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Busch-Reisinger Museum Scrapbook, 1980-1985

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The image shows a page from what appears to be a scrapbook or an archive, featuring two clippings from a publication, likely the "Harvard Gazette," dated November 28, 1980. The page is titled "Exhibitions."

  1. The first clipping at the top is labeled with the number "5" and shows a black-and-white photograph of an artwork. The caption underneath the photograph mentions that the Busch-Reisinger Museum features 69 works of Klee and Kandinsky until January 17. It identifies the specific artwork as Klee's "Landscape, Wagon No. 14" (watercolor, ink on silk, 1930).

  2. The second clipping features a detailed image of a colored lithograph from Kandinsky’s "Kleine Welten" series, also displayed at the Busch-Reisinger Museum.

Below the clippings, there is a section titled "Exhibitions," which lists various art exhibitions at different locations:

  • Adams House Gallery: "Bodies of Water," black and white photography by Rex Yung (through Dec. 3), and "The House and the Street: Drawings and Paintings" by Susan L. Roth (Dec. 5 through Dec. 19).
  • Andover-Harvard Library: "Student Art at Harvard Divinity School" (through Dec. 7).
  • Baker Library: "Susan Kotler-Cope, Etchings and Watercolors" (through Dec. 14).
  • Lobby, English Department: "England's Climbing Boys" (photographs by John and Ann Noble, through Dec. 19).
  • Busch-Reisinger Museum: Works from the Harvard Collections and the Solomon R. Guggenheim Museum, including paintings, watercolors, drawings, prints, and book illustrations by Kandinsky (through Jan. 17).

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The image shows a page from a newspaper clipping from the Harvard Gazette dated November 28, 1980. The clipping discusses an exhibition at the Busch-Reisinger Museum.

The top part of the clipping features a small image of a painting by Wassily Kandinsky titled "Kleine Welten" (Little Worlds) series, and a photograph of Klee’s "Landscape Wagon No. 14," which is described as a watercolor and ink on silk dated 1930.

The text within the clipping highlights that the Busch-Reisinger Museum features 69 works by Wassily Kandinsky and Paul Klee, running until January 17, 1981. The specific details of the artwork include:

  • A colored lithograph detail from Kandinsky's "Kleine Welten" series.
  • A description of Klee's work "Landscape Wagon No. 14."

Below the main clipping, there is a list titled "Exhibitions" with entries from different locations and galleries at Harvard University, detailing various art exhibitions and their dates:

  1. Adams House Gallery: Rex Yung, "Bodies of Water," black and white photography through December 3.
  2. Andover-Harvard Theological Library: Student Art at Harvard Divinity School through December 7.
  3. Baker Library: Susan Kotler-Cope, "Etchings, Drawings, and Watercolors" through December 14.
  4. Lobby: England’s Climbing Boys (chime-sweep) through December 19.
  5. Busch-Reisinger Museum: Works from the Harvard Collection and the Solomon R. Guggenheim Foundation, including drawings, watercolors, prints, and book illustrations through January 17.

The page appears to be from a bound publication, possibly a yearbook or a catalog, with multiple clippings pasted inside.

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The image is a page from a newspaper or magazine, specifically the Harvard Gazette from November 28, 1980. The page includes an article and a section listing various art exhibitions.

  1. Newspaper Clipping:

    • The top section includes an image of a piece of art titled "Landscape Wagon No. 14" by Paul Klee, dated 1930, described as a watercolor, ink on silk.
    • Below this image is a detail of a colored lithograph from Wassily Kandinsky's "Kleine Welten" series, displayed at the Busch-Reisinger Museum.
  2. Exhibitions Section:

    • Adams House Gallery: Rex Yung's "Bodies of Water: black and white photography" through December 3.
    • Harvard Theological Library: Student Art at Harvard Divinity School through December 7.
    • Baker Library: Susan Kotler-Cope, Etchings, Watercolors, and Drawings through December 14.
    • Lobby of the Harvard Art Museums: "England's Climbing-Boys (chime-swingers)" through December 19.
    • Busch-Reisinger Museum: Works from the Harvard Collections and the Solomon R. Guggenheim Museum, including works by Klee and Kandinsky, featuring gouaches, watercolors, drawings, prints, and book illustrations through January 17.

The page is preserved in a scrapbook or similar format, with the newspaper clipping taped onto a page that appears to be part of a larger collection of documents.

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The image shows an open book with a page that includes a newspaper clipping and an exhibition listing.

  1. Newspaper Clipping:

    • The clipping is from the Harvard Gazette, dated November 28, 1980.
    • The headline is not fully visible, but it mentions an exhibition featuring works by Paul Klee and Wassily Kandinsky at the Busch-Reisinger Museum.
    • The article highlights that the exhibition includes 69 works by Klee and Kandinsky, running until January 17.
    • It features an image of Klee's "Landscape, Wagon No. 14" (watercolor, ink on silk, 1930).
    • Below the main article, there is a detailed image of a colored lithograph from Kandinsky's "Kleine Welten" series.
  2. Exhibitions List:

    • Adams House Gallery: "Rex Yung: Bodies of Water," black and white photography through December 3.
    • Harvard Art Museums - Fogg Museum: "Drawings and Paintings," through December 19.
    • Andover-Harvard Theological Library: "Student Art at Harvard Divinity School," through December 7.
    • Baker Library: "Reading Room: Susan Kotler-Cope, Etchings, Watercolors," through December 14.
    • Lobby: "England's Clumber Boys (chime) and a new series of prints," through January 3.
    • Busch-Reisinger Museum: Works from the Harvard Collections and the Solomon R. Guggenheim Museum, including paintings, watercolors, drawings, prints, and book illustrations by Klee and Kandinsky, through January 17.

The page appears to be part of a larger document or catalog, likely related to art exhibitions at Harvard University in late 1980.

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The image shows a page from the Harvard Gazette, dated November 28, 1980. The primary focus of the article on this page is about an exhibition at the Busch-Reisinger Museum.

Here are the details:

  1. Main Article:

    • The headline mentions that the Busch-Reisinger Museum is featuring 69 works by artists Paul Klee and Wassily Kandinsky until January 17.
    • Specifically, it highlights Klee's "Landscape Wagon No. 14," a watercolor created with ink on silk from 1930.
    • An image of this artwork is shown at the top of the article.
    • Below this image is a colored lithograph detail from Kandinsky's "Kleine Welten" series, also part of the exhibition.
  2. Exhibitions Section:

    • Adams House Gallery: Features "Bodies of Water," an exhibition of black and white photographs by Ellen Auerbach. This exhibition ran from December 4 through December 19.
    • Andover-Harvard Theological Library Main Floor: Displayed student art from Harvard Divinity School from December 2 through December 7.
    • Baker Library:
      • "Russian Avant-Garde: Soviet Photography, Eighteen Kostin-Cope, Etchings and Watercolors" was on display through December 14.
      • "Lobby: England’s Cambridge Boys" (dates not fully visible, but ending on December 23).
    • Busch-Reisinger Museum:
      • The main exhibition, as described in the article, showcased works from the collections of Paul Klee and Wassily Kandinsky, including oil paintings, watercolors, drawings, prints, and book illustrations. This exhibition ran through January 17.

The page provides a glimpse into various art exhibitions happening around Harvard University during late 1980.

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The image is a page from a book or catalog featuring information about art exhibitions and specific artworks. The page includes the following details:

  1. Article Clipping:

    • There is a clipping from the Harvard Gazette dated November 20, 1980.
    • The article mentions an exhibition at the Busch-Reisinger Museum featuring 69 works by Klee and Kandinsky, running until January 17.
    • The clipping includes an image of a watercolor by Klee titled "Landscape, Bagur No. 14" (1930).
  2. Images:

    • The page also features a colored lithograph (detail) from Kandinsky’s "Kleine Welten" series, displayed at the Busch-Reisinger Museum.
  3. Exhibitions List:

    • Adams House Gallery: Rick Young, "Images of Winter" (Nov. 29 through Dec. 20).
    • Carpenter Center: Jeanne Kelly and George Nick (through Dec. 19).
    • Fogg Art Museum: "19th Century French Drawings" (through Dec. 19).
    • Houghton Library: "Student Art at Harvard" (through Dec. 19).
    • Lamont Library: Susan Koster, "Copper Etchings" (through Dec. 19).
    • Reading Room, Loeb Music Library: "England’s Choirboys" (through Dec. 19).
    • Busch-Reisinger Museum: Klee and Kandinsky, "Works from the Guggenheim Museum" (through Jan. 17).

The page is aged, showing some wear and tear, and has a small blue ink stain on it. The overall layout suggests it is from an academic or institutional publication, likely related to Harvard University.

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The image displays an open page from a publication or scrapbook, featuring a collection of articles and images. At the top, there's a clipped article from the "Harvard Gazette November 28, 1980," beneath which is a caption that reads "The Busch-Reisinger features 69 works of Klee and Kandinsky till January 17. Here, Klee's 'Landscape Wagon No. 1' [4 watercolor, in ink on silk; 1930]."

Below this caption is a partially visible image of what appears to be an abstract artwork, possibly Klee's "Landscape Wagon No. 1," although the artwork itself is not fully visible due to the cut-off view.

On the same page, but below that cut-off, there's a reproduction of a lithograph with the caption "A colored lithograph (detail) from Kandinsky's 'Kleine Welten' series–at the Busch-Reisinger."

Finally, towards the bottom, there is text under the heading "Exhibitions" outlining various exhibits occurring in different locations. It mentions exhibits at the Adams House, the Andover-Harvard Theological Library, Baker Library, and the Busch-Reisinger Museum where the works of Klee and Kandinsky from the Harvard Collection are on display.

Overall, the page seems to be from a publication detailing art exhibitions, particularly showcasing work from the artists Paul Klee and Wassily Kandinsky. The condition of the paper and the visible fold marks suggest that it is an older document.

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The image shows an open book with a yellowed, aged page containing newspaper or magazine clippings related to art exhibitions. At the top left, a clipping from the "Harvard Gazette" dated November 28, 1980, features an artwork titled "Landscape Wagon No. 14" by Klee (watercolor, ink on silk, 1930). Below it is a detail of a colored lithograph from Kandinsky's "Kleine Welten" series, showcased at the Busch-Reisinger Museum.

Underneath the images, there is a section titled "Exhibitions" listing various art exhibitions with their locations, titles, and dates:

  • Adams House: "Rex Yung: Bodies of Water," black and white photography (through Dec. 3), and "Jeanine Kelly and George Melrot: Recent Drawings and Paintings" (Dec. 4 through Dec. 19).
  • Andover-Harvard Theological Library: Main Floor: Student Art at Harvard Divinity School (through Dec. 7).
  • Baker Library: Reading Room: Susan Kotler-Cope, Etchings and Watercolors (through Dec. 14); Lobby: England’s Climbing-Boys (chimney-sweeps) (through Dec. 12).
  • Busch-Reisinger Museum: Klee and Kandinsky: Works from the Harvard Collections and the Solomon R. Guggenheim Museum, 69 works comprising paintings, water-colors, drawings, prints, and book illustrations (through Jan. 17).

The overall appearance of the page suggests it is from a scrapbook or archival collection, preserving information about art exhibitions in the early 1980s.

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An open book is displayed on a gray surface. The book has a beige cover with a green spine. The book is open to a page with a black and white image of a landscape with geometric shapes and a text that reads "Harvard Gazette November 28, 1980." The page also has a section titled "Exhibitions" with information about the exhibitions. The book's pages are slightly curled, and there is a small piece of paper with text attached to the page.

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The image shows an open book, likely a catalog or publication related to art exhibitions. The page features a combination of text and visual elements:

Visual Elements:

  1. Top Left Section:

    • A black-and-white illustration or photograph of an abstract or modern art piece. The artwork appears to have geometric shapes and lines, characteristic of early 20th-century modernist art.
    • The illustration is accompanied by a caption that reads:
      "The Busch-Reisinger features 69 works of Klee and Kandinsky till January 17. Here: Klee's Landscape Wagon No. 14 (watercolor, ink on silk, 1930)."
    • Above the illustration, there is a smaller image or photograph of a person, possibly an artist or figure related to the content, though the details are unclear.
  2. Center Section:

    • A larger, more detailed black-and-white illustration or artwork. This piece has a dynamic, abstract composition with bold lines, shapes, and contrasting areas of light and dark. The style is reminiscent of early abstract art, possibly by Kandinsky or another modernist artist.
    • Below this illustration, a caption states:
      "A colored lithograph (detail) from Kandinsky's 'Kleine Welten' series—at the Busch-Reisinger."

Textual Elements:

  1. Headline:

    • The word "Exhibitions" is prominently displayed in bold, capitalized letters near the bottom of the page, indicating that the content is focused on exhibition information.
  2. List of Exhibitions:

    • Below the headline, there is a list of various exhibitions, each with details about the gallery, artist, medium, and dates:
      • Adams House Gallery: Rex Yung: Bodies of Water, black and white photography (through Dec. 3); Jeannie Kelly and George Metroc: Recent Drawings and Paintings (Dec. 4 through Dec. 19).
      • Andover-Harvard Theological Library Main Floor, Student Art at Harvard Divinity School: Susan Kotler-Cope: Etchings and Watercolors (through Dec. 14); Lobby: England's Climbing Boys (Chimney Sweepers) (through Dec. 12).
      • Busch-Reisinger Museum: Works from the Guggenheim Museum: 69 works comprising paintings, watercolors, drawings, prints, and book illustrations (through Jan. 17).
  3. Additional Text:

    • At the very top of the page, there is a small header that reads:
      "Harvard Gazette November 28, 1980."
      This suggests the publication is from the Harvard Gazette, dated November 28, 1980, and is likely a section dedicated to cultural or artistic events.

Overall Context:

The page appears to be from a publication documenting art exhibitions, likely from a university or museum context (given the mention of the Busch-Reisinger Museum and Harvard-affiliated venues). The visual elements highlight modernist art, specifically works by Paul Klee and Wassily Kandinsky, while the textual content provides details about various exhibitions taking place around that time. The layout combines artistic imagery with descriptive text, creating a cohesive presentation of cultural events.