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Busch-Reisinger Museum Scrapbook, 1980-1985

ARCH.2013.5.19, Rendition: 801105

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The image depicts a two-page spread from a newsletter or magazine. Here's a detailed summary of each page:

Left Page:

  • The page features an article titled "Klee and Kandinsky," which discusses a special exhibition at the Harvard University museums. The exhibition, held from January 17 to March 17, included 60 works by these two artists, including paintings, watercolors, drawings, and prints. The works were drawn from the Harvard collections and the Solomon R. Guggenheim Museum in New York.
  • The article details the relationship between the two artists, their influences on each other, and their contributions to modern art. It mentions that the exhibition was organized in conjunction with a graduate seminar at the Department of Fine Arts at Harvard.
  • At the bottom, there are acknowledgments for the support and assistance provided by various individuals and institutions.

Right Page:

  • The top of the page features an article titled "Print Exhibition Opens on May 19," detailing an exhibition at the Busch-Reisinger Museum. The exhibition, titled "From Impressionism to the Bauhaus: Master German Prints from the Harvard University Art Museums," included works from 1880 to 1930. The exhibition featured a wide range of graphic works, including prints by artists like Max Klinger, Ernst Ludwig Kirchner, and Emil Nolde.
  • The middle of the page features an image of an artwork with a caption that reads: "Erdgeborene (1914) by Erich Heckel. Woodcut. Busch-Reisinger Museum, Bequest of Maurice Patrick Geraghty, Class of 1917."
  • Below the image, there is a section titled "Women Artists Discussed," which summarizes a symposium held at the Harvard University Art Museums. The symposium focused on women artists, many of whom were overlooked in traditional art history. Speakers at the symposium discussed artists such as Sarah Grillo, Hilla Rebay, and Kenneth Lindsay, who were associated with the Bauhaus movement.

The layout includes columns for text, an image with a caption, and a footer with the institution's name and location. The design is clean and text-focused, typical of academic or museum newsletters.

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The image shows a page from a newspaper or museum newsletter featuring an article about an exhibition at the Busch-Reisinger Museum at Harvard University.

The article is titled "Klee and Kandinsky" and discusses a special exhibition featuring works by these two artists. The exhibition, titled "Klee and Kandinsky: Works from the Harvard Collections and the Solomon R. Guggenheim Museum," runs from January 17 to March 17, 2012. The show comprises sixty-nine works by these masters, including paintings, watercolors, drawings, and prints, supplemented by three Kandinsky paintings and four Klee watercolors from the Solomon R. Guggenheim Museum.

Key points include:

  • The Guggenheim works were extended loan to the Munich Museum of Art, which included the Busch-Reisinger’s paintings.
  • Klee and Kandinsky were significant figures during the German avant-garde era, with their artistic paths intersecting at critical moments.
  • Kandinsky's works reflect his personal journey and artistic evolution, notably his transition from figurative to abstract art.
  • The exhibition was organized in conjunction with a graduate seminar in Fine Arts at Harvard University, focusing on the artists’ lives and works.
  • The article lists acknowledgments to several individuals for their contributions to the exhibition and its organization.

Additionally, there is an announcement about a "Print Exhibition Opening on May 19," featuring prints from the Impressionism to Bauhaus period. The exhibition includes works by artists like Erich Heckel, Wassily Kandinsky, and others, curated to highlight the breadth of Harvard's graphic collections.

The bottom part mentions women artists discussed in the continuation of the article, highlighting the lesser-known contributions of women artists such as Sara Gregg, and the significant impact of Kandinsky's works on her personal and artistic life.

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The image shows an open page from a printed newsletter or catalog related to art exhibitions. The page contains two main articles:

  1. Klee and Kandinsky:

    • This article discusses a special exhibition titled "Klee and Kandinsky: Works from the Harvard Collections and the Solomon R. Guggenheim Museum," which was on view from January 17 to March 15.
    • The exhibition featured sixty-nine works by Paul Klee and Wassily Kandinsky, including paintings, watercolors, drawings, and prints. It was supplemented by three Kandinsky paintings and four Klee watercolors from the Guggenheim Museum.
    • The Guggenheim works were loaned to Harvard for the exhibition. The exhibition was funded by a grant from the National Endowment for the Arts under their "Cooperative Programs" category.
    • The article highlights the leading roles of Klee and Kandinsky in the German avant-garde during the fertile period before 1933, and their intersecting paths at the Bauhaus.
    • It mentions that Klee was personally acquainted with Kandinsky, and they both moved to Munich around 1909, where they became friends and had a mutual influence on each other's work.
    • The exhibition was organized in conjunction with a graduate seminar on Paul Klee, taught by Curator Charles Haxthausen.
    • The article concludes with acknowledgments to several individuals and institutions for their contributions to the exhibition.
  2. Print Exhibition Opens on May 19:

    • This article announces a special exhibition titled "From Impressionism to the Bauhaus: Master German Prints from the Busch-Reisinger Museum Collection," which opened on May 19 and will remain on view until June 29.
    • The exhibition features prints and illustrated books from the period 1880 to 1930, with a focus on modern graphic collections.
    • The exhibition is stylistically diverse, ranging from soft-ground etching to woodcut, and includes works by Max Liebermann, Ernst Ludwig Kirchner, and others.
    • It highlights the significant influence of German Expressionism and the Bauhaus on modern art, and includes works by artists such as Erich Heckel and Max Beckmann.
    • The exhibition is curated by Maurice Patrick Genaugh, a curator of prints at the Busch-Reisinger Museum.

Additionally, there is a mention of a discussion on "Women Artists" in the next section of the newsletter.

The page also includes a small image of a print titled "Erzgebirglandschaft" (1914) by Erich Heckel, along with the Busch-Reisinger Museum logo and contact information.

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The image shows a page from a publication or a brochure related to an art exhibition. Here are the key details:

  1. Headlines and Articles:

    • The left page contains two main articles:
      • Klee and Kandinsky: This article discusses a special exhibition titled "Klee and Kandinsky: Works from the Harvard Collections and the Solomon R. Guggenheim Museum." The exhibition ran from January 17 to April 19 and featured sixty-nine works by the two artists. It included paintings, watercolors, drawings, and prints, with an emphasis on their relationship and artistic evolution.
      • Print Exhibition Opens on May 19: This article covers the opening of a print exhibition at the Busch-Reisinger Museum, which includes works from Impressionism to the Bauhaus. The exhibition is titled "Master German Prints from the Busch-Reisinger Museum Collection," featuring over 150 works from 1880 to 1930. It showcases various artists like Ernst Ludwig Kirchner, Max Liebermann, and Emil Nolde.
  2. Images:

    • The right page contains an image titled "Erzgebirgslandschaft" (1914) by Erich Heckel, with a watermark indicating it is from the Busch-Reisinger Museum, Harvard University, Cambridge, Massachusetts.
  3. Additional Information:

    • The bottom of the left page has a small note of thanks to Amy Shammash, Danielle Wagner, and Christina Malk for their volunteer work, and to Dr. Anneliese Harding for her gallery talk.
    • The publication mentions a grant from the National Endowment for the Humanities.
    • There is a reference to a seminar on Paul Klee organized by Curator Charles Haxthausen.
    • The bottom right corner includes a small note about "Women Artists Discussed" continuing on page 2, indicating more content on this topic is available elsewhere in the publication.
  4. Museum and Exhibition Details:

    • The Busch-Reisinger Museum is mentioned as part of Harvard University, located in Cambridge, Massachusetts.
    • The publication includes a museum reference number: 02138.

Overall, the image provides detailed information about art exhibitions and related academic events at the Busch-Reisinger Museum, highlighting the contributions of artists Paul Klee and Wassily Kandinsky, as well as a broader range of German printmakers.

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The image is a page from an exhibition catalog or brochure for the Busch-Reisinger Museum at Harvard University. Here is a detailed summary of its content:

Main Sections and Content:

  1. Klee and Kandinsky Exhibition:

    • Title and Dates: A special exhibition titled "Klee and Kandinsky: Works from the Harvard Collection and the Solomon R. Guggenheim Museum" was on display from January 17 to April 1 under the "Cooperative Program" category.
    • Artworks: The exhibition featured sixty-nine works by these two masters, including both completed paintings and watercolors, supplemented by three Kandinsky paintings and four Klee watercolors from the Guggenheim Museum.
    • Loans: The Guggenheim works were on extended loan to the museum, and the Busch-Reisinger's paintings were included in a related exhibition, "German Expressionism: A German Innovation," funded by the National Endowment for the Arts.
  2. Biographical Information on Kandinsky and Klee:

    • Kandinsky: Born in Russia, Kandinsky had a pivotal role in German avant-garde art movements before 1933. He was a member of the influential "Blaue Reiter" group and later became a teacher at the Bauhaus. He returned to Russia during World War I but moved back to Germany in 1921 and eventually to Paris in 1933.
    • Klee: Swiss-born Klee was a dominant figure in abstract painting. He was influenced by Kandinsky and later joined the Bauhaus, where he taught alongside Kandinsky. His work was declared "degenerate" by the Nazis, prompting his return to Switzerland.
  3. Historical Context and Reunion:

    • The artists were separated by World War I but reunited at the Bauhaus in 1922. Their relationship and mutual influence continued until Klee's death in 1940.
  4. Graduate Seminar:

    • The exhibition was organized in conjunction with a graduate seminar on Paul Klee, given by Curator Charles Haxthausen in the Department of Fine Arts.
  5. Acknowledgements:

    • The museum thanks several individuals for their contributions, including Amy Shlossman, Danielle Wager, Christina Melk, Dr. Anneliese Harding, Dane Deckey, Peter Nisbet, and Barbara Butts.

Print Exhibition:

  1. Title and Dates: A print exhibition opened on May 19 and was scheduled to remain on view until June 29.
  2. Content: The exhibition covers works from the period 1890 to 1930, showcasing various print media and highlighting modern graphic collections.
  3. Included Artists: The exhibition features works by artists like Ernst Ludwig Kirchner, Käthe Kollwitz, Edvard Munch, and others.

Additional Notes:

  • Women Artists Discussion:

    • The document mentions a continued discussion from another page about the influence of Kandinsky's artistic theories on women artists, particularly Gabriele Münter.
  • Illustration:

    • The right side of the page features an illustration, "Erzgebirgelandschaft" (1914) by Erich Heckel.
  • Museum Information:

    • The bottom right corner contains the museum's name, "Busch-Reisinger Museum," its affiliation with Harvard University, and its address in Cambridge, Massachusetts. The contact number is also provided.

Overall, this page provides a detailed account of the exhibition, biographies of the featured artists, acknowledgments, and additional related exhibitions and discussions.

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The image shows a page from a book or catalog, specifically page 5, detailing two exhibitions at the Busch-Reisinger Museum, located in Cambridge, Massachusetts.

Klee and Kandinsky Exhibition:

  • This special exhibition, titled "Klee and Kandinsky: Works from the Solomon R. Guggenheim Museum," was presented at the Busch-Reisinger Museum from November 21 to December 21, 1980.
  • The exhibition included 34 works by Paul Klee and 11 by Wassily Kandinsky, all from the Guggenheim Museum.
  • The Guggenheim works were loaned in exchange for five works from the Busch-Reisinger Museum for the Guggenheim's exhibition, "Expressionism, a German Introspective."
  • The exhibition was supported by the Arts under the Cooperative Programs Category.
  • The text provides background on the artists, Paul Klee and Wassily Kandinsky, detailing their lives, artistic influences, and the impact of World War I on their careers.
  • The exhibition was organized in conjunction with a graduate seminar on Paul Klee, led by Professor Gert Schiff.

Print Exhibition:

  • The Busch-Reisinger's current special exhibition, "From Expressionism to Bauhaus: German Prints from the Harvard Collections," opened on May 19 and runs until June 29.
  • The exhibition features 80 prints and five illustrated books, including works by artists such as Max Beckmann, Erich Heckel, Ernst Ludwig Kirchner, Käthe Kollwitz, and others.
  • The exhibition is divided into sections based on artistic movements and styles, including Expressionism, Constructivism, and the Bauhaus.
  • A highlight of the exhibition is a series of prints by Käthe Kollwitz, documenting the life of a working-class woman.

Women Artists Discussed:

  • The text continues from a previous page, discussing the content and influence of Käthe Kollwitz's art, particularly her depictions of working-class life and her anti-war sentiments.
  • The exhibition includes works that reflect the personal and artistic struggles of women artists during the early 20th century.

The page also includes an illustration of a print titled "Ermordeter" (Murdered) by Käthe Kollwitz, created in 1919, which is part of the exhibition. The print is dedicated to the memory of Maurice Patrice Gérardy.

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This is an image of an open book or publication lying on a flat surface, showcasing two pages side by side. The left page is numbered 5 at the bottom and has two columns of text with headers "Klee and Kandinsky" and "Our Thanks to...". This page discusses an exhibition featuring the works of artists Paul Klee and Wassily Kandinsky. The text on the right side begins with a header "Print Exhibition Opens on May 19" followed by two paragraphs and then "Women Artists Discussed (continued from page 2)." It seems to continue the discussion from elsewhere about some women artists.

In the top-right corner of the right page, there is a black and white illustration or reproduction of a print. The print is quite abstract, featuring intersecting lines and forms that don't immediately resemble anything representational.

On the bottom-right, there's the logo of "Busch-Reisinger Museum Harvard University Cambridge, Massachusetts 02138."

This image indicates that the publication is likely a museum newsletter or exhibition catalog. The text is too small to read in detail, but it provides information on exhibitions, thanks to contributors, and a discourse on certain artists featured at the museum.

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The image shows a page from a publication or newsletter related to art exhibitions, specifically from the Busch-Reisinger Museum at Harvard University. The page includes multiple sections of text:

  1. "Klee and Kandinsky" — Describes a special exhibition called "Klee and Kandinsky: Works from the Harvard Collections and the Solomon R. Guggenheim Museum." The exhibition features paintings, watercolors, drawings, prints, and book illustrations by Paul Klee and Wassily Kandinsky. It discusses the artists' careers, their influence on one another, and the history leading to the exhibition.

  2. "Print Exhibition Opens on May 19" — Details an exhibition titled "From Impressionism to the Bauhaus: Master German Prints from the Harvard Collections," presenting eighty prints and five illustrated books from 1880 to 1930. It highlights the artists and styles included in the exhibition, focusing on modern graphic collections of Harvard, with themes ranging from Impressionism to Constructivism.

  3. "Women Artists Discussed" (continued from page 2) — Discusses the role and influence of women artists, particularly focusing on the artist Münter, her obscured legacy, and recent scholarly attention to her work and relationship to Kandinsky.

On the right side, there is a small black and white artwork captioned "Erzgebirglandschaft (1914) by Erich Heckel. Woodcut" and a note about Maurice Patrick Geraghty of the Class of 1917.

At the bottom right, there is the Busch-Reisinger Museum logo and address: Harvard University, Cambridge, Massachusetts 02138.

The publication editor is listed as Emmy Dana, and it notes that funding for the newsletter publication was partially supported by a grant from the National Endowment for the Humanities. There is also an acknowledgment section thanking volunteers and museum interns who contributed to the exhibition and events.

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The image is of a magazine or newspaper page with a heading "Klee and Kandinsky" and text below it. The text is about an exhibition of works by the artists Paul Klee and Wassily Kandinsky at the Busch-Reisinger Museum at Harvard University. The exhibition was on loan from the Guggenheim Museum and the Solomon R. Guggenheim Foundation. The exhibition opened on May 19 and will remain on view until June 29. The article discusses the artists' backgrounds, their relationship, and the works that will be on display.

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The image depicts an open book with two pages facing each other. The left page is titled "Klee and Kandinsky" and contains text describing an exhibition featuring works from the Harvard, Guggenheim, and Solomon R. Guggenheim Museums. The text mentions the exhibition's opening date, May 19, and provides details about the artists, Paul Klee and Wassily Kandinsky, including their backgrounds and artistic styles.

The right page is titled "Print Exhibition Opens on May 19" and contains text describing a special exhibition of prints by Max Liebermann, Lovis Corinth, and other German artists from the 19th and early 20th centuries. The text mentions the exhibition's opening date, May 19, and provides details about the artists and their works, including their styles and the themes they explored in their prints.

Both pages contain black-and-white images of the artists' works, with the left page featuring a painting by Paul Klee and the right page featuring a print by Max Liebermann. The text is written in a formal and informative tone, providing context and background information about the artists and their works.