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Fogg Art Museum Scrapbook, January 1900-September 1920

ARCH.2003.21, Rendition: 789832

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The image displays a page from an index titled "INDEX TO FOGG ART MUSEUM SCRAP BOOK" for Volume I, covering the period from 1900 to October 1, 1920. The page is divided into two main sections: "ACQUISITIONS (CONTINUED)" and "EXHIBITIONS."

Under "ACQUISITIONS (CONTINUED)," the page lists various acquisitions, including items such as artworks by artists like Fra Angelico, paintings from the Bartol Collection, books by Berenson, and acquisitions from institutions like the American Art Association Sale. Dates of acquisition are also provided, ranging from 1900 to 1920.

Under "EXHIBITIONS," the page lists exhibitions of various types, including architectural prints and drawings, artist-specific exhibitions (like those by Blake, Conant, and Degas), and exhibitions of loans from other institutions. Dates for these exhibitions are also provided, ranging from 1913 to 1920.

The page appears to be part of a historical record of acquisitions and exhibitions at the Fogg Art Museum, documenting the museum's activities and collections during the early 20th century. The page includes a page number at the bottom right corner, "4," indicating it is part of a larger document or book.

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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 labeled with the number "5" in the top right corner.

The content on the page is divided into two main sections: "ACQUISITIONS (CONTINUED)" and "EXHIBITIONS."

ACQUISITIONS (CONTINUED)

This section lists various art acquisitions and related activities, organized alphabetically by name or topic. Some entries include:

  • "Zoppo, Marco, of Bologna (see Boccati): February, 1910"
  • "American Art Association Sale, January, 1917"
  • "Angelico, Fra: Crucifixion, November, 1921"
  • "Bartol Collection of Paintings, July, 1916; October, 1916"
  • "Benvenuto di Giovanni: Madonna and Saints, November, 1910; April (?), 1913; May, 1913; June, 1913; October, 1913"
  • "Berenson, Bernard: Review of his book 'Venetian Painting in America' and comments on his work, December, 1916"
  • "Bode, Dr. William: Impressions of American Collections, November, 1911"
  • "Borenius, Tancred: Article on Fra Angelico Crucifixion, November, 1921"
  • "Boston Art Museum: Fogg Prints exhibited, September, 1913"
  • "Bowers, Henry S.: Prizes in the Fine Arts, March, 1916: May, 1916"
  • "Bullard, Francis: Mem. Exhibit, November, 1915"
  • "Cabot, Dr. Arthur Tracy: Gifts to Harvard, November, 1912"
  • "Cambodian Head: March, 1920"
  • "Carrington, Fitzhugh: October, 1912; March (?), 1913; April, 1916"
  • "Cleveland Museum of Art: Loan to--April, 1921"
  • "Conant, Kenneth John: Exhibition of drawings, October, 1917; October, 1920; November, 1920; October, 1921"
  • "Converse, Edmund C.: Bequests, April, 1921"
  • "Copley Society Loan Exhibit of Water Colour Paintings: March, 1921; April, 1921--Catalogue of Paintings in Water Colors, March, 1921"
  • "Cranach: Portrait of Luther, April, 1921"
  • "Dartmouth, Art Exhibit at: January, 1921"
  • "David, Gherad: Attribution changed--October, 1912"
  • "Dodgson, Cambell: Comments on Foriam, May, 1921"
  • "Dudley, Laura H.: November, 1915"
  • "Dürer: Drawing for 'Designer of the Lute', March, 1920"
  • "Edgell, G. H.: Articles published by--October, 1913; August, 1915 Article on Flemish Loan Exhibit, November, 1916 Comment on Van Dyck Portrait, August, 1916"

EXHIBITIONS

This section lists various exhibitions, organized alphabetically by name or topic. Some entries include:

  • "Architectural Print and Drawing: May, 1919; June, 1919, January, 1920"
  • "Blake: January, 1920; March, 1920"
  • "Book-plate (French E.D.), January, 1913"
  • "Book-plate (G.W. Eve), April, 1914"
  • "Conant, Kenneth--Drawings, October, 1917"
  • "Degas--loan exhibition, April, 1911; July, 1912"
  • "Dürer Prints, December, 1916"
  • "Dutch Art, April, 1916; May, 1916; June, 1916; July, 1916"

The page is numbered "-4-" at the bottom, indicating it is part of a larger document. The paper appears to be aged, with a yellowish tint and some visible wear along the edges.

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This image shows a scanned page from a historical document, specifically page 4 of the “Index to Fogg Art Museum Scrap Book, Volume I”, covering the period from 1900 to October 1, 1920.

The page is typewritten on aged, cream-colored paper and is part of a bound scrapbook or index volume. The right-hand page is fully visible, while a sliver of the left-hand page is visible at the far left edge. A small, handwritten number “5” appears in the top right corner of the page, suggesting a later annotation or cataloging mark.

The content is organized into two main, underlined sections:

  1. ACQUISITIONS (CONTINUED)
    This section lists, in alphabetical order, artists, collectors, institutions, and other sources, along with brief descriptions of acquisitions, exhibitions, or published materials, accompanied by dates. Examples include:

    • Zoppo, Marco: February, 1910 (with a note to see “Boccatis”).
    • Sales and exhibitions like the “American Art Association Sale, January, 1917” and the “Bartol Collection of Paintings” with multiple dates from 1916 to 1918.
    • Articles and reviews, such as “Berenson, Bernard: Review of his book ‘Venetian Painting in America’... December, 1916”.
    • Donations and loans, such as “Cabot, Dr. Arthur Tracy: Gifts to Harvard, November, 1912” and “Cleveland Museum of Art: Loan to—April, 1921”.
    • Specific works or exhibitions, such as “Cambodian Head: March, 1920” and “Dürer: Drawing for ‘Designer of the Lute’, March, 1920”.
  2. EXHIBITIONS
    This section lists categories or group exhibitions held at the museum, along with their dates. Examples include:

    • “Architectural Print and Drawing: May, 1919; June, 1919, January, 1920”.
    • “Blake: January, 1920; March, 1920”.
    • “Book-plate (French E.D.), January, 1913”.
    • “Dutch Art, April, 1916; May, 1916; June, 1916; July, 1916”.

The page represents a meticulously compiled archival record of the Fogg Art Museum’s activities during the early 20th century, documenting its expanding collection and the scholarly and cultural context of its acquisitions. The typewritten, structured format underscores its function as a research tool for museum staff or historians.

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The image shows a page from an index book titled "Index to Fogg Art Museum Scrap Book Volume I." The page is labeled "Acquisitions (Continued)" and includes a list of acquisitions made by the Fogg Art Museum from 1900 to October 1, 1920. The list includes names of artists, artworks, and dates of acquisition. The page also includes a section titled "Exhibitions" that lists exhibitions held at the museum during the same time period. The page is dated 1920 and has a page number of 4.

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The image shows a page from a book that appears to be an index or table of contents. The page is titled "Index to Fogg Art Museum Scrap Book Volume I" and covers the period from 1900 to October 1, 1920. The index is divided into two main sections: "Acquisitions" and "Exhibitions."

The "Acquisitions" section lists various artworks and artists acquired by the museum, along with the dates of acquisition. Some of the notable entries include works by Zoppo, Marco (February 1910), American Art Association Sale (January 1917), and Bernard Berenson's review of Venetian Painting in America (December 1916).

The "Exhibitions" section lists various exhibitions held at the museum during the specified time period. Some of the notable entries include "Architectural Print and Drawing" (May 1919, June 1919, January 1920), "Blake" (January 1920, March 1920), and "Dutch Art" (April 1916, May 1916, June 1916, July 1916).

The page also includes page numbers and other references, indicating that it is part of a larger publication or index. The overall design and layout suggest that this is a professional or academic publication, likely related to art history or museum studies.

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The image shows a page from an index titled "Index to Fogg Art Museum Scrap Book, Volume I", covering the period from 1900 to October 1, 1920. The page is divided into two main sections: "ACQUISITIONS (CONTINUED)" and "EXHIBITIONS."

ACQUISITIONS (CONTINUED):

This section lists various entries related to art acquisitions, donations, exhibitions, and related activities. Each entry includes the name of the artist, artwork, or individual involved, along with the date of the event or activity. Examples include:

  • Zoppo, Marco, of Bologna (see Boccatti): February, 1910
  • American Art Association Sale: January, 1917
  • Angelico, Fra: Crucifixion: November, 1921
  • Bartol Collection of Paintings: July, 1916
  • Beauveniti di Giovanni: Madonna and Saints: October, 1910; April (7), 1915; May, 1916; June, 1912; October, 1913
  • Berensen, Bernard: Review of his book Venetian Painting in America, December, 1916; comments on his work, November, 1911
  • Bode, Dr. William: Impressions of American Collections, November, 1911
  • Borenius, Tancred: Article on Fra Angelico Crucifixion, November, 1921
  • Boston Art Museum: Fogg Prints exhibited, September, 1913; May, 1916
  • Bowers, Henry S.: Prizes, March, 1916; May, 1916
  • Bullard, Francis: Mem. Exhibit, November, 1915
  • Caot, Dr. Arthur Tracy: Gifts to Harvard, November, 1912
  • Cambodian Head: March, 1920
  • Carrington, Fitzhugh: October, 1912; March (7), 1913; April, 1916
  • Cleveland Museum of Art: Loan to—April, 1921
  • Conant, Kenneth John: Exhibition of drawings, October, 1917; October, 1920; November, 1920; October, 1921
  • Converse, Edmund C.: Bequest, April, 1921
  • Copley Society Loan Exhibit of Water Colour Paintings: March, 1921; April, 1921—Catalogue of Paintings in Water Colors, March, 1921
  • Cranach: Portrait of Luther: April, 1921
  • Dartmouth, Art Exhibit at: January, 1921
  • David, Ghersi: Attribution changed—October, 1918
  • Dodgon, Cambell: Comments on Foriam, May, 1921
  • Dudley, Laura H.: November, 1915
  • Düer: Drawing for Designer of the Lute, March, 1920
  • Eagell, G. H.: Article on Flemish Loan Exhibit, November, 1916; Comment on Van Dyck Portrait, August, 1916

EXHIBITIONS:

This section lists various exhibitions held during the period, including details such as the title of the exhibition, dates, and sometimes additional notes. Examples include:

  • Architectural Print and Drawing: May, 1919; June, 1919; January, 1920
  • Blake—January, 1920: March, 1920
  • Book-plate (French R.D.): January, 1913
  • Book-plate (G.W. Eve): April, 1914
  • Conant—Kenneth—Drawings: October, 1917
  • Degas Loan exhibition: April, 1911; July, 1912
  • Düer Prints: December, 1916
  • Dutch Art: April, 1916; May, 1916; June, 1916; July, 1916

General Observations:

  • The page is typed, suggesting it is part of an organized archival or cataloging system.
  • The entries are chronological, with dates ranging from 1910 to 1921.
  • The content reflects activities related to art acquisitions, donations, and exhibitions, indicating the museum's engagement with various artists, artworks, and events during this period.
  • The page is numbered -4-, indicating it is part of a larger volume or scrapbook.

This index serves as a historical record of the Fogg Art Museum's activities and collections during the early 20th century.

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This image shows a typewritten page titled "INDEX TO FOGG ART MUSEUM SCRAP BOOK VOLUME I 1900 -- OCTOBER 1, 1920." The page is numbered "5" on the upper-right corner. It appears to be an archival or reference document listing acquisitions and exhibitions related to the Fogg Art Museum.

The text is divided into two sections:

  1. ACQUISITIONS (CONTINUED)

    • This section lists various names, events, and dates related to acquisitions at the museum. Names include Marco Zoppo of Bologna, Tencredi Borenius, Henry S. Bowers, and others.
    • Dates range mainly between 1910 and 1921.
    • The acquisitions include art sales, reviews, exhibitions, donations, and specific artworks like "Madonna and Saints" by Benvenuto di Giovanni.
    • Other listed items include articles, prizes, loans, portraits, and comments on various artworks.
  2. EXHIBITIONS

    • This section lists exhibitions such as "Architectural Print and Drawing," Blake exhibitions, book-plates, drawings by Kenneth Conant, Degas loan exhibition, and others.
    • Dates for exhibitions range from 1911 to 1920.

The page layout is simple, with underlined headings and organized entries in a clean, evenly spaced typewritten font. The page has a slightly yellowed appearance, indicating age. There is a faint thumbprint or smudge visible near the bottom right edge of the page.

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This image shows a typed page from a document titled "INDEX TO FOGG ART MUSEUM SCRAP BOOK VOLUME I 1900—OCTOBER 1, 1920." The page is numbered "5" in the top right corner and contains a continuation of the "ACQUISITIONS" section, followed by a new "EXHIBITIONS" section.

  • The "ACQUISITIONS" section lists various artists, exhibitions, and artworks acquired by or associated with the Fogg Art Museum, along with corresponding years and months.
  • The "EXHIBITIONS" section begins at the bottom of the page and lists information about various art exhibitions categorized by year and subject matter.

The typed text is organized into clear sections with dates, artist names, exhibition titles, and related notes. The page is slightly aged, with visible binding holes on the left side, indicating its placement in a binder.

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An old, cream-colored scrapbook page. It is a typed page titled “INDEX TO FOGG ART MUSEUM SCRAP BOOK” (Volume I, 1900 – October 1, 1920). The page is divided into sections, with a heading “ACQUISITIONS (CONTINUED)” followed by a long, dense list of entries (artist names, places, and dates such as “Zoppo, Marco, of Bologna… February, 1910” and “American Art Association Sale, January, 1917”). There is another section titled “EXHIBITIONS” further down with more dated entries (e.g., “Architectural Print and Drawing: May, 1919; June, 1919,” etc.). The text is in a small, typewriter-like font. The page shows signs of aging, with a binding edge on the left, a handwritten or penciled page number in the top right, and a center-bottom page marker “-4-.”

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The image shows a photographed page from an index or catalog, titled "INDEX TO FOGG ART MUSEUM SCRAP BOOK VOLUME I 1900 -- OCTOBER 1, 1920." The page displayed is focusing on a section labeled "ACQUISITIONS (CONTINUED)" and below it starts a list of specific acquisitions, events, and articles related to artworks and art exhibitions, referenced with dates ranging from February 1910 to October 1921.

The entries include various artists and subjects such as Marco Zoppo of Bologna, a Fra Angelico crucifixion, a collection of paintings by Bartolo, medallions and saints associated with Bevenuto di Giovanni, and several others. The subjects cover a range of art-related topics from specific art pieces to exhibitions, reviews, and comments on various artworks.

At the bottom of the page, there is a new section titled "EXHIBITIONS," which continues the list format, mentioning various exhibitions by date, starting from May 1919 and covering different months through 1920.

On the right-hand side, at the bottom of the page, there is "-4-" indicating that this page is likely the fourth in a sequence, suggesting that prior pages (not shown) would contain additional information related to the index. The photograph captures the entire page, which is part of a bound document, showing both the left and right margins of the page, and the crease where the paper forms part of the binding.