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The image is of a press release or announcement from the Busch-Reisinger Museum at Harvard University. The document announces an exhibition of the museum's "Outstanding Collection of XXth Century Central European Art" at the Wildenstein Gallery in New York, scheduled to open on September 23.

Key points from the document include:

• The exhibition will feature ninety-two contemporary masterpieces, including paintings, sculptures, and works on paper.
• The exhibition is to celebrate the publication of the first book dedicated to the museum's collection, produced by Abbeville Press.
• The collection will travel to New York from the National Gallery in Washington, D.C., where it was part of the summer show in the East Wing.
• The Busch-Reisinger Museum is noted for its rich collection of 20th-century Germanic art.
• Highlighted works include Max Beckmann's "Self-Portrait in a Tuxedo and triptych, The Actors," Emil Nolde's "Mulatto," Lyonel Feininger's "Birdcloud," Gustav Klimt's "Pear Tree," and Paul Klee's "Earthspirit."

The document also provides details about the opening event, which is by invitation only, from 5-8 p.m. at Wildenstein Gallery located at 19 East 64th Street, New York. The document includes a black-and-white sketch of a figure in a contemplative pose.

The image shows an invitation or announcement from the Busch-Reisinger Museum, which is part of Harvard University in Cambridge, Massachusetts.

Key details from the announcement include:

1. Title and Event:

   • The document announces an outstanding collection of 20th-century Central European art from the Busch-Reisinger Museum that will be exhibited at the Wildenstein Gallery.

2. Exhibition Details:

   • The exhibition is set to open on September 23.
   • It features ninety-two contemporary masterpieces from the Busch-Reisinger Museum.
   • The exhibition is a benefit event and will include paintings, sculptures, and works on paper.

3. Publication:

   • The exhibition celebrates the publication of the first book dedicated to the museum's distinguished collection, produced by Abbeville Press. The book is titled "The Busch-Reisinger Museum: Works from the 20th Century Collection."

4. Traveling Exhibition:

   • Prior to its display in New York, the collection was featured at the National Gallery in Washington, D.C., as a summer show in the East Wing. Many items in the exhibition have never been seen in New York before.

5. Museum Information:

   • The Busch-Reisinger Museum is noted as the only museum in the United States dedicated exclusively to the art of Central Europe.
   • It holds one of the richest collections of 20th-century Germanic art in the world, including works by famous artists such as Max Beckmann, Emil Nolde, Lyonel Feininger, Gustav Klimt, Egon Schiele, Paul Klee, and others.

6. Venue and Opening Details:

   • The exhibition opens at the Wildenstein Gallery, located at 19 East 64th Street, New York, NY 10021.
   • The opening event is by invitation only and scheduled for 5-8 p.m.

Additionally, the invitation features a line drawing of a figure, possibly part of the artwork to be displayed. The announcement also includes a note for the recipient to RSVP by a certain date.

The image shows a page from a publication or catalog related to an exhibition at the Busch-Reisinger Museum, Harvard University, Cambridge, Massachusetts. The text on the page provides information about an exhibition of Central European art from the 20th century that was to open at the Wildenstein Gallery in New York on September 23.

Key points from the text include:

1. Exhibition Details:

   • The exhibition, titled "Outstanding Collection of XXth Century Central European Art from Harvard’s Busch-Reisinger Museum," featured 92 contemporary masterpieces.
   • It was set to open at the Wildenstein Gallery in New York on September 23, 1980.
   • The exhibition included paintings, sculptures, and works on paper.

2. Purpose:

   • The exhibition aimed to celebrate the publication of the first book dedicated to the Busch-Reisinger Museum's distinguished collection, produced by Abbeville Press.

3. Traveling Exhibition:

   • The collection was traveling from the National Gallery in Washington, D.C., where it had been featured as the summer show in the East Wing.
   • Many of the items had never been seen in New York before.

4. Collection Highlights:

   • The Busch-Reisinger Museum is noted as the only museum in the United States dedicated exclusively to Central European art.
   • It contains one of the richest collections of 20th-century Germanic art.
   • Highlights of the collection mentioned include Max Beckmann's "Self-Portrait in a Tuxedo and Triptych, The Actors," Emil Nolde's "Mulatto," Lyonel Feininger's "Birdcloud," Gustav Klimt's "Pear Tree," and Paul Klee's "Earthspirits."

5. Additional Information:

   • The bottom part of the page includes a small sketch of a drawing and an invitation notice for the exhibition at the Wildenstein Gallery, located at 19 East 64th Street, New York, New York 10021.
   • The event was by invitation only, scheduled from 5 to 8 p.m.
   • The drawing is labeled as "Eich Heckel, Brothers and Sister (1910), Lithograph on cream wove paper, 1978.5."

The page appears to be from a catalog or press release, providing comprehensive details about the exhibition and the significant works included.

The image shows a page from a document related to the Busch-Reisinger Museum at Harvard University, specifically from 1980. The document announces an exhibition titled "Outstanding Collection of XXth Century Central European Art from Harvard's Busch-Reisinger Museum," which opened at the Wildenstein Gallery in New York on September 23.

Key points from the text include:

• The exhibition features 92 contemporary masterpieces from the Busch-Reisinger Museum.
• The show includes paintings, sculptures, and works on paper.
• The exhibition celebrates the publication of the first book dedicated to the museum’s distinguished collection, produced by Abbeville Press.
• The exhibition traveled from Washington, D.C., where it was featured at the National Gallery.
• The Busch-Reisinger Museum is noted as the only museum in the United States exclusively dedicated to Central European art, containing one of the richest collections of 20th-century Germanic art.
• Highlighted artworks include Max Beckmann’s "Self-Portrait in a Tuxedo and Triptych, The Actors," Emil Nolde’s "Mulatto," Lyonel Feininger’s "Birdcloud," Gustav Klimt’s "Pear Tree," and Paul Klee’s "Earthspirits."

Additionally, there is an invitation or ticket stub on the page for the exhibition, indicating the event was held at the Wildenstein Gallery at 19 East 64th Street, New York, NY 10021, and opened by invitation only from 5-8 p.m. The ticket stub includes a drawing or sketch, which appears to be a line drawing of a couple of figures.

The image shows a document related to an exhibition at the Busch-Reisinger Museum of Harvard University. The museum is located in Cambridge, Massachusetts.

The main points of the document are:

1. Exhibition Title and Date: The Busch-Reisinger Museum's outstanding collection of 20th-century Central European art is to be showcased at the Wildenstein Gallery in New York, beginning on September 23, 1980.

2. Exhibition Details: The exhibition will feature ninety-two contemporary masterpieces from the museum’s collection, including paintings, sculptures, and works on paper. This exhibition will also mark the publication of the first book dedicated to the museum's collection, produced by Abbeville Press.

3. Travel of Exhibit: The exhibition, titled "The Busch-Reisinger Museum: Works from the 20th Century Collection," will travel from Washington, D.C., where it was featured as the summer show in the East Wing of the National Gallery.

4. Significance of the Collection: The Busch-Reisinger Museum is noted as the only museum in the United States dedicated exclusively to Central European art. The collection includes notable works by renowned artists such as Max Beckmann, Emil Nolde, Lyonel Feininger, Gustav Klimt, and Paul Klee.

5. Specific Artworks Highlighted: Some of the famous pieces in the collection include Max Beckmann’s Self-Portrait in a Tuxedo and triptych, The Actors, Emil Nolde’s Mulatto, Lyonel Feininger’s Birdcloud, Gustav Klimt’s Pearl Tree, and Paul Klee’s Earthspirits.

6. Gallery Information: The exhibition opens at Wildenstein Gallery, located at 19 East 64th Street, New York, New York 10021. The opening is by invitation only, scheduled for 5:00 to 8:00 PM.

The document also includes a small sketch or drawing, likely related to the exhibition's theme or one of the featured artworks, placed prominently within the page.

The image displays a document from the Busch-Reisinger Museum at Harvard University, Cambridge, Massachusetts. The document is an announcement for an exhibition titled "OUTSTANDING COLLECTION OF XXTH CENTURY CENTRAL EUROPEAN ART FROM HARVARD'S BUSCH-REISINGER MUSEUM TO OPEN AT WILDESTEIN GALLERY ON SEPTEMBER 23."

Key details from the document:

• The exhibition features 92 contemporary masterpieces from the Busch-Reisinger Museum, including paintings, sculpture, and works on paper.
• The exhibition begins on September 23, 1980, at the Wildenstein Gallery in New York.
• The event celebrates the publication of the first book dedicated to the museum's distinguished collection, produced by Abbeville Press.
• The collection will travel to New York from the National Gallery in Washington, D.C., where it was featured as the summer show. Many items have never been seen in New York before.
• The Busch-Reisinger Museum is highlighted as the only museum in the United States dedicated exclusively to the art of Central Europe, with a rich collection of 20th-century Germanic art. Notable works include pieces by Max Beckmann, Emil Nolde, Lyonel Feininger, Gustav Klimt, and Paul Klee.
• The exhibition is open by invitation only from 5-8 p.m. at Wildenstein, located at 19 East 64th Street, New York, New York 10021.
• The document includes an image of an artwork, possibly a sketch or drawing, though the specifics of the image are not detailed in the text.

Additionally, a smaller note at the bottom left mentions the work "Erich Heckel / Brother and Sister (1910) / Lithograph on cream paper / 1978.5" as part of the Busch-Reisinger Museum.

The image is of an open scrapbook or album containing several documents related to the Busch-Reisinger Museum at Harvard University. The prominent document on top is a typed announcement about an exhibition titled "Outstanding Collection of XXth Century Central European Art from Harvard's Busch-Reisinger Museum to Open at Wildenstein Gallery on September 23." It mentions that 92 masterpieces from the Busch-Reisinger Museum will be showcased at the Wildenstein Gallery in New York starting September 23, 1980, in a benefit exhibition featuring paintings, sculptures, and works on paper.

The text highlights the Busch-Reisinger Museum's exclusive focus on Central European art, naming several artists and works such as Max Beckmann's "Self-Portrait in a Tuxedo," Emil Nolde's "Mulatto," Lyonel Feininger's "Birdcloud," Gustav Klimt's "Pear Tree," and Paul Klee's "Earthspirits."

Partially visible beneath this typed document is an invitation card for the exhibition opening at the Wildenstein Gallery, providing the location at 19 East 64th Street, New York, and specifying that the opening is by invitation only from 5-8 p.m. Additionally, there is a pencil or ink sketch of a reclining figure partially visible below the documents.

The image overall depicts memorabilia and archival material documenting an art exhibition organized by the Busch-Reisinger Museum in 1980.

This image shows an open publication with text detailing an art exhibition. The header at the top left corner identifies the exhibit as being from the Busch-Reisinger Museum at Harvard University. The text announces an "Outstanding Collection of XXth Century Central European Art from Harvard's Busch-Reisinger Museum to open at Wildenstein Gallery on September 23." It mentions that ninety-two contemporary masterpieces will be shown and describes the exhibition as a benefit with various forms of art, including paintings, sculpture, and works on paper. It also states that the collection will travel to New York from the National Gallery in Washington, D.C. for a summer show.

The publication highlights that this is the first book dedicated to the museum's collection and is produced by Abbeville Press. It names some of the pieces and artists featured, such as Max Beckmann's 'Self-Portrait in a Tuxedo' and 'Triptych The Actors', Emil Nolde's 'Mulatto', Lyonel Feininger's 'Birdcloud', Gustav Klimt's 'Pear Tree', and Paul Klee's 'Earthspirits'.

Below the text, an address for the Wildenstein Gallery in New York is provided, along with dates and times for the opening by invitation.

At the bottom left, there is a small line drawing, partially visible, which appears to depict a figure or some abstract shapes. The pages shown have a beige margin, and the overall image includes the edge of the book or journal where the publication is printed. The book or journal is placed on a beige surface with a green book or mat peeking from beneath the edge of the publication's pages.

The image depicts a promotional booklet or flyer for an exhibition titled "Outstanding Collection of XXth Century Central European Art from Harvard's Busch-Reisinger Museum." The booklet is open to a page that provides details about the exhibition, which is set to open at the Wildenstein Gallery in New York on September 23, 1980.

Key Details from the Image:

1. Institution: The exhibition is associated with the Busch-Reisinger Museum, part of Harvard University, located in Cambridge, Massachusetts.
2. Exhibition Title: The exhibition features ninety-two contemporary masterpieces from the Busch-Reisinger Museum's collection, showcasing paintings, sculpture, and works on paper.
3. Purpose: The exhibition serves as a benefit event for the museum and coincides with the publication of a book dedicated to the museum's collection, produced by Abbeville Press.
4. Traveling Exhibition: The exhibition, titled "The Busch-Reisinger Museum: Works from the XXth Century Collection," will travel from the National Gallery in Washington, D.C., where it will be featured as the summer show in the East Wing. Many items in the exhibition have never been seen in New York before.
5. Significance: The Busch-Reisinger Museum is highlighted as the only museum in the United States dedicated exclusively to the art of Central Europe. It houses one of the richest collections of 20th-century Germanic art in the world, including notable works by artists such as:
   • Max Beckmann (e.g., Self-Portrait in a Tuxedo and triptych)
   • Emil Nolde (e.g., Mulatto)
   • Lyonel Feininger (e.g., Birdcloud)
   • Gustav Klimt (e.g., Pear Tree)
   • Paul Klee (e.g., Earthspirits)

Visual Elements:

• Layout: The page is clean and text-heavy, with a formal and professional design typical of museum promotional materials.
• Artwork: To the right of the text, there is a small, partially visible black-and-white sketch or photograph of a figure, likely an example of the art featured in the exhibition. The sketch appears to depict a stylized human form, consistent with modernist or expressionist styles.
• Additional Text: At the bottom left of the page, there is a smaller section with additional details about the exhibition, including:
  • Opening: The exhibition opens by invitation only from 5–8 p.m.
  • Contact Information: The Brother and Son (1918) is listed as the stock and sales agent, with a note to call on cream paper.
  • Date: The booklet is dated 1978.

Overall Impression:

The image conveys a sense of cultural significance and exclusivity, emphasizing the museum's role in preserving and showcasing central European art of the 20th century. The inclusion of renowned artists and the emphasis on rare and previously unseen works suggest a high-profile and important cultural event. The design and layout reflect the formal and academic nature of museum exhibitions.

The image appears to be a page from a museum brochure or press release. The text on the page reads:

"OUTSTANDING COLLECTION OF XXTH CENTURY
CENTRAL EUROPEAN ART FROM HARVARD'S
BUSCH-REISINGER MUSEUM TO OPEN AT
WILDENSTEIN GALLERY ON SEPTEMBER 23

Ninety-two contemporary masterpieces from Harvard's well-known
Busch-Reisinger Museum will launch the fall, 1980 at the
Wildenstein Gallery in New York beginning September 23. The
New York benefit exhibition, to include paintings, sculpture, and works
on paper, will celebrate the publication of the first book dedicated to
the Museum's distinguished collection, produced by Abbeville Press.

THE BUSCH-REISINGER MUSEUM: WORKS FROM THE XXTH
CENTURY COLLECTION will travel to New York from the National
Gallery in Washington, D.C., where it will be featured as the summer
show in the East Wing. Many of the items comprising this exhibition
have never been seen in New York before.

The only museum in the United States dedicated exclusively to the
art of Central Europe, the Busch-Reisinger contains one of the richest
collections of 20th century Germanic art in the world. Max Beckmann's
magisterial Self-Portrait in a Tuxedo and triptych, The Actors,
Emil Nolde's Mulatto, Lyonel Feininger's Birdcloud, Gustav Klimt's
Pear Tree, and Paul Klee's Earthspirits are among the well-known

Please when
Work
of the
XXth
BUSCH-REISINGER MUSEUM
of HARVARD UNIVERSITY
opens at
WILDENSTEIN
19 East 64th Street
New York, New York 10021

Opening by invitation only, 5-8 p.m.
Erich Heckel
Briatter and Sater (1910)
Black chalk on créme paper
1978.5"

The image also includes a black-and-white drawing of a woman and the year "1980" at the top. The text provides information about an exhibition of 20th-century Central European art from Harvard's Busch-Reisinger Museum, which was set to open at the Wildenstein Gallery in New York on September 23, 1980. The exhibition would feature 92 contemporary masterpieces and celebrate the publication of a book dedicated to the museum's collection. The museum, located in Cambridge, Massachusetts, is described as the only one in the United States dedicated exclusively to Central European art and is said to contain one of the richest collections of 20th-century Germanic art in the world. The exhibition would include works by artists such as Max Beckmann, Emil Nolde, Lyonel Feininger, Gustav Klimt, and Paul Klee.