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The image shows a press release from the Busch-Reisinger Museum at Harvard University, dated July 2, 1981. The release announces an upcoming exhibition of nineteenth-century German and central European drawings and watercolors, opening on July 16. The exhibition will feature nearly one hundred works from the collections of the Busch-Reisinger and Fogg Art Museums, covering a wide range of subject matter including landscapes, genre scenes, portraiture, still life, and historical, religious, and literary themes.

The press release highlights the stylistic and thematic diversity of nineteenth-century German art, mentioning notable artists such as Carl Philipp Fohr, Caspar David Friedrich, Philipp Otto Runge, Franz von Lenbach, and Adolph von Menzel. It also notes the significant contributions of the Fogg Art Museum in preserving and expanding its collection of nineteenth-century German drawings, particularly through donations and loans from patrons like Grenville L. Winthrop, Melvin Seiden, and the Cuevas, Inc.

The exhibition is described as an exceptional opportunity to view these works together and will be on display until August 28. The museum's operating hours are provided as Monday through Friday, 9:00 AM to 4:45 PM, with free admission. Contact information for further details is also included.

The image shows a page from a press release or informational document from the Busch-Reisinger Museum at Harvard University in Cambridge, Massachusetts. The document is dated July 2, 1981, and provides details about an upcoming exhibition.

The exhibition, titled "German Nineteenth-Century Drawings and Watercolors at the Busch-Reisinger Museum," opened on July 16, 1981. The event featured a comprehensive collection of German and central European drawings and watercolors from the Busch-Reisinger Museum and the Fogg Art Museum. The press release notes that it had been nearly a decade since the last comprehensive exhibition of such works at Harvard.

The exhibition included nearly one hundred drawings and watercolors, covering various aspects of nineteenth-century German art, both stylistically and thematically. The works spanned the entire century, featuring a wide range of subjects including landscapes, genre scenes, portraits, still life, historical, religious, and literary themes. The influence of German art academies and the stylistic variations throughout the century were highlighted, showcasing the rich creative response to draftsmanship.

The document mentions that this exhibition was significant as it coincided with renewed interest in German nineteenth-century art, particularly Expressionism, sparked by a current exhibition at the Metropolitan Museum in New York. The Fogg Art Museum had been a repository for these works for over eighty years, with its collection significantly augmented by the Randall Collection in 1898 and further expanded in 1943 by the Winthrop gift of twelve sheets by Adolf von Menzel. The collection has since grown into a major representation, thanks to long-term loans from Melvin Seiden of Seiden and De Cuevas, Inc.

The exhibition ran until August 28, 1981. The museum was open Monday through Friday from 9:00 AM to 4:45 PM, and admission was free. For more information, contact Amy Sehorn at 495-2317.

The image shows a page from a press release dated July 2, 1981, from the Busch-Reisinger Museum at Harvard University, located in Cambridge, Massachusetts. The press release is titled "GERMAN NINETEENTH-CENTURY DRAWINGS AND WATERCOLORS AT THE BUSCH-REISINGER MUSEUM."

The release announces an upcoming exhibition opening on July 16, which features drawings and watercolors from the nineteenth and early twentieth centuries by German and Central European artists. The exhibition showcases works from both the Busch-Reisinger Museum and the Fogg Art Museum collections, highlighting a variety of subjects and styles including landscape, genre, portraiture, still life, and historical, religious, and literary scenes.

The release notes that this is a significant moment for German nineteenth-century art, as it coincides with increased interest sparked by an exhibition at the Metropolitan Museum in New York. It highlights the Fogg Art Museum's long-standing importance as a repository for nineteenth-century German drawings, with a substantial number of works dating back to 1898, augmented by significant donations such as those from Grenville L. Winthrop in 1943.

The exhibition will be open until August 28, with the museum open from Monday through Friday, 9:00 AM to 4:45 PM. Contact information for further details is provided, including a phone number (495-2338) and an email contact for Amy Sehron (495-2317). Admission to the museum is noted to be free.

The image shows a page from a document dated July 2, 1981, from the Busch-Reisinger Museum at Harvard University in Cambridge, Massachusetts. The document announces an upcoming exhibition titled "German Nineteenth-Century Drawings and Watercolors."

The exhibition is set to open on July 16 and will display a collection of drawings and watercolors from both the Busch-Reisinger Museum and the Fogg Art Museum. The exhibit will showcase nearly one hundred works spanning the entire nineteenth century, covering various artistic styles and themes such as landscape, genre, portraiture, still life, religious scenes, and historical subjects.

The announcement highlights the breadth of the exhibition, noting the rich creative responses to draughtsmanship and the influence of the German art academies. It also mentions the significant interest sparked by recent exhibitions at the Metropolitan Museum in New York, particularly in the early twentieth-century German art movement like Expressionism.

The document notes that the Fogg Art Museum has been a key repository for German nineteenth-century drawings in America for over eighty years. It details the collection's growth, including contributions from significant patrons like Grenville L. Winthrop, and mentions the museum's long-term loans from Melvin Seiden and De Cuevas, Inc.

The exhibition will be available until August 28, with the museum open Monday through Friday from 9:00 AM to 4:45 PM. Admission is free, and further information can be obtained by calling 495-2338, with Amy Schron being the contact person.

The image shows a press release from the Busch-Reisinger Museum at Harvard University, dated July 2, 1981. The press release announces an exhibition titled "German Nineteenth-Century Drawings and Watercolors at the Busch-Reisinger Museum," which opened on July 16, 1981. The exhibition featured almost one hundred drawings and watercolors from the collections of the Busch-Reisinger and the Fogg Art Museum, spanning the entire 19th century and including various genres such as landscape, portraiture, still life, and historical, religious, and literary scenes.

Notable artists represented in the exhibition included Carl Philip Fohr, Caspar David Friedrich, Philip Otto Runge, Franz von Lenbach, and Adolph von Menzel. The press release also mentions the historical significance of the Fogg Art Museum's collection of German drawings, which began with a substantial donation from the Randall Collection in 1898 and was further augmented by gifts from Grenville L. Winthrop and important loans from Melvin Seiden and De Cuevas, Inc.

The exhibition was noted as being particularly relevant due to a renewed interest in German 19th-century art, sparked by the Metropolitan Museum of Art's exhibition in New York. The works were on view until August 28, 1981. The museum's visiting hours were Monday through Friday, from 9:00 AM to 4:45 PM, with free admission. For more information, contact Amy Schorn at 495-2317.

The image shows a press release from the Busch-Reisinger Museum at Harvard University, dated July 2, 1981. The press release announces an upcoming exhibition titled "German Nineteenth-Century Drawings and Watercolors at the Busch-Reisinger Museum."

Key points from the press release:

1. Exhibition Details:

   • The exhibition opens on July 16.
   • It features German and central European drawings and watercolors from the collections of both the Busch-Reisinger Museum and the Fogg Art Museum.
   • This is the first comprehensive exhibition of such works at Harvard in nearly a decade.

2. Content and Themes:

   • The exhibition includes almost one hundred works, spanning the entire 19th century.
   • The selection covers various themes and styles, including landscape, genre, portraiture, still life, historical, religious, and literary scenes.
   • The breadth of the exhibition showcases the influence of German art academies and the diverse stylistic responses to draughtsmanship, featuring works by prominent artists such as Carl Philip Fohr, Caspar David Friedrich, Philipp Otto Runge, Franz von Lenbach, and Adolph von Menzel.

3. Context and Significance:

   • The press release notes that this is a significant time for German 19th-century art, with a growing interest in the period, especially Expressionism.
   • The Fogg Art Museum has been a major repository for 19th-century German drawings in America, thanks to substantial acquisitions and donations, including a significant donation in 1938 and a large gift from Grenville L. Winthrop in 1943.
   • Recent long-term loans from institutions like the Melvin R. Seiden and De Cuevas collections have further enriched the museum's holdings.

4. Logistics:

   • The exhibition will run until August 28.
   • The museum is open from Monday through Friday, 9:00 AM to 4:45 PM.
   • Admission to the museum is free.
   • For more information, the public can contact Amy Schrot or call 495-2338 for recorded information.

Overall, the press release highlights the cultural and artistic significance of the exhibition and encourages the public to visit.

This is an image of a document titled "BUSCH-REISINGER MUSEUM" with a date of "July 2, 1981," indicating that it is likely a press release or announcement from the Harvard University's Busch-Reisinger Museum in Cambridge, Massachusetts. The document is for immediate release and is announcing a German nineteenth-century drawings and watercolors exhibition at the Busch-Reisinger Museum, also involving collections from the Fogg Art Museum.

The text refers to the breadth and variety of the exhibition, noting that it covers a wide range of stylistic approaches to draughtsmanship. References are made to drawings by noted artists such as Philipp Otto Runge, Franz von Lenbach, and Adolph von Menzel. Additionally, the text mentions the significance of the Randall Collection of drawings and long-term loans from Melvin Seiden and De Cuevas, Inc.

The exhibition is described as offering a unique opportunity to view a large collection of nineteenth-century German art, and visitors are informed that the exhibition will remain open view until August 28. Museum hours are listed as Monday through Friday, from 9:00 AM to 4:45 PM, and two telephone numbers for further information are provided. The document states that admission is free.

The document appears to be part of a book or a binder, as indicated by the spiral binding visible on the right edge, and it's placed on the left side of an open book or folder with yellowed pages, suggesting some age to the materials.

The image is a page from a book or pamphlet. The text on the page reads, "BUSCH-REISINGGER MUSEUM" at the top, followed by "July 2, 1981." Below that, there is a heading that reads, "GERMAN NINETEENTH-CENTURY DRAWINGS AND WATERCOLORS AT THE BUSCH-REISINGGER MUSEUM." The text is in a serif font and is printed in black ink on white paper. The page is open, and the spine of the book is visible on the left side of the image. The background of the image is plain and white.

The image shows a printed press release or announcement for an exhibition at the Busch-Reisinger Museum, located at Harvard University in Cambridge, Massachusetts. The document is dated July 2, 1981, and is intended for immediate release. It announces an upcoming exhibition titled "German Nineteenth-Century Drawings and Watercolors at the Busch-Reisinger Museum," which will open on July 16, 1981, and remain on view until August 28.

Key Details from the Announcement:

1. Exhibition Overview:

   • The exhibition features drawings and watercolors from the collections of both the Busch-Reisinger Museum and the Fogg Art Museum.
   • It marks almost a decade since the last comprehensive showing of such works at Harvard.
   • The exhibition focuses exclusively on wide-ranging and superlative works of almost one hundred drawings and watercolors spanning the entire nineteenth century.

2. Scope and Content:

   • The exhibition traces every aspect of nineteenth-century German art, including landscape, genre, portraiture, still life, historical, religious, and literary scenes.
   • Despite the strong influence of German art academies, the exhibition highlights a rich stylistic variation, ranging from naturalistic to romantic modes.
   • Notable artists featured include Carl Philip Förl, Caspar David Friedrich, Philip Otto Runge, Franz von Lenbach, Adolph von Menzel, and others.

3. Significance:

   • The exhibition is described as an auspicious moment for German nineteenth-century art, as recent interest has been sparked by a current exhibition at the Metropolitan Museum in New York, which has shifted focus toward early twentieth-century German art, particularly Expressionism.
   • The Fogg Art Museum has been a rare repository for nineteenth-century German drawings in America since 1898, with the Randall Collection of drawings becoming a cornerstone of its holdings. The collection was significantly augmented in 1943 with twelve superb sheets by Adolf von Menzel, Harvard's great patron Grenville L. Winthrop.

4. Practical Information:

   • The Busch-Reisinger Museum is open Monday through Friday from 9:00 AM to 4:45 PM.
   • Admission is free.
   • For recorded information, the telephone number provided is 495-2338.

The document is presented on a page from what appears to be a catalog or publication, with the surrounding pages showing a light brown, aged paper texture, suggesting it is part of an archival or historical collection. The layout is formal and informational, typical of museum press releases or exhibition announcements.

The image is a photograph of an open book. The book is open to a page that contains a press release from the Busch-Reisinger Museum, which is part of Harvard University in Cambridge, Massachusetts. The press release is dated July 2, 1981. The text is typed and printed on a piece of paper that is inserted into the book.

The press release announces an exhibition of German nineteenth-century drawings and watercolors that will open on July 16 at the Busch-Reisinger Museum. The exhibition will feature works from the collections of both the Busch-Reisinger and the Fogg Art Museum. The release notes that almost a decade has passed since the last comprehensive showing of such works at Harvard, and the current exhibition is devoted exclusively to the wide-ranging and superlative, although rarely exhibited, holdings of the two university museums.

The selection of almost one hundred drawings and watercolors spans the entire nineteenth century, tracing every aspect of nineteenth-century German art, stylistically and thematically. All subject matter is represented, including landscape, genre, portraiture, still life, and historical, religious, and literary scenes. The release highlights the strong influence of the German art academies, the breadth of stylistic variation throughout the century, and the creative response to draughtsmanship, in modes ranging from the naturalistic to the romantic, that is documented in works by the masters Carl Philipp Fohr, Caspar David Friedrich, Philip Otto Runge, Franz von Lenbach, Adolph von Menzel, and others.

The press release also mentions that this is an auspicious moment for German nineteenth-century art, as the current exhibition at the Metropolitan Museum in New York has sparked new interest in this period, especially Expressionism. It notes that the Fogg Art Museum has been one of the rare repositories in America for nineteenth-century German drawings for over eighty years and that the collection has grown into the major representation that it is today, thanks to important long-term loans from Melvin Seiden and De Cuevas, Inc.

The release concludes by stating that the upcoming Busch-Reisinger exhibition presents an exciting and unusual opportunity to see a large number of these works together and that they will remain on view until August 28. The museum's hours of operation and contact information are also provided.