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The image is of a newsletter from the Busch-Reisinger Museum, which is part of Harvard University and focuses on Central and Northern European Art. The newsletter is dated March 1980.

The main headlines and content of the newsletter are:

1. National Gallery to Show Busch Holdings This Summer:

   • The museum's collection, including Beckmann's "Self-Portrait" and about 100 other works, will be displayed at the National Gallery from June to August 1980.
   • The exhibit will be curated by Charles Kuhn, with contributions from Gabrielle Jeppson and Busch staff.

2. Book on Museum Collection to be Published This Year:

   • A book about the museum's collection is being prepared for publication by Abrams Press.
   • The book will feature works by artists such as Kandinsky, Klee, and Feininger.
   • It will include essays by Henry Moore and Charles Haxthausen, with illustrations and photography by David Finn and Amy Binder.

3. Event Announcement:

   • There is a "Wine & Cheese" event scheduled for Wednesday, June 18, from 5 to 7 p.m. in the Busch-Reisinger Courtyard. The rain date is Thursday, June 19.

The newsletter also includes an image of a painting titled "Fog Woman (1927)" by Max Beckmann, which is part of the museum's collection and will be on display at the National Gallery exhibit.

The image is of a newsletter from the Busch-Reisinger Museum, dated March 1980. Here are the key details from the newsletter:

1. Headline Announcements:

   • National Gallery to Show Busch Holdings This Summer:
     • The National Gallery in Washington, D.C. will exhibit Max Beckmann's "Self-Portrait" along with approximately 100 additional paintings and sculptures from the Busch-Reisinger Museum's collection.
     • The exhibition will be held during June, July, and August of 1980.
     • The exhibition aims to present the Busch-Reisinger Museum’s collection of Central European twentieth-century art, including Expressionism, the Bauhaus, Neue Sachlichkeit, and other movements.
     • Works by artists such as Kandinsky, Klee, and Feininger will be featured.
     • Charles W. Haxthausen, Assistant Professor of Fine Arts, and Peter Nisbet, Assistant Director of the Fogg Art Museum, are involved in the project.

2. Book on Museum Collection:

   • A book about the Busch-Reisinger Museum's collection is in production and is expected to be published by Abbeville Press.
   • This book will be the first comprehensive publication on the museum’s holdings, making the collection more widely known.
   • Charles Haxthausen and Peter Nisbet are responsible for the book's design.
   • The volume will include a preface by Seymour Slive, an introduction by Haxthausen, and catalogue illustrations of 160 works.
   • The photographs for the book were taken by David Finn and his daughter, Amy.
   • The book is scheduled to be published by the end of 1980.

3. Event Announcement:

   • Wine & Cheese:
     • An event called "Wine & Cheese" is scheduled for Wednesday, June 18, from 5-7 p.m. in the Busch-Reisinger Courtyard.
     • There is also a rain date mentioned for Thursday, June 19.

The image on the right side of the newsletter shows an artwork, specifically a drawing or print, titled "The Dancer, Zeveline" (1927) by Max Beckmann, which is part of the Fogg Art Museum collection and will be displayed at the National Gallery during the summer exhibition.

The image is a page from a newsletter dated March 1980, published by the Busch-Reisinger Museum at Harvard University, located at 29 Kirkland Street, Cambridge, Massachusetts.

Key points in the newsletter include:

1. Exhibition Announcement:

   • The National Gallery will showcase Busch-Reisinger Museum holdings this summer.
   • The exhibition will feature Beckmann's "Self-Portrait" alongside approximately 100 additional paintings, drawings, and sculptures from the Busch-Reisinger collection.
   • The show will run from June through August 1980 in Washington, D.C.
   • It will highlight the Busch-Reisinger Museum's collection of Central and Northern European twentieth-century art, focusing on movements like Expressionism, Bauhaus, Neue Sachlichkeit, and other significant art forms.
   • Featured artists include Max Beckmann, Kandinsky, Klee, and Feininger.
   • The exhibition will be curated by E. A. Carman and Gaillard Ravenal, with assistance from Gabriella Jeppson.

2. Book Publication Announcement:

   • A book about the Busch-Reisinger collection is in production and will be published by Abbeville Press.
   • The book will be designed by Seymour Slive, with a preface by Charles Haxthausen and full-page illustrations of 100 works from the collection.
   • The photographs in the book were taken by David Finn and his daughter, Amy Binder.
   • The book is expected to be available for sale at the National Gallery during the summer.

3. Event Announcement:

   • A wine and cheese event will be held in the Busch-Reisinger Courtyard on Wednesday, June 18, from 5 to 7 p.m., with a rain date of Thursday, June 19.

The page also features an illustration of "The Dancer, Zeretti" (1927) by Max Beckmann from the Fogg Art Museum, which is a gift of Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Pulitzer.

The image is a page from a newsletter of the Busch-Reisinger Museum, which focuses on Central and Northern European Art. The newsletter is dated March 1980 and is associated with Harvard University, located at 29 Kirkland Street, Cambridge, Massachusetts.

The newsletter contains two main articles:

1. National Gallery to Show Busch Holdings This Summer:

   • The article announces that the National Gallery in Washington, D.C., will display works from the Busch-Reisinger Museum collection, including Max Beckmann's "Self-Portrait" along with over 100 other paintings, drawings, and sculptures.
   • The exhibition will run from June to August 1980 and will showcase significant works of Central European Twentieth-century art, including Expressionism, Bauhaus, Neue Sachlichkeit, and other movements.
   • Highlighted artists include Max Beckmann, Kandinsky, Klee, Feininger, and others. The exhibition is curated by E. A. Carman and Gaillard Ravelin of the Busch-Reisinger Museum and Gabriella Jeppson, Assistant Director of the Fogg Art Museum, with support from Busch staff.

2. Book on Museum Collection to be Published This Year:

   • The newsletter mentions that a book on the Busch-Reisinger collection is in production and will be published by Abbeville Press.
   • The book, designed by Ruder and Finn, will include a preface by Seymour Slive, an introduction by Charles Haxthausen, and full-page illustrations of 100 works from the collection.
   • The photographs for the book were taken by David Finn and his daughter, Amy Binder.
   • The book is intended to make the museum's holdings more widely known and will be available for sale at the National Gallery this summer.

Additionally, there is an event announcement for a wine and cheese gathering in the Busch-Reisinger Courtyard on Wednesday, June 18, from 5 to 7 p.m., with a rain date on Thursday, June 19.

The image shows a page from the newsletter of the Busch-Reisinger Museum, which is part of Harvard University, focusing on Central and Northern European Art. The date on the newsletter is March 1980.

Key details include:

1. National Gallery Exhibition:

   • The newsletter announces that the National Gallery in Washington, D.C., will feature the Busch-Reisinger Museum’s holdings in a summer exhibition.
   • Beckmann's "Self-Portrait" and around 100 other works, including paintings, drawings, and sculptures, will be displayed from June to August 1980.
   • The exhibition will showcase significant works of Central European twentieth-century art, such as those by Max Beckmann, Kandinsky, Klee, Feininger, and others.
   • The exhibition will be curated by E. A. Carman and Gaillard Ravenal of the Fogg Art Museum, and Gabriella Jeppson, Assistant Director of the Fogg Art Museum, along with Busch-Reisinger Museum staff.

2. Book Publication:

   • A book on the Busch-Reisinger Museum’s collection is being published by Abbeville Press.
   • The book will include a preface by Seymour Slive, an introduction by Charles Haxthausen, and illustrations of 100 works.
   • The book's design was handled by a New York public relations firm, Ruder and Finn.
   • Photographs in the book were taken by David Finn and his daughter, Amy Binder.
   • The book will be published by the end of 1980 and will be available at the National Gallery during the summer exhibition.

3. Event Announcement:

   • There is an event scheduled for a wine and cheese gathering in the Busch-Reisinger Courtyard on Wednesday, June 18, from 5 to 7 p.m.
   • There is a rain date mentioned for Thursday, June 19.

The page includes a black-and-white illustration of "The Dancer, Zeretel" (1927) by Max Beckmann, which is part of the collection being featured in the exhibitions.

The image displays a newsletter from the Busch-Reisinger Museum at Harvard University, dated March 1980. The newsletter features an article about an upcoming show at the National Gallery, which will include works from the Busch-Reisinger collection. The show, taking place from June to August 1980, will present a selection of paintings, drawings, and sculptures, focusing on German Expressionism, the Bauhaus, and 20th-century works. Another article announces the publication of a book on the museum's collection, to be released by Abbeville Press, featuring prefaces by Seymour Slive and Charles Haxthausen, with photographs by David Finn.

Additionally, there is an announcement for a wine and cheese event in the Busch-Reisinger Courtyard on Wednesday, June 18, from 5-7 p.m., with a rain date set for Thursday, June 19, 1980. The image also includes a sketch titled "The Dancer, Zerelli" (1927) by Max Beckmann, from the Fogg Art Museum, gifted by Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Pulitzer II.

This image shows a page from an open publication or newsletter. The header reads "BUSCH-REISINGER MUSEUM - Central and Northern European Art" with the Harvard University logo and address "29 Kirkland Street, Cambridge, Massachusetts 02138" underneath. Below is the title "Newsletter March 1980."

The left column features an article titled "National Gallery to Show Busch Holdings This Summer," discussing an art exhibition. In the same column, another article titled "Book on Museum Collection to be Published This Year" provides information about a forthcoming publication.

Below the articles, there's a section titled "Wine & Cheese...." with event details "in the Busch-Reisinger Courtyard" on "Wednesday, June 18, 5-7 p.m." and a "Rain date: Thursday, June 19." The year "1980" is noted at the bottom of this section.

A graphic illustration is displayed on the right, but without details about the blurred portions. The page is off-white, and the book or publication is bound with a green spine visible on the right edge.

The image shows a newsletter from the Busch-Reisinger Museum, part of Harvard University, dated March 1980. The newsletter is titled "National Gallery to Show Busch Holdings This Summer" and includes detailed information about the event.

The text mentions that Beckmann's "Self-Portrait" will be exhibited in the National Gallery in Washington, D.C., along with approximately 100 other paintings, drawings, and sculptures from the Busch-Reisinger and other Harvard collections. The exhibition is scheduled for June, July, and August 1980.

Additionally, there is an announcement about a book on the museum collection to be published by Abbeville Press within the same year, featuring many illustrations and photographs by noted photographers.

On the right side of the newsletter is a black-and-white image of a piece of artwork titled "The Dancer, Zeretel (1927)" by Max Beckmann, which is part of the Fogg Art Museum collection. Below the newsletter, partially visible, is an invitation or announcement for a wine and cheese event in the Busch-Reisinger Courtyard on Wednesday, June 18, with a rain date of Thursday, June 19, 1980. The event is scheduled from 5 to 7 p.m.

The image depicts the interior pages of a newsletter from the Busch-Reisinger Museum, dated March 1980. The newsletter is titled "BUSCH-REISINGER MUSEUM" and is associated with Harvard University, located at 29 Kirkland Street, Cambridge, Massachusetts 02138. The newsletter features two main sections:

1. National Gallery to Show Busch Holdings This Summer

• This section announces an upcoming exhibition at the National Gallery in Washington, D.C., scheduled for June, July, and August 1980.
• The exhibition will feature approximately 100 additional paintings, drawings, and sculptures from the Busch-Reisinger collection, along with 20th-century works from Harvard collections.
• The exhibition is described as the "strongest and richest component of Central European twentieth-century art," encompassing movements and tendencies such as Expressionism, the Bauhaus, Neue Sachlichkeit, and other modern movements.
• Notable artists featured include Max Beckmann, Karl Hofer, Otto Dix, and others. The exhibition is organized by the National Gallery, with assistance from the Fogg Art Museum staff, including Gabriela Jeppson, Assistant Director of the Ravenel Art Museum, and Busch-Reisinger staff.

2. Book on Museum Collection to be Published This Year

• This section announces the upcoming publication of a book on the Busch-Reisinger collection, produced in collaboration with Abbeville Press.
• The book will be richly illustrated and is expected to establish the museum as a significant public resource for Central European art.
• The book will include a preface by Seymour Slive, an introduction by Charles Haxthausen, and full-page illustrations of 100 works in color.
• Many of the illustrations are photographs taken by David Finn and his daughter, Amy Binder. The book will also include notes on Donatoello, Michelangelo, and two Henry Moore Museum staff members.
• Negotiations are underway with German art publishers for a German-language edition, with the book expected to be published by the end of 1980.

Visual Elements

• Header: The top of the page includes the museum's name, address, and a small illustration of a building, likely representing the Busch-Reisinger Museum.
• Image: To the right of the text, there is a black-and-white illustration of a figure, presumably a work of art from the museum's collection. Below the illustration, there is a caption that reads:
  "The Dancer, Zerzelen (1927) by Max Beckmann, Fogg Art Museum. Gift of Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Pulitzer. One of the works which will be on display in the National Gallery this summer."
• Footer: At the bottom of the page, there is an advertisement or announcement for an event:
  "wine & Cheese.... in the Busch-Reisinger Courtyard Wednesday, June 18, 5–7 p.m."
  It also notes a rain date of Thursday, June 19 and the year 1980.

Overall Context

The newsletter serves as an informational piece, highlighting upcoming exhibitions, publications, and events related to the Busch-Reisinger Museum. It emphasizes the museum's role in showcasing Central European art and its collaboration with other institutions, such as the National Gallery and Abbeville Press. The inclusion of an event announcement suggests an effort to engage the public and foster community involvement.

This is a newsletter from the Busch-Reisinger Museum, Harvard University. The newsletter is dated March 1980 and features an image of a self-portrait by Beckmann. The museum is planning to exhibit some of its works at the National Gallery in Washington, D.C., during the summer of 1980. The exhibition will include works by Beckmann, Max Beckmann, and other artists from the museum's collection. The museum is also planning to publish a book on its collection, which will include an introduction by Harry N. Abrams and illustrations of 100 works of art, over thirty of them in color. The newsletter also includes information about an upcoming wine and cheese event in the museum's courtyard.