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The image displays a page from the "Index to Fogg Art Museum Scrap Book," specifically Volume I, covering the period from 1900 to October 1, 1920. The page is titled "ACQUISITIONS," and it lists a chronological series of acquisitions made by the Fogg Art Museum during this timeframe. Each acquisition is accompanied by the artist's name, the type of artwork (e.g., print, drawing, etching), the title of the piece, and the date of acquisition. The list includes various artists and their works, such as Altdorfer, Anogonese School, Benozzo Gozzolo, and others, with acquisition dates ranging from 1900 to 1920. The page has a slightly aged appearance, suggesting it is a historical document.

The image shows a page from a document titled "INDEX TO FOGG ART MUSEUM SCRAP BOOK VOLUME I 1900 -- OCTOBER 1, 1920." It lists various art acquisitions made by the Fogg Art Museum during that time period. The list is organized alphabetically by artist or school and includes details such as the type of artwork, the subject, and the date of acquisition.

Some examples from the list:

• Altdorfer: Print of "Holy Family," acquired in April 1912.
• Anogonese School: "St. Christopher," acquired in June 1921.
• Benozzo Gozzolo: "Procession of the Magi," a copy by Lockoff, acquired in January 1921 and February 1921.
• Blake: Drawings of "Ezekiel's Vision" and "Binding of the Dragon," acquired in May 1915.
• Boccari, Giovanni: "Madonna and Child," acquired in February 1910.
• Bonifazio: "Holy Family," acquired in February 1911 and March 1911.
• Chinese Painting: Two paintings, one of a "Korean Gentleman" and another of "Li Cheng--Ancient Pines and Rocks," acquired in March 1917 and May 1918 respectively.
• Copley, J. Singleton: "Monmouth before James II," acquired in September 1917 and October 1917.
• Dürer: "Woodcuts (reproductions of)--The Apocalypse, Large and Small Passions, Life of the Virgin," acquired in March 1915.
• Gainsborough: "Count Rumford," acquired in April 1921.
• Homer, Winslow: "Fishing in the Adirondacks (water color)," acquired in May 1918.
• Italian bobbin lace: 17th-century, acquired in January 1911.

The page appears to be from an old document, as indicated by the yellowed paper and the typewriter-style font. The page number "2" is visible in the top right corner.

This image shows a single, aged page—likely from a scrapbook or archival log—from the Fogg Art Museum. It is page 2, as noted in the top right corner, and is numbered "-1-" at the bottom center, suggesting it may be a preliminary or introductory page in a larger sequence.

The page serves as an index to the Fogg Art Museum Scrap Book, Volume I, covering the period from 1900 to October 1, 1920.

The main heading is “ACQUISITIONS”, followed by a detailed, alphabetized list of artworks and objects acquired by the museum during that period. Each entry typically includes:

• The artist’s name (or school/style, e.g., “Chinese Painting,” “German School,” “Ancient Gems”).
• The title or description of the work (e.g., “Holy Family,” “Madonna and Child,” “Bust of Charles Eliot Norton”).
• The date of acquisition (month and year).

Notable entries include:

• Altdorfer – “Holy Family” (print, April 1912; drawing, October 1915)
• Benozzo Gozzoli – “Procession of the Magi—Copy by Lockoff” (January and February 1921 — noting this slightly exceeds the volume’s stated end date)
• Blake – drawings including “Ezekiel’s Vision” and “Binding of the Dragon” (May 1915)
• Botticelli – “Madonna and Child” (February 1910)
• Dürer – “Princess Hohenzollern” (November 1920); “Woodcuts” including “The Apocalypse” (March 1915)
• Goya – “Dwarf” (October 1920)
• Homer, Winslow – “Fishing in the Adirondacks (water color)” (May 1918)
• Italian bobbin lace, 17th century (January 1911)

The text is typewritten in a clear, formal font. The page itself is cream-colored and slightly yellowed with age, with visible wear along the left edge and some slight discoloration or staining. The layout is clean and organized, typical of institutional recordkeeping from the early 20th century.

This document provides a historical snapshot of the Fogg Art Museum’s collecting priorities and acquisitions during its formative decades, capturing a diverse range of European, American, and Asian art, as well as decorative arts like lace.

The image is a page from an index to a scrapbook of the Fogg Art Museum. The page is titled "Index to Fogg Art Museum Scrapbook Volume I" and covers the time period from 1900 to October 1, 1920. The page contains a list of acquisitions made by the museum during this period, including prints, drawings, etchings, and other artworks. The list includes the names of the artists, the titles of the works, and the dates of acquisition. Some of the artists mentioned include Albrecht Dürer, Giovanni Bellini, and Giovanni da Ponte.

The image shows a document that is a page from an index to a museum's scrap book. The title of the index is "Index to Fogg Art Museum Scrap Book Volume I 1900---October 1, 1920." The index lists the acquisitions of the museum from 1900 to October 1, 1920. The acquisitions are listed in alphabetical order by artist or subject, and each entry includes the title of the work, the date of acquisition, and the source of the work. The index also includes a table of contents at the beginning, which lists the categories of acquisitions, such as prints, drawings, paintings, and sculptures.

The image shows a page from an Index to Fogg Art Museum Scrap Book, specifically Volume I, dated October 1, 1920. The page is titled "ACQUISITIONS" and lists various artworks and items acquired by the museum between 1900 and 1920. The entries are organized alphabetically by artist or subject, with details such as the title of the work, medium, and acquisition date provided for each entry.

Key Observations:

1. Title and Header:

   • The top of the page clearly states: "INDEX TO FOGG ART MUSEUM SCRAP BOOK", indicating that this is part of an archival or cataloging system.
   • It specifies Volume I and the date October 1, 1920, suggesting this is a record of acquisitions up to that point.

2. Content:

   • The page is divided into a single section labeled "ACQUISITIONS".
   • Each entry includes:
     • The artist's name or subject.
     • The title of the work.
     • The medium (e.g., print, drawing, etching, painting).
     • The acquisition date.

3. Examples of Entries:

   • Aitdorfer: Print titled "Holy Family", acquired in April 1912; drawing acquired in October 1915.
   • Anogosse School: St. Christopher, acquired in June 1921; Benozzo Gozzoli's "Procession of the Magi" acquired in January 1921 and February 1921.
   • Boccati, Giovanni: "Madonna and Child", acquired in February 1910.
   • Blake: Drawings including "Ezekiel's Vision" and "Binding of the Dragon", acquired in May 1915.
   • Boisleu: Etching titled "March", acquired in 1915.
   • Bonifazio: "Holy Family", acquired in February 1911; "March", acquired in 1911.
   • Brenner: "Bust of Charles Eliot Norton", acquired in November 1911.
   • Chinese Painting: "Ancient Fines and Rocks", acquired in May 1918.
   • Copley, J. Singleton: "Monmouth before James II", acquired in September 1917.
   • Cossa, follower of: "Youth Saluting a King", acquired in July 1916.
   • Cranach, Lucas: Woodcuts of Passion after March 1915.
   • Cretan reproductions: Acquired in November 1915.
   • Crivelli, Vittorio: "Saint Luke", acquired in June 1921; "Saint of E. N. Hall", acquired in June 1912.
   • Dürer: Woodcuts, including "The Apocalypse", "Life of the Virgin", acquired in March 1915.
   • Dürer, Albrecht: Etchings of Princess HohenzoUlem, acquired in November 1920.
   • Etchings of historic buildings in Boston: Acquired in March 1915.
   • French School: "Head of a King", acquired in April 1921.
   • Gainsborough: "Count Rumford", acquired in June 1921.
   • German School: "Descent from the Cross", acquired in October 1912.
   • Ghirlandaio: "Madonna and Child", acquired in June 1916.
   • Giorgione: Concert-copy by Lochoff, acquired in January 1921.
   • Giovanni da Ponte: "Dante and Virgil or Petrarch", acquired in October 1921.
   • Goya: "Dwarf, Style of Scopa", acquired in March 1918.
   • Greek Head: Acquired in October 1920.
   • Greco da Siena: "St. Dominic", acquired in October 1917; "Boy", acquired in October 1920.
   • Guido Reni: "Madonna, Apollo, Artemis", acquired in June 1921.
   • Guido da Siena: Drawings acquired in June 1921.
   • Hirschogel: Etching "Men in Armor", acquired in October 1915.
   • Homer, Winslow: "Fishing in the Adirondacks (water color)", acquired in May 1918.
   • Italian bobbin lace: 17th century, acquired in January 1911.

4. Layout and Formatting:

   • The entries are listed in a clear, organized format, likely typed or printed.
   • The page is numbered at the top right corner as "2", indicating it is part of a larger document or scrapbook.

Conclusion:

This page serves as a historical record of the Fogg Art Museum's acquisitions, documenting the addition of diverse artworks from various artists, periods, and mediums between 1900 and 1920. It reflects the museum's efforts to build and expand its collection during this time. The detailed entries provide valuable insights into the museum's curatorial practices and the types of works it prioritized.

The image displays a typed document titled "Index to Fogg Art Museum Scrap Book" at the top. It specifies that this is Volume I covering the period from 1900 to October 1, 1920.

Below the title, the document lists "Acquisitions," which details various art pieces, their creators or sources, and the approximate dates associated with them. The entries are organized by artist, artwork, and date. For example:

• "Altdorfer — print: Holy Family, April, 1912."
• "Anogonesse School: St. Christopher, June, 1921."
• "Cossa, follower of: Youth Saluting a King, July, 1916."

The document is on aged, slightly yellowed paper, and the number "2" appears in the upper right corner of the page, likely indicating it is the second page of the scrapbook index.

• A single aged paper page, likely from a scrapbook or catalog, printed with a typewriter.
• Title at the top: “INDEX TO TOG ART MUSEUM SCRAP BOOK VOLUME I 1900 – OCTOBER 1, 1920” with the page number “2” in the top right.
• A section header “ACQUISITIONS” followed by a long list of artist names and works (with dates), written in a single-column format.
• The page shows signs of aging: yellowed, with small stains and a few creases; binder holes and a notch along the left edge indicate it was part of a bound volume.
• The content appears to be an index of artworks acquired for the museum, dating from 1900 to 1920, with entries for various artists and titles.

This is an image of a typed document titled "INDEX TO FOGG ART MUSEUM SCRAP BOOK VOLUME I 1900 — OCTOBER 1, 1920". The page contains a list categorized under "ACQUISITIONS," and it details various artworks and artifacts acquired by the museum within the specified time period, along with the dates they were acquired.

The list includes a variety of items such as prints, drawings, etchings, paintings, woodcuts, and sculptures, with contributions from different schools of art and artists like Altdorfer, Blake, Bonifazio, Copley, and Dürer, among others. The entries are arranged in a somewhat chronological order starting from April 1912 to October 1921. Each entry describes the item, sometimes including the subject of the artwork (e.g., "Holy Family," "Saint Dominick," "Madonna and Child") and the acquisition date. Some works are identified by the artist's name followed by the title of the work or a description of the piece. The list includes works from various cultural backgrounds and time periods, emphasizing the diversity of the museum's acquisitions.

This image shows a typed document titled "INDEX TO FOGG ART MUSEUM SCRAP BOOK" marking it as Volume I, covering the period from 1900 to October 1, 1920. The heading "ACQUISITIONS" delineates a list of art pieces acquired by the Fogg Art Museum. Each entry includes the artist's name, the title or subject of the work, and the dates of acquisition. The entries are formatted with variations in detail; some indicate types of artwork (print, drawing, etching), specific months or exact dates of acquisition, and occasionally the medium or notable descriptors of the works. The document appears to be archival and is on aged paper with a blank margin area on the left side, indicating it was once part of a bound volume, likely a scrapbook as mentioned in the title.