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This image is a page from an index to the Fogg Art Museum Scrap Book, Volume I, covering the period from 1900 to October 1, 1920. The document is titled "INDEX TO FOGG ART MUSEUM SCRAP BOOK" and is marked as page 2 of the volume. It lists various acquisitions, donations, or related items from this period, including:

• Italian engravings and prints from the 15th and 16th centuries.
• Paintings from the Italian School of the 16th century.
• Works by artists such as Ives Brayton, Jacopo del Fiore, JacquesCallot, Jules, Japanese artists, John LaFarge, Pietro Lorenzetti, Dodge MacKnight, Alessandro Magnasco, Quentin Matsys, J.F. Millet, and others.
• Miniatures and prints from various artists.
• An Indian portrait miniature from the Mughal School.
• Art from the Paris Master, Joseph Pennell, and Antonio Pollaiuolo.
• An engravings collection and rubbings from English monuments.
• Catalogues and studies, such as the Nativity by Pietro Lorenzetti, The Shepherdess Knitting by J.F. Millet, and more.

Each item is noted with the month and year of acquisition or donation, providing a historical record of the museum's collection growth during this time.

This image shows a page from the "Index to Fogg Art Museum Scrap Book, Volume I," covering the period from 1900 to October 1, 1920. The page is titled "ACQUISITIONS (CONTINUED)" and lists various art acquisitions made by the museum during this period. The list includes items such as engravings, paintings, etchings, watercolors, and other art forms, along with the names of artists, the dates of acquisition, and sometimes additional details like the subject of the artwork or the donor.

Some notable entries include:

• An Italian engraving from the 15th century titled "Triumph of Chastity" acquired in March 1915.
• A religious painting from the Italian School of the 16th century acquired in June 1912.
• A collection of prints by Brayton Ives acquired in April and May 1915.
• Japanese paintings and prints, some gifted by Dr. Ross, acquired in various months between 1911 and 1917.
• Watercolors by Dodge MacKnight (10 pieces) gifted by Dr. Ross in March 1917.
• Miniatures from the 17th and 18th century Mugol School acquired in October 1921.
• Engravings by Rembrandt, including "The Great Jewish Bride" in March 1911.

The page is numbered "3" in the top right corner and "2" at the bottom, indicating its position within the volume. The text is typed and appears to be from a historical record of the museum's acquisitions.

This image displays a page from a historical document, specifically page 3 (as indicated in the top right corner) of a typed index, with the page number "-2-" printed at the bottom center.

The document is titled:

INDEX TO FOGG ART MUSEUM SCRAP BOOK
VOLUME I
1900 — OCTOBER 1, 1920

It is part of a section labeled:

ACQUISITIONS (CONTINUED)

The page lists artworks and collections acquired by the Fogg Art Museum during the specified period, documenting them by artist or school, medium or type, subject matter (if notable), and the date or month of acquisition.

The entries follow a consistent format:
[Artist/School]: [Title/Medium/Description], [Month], [Year]

Key Highlights from the List:

• Artists and Schools: The list includes a wide range of European artists and schools from different centuries, such as:

  • Italian School (16th century, "Religious Painting")
  • Jacobello del Fiore
  • Jules Jacquemart
  • John LaFarge (American artist working in watercolor)
  • Pietro Lorenzetti
  • Dodge MacKnight (watercolors, gift of Dr. Ross)
  • Alessandro Magnasco
  • Quentin Matsys
  • J. F. Millet
  • J. P. Morgan (Collection— Catalogues)
  • Pacchierotto
  • Paris Master (Judgment of Paris)
  • Joseph Pennell
  • Persian artist (Portrait Miniature)
  • Pinturicchio (Holy Family, Battle of the Nude)
  • Poliauolo (Antonio Pollaiuolo)
  • Chinese Porcelain
  • 19th Century Masters (Prints)
  • Mercantonio Raimondi
  • Rembrandt (Drawings and Etchings)
  • Saint Jerome (by Ribera)
  • English Monumental Brasses (Rubings)

• Types of Acquisitions:

  • Single works (e.g., "Triumph of Chastity," "Madonna and Child")
  • Collections (e.g., "Collection of Prints" by Braxton Ives, "Collection— Catalogues" by J. P. Morgan)
  • Multiple items (e.g., "Japanese screens (5)", "water colors (10)")
  • Specific media: Engravings, prints, etchings, watercolors, porcelain, rubbings.

• Donations: Some items are noted as gifts, primarily "Gift of Dr. Ross" for several Japanese works and a set of watercolors by Dodge MacKnight.

• Notable Dates: Acquisitions span from March 1910 (Master E.S.: St. Matthew) to October 1921 (Mugol School: Indian Portrait Miniatures). Most acquisitions listed fall between 1910 and 1920.

The paper appears aged, with a yellowish tone, and the text is typed in a classic monospaced font characteristic of early 20th-century typewriters. This document serves as a historical record of the Fogg Art Museum's collection development during its early decades.

The image is of a book titled "Index to Fogg Art Museum Scrap Book" Volume I. The book has a white background and is opened to page 3. The book contains an index of acquisitions made by the Fogg Art Museum from 1900 to October 1, 1920. The index lists various artworks, including Italian engravings, Japanese paintings, and prints, along with their acquisition dates and donors. The index also includes the names of artists such as Jacopo Tintoretto, Pietro Lorenzetti, and Rembrandt. The book is a valuable resource for researchers and art enthusiasts interested in the history of the Fogg Art Museum's collection.

The image shows an open page of a book with text on it. The book is titled "INDEX TO FOGG ART MUSEUM SCRAP BOOK VOLUME I." The page number is 3, and the text is about the acquisitions of the museum from 1900 to October 1, 1920. The acquisitions include various items such as Italian engravings, Japanese paintings, Chinese porcelains, and other artworks. The text is written in a list format, with each item having a description and the date of acquisition. The page has a white border and a watermark in the bottom left corner.

The image shows a page from an index titled "Index to Fogg Art Museum Scrap Book", specifically Volume I, covering the period from 1900 to October 1, 1920. The page is numbered 3 and is part of a document detailing acquisitions made by the Fogg Art Museum during this timeframe. The text is organized in a structured list format, listing various artworks, artists, and related items, along with the dates of their acquisition.

Key Features of the Image:

1. Title and Header:

   • The top of the page clearly states the title: "INDEX TO FOGG ART MUSEUM SCRAP BOOK".
   • It specifies that this is Volume I and covers the years 1900 -- October 1, 1920.

2. Content:

   • The main body of the page is titled "ACQUISITIONS (CONTINUED)", indicating that this is a continuation of a list of acquisitions.
   • The list includes entries for various artworks, artists, and collections, each accompanied by acquisition dates.

3. Entries:

   • Each entry typically includes:
     • The type of artwork (e.g., engraving, painting, print, miniature, etc.).
     • The artist or creator (e.g., Italian School, Ives, Brayton, etc.).
     • The title or subject of the artwork (e.g., "Triumph of Chastity," "Religious Painting," "Madonna and Child," etc.).
     • The acquisition date (e.g., March 1915, April 1915, etc.).
   • Some entries also note gifts (e.g., "Gift of Dr. Ross") or collections (e.g., "Collection of Prints").

4. Examples of Entries:

   • Italian engraving, 15th century: Triumph of Chastity, March, 1915
   • Italian School, 16th century: Religious Painting, June, 1912
   • Ives, Brayton: Collection of Prints, April, 1915; May, 1915
   • Japanese paintings (Gift of Dr. Ross), March, 1917
   • Rembrandt: Drawing—Joseph in the Carpenter's Shop, March, 1910; April, 1910

5. Formatting:

   • The text is typed in a monospaced font, typical of early 20th-century typewriting.
   • Entries are listed in a chronological or thematic order, though the exact organization is not strictly chronological.
   • The page includes a page number at the bottom (-2-), indicating it is part of a larger document.

6. Condition:

   • The page appears to be aged, with a light yellowed tone typical of paper from the early 20th century.
   • There are visible holes along the left margin, likely from binding or filing systems used to organize the scrapbook.

Purpose:

This index serves as a catalog or record of the artworks and artifacts acquired by the Fogg Art Museum during the specified period. It provides a detailed account of the museum's growth and collection development, listing everything from paintings and engravings to prints, miniatures, and other art forms, along with their acquisition dates and sometimes the source (e.g., gifts).

In summary, the image depicts a historical document that meticulously records the acquisitions of the Fogg Art Museum from 1900 to October 1, 1920, offering insight into the museum's collection-building activities during that era.

The image displays a page from an index to the Fog Art Museum's scrapbook, featuring a list of acquisitions from 1900 to October 1, 1920. The page is beige and has a rough texture, with a hole punch on the left side and a number "3" in the top-right corner.

The title at the top reads "INDEX TO FOGG ART MUSEUM SCRAP BOOK VOLUME I 1900 - OCTOBER 1, 1920." Below this, the text is divided into two sections: "ACQUISITIONS (CONTINUED)" and a list of items acquired by the museum during the specified period. The list includes information about each item, such as its name, date acquired, and artist or creator.

The background of the image is a light gray color, which provides a subtle contrast to the beige page. Overall, the image appears to be a scanned or photographed page from an old book or document, with a focus on showcasing the museum's acquisitions during a specific time period.

The image presents a page from the "Index to Fogg Art Museum Scrap Book, Volume I," which covers the period from 1900 to October 1, 1920. The page is divided into two sections: "Acquisitions (Continued)" and a list of artworks acquired by the museum.

Acquisitions (Continued)

This section lists various artworks acquired by the Fogg Art Museum between 1911 and 1921. The list includes:

• Italian engravings
• Japanese paintings
• Japanese prints
• Japanese screens
• Lorenzetti's "Bridle Path, Tavita" (watercolor)
• MacKnight's "Dodge: water colors" (10)
• Master E.S.'s "St. Matthew (engraving)"
• Matsys' "Quentin: School of -- St. Luke Painting the Madonna"
• Millet's "J.T.: The Shepherdess Knitting"
• Morgan's "J.P.: Collection-- Catalogues"
• Mugol School's "Indian Portrait Miniatures, 17th and 18th century--"
• Pacchiarotto's "Madonna, June, 1921"
• Pennell's "Joseph: Etchings"
• Persian Portrait Miniature
• Pesellino's "Building of the Temple"
• Pinturicchio's "Holy Family"
• Polleiuolo's "Antonio: The Battle of the Nudes (Engravings)"
• Porcelain, Chinese
• Prints of 19th century Masters
• Reims Cathedral, Relic of
• Rembrandt's "Drawing--Joseph in the Carpenter's Shop"
• Rembrandt's "Etching--The Great Jewish Bride"
• Reproductions of Arretine Pottery
• Ribera's "Saint Jerome"
• Rubbings from English monumental brasses

Page Details

The page is typed on a beige paper with a rough edge on the left side, indicating that it may be part of a bound book or scrapbook. The text is typed in black ink, and the page number "3" is handwritten in the top-right corner. The overall appearance suggests that this page is an archival document or a historical record of the Fogg Art Museum's acquisitions during the early 20th century.

The image shows a worn and aged page from a book, specifically "INDEX TO FOGG ART MUSEUM SCRAP BOOK VOLUME I 1900 -- OCTOBER 1, 1920."

The page is labeled "3" in the top-right corner and appears to be part of a larger scrapbook or catalog. The text is typed on aged paper, with a list of art acquisitions organized alphabetically by artist or subject, including the title of the work, date acquired, and sometimes additional information such as the medium or donor.

The list includes various artists and styles, such as Italian engravings, Japanese prints, and works by European masters like Rembrandt and Jacquemart. The page is worn and has visible signs of aging, including tears, creases, and discoloration, indicating that it is an original document from the early 20th century.

The background of the image is a plain gray surface, which suggests that the page is being displayed or stored in a controlled environment. Overall, the image provides a glimpse into the history of the Fogg Art Museum's collection and the way it was documented and organized during its early years.

The image presents a scanned page from an index book, specifically "INDEX TO FOGG ART MUSEUM SCRAP BOOK VOLUME I 1900 -- OCTOBER 1, 1920." The page is yellowed and features a typed list of acquisitions, which appears to be a catalog of artworks acquired by the Fogg Art Museum during this period.

Page Details:

• The page number "3" is handwritten in the top-right corner.
• The page is bound with three-ring binding on the left side.
• The title "ACQUISITIONS (CONTINUED)" is underlined and followed by a list of artists and their works, including:
  • Italian engraving, 15th century: Triumph of Chastity, March, 1915
  • Italian School, 16th century: Religious Painting, June, 1912
  • Ives, Brayton: Collection of Prints, April, 1915; May, 1915
  • Jacobello del Fiore: Madonna and Child, October, 1916; November, 1918; May 1918
  • Jacquemart, Jules: Etchings, March, 1911; April, 1911; May, 1911
  • Japanese painting, January 1919
  • Japanese prints (Gift of Dr. Ross), March, 1917
  • Japanese prints (Gift of Dr. Ross), January, 1911; January, 1917
  • Japanese screens (5), (Gift of Dr. Ross), March, 1917
  • LaFarge, John: Bridle Path, Tahiti (water color), March, 1917
  • Lorenzetti, Pietro: Nativity, September, 1917; October, 1917
  • MacKnight, Dodge: water colors (10) (Gift of Dr. Ross), March, 1917
  • Magnasco, Alessandro; July, 1920
  • Master E.S.: St. Matthew (engraving), October, 1915
  • Matsys, Quentin: School of -- St. Luke Painting the Madonna, April, 1910
  • Millet, J. F.: The Shepherdess Knitting, March, 1911
  • Miniatures, March, 1916; April, 1916
  • Morgan, J. P.: Collection-- Catalogues, January, 1917
  • Mugol School: Indian Portrait Miniatures, 17th and 18th century-- October, 1921
  • Pacchiarotto: Madonna, June, 1921
  • Paris Master: Judgment of Paris, February, 1916; March, 1918, June, 1916
  • Pennell, Joseph: Etchings, February, 1912
  • Persian Portrait Miniature, October, 1921
  • Pesellino: Building of the Temple, February, 1916; March, 1916; December, 1916; January, 1917; May, 1918
  • Pinturicchio (attributed to): Madonna and Child, 1900
  • Pinturicchio: Holy Family, March 1910; April, 1910; January, 1911
  • Polleiuolo, Antonio: The Battle of the Nudes (Engraving), February, 1915; April, 1915
  • Porcelain, Chinese: March, 1917
  • Prints of 19th century Masters, March, 1916
  • Raimondi, Marcantonio: Engravings--The Climbers, April, 1912; Judgment of Paris, April, 1912
  • Reims Cathedral, Relic of: January, 1918; February, 1918
  • Rembrandt: Drawing--Joseph in the Carpenter's Shop, March, 1910; April, 1910
  • Rembrandt: Etching--The Great Jewish Bride, March, 1911
  • Reproductions of Arretine Pottery, January, 1911
  • Ribera: Saint Jerome, May, 1920; July, 1920; December, 1920
  • Rubbings from English monumental brasses: November, 1912; March, 1914; April, 1914; November, 1915

Overall:

The page provides a detailed record of the Fogg Art Museum's acquisitions between 1900 and October 1, 1920. The list includes a wide range of artworks, including paintings, prints, etchings, and miniatures, created by various artists from different time periods and regions. The page offers valuable information for researchers, art historians, and enthusiasts interested in the museum's collection and its development over time.