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The image displays a newsletter from the Fogg Art Museum dated September 1976. The cover page features an article about the First Annual Oktoberfest at the Busch-Reisinger Museum, which includes details about the event such as free beer, traditional music, and German food like bratwurst and sauerbraten. The event is scheduled for Friday, October 15, with tickets priced at $4 for single and $7 for couples, and free for members, Friends of the Busch-Reisinger, and students.

Another article on the page introduces Karen Davidson as the new assistant at the Busch-Reisinger Museum, replacing Elaine Slater who is on leave for graduate studies. Karen, a Harvard graduate, previously volunteered at the Museum and has a background in art education and architectural analysis.

Additionally, there is an article about an important painting, 'Landscape with Women,' by Hans von Marées, which was donated to the Museum by Mrs. Steffi Black. The painting, an oil-on-canvas study, is part of a series of works created by von Marées and his circle in Italy during the 1870s. The article provides context about the artist and the significance of the painting.

The page also includes an illustration titled 'Albrecht Dürer, A Young, woodcut, c. 1496,' depicting a figure, along with a description of the artwork.

The image is a page from the September 1976 issue of the Fogg Art Museum Newsletter.

1. Event Announcement:

   • The first annual Oktoberfest at the Busch-Reisinger Museum is highlighted. This event will feature free beer, traditional music, and dancing in Romanesque Hall on October 15.
   • Attendees can enjoy authentic German beer, served from kegs in the courtyard, accompanied by traditional German food like wurst and kase. Admission is free for non-members, with Friends of the Busch-Reisinger and students paying $4 and $7 respectively.
   • Additional information is available by contacting Karen Davidson at the Busch-Reisinger Museum.

2. Staff Change:

   • Karen Davidson is introduced as the new assistant at the Busch-Reisinger Museum, replacing Elaine Slater. Davidson has a background in art education and previously worked on various projects involving the museum building.

3. Artwork Description:

   • The page also includes a detailed description of a significant painting, "Landscape with Women" by Marcé, donated to the museum by Mrs. Steffi Black. This oil-on-canvas work is noted for its historical and artistic value, reflecting Marcé’s style and the influence of the Italian Realists.

4. Historical Painting:

   • The artwork is discussed in the context of Marcé’s broader body of work, noting that his style was inspired by the Italian Renaissance and his travels in Italy.

5. Illustrations:

   • There are illustrations and a smaller reproduction of Marcé's artwork included within the text to enhance the description and understanding of the piece.

6. Additional Notes:

   • There is a mention of Albrecht Dürer's woodcut, "A Young Woodcutter," which is described as a miniature of Emperor Maximilian II.

The page is visually detailed with images and text, aiming to inform readers about the upcoming event and significant new acquisitions at the museum.

The image is a page from the "Fogg Art Museum Newsletter" dated September 1976. This particular page is labeled as page 3 and contains several articles and announcements.

1. First Annual Oktoberfest:

   • The event is scheduled for Friday, October 15.
   • It features free beer, traditional music, and dancing in Romanesque Hall.
   • The beer will be imported from Munich and served from kegs in the garden courtyard.
   • Traditional wursts and kase will also be served.
   • The event is free for members, but non-members and Friends of the Busch-Reisinger Museum are charged $4 single and $7 per couple.
   • Contact Karen Davidson for more information.

2. Karen Davidson, New Assistant at Busch:

   • Karen Davidson joined the Busch-Reisinger staff over the summer, replacing Elaine Slater.
   • She comes from Harvard’s Center for European Studies and is a fan of the Busch-Reisinger Museum.
   • Karen volunteered at the museum two years ago while completing her master's in art education at the School of the Museum of Fine Arts, Boston.
   • Elaine Slater will teach two courses in art history at Simmons College in the fall.

3. Important Painting Given to Museum by Mrs. Steffi Black:

   • A landscape painting by Hans von Marées, titled "Landscape with Women," was donated to the Busch-Reisinger Museum by Mrs. Steffi Black of San Francisco.
   • The painting, along with another Marées work, was purchased by the museum in 1965.
   • Hans von Marées was a member of the circle of Germans working in Italy during the latter half of the nineteenth century.
   • The painting is noted for its realistic style and its portrayal of the Italian countryside.

4. Illustrations:

   • There are two illustrations on the page:
     • One is a black-and-white photo of the painting "Landscape with Women" by Hans von Marées.
     • The other is a sketch of Albrecht Dürer's "Young Hare" from a woodcut.

The page also includes some additional text about the historical context and significance of the paintings and events mentioned.

The image is a page from the September 1976 issue of the Fogg Art Museum Newsletter. Here is a detailed summary of the content:

Headline and Event

• First Annual Oktoberfest to Feature Free Beer, Traditional Music
  • The event is scheduled to take place at the Busch-Reisinger Museum on Friday, October 15.
  • It will include traditional German music and dancing in Romanesque Hall.
  • Free beer, specifically imported from Munich, will be available from kegs in the garden courtyard.
  • There will be traditional food such as platter meals with wurst and kase (sausage and cheese).
  • The event is open to the public, with a suggested donation of $3 for non-members, $2 for members, and $4 for students.
  • For further information, readers are directed to contact Karen Davidson at the Busch-Reisinger Museum (495-2317).

New Staff Member

• Karen Davidson, New Assistant at Busch
  • Karen Davidson joined the Busch-Reisinger staff in the summer, replacing Elaine Slater as staff assistant.
  • Davidson comes to the Museum from the Harvard Center for European Studies, where she worked as a research assistant.
  • She is a long-time fan of the Busch and is completing her Masters in art education at Simmons College.
  • Elaine Slater will teach two courses in art history at Simmons College in the fall.

Artwork Donation

• Important Painting Given to Museum by Mrs. Steffi Black
  • A significant oil-on-canvas study, "Landscape with Women," by the nineteenth-century German painter Hans von Marées, was recently donated to the Busch-Reisinger Museum.
  • The painting was donated by Mrs. Steffi Black of San Francisco.
  • The painting is part of a series of landscape studies and is considered a valuable addition to the museum’s collection.
  • The donation highlights the influence of Italian art on Marées, who was a member of a distinguished circle of German artists working in Italy during the latter half of the nineteenth century.

Artwork Description

• Hans von Marées, Landscape with Women, ca. 1871, 87.5 x 105 cm, 1976.1
  • The painting is noted for its realistic and impressionistic style, influenced by the Italian Realists and Impressionists.
  • Marées spent time in Italy during the 1860s and 1870s, where he was inspired by the classical past and the Italian landscape.

Additional Information

• Albrecht Dürer, A Joint, Woodcut
  • There is a mention of an Albrecht Dürer woodcut, "A Joint," which is part of the Emperor Maximilian I series, and an explanation of its reproduction in a manuscript.

The page includes images of the Marées painting and the Dürer woodcut, providing visual context to the descriptions.

The image is a page from the Fogg Art Museum Newsletter dated September 1976. Here's a detailed summary of the contents:

Main Headline:

First Annual Oktoberfest to Feature Free Beer, Traditional Music

• Event Details:
  • The upcoming quints of Munich's famous beer feast will be featured at the Busch-Reisinger Museum on Friday, October 15, marking the museum's first annual Oktoberfest.
  • There will be dancing in Renaissance Hall accompanied by authentic German music.
  • The beer, specifically imported for the event, will be poured from kegs in the garden courtyard.
  • Traditional wurst and käse (sausage and cheese) will be served.
  • Admission Prices:
    • $5 single, $9 per couple.
    • Friends of the Busch-Reisinger and students: $4 single, $7 per couple.
  • For more information, readers are advised to contact Karen Davidson at the Busch-Reisinger Museum.

Staff News:

Karen Davidson, New Assistant at Busch

• Karen Davidson has joined the Busch-Reisinger staff as the new assistant, replacing Elsine Slater.
• Karen is originally from San Francisco and graduated from Mills College where she studied under Professor Gold.
• She has worked at the M.H. de Young Museum in San Francisco and was a long-time fan of the Busch-Reisinger Museum.
• Karen has experience in art education from the School of the Museum of Fine Arts in Boston and has worked on various projects at the Busch-Reisinger.
• She will teach two courses in the museum's education department in the fall semester, specifically on the art of Simon Rodia's Watts Towers.

Artwork Donation:

Important Painting Given to Museum by Mrs. Stefi Black

• Landscape with Women: A large oil-on-canvas study by Anselm Feuerbach, donated by Mrs. Stefi Black of San Francisco.
  • Feuerbach was a member of a distinguished circle of 19th-century German artists.
  • This painting is one of the few examples of Feuerbach's work in America.
• The painting was part of a collection owned by Marées, another significant artist.
• The donated piece has historical significance and complements the museum's existing works by German Realists and Impressionists.
• The painting depicts a scene from the mid-1860s, reflecting the Italian classical past and the influence of the Nazarene movement.

Student Contribution:

Albrecht Dürer, A Woodcut

• A student submission, a woodcut inspired by Albrecht Dürer's work, is included.
• The description mentions Dürer's influence and the creative reinterpretation of a manuscript model into an image suitable for printing.

The image shows a page from a "Fogg Art Museum Newsletter" dated September 1976. The page is labeled "page 3" and includes several articles and images.

1. First Annual Oktoberfest:

   • The newsletter announces the first annual Oktoberfest to be held at the Busch-Reisinger Museum on Friday, October 15, from 5 to 8 pm.
   • The event features free beer, traditional music, and an authentic German meal.
   • The meal includes bratwurst, potato salad, sauerkraut, and beer, with free refills from a keg.
   • The event is open to the public, with tickets available for non-members at $5 per person. Friends of the Busch-Reisinger and students can attend for $4 single and $7 per couple.
   • The event is organized by Karen Davidson.

2. Karen Davidson, New Assistant at Busch:

   • Karen Davidson has joined the Busch-Reisinger Museum as an assistant, replacing Elaine Slater.
   • She previously worked under Gudrun Goldman and has a background in art education.
   • She will teach two courses at Simmons College in the fall.

3. Albrecht Dürer:

   • A brief note about Albrecht Dürer, mentioning his famous engraving "Knight, Death, and the Devil" and his contributions to art.

4. Important Painting Given to Museum by Mrs. Steffi Black:

   • The newsletter highlights a significant donation to the museum: a large oil painting titled "Landscape with Women" by Hans von Marées, a 19th-century German painter.
   • The painting, along with another Marées oil study, was donated by Mrs. Steffi Black of San Francisco.
   • The article discusses Marées's life and work, including his time in Italy and his association with the German painters Anselm Feuerbach, Arnold Böcklin, and Adolf von Hildebrand.
   • Marées's work is noted for its classical influences and his contributions to German art.

The page also includes images of the artwork discussed, specifically the painting "Landscape with Women" and an engraving by Albrecht Dürer.

The image shows a page from the "Fogg Art Museum Newsletter September 1976." It is affixed to a green two-ring binder with a tan backing page. The newsletter contains information about various events and updates related to the Fogg Art Museum. There are printed images and text with articles titled "First Annual Oktoberfest to Feature Free Beer, Traditional Music" and another article named "At the Busch-Reisinger Museum."

On the left side, there is about a quarter of the page visible with text discussing the Oktoberfest event details, names, and musical aspects. On the right side, the entire page is visible and features two printed black-and-white images of artwork with corresponding descriptions beside or beneath each image. One artwork, described as "Max von Moos, Landscape with Waning Moon, 1971," is a detailed sketch or print depicting a surreal scene.

Below this, there is a portion of text that starts with "IMPORTANT PAINTING GIVEN TO MUSEUM BY MRS. STEFFI BLACK" and it continues to talk about the donation of a landscape by Wilhelm Leibl. The article provides context about the artist, the artwork's significance, and related historical or biographical information.

At the bottom of the page is another artwork depicting a dynamic scene with figures, likely another print or etching. The text in this section of the newsletter is too small to read in detail from the image provided, but it continues on to page 4 as indicated at the end.

The image depicts a page from the Fogg Art Museum Newsletter dated September 1976. The page is part of a bound collection, as indicated by the visible spine and metallic clasps on the left side of the image. The content of the page is divided into several sections, providing information about museum events, acquisitions, and staff updates.

Key Elements in the Image:

Header:

• The top of the page prominently displays the title: "Fogg Art Museum Newsletter, September, 1976."

Main Content:

1. First Annual Oktoberfest to Feature Free Traditional Music:

   • This section announces the museum's annual Oktoberfest, scheduled for October 15, featuring free traditional music.
   • Details include:
     • The event will be held in the Romaneesque Hall.
     • An authentic German band will play, accompanied by flowing beer served from kegs in the garden courtyard.
     • Traditional platter wurst and kise will be served.
     • Tickets are priced at $5 for non-members, $3 for single members, and $7 per couple for members.
     • Contact information is provided for further inquiries: Karen Davidson at the Busch-Reisinger Museum (495-2317).

2. Karen Davidson, New Assistant at Busch:

   • This section introduces Karen Davidson, who joined the Busch-Reisinger staff as a museum assistant over the summer.
   • It highlights her background:
     • She replaced Elaine Slater as the assistant.
     • She has worked at Harvard's Center for European Studies, under Guido Goldschneider.
     • She is a long-time fan of the museum, having volunteered there for two years while completing her master's in art education at the School of Education.
     • She has worked on various projects involving the Busch-Reisinger, including an architectural analysis of the museum building.
     • Elaine Slater will be teaching two courses in the fall at Simons College.

3. Landscape with Women, a Large Oil-on-Canvas Study by Hans von Marées:

   • This section discusses a significant acquisition: a large oil-on-canvas study titled "Landscape with Women" by Hans von Marées, donated to the museum by Mrs. Steffi Black.
   • Key details:
     • The painting is dated 1871, measures 87.3 x 105 cm, and was donated in 1976.
     • Hans von Marées (1837–1887) was a German painter who spent much of his career in Italy during the latter half of the nineteenth century.
     • The museum now owns only another Marées oil study, owned by the Museum of Fine Arts, Houston.
     • The article also provides context about Marées' artistic style, noting his influence on the Busch-Reisinger Museum and the German Renaissance. It describes his work as characterized by realism and impressionism, with a strong bond to the Italian classical past.
     • The painting is described as depicting a wooded landscape with echoes of the painterly style and the frescoes, likely from the Venetian art of the sixteenth-century Venetian artist Marco Marées, who was active in Italy from the early 1870s.

Visual Elements:

• Photographs:

  • The page includes two photographs:
    1. Top Right: A black-and-white photograph of "Landscape with Women" by Hans von Marées, showing a scenic landscape with figures.
    2. Bottom Left: A smaller black-and-white photograph of an artwork titled "Albrecht Dürer, A Joust, woodcut after a miniature in the Trevelyan MS, c. 1500", which is described as a reproduction of an engraving model by a manuscript adaptable to printing.

• Text Layout:

  • The text is typed in a formal, structured format typical of newsletters from the 1970s.
  • The page is numbered 3 at the top right corner, indicating it is part of a multi-page document.

Design and Binding:

• The page is part of a bound document, as evidenced by the green spine and metallic clasps visible on the left side of the image. This suggests the newsletter is part of an archival or collection-bound volume.

Summary:

The image shows a page from the Fogg Art Museum Newsletter dated September 1976, featuring announcements about an Oktoberfest event, the appointment of a new museum assistant, and a significant art acquisition—a large oil-on-canvas study by Hans von Marées. The page includes photographs of the artwork and additional details about the artist's life and style, as well as a smaller reproduction of a Dürer woodcut. The layout and design reflect the formal, archival style typical of museum publications from that era.

The image is a page from the Fogg Art Museum Newsletter, dated September 1976. The page has a green border and a beige background. The newsletter features an article about the First Annual Oktoberfest at the Busch-Reisinger Museum, including details about the event, such as the date, location, and activities planned. The article also mentions a painting by Hans von Marées, "Landscape with Women," which was donated to the museum by Mrs. Steffi Black and is on display. The newsletter provides information about the artist, the painting's style, and its significance within the museum's collection.

The image is a page from a newsletter titled "Fogg Art Museum Newsletter September 1976." The page is numbered 3 and contains both text and images. The text is organized into several sections, with headings and subheadings, and is written in a formal and informative tone.

The top section of the page features an article titled "First Annual Oktoberfest to Feature Free Beer, Traditional Music." This article announces an event at the Busch-Reisinger Museum, where the spirit of Munich's yearly beer fest will be brought to life. The event will include traditional German dancing, music, and free beer, with a special focus on kegs in the garden courtyard. The article also mentions that the event is open to the public, with tickets priced at $4 single and $7 per couple.

Below this article, there is a section titled "Karen Davidson, New Assistant at Busch." This section introduces Karen Davidson, who has joined the Busch-Reisinger Museum staff as a summer volunteer and is now working as a staff assistant. The article provides a brief biography of Karen, highlighting her background in German studies and her previous work at the Busch-Reisinger Museum.

The bottom section of the page features an article titled "Important Painting Given to Museum by Mrs. Steffi Black." This article discusses a painting donated to the museum by Mrs. Steffi Black, a large oil-on-canvas study by the 19th-century German painter Hans von Marées. The article provides details about the painting, its historical context, and its significance to the museum's collection.

Accompanying the text are two images. The first image is a black-and-white photograph of a painting by Hans von Marées, titled "Landscape with Women." The second image is a black-and-white drawing of a man and a woman, possibly also by Hans von Marées. These images are used to illustrate the articles and provide visual context for the information presented in the text.

Overall, the page from the newsletter provides information about upcoming events, new staff members, and significant acquisitions at the Busch-Reisinger Museum, with a focus on German art and culture.