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Fogg Art Museum Scrapbook, January 1900-September 1920

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The image shows a page from the "Index to Fogg Art Museum Scrap Book, Volume I." The page is titled "ACQUISITIONS (CONTINUED)" and lists various acquisitions made by the Fogg Art Museum between 1900 and October 1, 1920.

The text is organized in a paragraph format, with each line itemizing an acquisition by artist, title of the artwork, and the date of acquisition. Some examples include:

  • Ruskin: Drawings—Faido Pass, Alpine Pass, and Convent, January, 1911
  • Sargent, J. S.: Lake O'Hara (oil painting), December, 1916, January, 1917
  • Simone Martini: Christ on the Cross, March, 1919; April, 1919
  • Spanish School: Dedication of a Church, March, 1921
  • Spinello Aretino: Altarpiece, May, 1915; May, 1916

The document is pages 4 and 3, as indicated by the numbers in the top right corner and bottom right corner, respectively. The page appears to be from a scrapbook or a record book documenting the acquisitions of the museum over these years. The text is black on a light beige background, typical of paper from the early 20th century.

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This image is a page from an "Index to Fogg Art Museum Scrap Book, Volume I," covering the years 1900 to October 1, 1920. The page is labeled as "ACQUISITIONS (CONTINUED)" and lists various art acquisitions made by the Fogg Art Museum during this period.

The acquisitions are organized alphabetically by the artist or the school of art, followed by the title of the artwork, the medium (such as watercolor, oil painting, engraving), and the date of acquisition. Here are some examples from the list:

  • Ruskin: Drawings of "Faido Pass, Alpine Pass and Convent" acquired in January 1911.
  • Ruskin, John: "The Matterhorn (water color)" acquired in September and October 1917.
  • Sargent, J. S.: Multiple artworks including "Camping near Lake O'Hara" (oil painting and watercolor) acquired in various months from December 1916 to January 1921.
  • Sassetta: "Christ in Limbo" (also called Stefano di Giovanni) acquired in May and June 1916.
  • Schongauer, Martin: Engravings "St. Thomas" and "Adoration of the Magi" acquired in March 1912.
  • Sherman, Mrs. Henry H.: A gift to Fogg acquired in October 1920.
  • Simone Martini: "Christ on the Cross" acquired in March, April, September, and November 1919.
  • Spanish School: "Dedication of a Church" and "St. Christopher" acquired in March 1921.
  • Turner, J. M. W.: Multiple etchings and watercolors including "Holy Island Cathedral, Leader Sea-piece," "Edinburgh," and "Water color (Gift of Dr. Ross)" acquired in March 1912 and March 1917.

The page is numbered "3" at the bottom and "4" at the top right corner, indicating its position within the document. The text is typewritten and the paper appears to be aged, with a slightly yellowed tone.

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This image displays page 4 of a typewritten document titled “INDEX TO FOGG ART MUSEUM SCRAP BOOK,” specifically “VOLUME I” covering the period “1900 — OCTOBER 1, 1920.”

The page is printed on aged, off-white or cream-colored paper, with visible signs of wear, including a faint stain or discoloration near the bottom left and slightly uneven edges. The paper is bound on the left with visible stitching holes along the margin.

The content is a section titled “ACQUISITIONS (CONTINUED)”, which serves as an alphabetical index of art acquisitions for the museum during the specified period. The entries are organized by artist’s name (or school), followed by the title of the work, medium (e.g., “watercolor,” “oil painting,” “etching,” “engraving”), and the date(s) of acquisition.

Key entries visible include:

  • Ruskin, John: Noted for drawings (“Faldo Pass,” etc.) and “The Matterhorn (water color).”
  • Sargent, J. S.: Multiple acquisitions, including watercolors (September and November 1919), “Camping near Lake O’Hara” (December 1916, etc.), and “Lake O’Hara (oil painting)” (December 1916, etc.).
  • Sassetta: “Christ in Limbo (also called Stefano di Giovanni).”
  • Schongauer, Martin: “Engravings—St. Thomas, Adoration of the Magi.”
  • Sherman, Mrs. Henry H.: “Gift to Fogg,” October 1920.
  • Simone Martini: “Christ on the Cross.”
  • Spanish School: “Dedication of a Church,” “St. Christopher.”
  • Spinello Aretino: “Altarpiece,” with multiple dates from 1915–1917.
  • Springer: “Albrecht Dürer (copy of),” March 1918.
  • Turner, J. M. W.: Multiple etchings (e.g., “Holy Island Cathedral, Leader Sea-piece”), as well as watercolors and pencil drawings.
  • Velbert, Dirick Jacobsz: “Christ Calling Peter and Andrew,” November 1912.
  • Venetian School: “Madonna and Child with St. John,” 1900.
  • Van Oiley, Bernard?: “Madonna and Child or Flemish Madonna,” July 1920.
  • Von Olmütz, Wenzel: “Effect of Jealousy (engraving),” October 1916.
  • **Webster, Herman A.: “Etchings,” 1911–1912.
  • Whistler, James McNeill: “Sunday at Dombreg (water color),” March 1917, and “Lithotint—Furnace Nocturne,” with multiple dates from 1910–1911.
  • Zoan, Andrea: “St. Jerome (engraving),” October 1916.

The document is neatly typed in a standard serif font, using bold for the main headings (“INDEX TO FOGG ART MUSEUM SCRAP BOOK,” “VOLUME I,” “ACQUISITIONS (CONTINUED)”). The page number “-3-” is visible at the bottom center of the content, suggesting this is page 3 of the indexed acquisitions section. The number “4” is handwritten in pencil in the upper right corner, likely indicating the physical page number in the scrapbook or binder volume. The document serves as a historical record of the museum’s collection development.

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The image is a scanned page of a document, specifically an index titled "INDEX TO FOGGY ART MUSEUM SCRAP BOOK VOLUME I 1900 -- OCTOBER 1, 1920." The page is filled with a list of acquisitions, which includes names of artists, titles of artworks, and dates of acquisition. The entries are organized in a structured format, with each entry starting with the artist's name, followed by the title of the artwork, and then the date of acquisition. The list includes a variety of artworks, ranging from drawings and watercolors to oil paintings and etchings. The document appears to be a historical record of the museum's acquisitions during the specified period.

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The image is a page from a document titled "INDEX TO FOGG ART MUSEUM SCRAP BOOK VOLUME I." The page is numbered "4" and lists acquisitions from 1900 to October 1, 1920. The document is organized in a structured format, with each entry detailing the artist's name, the title of the artwork, and the date of acquisition.

The entries are as follows:

  • Ruskin: Drawings—Pisido Pass, Alpine Pass and Convent, January, 1911
  • Ruskin, John: The Matterhorn (water color), September, 1917; Watercolors (8), September, 1919; November, 1919
  • Sargent, J. S.: Camping near Lake O'Hara, December, 1916; January, 1917; March, 1917; April, 1917; March, 1921
  • Sargent, J. S.: Lake O'Hara (oil painting), December, 1916, January, 1917; March, 1920; May, 1920; January, 1921; December, 1920
  • Sargent, J. S.: Water colors, April, 1921
  • Sassetta: Christ in Limbo (also called Stefano di Giovanni), May, 1916; June, 1916
  • Schongauer, Martin: Engravings—St. Thomas, Adoration of the Magi, March, 1912
  • Sherman, Mrs. Henry H.: Gift to Fogg, October, 1920
  • Simone Martini: Christ on the Cross, March, 1919; April, 1919; February, 1920
  • Spanish School: Dedication of a Church, March, 1921
  • Spanish School: St. Christopher, March, 1921
  • Spinello Aretino: Altarpiece, May, 1915; May, 1916; January, 1917; March, 1917
  • Springer: Albrecht Dürer (copy of), March, 1915
  • Tableaux de l'Histoire Romaine, March, 1915
  • Textiles: Gift of Dr. Ross, July, 1916
  • Tosa School, 18th century: Painting, October, 1921
  • Turner, J. M. W.: Etchings—Holy Island Cathedral, Leader Sea-piece, Morpeth, March, 1912
  • Turner, J. M. W.: Pencil Drawing—Edinburgh, September, 1917; October, 1917
  • Turner, J. M. W.: Water color (Gift of Dr. Ross), March, 1917
  • Tyscan School: Madonna and Child, March, 1921
  • Vellert, Dirk: Madonna: Christ Calling Peter and Andrew, November, 1912
  • Venetian School: Madonna and Child with St. John, 1900
  • Van Oliey, Bernard: Madonna and Child or Flemish Master, July, 1920
  • Von Olmutz, Wenzel: Effect of Jealousy (engraving), October, 1911
  • Webster, Herman A.: Etchings, March, 1911; April, 1911; May, 1911; February, 1912
  • Whistler, James McNeill: Sunday at Domberg (water color), March, 1917
  • Whistler: Lithotint—Furnace Nocturne, December, 1916; January, 1911; February, 1911; April, 1911
  • Zoan, Andrea: St. Jerome (engraving), October, 1915

The document appears to be a catalog or index of artworks acquired by the Fogg Art Museum during the specified period. The artworks listed include a variety of mediums such as drawings, watercolors, oil paintings, engravings, and textiles, from different artists and schools spanning various periods and styles.

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The image depicts a page from an index to a scrapbook titled "Index to Fogg Art Museum Scrap Book, Volume I", dated 1900 – October 1, 1920. The page is formatted as a typed document with a structured list of art acquisitions, organized alphabetically by artist or subject. Each entry includes the artist's name, a brief description of the artwork, and the date of acquisition.

Key Details:

  1. Title and Volume Information:

    • The document is labeled as "INDEX TO FOGG ART MUSEUM SCRAP BOOK".
    • It specifies "VOLUME I" and covers the period from 1900 to October 1, 1920.
  2. Section Header:

    • The section is titled "ACQUISITIONS (CONTINUED)", indicating that this is a continuation of a list of acquisitions.
  3. Content:

    • The list includes entries for various artists and artworks, such as:
      • Ruskin: Drawings (e.g., Alpine Pass and Convent, The Matterhorn).
      • Sargent, J. S.: Works like Camping near Lake O'Hara and Lake O'Hara (oil painting).
      • Sassetta: Christ in Limbo (also called Stefano di Giovanni).
      • Schongauer, Martin: Engravings (e.g., Adoration of the Magi).
      • Sherman, Mrs. Henry H.: Gift to Fogg (14th Century Sienese: Virgin in Glory).
      • Simone Martini: Christ on the Cross.
      • Spanish School: Works like Dedication of a Church and St. Christopher.
      • Spinello Aretino: Altarpiece.
      • Springer: Albrecht Dürer (copy of).
      • Tauteaux de l'Histoire Housaine: Textiles.
      • Tosa School: Holy Island Cathedral.
      • Turner, J. M. W.: Various works, including Sea-piece, Moray Firth and Water color (Gift of Dr. Ross).
      • Tuscan School: Madonna and Child.
      • Vellert, Dirick Jacobsz: Christ Calling Peter.
      • Venetian School: Madonna and Child with St. John.
      • Van Oley, Bernard: Madonna and Child with Flemish Master.
      • Von Olmütz, Wenzel: Effect of Jealousy (engraving).
      • Webster, Herman A.: Etchings.
      • Whistler, James McNeill: Sunday at Domburg (watercolor) and Lithotint—Furnace Nocturne.
      • Zoan, Andrea: St. Jerome (engraving).
  4. Formatting:

    • Each entry is neatly typed and organized, with consistent indentation and spacing.
    • The page includes page numbering at the top right corner (4) and a footer with the page number -3.

Purpose:

This document serves as a catalog or record of artworks acquired by the Fogg Art Museum during the specified period. It provides details about the artists, titles of the works, and acquisition dates, making it a valuable resource for tracking the museum's collection growth over time. The structured format suggests it was part of an archival or administrative system for documenting museum acquisitions.

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The image depicts a typed page from the "Index to Fogg Art Museum Scrap Book, Volume I, 1900-October 1, 1920." The page is divided into two sections: "Acquisitions (Continued)" and a list of artworks acquired by the Fogg Art Museum between 1900 and 1920. The list includes the artist's name, title of the artwork, date of acquisition, and medium. The page appears to be a continuation of the index, as indicated by the "(Continued)" notation.

The page is typed on a beige paper with holes punched along the left side, suggesting it may be part of a larger binder or scrapbook. The text is clear and legible, with no visible errors or corrections. The page number "-3-" is printed at the bottom center of the page, indicating that this is the third page of the index.

Overall, the image provides a glimpse into the Fogg Art Museum's collection development during the early 20th century, highlighting the types of artworks acquired and the dates of their acquisition.

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This image depicts a page from the "Index to Fogg Art Museum Scrapbook, Volume I," dated 1900-October 1, 1920. The page is titled "Acquisitions (Continued)" and features a list of artworks acquired by the museum during that period.

The list includes various types of artworks, such as drawings, watercolors, paintings, and sculptures, created by different artists. Each entry provides information about the artwork, including its title, medium, date of creation, and the artist's name. The list also includes the date of acquisition and the donor or seller's name.

The page appears to be a typed document, possibly created using a typewriter, and is bound with a staple on the left side. The background of the page is a light beige color, which suggests that it may be an aged document. Overall, this image provides valuable information about the artworks acquired by the Fogg Art Museum during a specific period and offers insight into the museum's collection and acquisition practices.

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The image displays a scanned page from an old book or document, specifically page 4 of the "Index to Fogg Art Museum Scrap Book, Volume I." The page is typed on aged paper with a light tan color and features a list of art acquisitions, continuing from a previous page. The title at the top reads "INDEX TO FOGG ART MUSEUM SCRAP BOOK VOLUME I" followed by "1900 -- OCTOBER 1, 1920." The main heading on the page is "ACQUISITIONS (CONTINUED)," indicating that this list is a continuation from a previous page.

The list includes various artists and their works, along with the dates they were acquired by the museum. The artists mentioned include Ruskin, Sargent, Sassetta, Schongauer, Sherman, Simon Martini, Spanish School, Spinello Aretino, Springer, Tarbaux de l'Histoire romaine, Textiles, Tosa School, Turner, Tuscan School, Vellert, Venetian School, Van Giley, Von Olmatz, Weterter, Whistler, and Zorn Andrea. The page number "4" is handwritten in the upper right corner, and the page appears to be part of a larger document or book that has been bound with holes punched along the left side.

The background of the image is a plain gray color, suggesting that it may have been digitally isolated from its original context. Overall, the image provides a glimpse into the historical records of the Fogg Art Museum's art acquisitions during the early 20th century.

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The image displays a page from an index to the Fogg Art Museum Scrap Book, Volume I. The page is titled "INDEX TO FOGG ART MUSEUM SCRAP BOOK VOLUME I 1900 -- OCTOBER 1, 1920" and lists acquisitions continued.

  • Title and Page Number
    • The title of the page is "INDEX TO FOGG ART MUSEUM SCRAP BOOK VOLUME I 1900 -- OCTOBER 1, 1920".
    • The page number is 4.
  • Acquisitions Continued
    • The page lists various artists and their works acquired by the museum.
    • The list includes:
      • Ruskin
      • Sargent, J.S.
      • Sassetta
      • Schongauer, Martin
      • Sherman, Mrs. Henry E.
      • Simone Martini
      • Spanish School
      • Spinello Aretino
      • Springer
      • Tosa School, 15th century?
      • Turner, J.M.W.
      • Tuscau School
      • Venetian School
      • Van Dyck, Bernard?
      • Von Olmütz, Wenzel
      • Weter, Herman A.
      • Whistler, James McNeill
      • Zoff, Andrea

The page provides a detailed list of acquisitions made by the Fogg Art Museum between 1900 and October 1, 1920.