - Bronze, height: 27 cm, signed on base: FB.
  7. Stag at Rest, 1914 - Brass, height: 22 cm.
  8. Stretching Panther - Ebonized pearwood, length: 95 cm, related to drawings from 1910.
  9. Sitting Bear, 1912 - Bronze, height: 56 cm.
  10. Kid, 1920/21 - Bronze, height: 24.5 cm, signed on base: F. BARWIG.
  11. Kid, 1920/21 - Bronze, height: 13.8 cm, signed on base: FB.
  12. Kid, 1920/21 - Bronze, height: 31.5 cm, signed on base: F. BARWIG.
  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 the base: FB.
  16. Dancing Peasant, 1920/21 - Bronze, height: 37 cm.
  17. Dancing Peasant, 1920/21 - Bronze, height: 36 cm (part of a group, includes a figure cast as a fountain; original cast is 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. Mandril - Bronze, height: 25 cm.

The exhibition is noted to be at the Busch-Reisinger Museum, Harvard University, running from October 21 to December 4, 1971. The bottom right corner mentions a photographer and the Harvard University involvement, indicating the museum's role in organizing the exhibition.

The back page of the catalog includes a descriptive paragraph about the exhibit, mentioning the architectural and sculptural influences of the artist Franz Barwig. The text references his work in Palm Beach and his adaptation of traditional themes and motifs.

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The image depicts an exhibition catalog page for an exhibit of works by the artist Franz Barwig. The catalog lists various sculptures and their details, including the titles, mediums, dimensions, and years of creation.

The works listed are as follows:

  1. Young Boy, 1908

    • Bronze, 53 cm
    • First publicly exhibited bronze
    • Signed on base: F. BARWIG.
  2. Eve, 1910

    • Brass, 37 cm
    • Important early work recast later in bronze
    • Signed on base: F. BARWIG.
  3. Dancing Bear, 1910/11

    • Bronze, 43.5 cm
    • Signed: FB.
  4. Goat, 1911

    • Bronze, 55 cm
    • Signed on base: FB.
  5. Mari-Bou, 1911

    • Brass, 38 cm
    • Earlier version of this work in wood exhibited at the Hagenbund, 1906.
    • Signed on base: FB.
  6. Sitting Monkey, 1912

    • Bronze, 27 cm
  7. Stag at Rest, 1914

    • Brass, 22 cm
  8. Stretching Panther

    • Ebonyized pearwood, 95 cm
    • Related to drawings of c. 1910.
  9. Sitting Bear

    • Bronze, 56 cm
  10. Kid, 1920/21

    • Bronze, 24.5 cm
    • Signed on base: F. BARWIG.
  11. Kid, 1920/21

    • Bronze, 13.8 cm
    • Signed on base: FB.
  12. Kid, 1920/21

    • Bronze, 31.5 cm
    • Signed on base: F. BARWIG.
  13. Kid, 1920

    • Bronze, 19 cm
    • Signed on base: FB.
  14. Kid, 1920/21

    • Bronze, 24.5 cm
    • Signed on base: FB.
  15. Dancing Peasant, 1920/21

    • Bronze, 36 cm
    • Signed on base: FB.
  16. Dancing Peasant, 1920/21

    • Bronze, 37 cm
  17. Dancing Peasant, 1920/21

    • Bronze, 36 cm
    • Part of a figurative group cast as a fountain, the originals are in the National Gallery, Prague.
  18. Puma

    • Bronze, 38 cm
  19. Lioness

    • Bronze, 36 cm
  20. Spitting Panther

    • Bronze, 21 cm
  21. Mandrillo

    • Bronze, 25 cm

Additionally, there is a photograph of Mor-A-Lago, Palm Beach, Florida, dated 1925/27 by Joseph Urban, which depicts a villa designed by Franz Barwig, built on a coral reef. The villa is noted for its Doric columns and Doric architraves, and it is described as a unique adaptation of a Greek temple, with decorative elements from ancient Greece.

The catalog was published for an exhibition at the Busch-Reisinger Museum, Harvard University, from October 21 to December 4, 1971. The text is laid out in a clear, readable format, providing detailed information about each piece in the exhibition.

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The image shows a page from an exhibition catalog for the works of Franz Barwig, an artist known for his sculptures. The catalog lists various pieces included in the exhibition, providing details about each work, such as the title, year of creation, material, dimensions, and signatures.

Here is a detailed summary of the works listed in the image:

  1. YOUNG BOY, 1908

    • Bronze, height: 83 cm.
    • Barwig’s first publicly exhibited bronze.
    • Signed on base: F. BARWIG.
  2. EVE, 1910

    • Bronze, height: 37 cm.
    • An important early work recast later in bronze.
    • Signed on base: F. BARWIG.
  3. DANCING BEAR, 1910/11

    • Bronze, height: 43.5 cm.
    • Signed: F.B.
  4. GOAT, 1911

    • Bronze, height: 55 cm.
    • Signed on base: F.B.
  5. MARIBOU, 1911

    • Brass.
    • An earlier version of this work in wood was exhibited at the Hagenbund, 1906.
    • Signed on base: F.B.
  6. SITTING MONKEY, 1912

    • Bronze, height: 27 cm.
  7. STAG AT REST, 1914

    • Bronze, height: 22 cm.
  8. STRETCHING PANTHER

    • Ebony, length: 95 cm.
    • Tailored to drawings of c. 1910.
  9. SITTING BEAR

    • Bronze, height: 56 cm.
  10. KID, 1920/21

    • Bronze, height: 24.5 cm.
    • Signed on base: F. BARWIG.
  11. KID, 1920/21

    • Bronze, height: 13.8 cm.
    • Depicted on base: F.H.
  12. KID, 1920/21

    • Bronze, height: 31.5 cm.
    • Signed on base: F. BARWIG.
  13. KID, 1920

    • Bronze, height: 19 cm.
    • Signed on base: F.B.
  14. KID, 1920-21

    • Bronze, height: 24.5 cm.
    • Signed on base: F.B.
  15. DANCING PEASANT, 1920/21

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

    • Bronze, height: 37 cm.
  17. DANCING PEASANT, 1920/21

    • Bronze, height: 36 cm.
    • 15-17 are part of a figurand group models, one of which is in the National Gallery, Prague.
  18. FUMA

    • Bronze, height: 38 cm.
  19. LIONESS

    • Bronze, height: 36 cm.
  20. SPITTING PANTHER

    • Bronze, height: 21 cm.
  21. MANDRiLLO

    • Bronze, height: 25 cm.

There is also some additional context provided in the catalog, including photographs and descriptions of Franz Barwig's life and work, notably mentioning his association with the Vienna Secession and his extensive contributions to wood carvings, particularly focusing on animals. The exhibition is hosted by the Busch-Reisinger Museum at Harvard University from October 21 to December 4, 1971.

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The image shows a page from an exhibition catalog for an art exhibition featuring works by Franz Barwig. The page lists various artworks included in the exhibition, detailing each piece's title, medium, year, dimensions, and signature information.

Here is a detailed summary of the entries listed on the page:

  1. Young Boy, 1908

    • Medium: Bronze
    • Height: 53 cm
    • Notes: First publicly exhibited bronze, signed on base: F. Barwig
  2. Eve, 1910

    • Medium: Brass
    • Height: 37 cm
    • Notes: Important early work recast later in bronze, signed on base: F. Barwig
  3. Dancing Bear, 1910/11

    • Medium: Bronze
    • Height: 43.5 cm
    • Notes: Signed: F.B.
  4. Goat, 1911

    • Medium: Bronze
    • Height: 55 cm
    • Notes: Signed on base: F.B.
  5. Maribou, 1911

    • Medium: Brass
    • Height: 38 cm
    • Notes: Earlier version of this work in wood was exhibited at the Hagenbund, 1906. Signed on base: F.B.
  6. Sitting Monkey, 1912

    • Medium: Bronze
    • Height: 27 cm
  7. Stag at Rest, 1914

    • Medium: Brass
    • Height: 22 cm
  8. Stretching Panther

    • Medium: Ebonized pearwood
    • Length: 95 cm
    • Notes: Related to drawings of c. 1910
  9. Sitting Bear

    • Medium: Bronze
    • Height: 56 cm
  10. Kid, 1920/21

    • Medium: Bronze
    • Height: 24.5 cm
    • Notes: Signed on base: F. Barwig
  11. Kid, 1920/21

    • Medium: Bronze
    • Height: 13.8 cm
    • Notes: Signed on base: F.B.
  12. Kid, 1920/21

    • Medium: Bronze
    • Height: 31.5 cm
    • Notes: Signed on base: F. Barwig
  13. Kid, 1920

    • Medium: Bronze
    • Height: 19 cm
    • Notes: Signed on base: F.B.
  14. Kid, 1920/21

    • Medium: Bronze
    • Height: 24.5 cm
    • Notes: Signed on base: F.B.
  15. Dancing Peasant, 1920/21

    • Medium: Bronze
    • Height: 36 cm
    • Notes: Signed on the base: F.B.
  16. Dancing Peasant, 1920/21

    • Medium: Bronze
    • Height: 37 cm
  17. Dancing Peasant, 1920/21

    • Medium: Bronze
    • Height: 36 cm
    • Notes: No. 15-17 are part of a figurative group cast in 1921 as a fountain. The original wax models are in the National Gallery, Prague.
  18. Puma

    • Medium: Bronze
    • Height: 38 cm
  19. Lioness

    • Medium: Bronze
    • Height: 36 cm
  20. Spitting Panther

    • Medium: Bronze
    • Height: 21 cm
  21. Mandrillo

    • Medium: Bronze
    • Height: 25 cm

Additionally, the page includes a photograph of a sculpture titled "Mor-A-Lago" by Paul Beech, dated 1927, and a description of Franz Barwig's works and artistic influences, particularly noting his adaptation of a Moorish-Moresque style and his use of abstract forms in his decorative tiles.

The exhibition took place at the Busch-Reisinger Museum, Harvard University, from October 21 to December 4, 1971. The page also mentions that Franz Barwig's works are part of the permanent collection at Harvard University.

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The image shows a printed document, which appears to be a catalog or brochure for an exhibition of works by Franz Barwig. The document lists various sculptures and artworks by the artist, detailing each piece's title, year of creation, medium, dimensions, and signature. The works listed include:

  1. Young Boy, 1909 - Bronze, height 44 cm, signed on base: F. BARWIG.
  2. Eve, 1910 - Bronze, height 37 cm, signed on base: F. BARWIG.
  3. Dancing Bear, 1910-11 - Bronze, height 43.5 cm, signed on base: F.B.
  4. Goat, 1912 - Bronze, height 55 cm, signed on base: F.B.
  5. Marabu, 1911 - Bronze, height 38 cm, signed on base: F.B.
  6. Sitting Monkey, 1912 - Bronze, height 27 cm.
  7. Stag at Rest, 1914 - Brass, height 22 cm.
  8. Stretching Panther - Bronze, length 96 cm, related to a bronze of c. 1910.
  9. Sitting Bear - Bronze, height 56 cm.
  10. Kid, 1920-21 - Bronze, height 24.5 cm, signed on base: F. BARWIG.
  11. Kid, 1920-21 - Bronze, height 13.8 cm, signed on base: F.B.
  12. Kid, 1920-21 - Bronze, height 31.5 cm, signed on base: F. BARWIG.
  13. Kid, 1920 - Bronze, height 19 cm, signed on base: F.B.
  14. Kid, 1920-21 - Bronze, height 24.5 cm, signed on base: F.B.
  15. Dancing Peasant, 1920-21 - Bronze, height 26 cm, signed on base: F.B.
  16. Dancing Peasant, 1920-21 - Bronze, height 37 cm.
  17. Dancing Peasant, 1920-21 - Bronze, height 36 cm, part of a fountain group.
  18. Puma - Bronze, height 38 cm.
  19. Lioness - Bronze, height 36 cm.
  20. Spitting Panther - Bronze, height 21 cm.
  21. Mandrill - Bronze, height 25 cm.

The document also includes a note about a photograph of Barwig's house, "Palma Beach," designed in 1925-27, and mentions his decorative work in the Broussard style. The exhibition took place at the Busch-Reisinger Museum, Harvard University, from October 21 to December 4, 1971. The document is laid out on a table, with other papers and books visible in the background.

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This image shows an open publication or exhibition catalog, with a clean and minimalist design, listing various works. On the right-hand side is the name "Franz Barwig" in a large, bold sans-serif typeface, suggesting that Franz Barwig is likely the artist or subject of the exhibition. On the left-hand side, there are two adjoining pages of text with a list titled "WORKS IN THE EXHIBITION." There are numbered entries for each work, including titles, years, materials, dimensions, and other details. The works listed include sculptures of animals and human figures such as "YOUNG BOY," "EVE," "DANCING BEAR," "GOAT," "MARIBOI," "SITTING MONKEY," and "STAG AT REST," among others, created between 1903 and 1921.

The background of the image shows two more books or catalogs, suggesting this image might have been taken in a library, study, or at an exhibition. Additionally, the document mentions an exhibition at the Reinickendorf Museum and provides the dates, indicating that the image is likely related to a past exhibition that took place from October 21 to December 4, 1971.

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The image shows a pamphlet or brochure titled "Franz Barwig" that lists various works in an exhibition. The pamphlet includes 21 numbered items, each describing a specific sculpture by Barwig, detailing the year created, the material (mostly bronze and brass), the height in centimeters, and the base signature information. It also includes some additional notes about certain pieces, such as early versions and group casts.

The pamphlet mentions that this is for an exhibition at the Busch-Reisinger Museum, Harvard University, held from October 21 to December 4, 1971. There is also a brief description of photographs of Mar-A-Lago, Palm Beach, taken by Josef Urban in 1925, with sculptural decoration by Franz Barwig, describing the style and materials used in the villa's decoration.

The pamphlet is placed on a flat surface, with part of an open book visible in the background. The text is printed in a serif font in black on off-white paper.

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The image shows a page from an exhibition catalog or brochure featuring works by the artist Franz Barwig. The page is titled "WORKS IN THE EXHIBITION" and lists a series of sculptures created by Barwig, along with their details. Here is a breakdown of the content:

Key Elements in the Image:

  1. Title and Artist Name:

    • The page prominently displays the name "Franz Barwig" at the bottom right, indicating the artist whose works are being showcased.
  2. List of Works:

    • The page lists numbered entries (1–21) of Barwig's sculptures, each accompanied by:
      • Title of the work (e.g., Young Boy, Eve, Dancing Bear, etc.).
      • Year of creation (e.g., 1908, 1910, 1911, etc.).
      • Medium (e.g., Bronze, Brass).
      • Dimensions (e.g., height in centimeters).
      • Signature information (e.g., "Signed on base: F. BARWIG").
      • Additional notes about the work's history or significance (e.g., "An important early work recast in bronze," "An earlier version of this work in wood was exhibited at the Hagenbund, 1906").
  3. Examples of Entries:

    • 1. YOUNG BOY, 1908

      • Bronze, height 33 cm.
      • Signed on base: F. BARWIG.
      • Barwig's first publicly exhibited bronze.
    • 2. EVE, 1910

      • Brass, height 37 cm.
      • An important early work recast in bronze on bases FB.
      • Signed on base: F. BARWIG.
    • 13. KID, 1920

      • Bronze, height 19 cm.
      • Signed on base: FB.
    • 15. DANCING PEASANT, 1920/21

      • Bronze, height 36 cm.
      • Signed on base: FB.
  4. Exhibition Details:

    • At the bottom of the page, there is a note indicating that this is part of an exhibition at the Busch-Reisinger Museum, Harvard University, held from October 21 – December 4, 1971.
  5. Photographic Description:

    • The page includes a brief description of a sculpture titled "MANDRILLO", noting that it was part of a decorative scheme for a building in Pala Beach, Florida, designed by Moeel-Ubo. The sculpture was part of a larger installation featuring abstract forms inspired by local wildlife and architecture.
  6. Background:

    • The page appears to be part of a larger catalog or booklet, as suggested by the visible edges of other pages in the background. The text is printed in a clean, formal font, typical of exhibition catalogs.

Overall Context:

The image depicts a curated list of Franz Barwig's sculptural works, providing detailed information about each piece, including their materials, dimensions, and historical context. The inclusion of exhibition details and a brief description of one of the works suggests this is part of a formal exhibition catalog, likely intended for museum visitors or art enthusiasts. The focus on Barwig's bronze and brass sculptures highlights his contributions to modernist sculpture.

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A catalog for Franz Barwig's work is open to a page titled "Works in the Exhibition." The page lists the works of art in the exhibition, including "Young Boy," "Eve," "Dancing Bear," "Goat," "Maribou," "Sitting Monkey," "Stag at Rest," "Stretching Panther," "Sitting Bear," "Kid," "Kid," and "Kid." The works are dated between 1908 and 1921. The catalog also includes information about the materials used, such as bronze and brass, and the sizes of the works. The catalog is placed on a gray surface, and there is a book behind it.