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Left Page: About the Museum

Title: THE BUSCH-REISINGER MUSEUM

Description:

• The Busch-Reisinger Museum is unique in the United States, founded in 1901 by Dr. Kuno Francke, a professor of German Art and Culture at Harvard. Initially, it focused on plaster cast reproductions of German sculpture, architecture, and decorative arts. In 1930, under the curatorship of Professor Charles L. Kuhn, the museum began collecting original art, developing one of the most important collections of Central European art outside of Europe.
• The museum's holdings include significant works from the late medieval, Renaissance, Baroque, and early modern periods, with a strong emphasis on German art. It also houses a major collection of 20th-century German art, including works by the German Expressionists and the Bauhaus school.
• The museum serves the Harvard community, scholars worldwide, and the general public, offering a comprehensive view of German and related art and culture. It also presents an active program of exhibitions and musical events.

Right Page: Upcoming Exhibitions and Events

Title: EXHIBITIONS IN THE COMING MONTHS

Exhibitions:

1. European Romantic Art

   • Dates: October 17 through November 27, 1977
   • Description: Includes drawings, prints, and watercolors from Germany, France, and England, tracing Romanticism from Neoclassicism to Realism. Features works by Gainsborough, Courbet, Gericault, Ingres, Delacroix, and Rousseau.

2. From Menzel to Moholy: Works on Paper from Germany, Austria, and Switzerland

   • Dates: November 28, 1977 through January 21, 1978
   • Description: Includes late nineteenth and early twentieth-century German, Austrian, and Swiss prints, drawings, and watercolors. Highlights artists such as Menzel, Klimt, Schiele, and the Bauhaus artists.

3. Paul Klee

   • Dates: February 10 through March 12, 1978
   • Description: An exhibition drawn largely from Harvard's holdings, featuring a selection of Klee's works from 1903 to 1939, the year before his death.

4. Käthe Kollwitz: Sculpture and Graphic Works

   • Dates: March 1 through April 30, 1978
   • Description: Includes seventy-three works that span Kollwitz's career, emphasizing her naturalism and social concerns, and her connection to German Realists and Expressionists.

Title: MEDIEVAL STAINED GLASS FROM NEW ENGLAND COLLECTIONS

• Dates: April 25 through June 10, 1978
• Description: This exhibition, mounted in the Museum's Gothic Chapel, features the finest and most important examples of stained glass from private and public collections in New England.

Title: 1977-1978 FRIENDS' EVENINGS

• Dates and Speakers:
  • Dr. Henri Zerner (November 16): Professor of Fine Arts, Harvard University, on "The Gothic Chapel."
  • Dr. Konrad Oberhuber (December 7): Professor of Fine Arts, Harvard University, on "Hans von Aachen’s ‘Venus and Adonis.’"
  • Dr. Charles Haxthausen (February 15): Assistant Professor of Fine Arts, Harvard University, on "Paul Klee."
  • Dr. Margot Clark (March 15): Lecturer, University of New Hampshire, on "Beckmann’s Triptych ‘The Actors.’"
  • Dr. Madeline H. Caviness (April 26): Professor of Fine Arts, Tufts University, on "Medieval Stained Glass from New England Collections."

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1. About the Busch-Reisinger Museum:

   • It is the only museum of its kind in the United States dedicated to German art and culture.
   • Founded in 1901 by Dr. Kuno Francke, it initially started as a collection of plaster casts and decorative arts.
   • The museum's collection has expanded significantly over time, including works by renowned German artists like Max Beckmann and Paul Klee.
   • It serves as a significant center for the study of German art and culture, attracting scholars and the public globally.

2. Exhibitions in the Coming Months:

   • European Romantic Art (October 17, 1977 - November 21, 1977):

     • This exhibit showcases drawings, prints, and watercolors from Germany, France, and England, focusing on Romanticism from Neoclassicism to Realism. Notable artists like Gainsborough, Courbet, and Constable are included.

   • From Menzel to Moholy: Works on Paper from Germany, Austria, and Switzerland (November 28, 1977 - January 21, 1978):

     • This exhibition features drawings and prints from the late 19th and early 20th centuries, emphasizing major artists and trends like Realism, Impressionism, Dadaism, and Bauhaus.

   • Paul Klee: Sculpture and Graphic Works (February 10 - March 11, 1978):

     • An exhibition of seventy-three works by Paul Klee, covering his career from 1903 to his death in 1939, highlighting his contributions to Expressionism and modern art.

   • Käthe Kollwitz: Sculpture and Graphic Works (March 1 - March 29, 1978):

     • This exhibit showcases works by Käthe Kollwitz, focusing on her naturalistic and emotive style that bridges the late 19th-century German Realists with Expressionists.

3. Medieval Stained Glass from New England Collections:

   • An exhibition from April 25 to June 10, 1978, featuring significant stained glass from private and public collections in New England.

4. Friends’ Evenings:

   • Various evenings are scheduled with distinguished professors from Harvard University, including Dr. Henri Zerner, Dr. Konrad Oberhuber, Dr. Charles Haxton, and Dr. Margot Clark, focusing on different aspects of art and culture, such as:
     • Stained glass from New England collections.
     • Works by Paul Klee.
     • Triptychs by The Actors.
     • Events on different dates, like February, January, and March.

The page highlights the museum's rich and diverse collection and its ongoing exhibitions, emphasizing its role in the cultural and academic life of Harvard University and the broader community.

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Busch-Reisinger Museum

• Overview:

  • The Busch-Reisinger Museum is noted as the only museum of its kind in the United States dedicated to German art and culture.
  • Founded in 1901 by Dr. Kuno Francke, Professor of German Art and Culture at Harvard, it initially focused on plaster cast reproductions of German sculptures, architecture, and decorative arts.
  • The museum expanded its collection significantly in 1930 under the curatorship of Professor Charles L. Kuhn, developing into one of the most extensive collections of Central European art outside of Europe.

• Collection Highlights:

  • The museum's collections are especially strong in late medieval, Renaissance, Baroque, and Rococo sculpture, as well as 19th-century painting and 20th-century German Expressionist art.
  • It holds significant works by major artists such as Ernst Barlach, Paul Klee, and Käthe Kollwitz.
  • The museum serves as a leading center for the study of Germanic art and culture, hosting a vibrant program of exhibitions and concerts.

Exhibitions in the Coming Months

• European Romantic Art:

  • Dates: October 17 through November 21, 1977
  • Focus: Drawings, prints, and watercolors from Germany, France, and England, tracing the transition from Neoclassicism to Realism. Notable artists include Gainsborough, Courbet, Gericault, Ingres, Delacroix, and Rousseau.

• From Menzel to Moholy: Works on Paper from Germany, Austria, and Switzerland:

  • Dates: November 28, 1977 through January 21, 1978
  • Focus: Late nineteenth-century and early twentieth-century German, Austrian, and Swiss prints, drawings, and watercolors, showcasing major artists and trends from Realism to Expressionism.

• Paul Klee:

  • Dates: February 10 through March 11, 1978
  • Focus: Extensive collection of Klee's works, spanning from his early career in 1903 to 1939, highlighting his diverse and innovative contributions to modern art.

• Käthe Kollwitz: Sculpture and Graphic Works:

  • Dates: March 1 through March 29, 1978
  • Focus: Seventy-three works by Käthe Kollwitz, spanning her career and illustrating her synthesis of naturalism and social concerns with the emotional intensity of Expressionism.

Medieval Stained Glass from New England Collections

• Exhibition Dates: April 25 through June 10, 1978
• Description: This exhibition will feature stained glass from private and public collections in New England, showcasing some of the finest and most important examples.

1977-1978 Friends' Evenings

• Events:
  • November: Dr. Henri Zerner, Professor of Fine Arts and Curator of Prints at Fogg Art Museum, Harvard University, on Romanticism.
  • January: Dr. Konrad Oberhuber, Professor of Fine Arts and Curator of Drawings at Fogg Art Museum, Harvard University, on Hans von Aachen’s Venus and Adonis.
  • February: Dr. Charles Haxthausen, Assistant Professor of Fine Arts and Assistant Curator at the Busch-Reisinger Museum, Harvard University, on Paul Klee.
  • March: Dr. Margot Clark, Professor of Fine Arts at the University of New Hampshire, on Beckmann’s triptych The Actors.
  • April: An evening with Ise Gropius.
  • May: Dr. Madeline H. Caviness, Chairman of Fine Arts Department and Associate Professor at Tufts University, on medieval stained glass from New England collections.

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Busch-Reisinger Museum Overview

• History and Collection: The Busch-Reisinger Museum is the only museum of its kind in the United States dedicated to German art and culture. It was founded in 1901 by Dr. Kuno Francke and originally housed plaster cast reproductions of German sculpture, architecture, and decorative arts. It began collecting original art in 1930 under the direction of Professor Charles L. Kuhn. Today, it holds one of the most important and extensive collections of Central European art outside of Europe.
• Collections: The museum's holdings are particularly strong in late medieval, Renaissance, and Baroque sculpture, as well as nineteenth and twentieth-century art. It also houses the largest collection of Bauhaus materials outside of Germany.
• Academic Role: The museum serves as a leading center for the study of German and related art and culture, and it is an active program for exhibitions, concerts, and scholarly research.

Exhibitions in the Coming Months

1. European Romantic Art

   • Dates: October 17 through November 21, 1977
   • Content: Comprised of drawings, prints, and watercolors from Germany, France, and England, tracing Romanticism from Neoclassicism to Realism. Includes works by major artists such as Gainsborough, Courbet, Gericault, Ingres, Delacroix, Constable, and Rousseau.

2. From Menzel to Moholy: Works on Paper from Germany, Austria, and Switzerland

   • Dates: November 28, 1977 through January 21, 1978
   • Content: Features late nineteenth and early twentieth-century German, Austrian, and Swiss prints, drawings, and watercolors.

3. Paul Klee

   • Dates: February 10 through March 11, 1978
   • Content: An exhibition drawn largely from Harvard’s own Klee holdings, showcasing a representative cross-section of Klee’s work from 1903 to 1939, the year before his death.

4. Käthe Kollwitz: Sculpture and Graphic Works

   • Dates: March 1 through March 29, 1978
   • Content: An exhibition of seventy-three works by Käthe Kollwitz, highlighting her synthesis of naturalism and social concerns, and the emotive intensity of the Expressionists.

Medieval Stained Glass from New England Collections

• Dates: April 25 through June 10, 1978
• Content: An exhibition mounted in the museum’s Gothic Chapel, bringing together examples of stained glass from private and public collections in New England.

1977-1978 Friends' Evenings

• Events and Speakers:
  • November: Dr. Henri Zerner, Professor of Fine Arts and Curator of Prints, Fogg Art Museum, Harvard University, on Romantic Art.
  • January: Dr. Konrad Oberhuber, Professor of Fine Arts and Curator of Drawings, Fogg Art Museum, Harvard University, on Hans von Aachen's Venus and Adonis.
  • February: Dr. Charles Haxthausen, Assistant Professor of Fine Arts and Assistant Curator of the Busch-Reisinger Museum, Harvard University, on Paul Klee.
  • March: Dr. Margot Clark, Professor of Fine Arts, University of New Hampshire, on Beckmann’s triptych The Actors.
  • April: Dr. Madeline H. Caviness, Chairman of Fine Arts Department and Associate Professor of Fine Arts, Tufts University, on medieval stained glass from New England collections.
  • May: An evening with Isse Gropius.

The page provides a comprehensive look at the museum’s offerings and upcoming events, highlighting its extensive collections and scholarly focus on German and related art and culture.

The image is a detailed informational brochure from the Busch-Reisinger Museum, which highlights its purpose, collections, exhibitions, and upcoming events.

The Busch-Reisinger Museum

• Overview: The Busch-Reisinger Museum is noted as the only museum of its kind in North America dedicated to the study of art from the German-speaking countries of Central and Northern Europe.
• Founding and History: Established in 1901, it was initially focused on plaster casts of Central European art. Over the years, it expanded its collection to include original works.
• Curator Contributions: Under the curatorship of Charles L. Kuhn starting in 1930, the museum became renowned for its extensive collection of Central European art.
• Collection Highlights: The museum is particularly strong in medieval sculpture, Renaissance and Baroque works, and 19th- and 20th-century art. It houses significant pieces of Austrian Secession art, German Expressionism, and Bauhaus materials.

Exhibitions in the Coming Months

The museum lists several upcoming exhibitions:

1. European Romantic Art

   • Dates: October 17 through November 21, 1977
   • Focus: Romanticism from Germany, France, and England with works by artists like Gainsborough, Courbet, and Delacroix.

2. From Menzel to Moholy: Works on Paper from Germany, Austria, and Switzerland

   • Dates: November 28, 1977, through January 21, 1978
   • Focus: Late 19th- and early 20th-century drawings, prints, and watercolors from artists like Menzel, Kollwitz, and Klee.

3. Medieval Stained Glass from New England Collections

   • Dates: April 25 through June 10, 1978
   • Focus: Stained glass from both private and public collections in New England.

4. Paul Klee

   • Dates: February 10 through March 11, 1978
   • Focus: Works by Paul Klee, offering a representative cross-section of his art.

5. Käthe Kollwitz: Sculpture and Graphic Works

   • Dates: March 1 through March 29, 1978
   • Focus: A comprehensive collection of Kollwitz's works, emphasizing her social concerns and Expressionist style.

1977-1978 Friends’ Evenings

The museum also announces several Friends’ Evenings, which are special events featuring talks by distinguished speakers:

1. Dr. Henri Zerner

   • Topic: Romantic Art
   • Date: November

2. Dr. Konrad Oberhuber

   • Topic: Drawings
   • Date: January

3. Dr. Charles Haxthausen

   • Topic: Fine Arts and Curatorship
   • Date: February

4. Dr. Margaret K. Carroll

   • Topic: New Hampshire Art
   • Date: March

5. Dr. Madeline H. Caviness

   • Topic: Medieval Stained Glass
   • Date: May

Overall, the brochure provides a comprehensive overview of the museum's offerings and its role as a cultural and educational resource for Germanic art and culture.

The image is a detailed brochure or pamphlet from the Busch-Reisinger Museum, which is described as the only museum of its kind in the United States. The museum was founded in 1901 by Dr. Kuno Francke, a professor of German Art and Culture at Harvard University. It was initially conceived as a collection of plaster casts of German sculpture, architecture, and decorative arts. The museum began collecting art in 1936 under the curatorship of Professor Charles Kuhn.

The museum's holdings are particularly notable in the areas of late medieval, Renaissance, and baroque sculpture, sixteenth-century painting, and eighteenth-century porcelain. Its major strength lies in its large and distinguished collection of twentieth-century German art. The museum also serves the entire Harvard community, scholars from around the world, and the general public as a learning center for the study of Germanic and related art and culture.

The pamphlet lists upcoming exhibitions for the 1977-1978 period:

1. European Romantic Art (October 17 through November 21, 1977): Features works by major artists including Gainsborough, Courbet, Gericault, Ingres, Delacroix, Corot, and Kokoschka.
2. From Menzel to Moholy: Works on Paper from Germany, Austria, and Switzerland (November 28, 1977 through January 21, 1978): Includes late nineteenth and early twentieth-century German, Austrian, and Swiss prints, drawings, and watercolors.
3. Paul Klee (February 10 through March 11, 1978): An exhibition drawn from Harvard’s extensive Klee holdings, offering a representative cross-section of the artist’s work.
4. Käthe Kollwitz: Sculpture and Graphic Works (March 20 through April 23, 1978): Features works spanning the career of Kollwitz, whose art synthesizes the naturalism and social concerns of the late nineteenth-century German Realists with the emotive intensity of the Expressionists.
5. Medieval Stained Glass from New England Collections (April 30 through June 10, 1978): The exhibition is installed in the Museum’s Gothic Chapel, bringing together examples of stained glass from private and public collections in New England.

Additionally, the pamphlet announces a series of "Friends' Evenings" with talks by various professors and experts:

• Dr. Henri Zerner on Hans von Aachen’s Venus and Adonis (November).
• Dr. Konrad Oberhuber on Hans von Aachen’s Venus and Adonis (January).
• Dr. Charles Haxthausen on Paul Klee (February).
• Dr. Margot Clark on Beckmann’s triptych The Actors (March).
• Dr. Madeline H. Caviness on medieval stained glass from New England collections (May).

The pamphlet also mentions an evening with Ise Gropius in April.

The image shows a two-page spread from an informational brochure or booklet. The left page is titled "The Busch-Reisinger Museum" and provides a description of the museum, noting it's the only museum of its kind in the United States that is focused on the art of German-speaking countries. It mentions that the museum collection includes a variety of works, from 19th-century German art to expressionist, as well as Bauhaus-related objects.

The right page holds information about upcoming "Exhibitions in the Coming Months," including:

• "European Romantic Art" from October 1 through November 27, 1977
• "From Menzel to Moly: Works on Paper from Germany, Austria and Switzerland, 1890 through January 21, 1978"
• "Paul Klee" from February 10 through March 11, 1978
• "Käthe Kollwitz: Sculpture and Graphic Works" from March 29 through May 2, 1978

Below the exhibition descriptions, there's a separate section for "Medieval Stained Glass from New England Collections," dated April 25 through June 10, 1978, and an event section for "1977-1978 Friends' Evenings," listing different speakers planned for each month from November through May, without specific dates given. All events and exhibits were set for the late 1970s.

The text is in English, and the font used is a straightforward serif type, giving the document a formal and informative style. The overall layout is clean and typical for academic or museum literature from the 1970s, with centered headlines and justified text columns.

The image shows an open book or catalog page from The Busch-Reisinger Museum, which appears to be a publication detailing upcoming exhibitions and events. The page is titled "EXHIBITIONS IN THE COMING MONTHS" and provides information about several planned exhibitions and related events. Here is a breakdown of the content:

Left Column: Overview of the Busch-Reisinger Museum

• Introduction: The text introduces the Busch-Reisinger Museum as the only museum of its kind in the United States, founded in 1901 by Dr. Kuno Franké at Harvard. It focuses on German Art and Culture.
• History: Originally conceived as a collection of plaster cast reproductions of German sculpture, architecture, and decorative arts, the museum began collecting original art in 1930 under the curatorship of Professor Charles L. Kuhn. During Kuhn's thirty-eight years as curator, the museum developed into one of the most important and extensive collections of Central European art outside of Europe.
• Collections: The museum's holdings are notable in areas such as late medieval, Renaissance, and Baroque sculpture; sixteenth- and seventeenth-century painting; and eighteenth-century porcelain. It is particularly significant for its large and distinguished collection of significant phases of modern German art, including works by major German Expressionist artists such as Max Beckmann, Paul Klee, and Ernst Ludwig Kirchner.
• Role: The museum serves the Harvard community, scholars worldwide, and the general public as a leading center for the study of Germanic art and culture. It offers a vital center for musical life at Harvard through weekly concerts on the internationally famous Flentrop organ.

Right Column: Upcoming Exhibitions and Events

The right column lists several upcoming exhibitions and events:

1. European Romantic Art

   • Dates: October 17 through November 21, 1977
   • Description: This exhibition features drawings, prints, and watercolors from Germany, France, and England, tracing Romanticism from Neo-classicism to Realism. Over fifty works by major artists are included, such as Gainsborough, Courbet, Géricault, Ingres, Delacroix, Constable, and Rousseau.

2. Paper from Menzel to Moholy: Works on Paper from Germany, Austria and Switzerland

   • Dates: November 28, 1977, through January 21, 1978
   • Description: This exhibition showcases late nineteenth and early twentieth-century German, Austrian, and Swiss prints, drawings, and watercolors. Major artists and trends from the schools of Realism, Impressionism, Dadaism, Neo-Expressionism, and the Bauhaus are included.

3. Paul Klee

   • Dates: February 10 through March 11, 1978
   • Description: An exhibition drawn largely from Harvard's own extensive Klee collection, offering a representative cross-section of the artist's rich and diverse holdings. The show includes drawings, prints, watercolors, and paintings from 1903, when Klee produced his first important works, to 1939, the year before his death.

4. Käthe Kollwitz: Sculpture and Graphic Works

   • Dates: March 1 through March 29, 1978
   • Description: This exhibition spans the career of Kollwitz, whose works synthesize the naturalism and social concerns of the late nineteenth-century German Realists with the emotive intensity of the Expressionists.

5. Medieval Stained Glass from New England Collections

   • Dates: April 25 through June 10, 1978
   • Description: Mounted in the Museum's Gothic Chapel, this exhibition brings together for the first time the finest and most important examples of stained glass from private and public collections in New England.

6. 1977–1978 Friends' Evenings (dates to be announced)

   • Events: A series of lectures and discussions by notable scholars and curators, including:
     • Dr. Henri Zerner, Professor of Fine Arts and Curator of Prints, Fogg Art Museum, Harvard University, on Romantic Art.
     • Dr. Konrad Oberhuber, Professor of Fine Arts and Curator of Drawings, Fogg Art Museum, Harvard University, on Hans von Aachen’s Venus and Adonis.
     • Dr. Charles Hatshausen, Assistant Professor of Fine Arts and Assistant Curator of the Busch-Reisinger Museum, Harvard University, on Paul Klee.
     • Dr. Margot Clark, Professor of Fine Arts, University of New Hampshire, on Beckmann’s Triptych The Actors.
     • Dr. Madeleine H. Isaacs, Chairman of Fine Arts Department and Associate Professor of Fine Arts, Tufts University, on medieval stained glass from New England collections.

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