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The image shows an open book or catalog from an art exhibition held at the City Art Museum in St. Louis from January 20 to March 1, 1964. The catalog includes an introduction and a list of artworks on loan from the Fogg Art Museum of Harvard University.
Introduction:
The introduction, written by Charles Nagel, the Director, explains that the City Art Museum is showcasing a selection from the art collection owned by Harvard University and on loan to the Fogg Art Museum. The collection includes gifts from various donors and a significant addition from the University Collection. The exhibition features 62 objects, including paintings, sculptures, and other art forms, primarily from the 19th century. The introduction highlights the diversity and quality of the collection, emphasizing the opportunity for the St. Louis community to appreciate these artworks.
Catalogue:
The catalogue lists the artworks under different sections, starting with American Art. Each entry includes the artist's name, the title of the artwork, the year it was created, the medium and dimensions, and the donor or source of the gift. For example:
The catalogue also includes an image of a sculpture titled "Peter Paul Rubens: Head of a Man" by Charles A. Loeser, which is a bequest to the Fogg Art Museum.
Overall, the image captures a historical document from a 1964 art exhibition, providing insights into the artworks and their provenance.
The image shows a page from a catalog for an exhibition held at the City Art Museum in St. Louis. The exhibition, titled "Harvard Club of St. Louis," took place from January 30 to March 1, 1964.
The left side of the page contains an introduction written by Charles Nagel, the Director of the City Art Museum. Nagel explains that the museum is showcasing a sampling of art collections from Harvard University and Harvard alumni. The collection includes 67 objects, with a section specifically dedicated to paintings from Harvard alumni, including works by notable artists like John Singer Sargent, Winslow Homer, and others.
The right side of the page lists the catalogue entries for the artworks under the category "American Art." Each entry includes the artist's name, the title of the artwork, the medium, dimensions, and the catalog number. The entries are as follows:
The introduction notes that the exhibition also includes drawings, sculptures, and textiles. The exhibition opens on January 29 with a talk by the museum's director, Mr. John Goulding, and the opening reception is shared with the Friends of the Museum and the Harvard Club of St. Louis.
Additionally, a small image of "Head of Nero" by Peter Paul Rubens is included, with a note indicating it was a gift from Charles A. Looser.
The image displays an open exhibition catalogue booklet. The left page contains an introduction, while the right page features a catalogue list and an image of a sculpture.
The catalogue lists American art pieces on display, with details including the artist, title, medium, dimensions, and the donor or source.
The first few entries include:
A black-and-white image of a sculpture, "Head of Nero," by Peter Paul Rubens, is displayed, with dimensions and the note that it is a cast.
The booklet appears to be an official guide for an art exhibition held in 1964, detailing the showcased pieces and their origins.
The image depicts an exhibition catalog from the City Art Museum in St. Louis, dated January 1, 1964. The exhibition showcases a selection of artworks from the Harvard University Collection.
The introduction, written by Charles Nagel, the Director of the City Art Museum, explains the purpose of the exhibition. The City Art Museum is presenting a sample of artworks owned by Harvard University, highlighting the generosity of the late Adolphus Busch, who left a significant bequest for the establishment of the Busch-Reisinger Museum.
The exhibition features 67 objects that include paintings, drawings, sculptures, and textiles gathered from Harvard alumni. The collection was initially intended for display at the Busch-Reisinger Museum but could not be shown there due to ongoing construction work. This exhibition is seen as an opportunity to showcase the wealth of Harvard's collection.
The exhibition opens with a talk by John Coolidge, Director of the Fogg Museum, on January 22, followed by a reception.
The catalog lists various American artworks included in the exhibition, each with a brief description and their dimensions. Here are some of the items listed:
Additionally, the catalog includes an image of a bust sculpture identified as a "Head of Noah" by Pierre Paul Rubens, part of the Charles A. Loeser Bequest.
Overall, the catalog provides a comprehensive overview of the artworks, their origins, and their significance in the context of the exhibition.
The image shows an open book, specifically an exhibition catalogue from the City Art Museum in St. Louis. The exhibition is dated January 30, 1964, to March 1, 1964, and features artworks from the Fogg Art Museum at Harvard University.
The left page contains an introduction written by Charles Nagel, the Director. It details the museum's privilege to showcase a sampling of art collections owned by Harvard University and housed in the Fogg Art Museum. The exhibition includes a variety of works such as paintings, drawings, sculptures, and textiles, with a particular focus on the work of the late Adolph Busch. The introduction also mentions the generosity of Mr. and Mrs. Frederic H. Clements, who contributed to the museum's holdings. It highlights that the Harvard collection includes many early Italian paintings and mentions the delicate nature of these works, which necessitates careful handling.
The right page is a catalogue listing of artworks. The first entry listed is "American Art" and includes:
Additionally, there is a small black-and-white photograph of a bust labeled "Peter Paul Rubens: Head of Nero" with a note that it is a loan from Charles A. Loeser.
The catalogue notes that all dimensions, heights, and widths precede the titles.
The image shows an open book with the title page and a catalogue from an exhibition held at the City Art Museum in St. Louis from January 30 to March 1, 1964.
The left page is titled "INTRODUCTION" and contains a letter dated January 8, 1964, from Charles Nagle, the Director of the museum. The letter provides an overview of the exhibition, which includes artworks from the Fogg Art Museum and Harvard University collections. It highlights the diversity of the works, including paintings, drawings, sculptures, and textiles from various periods and traditions, with a notable emphasis on American art. Nagle mentions that the exhibition is limited in scope and that the Harvard holdings include many early Italian paintings. He also notes the museum's appreciation for the loan of these objects and the support from the Friends of the Museum and the Harvard Club of St. Louis.
The right page is titled "CATALOGUE" and lists various artworks on loan from the Fogg Art Museum. The catalogue includes details such as the artist's name, title, medium, dimensions, and accession numbers for each piece. It also features a black-and-white image of "Head of Nero" by Peter Paul Rubens.
The exhibition appears to have been a collaborative effort between the City Art Museum, St. Louis, and Harvard University, showcasing a diverse collection of American artworks.
The image displays an open catalog or exhibition booklet page. The left side of the page begins with the title "INTRODUCTION" in bold letters, followed by text that provides background information presumably about an exhibition, mentioning the involvement of a museum. The text continues and is followed by another titled section at the bottom, "CATALOGUE," which seems to indicate a transition to a list or description of items.
The right page of the booklet appears to continue the "CATALOGUE" section, listing various works of art alongside their details like artist names, titles, sizes, and presence in the museum collection, although the specific details can't be discerned at this resolution. Each catalogue entry is numbered and some include additional descriptive text. In the middle of this right page, there is a high-contrast image of a classical sculpture or bust.
At the top of the pages, handwritten notes give indications of location and dates, referencing a museum and dates in January to March.
The booklet itself appears to be well-preserved, with some signs of wear visible such as slightly uneven page edges. It is resting on a surface, and all of this is captured within a well-lit environment.
The image shows an open book with two pages visible, placed on top of a larger book or album. The pages appear to be part of an art exhibition catalogue from the City Art Museum in St. Louis, dated around the early 1960s.
The left page is titled "INTRODUCTION" and provides an overview of the City Art Museum’s exhibition. It mentions the collection is from Harvard University and housed in the Fogg Art Museum and lists the museum's notable donors. It also references the types of art pieces included in the exhibition, such as paintings, drawings, sculptures, and textiles, focusing on American paintings both from Italy and the eastern United States. Additionally, it informs about an exhibition event with talks scheduled on January 29 by the Director of the Fogg Museum and others from Harvard. The text is signed at the bottom by Charles Nagel, Director, with the date January 8, 1964.
The right page is titled "CATALOGUE" and lists seven pieces of American art included in the exhibition, detailing the artist names, titles, mediums, dimensions, dates, and acquisition information. There is a black and white sketch or print of a sculptural bust on the bottom right side of this page, identified as "Head of Nero" by Peter Paul Rubens, which is part of the Charles A. Loeser Bequest.
At the top of the larger book page, there is a handwritten note in blue ink that reads: "City Art Museum, St. Louis, Exhibition, Jan. 30 – Mar. 1, 1964." The overall setting suggests archival documentation of a specific past art exhibition.
The image shows an open book or catalog titled "Catalogue", which appears to be part of an exhibition or collection documentation. The book is open to two pages: the left page is labeled "INTRODUCTION", and the right page is labeled "CATALOGUE".
The image depicts a formal exhibition catalog or documentation, likely used for an art exhibition at the City Art Museum in St. Louis. It provides detailed information about the artworks on display, their creators, materials, dimensions, and provenance, along with an introductory text explaining the exhibition's context and purpose. The inclusion of handwritten notes suggests it may have been used or annotated by someone involved in the exhibition.
The image shows a book open to a page with the title "CATALOGUE" at the top. The text is in blue and black ink. The book appears to be an exhibition catalogue from the City Art Museum in St. Louis, dated January 30 to March 1, 1964. The catalogue includes an introduction and a list of artworks with their descriptions and dimensions. The artworks are primarily American, with some European pieces. The catalogue also includes a portrait of Peter Paul Rubens by Charles Le Loeser.