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Fogg Art Museum Scrapbook, January 1900-September 1920

ARCH.2003.21, Rendition: 789833

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The image displays a page from an index for the Fogg Art Museum Scrap Book, Volume I, covering the period from 1900 to October 1, 1920. The page is titled "INDEX TO FOGG ART MUSEUM SCRAP BOOK VOLUME I" and is labeled with the date range "1900 -- OCTOBER 1, 1920." Below the title, there is a section labeled "EXHIBITIONS (CONTINUED)," which lists various exhibitions held at the Fogg Art Museum during this period. The exhibitions are organized alphabetically and include a wide range of art genres such as engravings, woodcuts, prints, drawings, and manuscripts. Specific exhibitions mentioned include "Engravers, Early German," "Flemish Paintings," "French Art," "Italian Paintings, Early," "Japanese and Chinese Art," and "Rembrandt's etching." The dates of the exhibitions are also provided, ranging from 1909 to 1920. The page has a slight yellowing, indicating its age, and appears to be part of a bound document. The bottom of the page is numbered as "-5-," suggesting it is part of a larger series of pages.

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This image is a page from an "Index to Fogg Art Museum Scrap Book," specifically Volume I, covering the period from 1900 to October 1, 1920. The page is titled "EXHIBITIONS (CONTINUED)" and lists various art exhibitions that took place during this time frame. The exhibitions are categorized by type of art and date. Here are some examples from the list:

  • Engravers, Early German, March, 1912
  • Engravings, Copper (Development of), February, 1914
  • Engravings and Woodcuts, Early: July, 1919; September, 1919
  • Engravings, Early Italian (Francis Bullard Memorial Exhibit): November, 1915; December, 1915
  • Etchers, 19th Century: July, 1918
  • Flemish Masters, Early: Colored photographs of religious paintings, April, 1911
  • Flemish Paintings: November, 1916; December, 1916
  • Flemish School: Prints, 1900
  • Florentine Illustrated Book Exhibit, November, 1921
  • French Art: April, 1919; March, 1919; May, 1919; June, 1919
  • French Prints (Degas, Forain, and Piscarro): May, 1921
  • Goldman Collection: April, 1916; May, 1916; June, 1916; July, 1916
  • Grandhara Sculpture: February, 1913; March, 1913
  • Hambridge, Jay: Drawings and Diagrams, January, 1919; February, 1919
  • Hokusai Drawings: April, 1919
  • Italian Paintings, Early: February, 1910; March, 1910; February, 1919
  • Italian 15th century panel, April (?), 1913
  • Italian and German Masters of 15th and 16th centuries: Prints, April, 1915
  • Japanese and Chinese Art: January, 1914
  • Lithography, Artistic: History of--January, 1916
  • Lithographs, Etchings, etc. by contemporary American Artists: January, 1913; February, 1913
  • Manuscripts (13th to 15th century): February, 1914
  • Morgan Collection of Drawings: March, 1916; April, 1916; May, 1916; June, 1916
  • Morgan Illuminated Manuscripts: April, 1921; July, 1921
  • Morgan Manuscripts: January, 1918; February, 1918; April, 1918
  • Morgan Collection of Manuscripts shown in connection with the French Exhibit: April, 1919
  • Old and Modern Master Drawings: March, 1919
  • Oriental: October, 1909
  • Oriental Painting: December, 1912
  • Professor Pope's Work, June, 1920
  • Prints and Drawings, Early: February, 1920; March, 1920
  • Prints, "Little Master": April, 1913
  • Rembrandt's etching: March, 1910; May, 1910
  • Ross Collection of Paintings, Etc., December, 1919; November, 1919
  • Richards, William T. (American): Pencil Drawings and Water colors:--March, 1918; April, 1918

The page number at the bottom is 5. The document appears to be a historical record of art exhibitions at the Fogg Art Museum during the early 20th century.

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This image displays a page from a bound document, specifically page 6 (indicated in the top right corner) of an index, with the page number “-5-” also visible at the bottom center. The paper is aged, light beige or cream-colored, and shows faint punch holes along the left margin, suggesting it was part of a ring-bound or scrapbook-style volume.

The document is titled:

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

Below the title, the section heading reads:
EXHIBITIONS (CONTINUED)

The body of the page consists of a typed, single-spaced list of art exhibitions held at the Fogg Art Museum between 1900 and October 1, 1920. Each entry includes the exhibition’s subject or title, often with additional context (e.g., “Early German,” “Francis Bullard Memorial Exhibit”), followed by the month(s) and year(s) it was on view.

Examples from the list include:

  • “Engravings, Early German, March, 1912”
  • “Flemish Masters, Early: Colored photographs of religious paintings, April, 1911”
  • “French Art: April, 1919; March, 1919; May, 1919; June, 1919”
  • “Grandbora Sculpture: February, 1913; March, 1913”
  • “Morgan Collection of Drawings: March, 1916; April, 1916; May, 1916; June, 1916”
  • “Rembrandt's etching: March, 1910; May, 1910”

The typewritten text is in a standard, clear, monospaced font, with consistent indentation for multi-line entries. Some dates appear multiple times for a single exhibition, indicating it was shown across several months or in different years. One entry, “Italian 15th century panel,” includes a question mark after the month: “April (?)”, suggesting uncertainty in the record.

Overall, the page serves as a historical record, cataloging the scope and timeline of exhibitions held at the Fogg Art Museum during this early 20th-century period. It reflects the museum’s early focus on European masters, prints and drawings, and specific collections (such as the Morgan and Goldmann collections).

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The image shows a page from an index of the Fogg Art Museum Scrap Book, Volume I, which covers the period from 1900 to October 1, 1920. The page lists various exhibitions held during this period, including engravings, paintings, drawings, and prints from different artists and periods. The exhibitions are listed in chronological order, with the date and title of each exhibition mentioned. The page appears to be a scanned image of a physical document, with some text and formatting visible.

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The image shows a page of a book titled "Index to Fogg Art Museum Scrap Book Volume I." The page is numbered 6. The book appears to be an index of exhibitions and artworks, with entries spanning from 1900 to October 1, 1920. The entries are organized in a structured format, listing the exhibition title, artist or theme, and the date of the exhibition. The entries include a wide range of art forms, such as engravings, paintings, drawings, and sculptures, from various artists and art movements.

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The image shows a page from an index titled "INDEX TO FCGG ART MUSEUM SCRAP BOOK", specifically Volume I, covering the period from 1900 to October 1, 1920. The page is labeled as page 6 and is part of a document detailing various Exhibitions that took place during this timeframe.

Key Features of the Image:

  1. Title and Header:

    • The top of the page prominently displays the title: "INDEX TO FCGG ART MUSEUM SCRAP BOOK".
    • Below the title, it specifies "VOLUME I" and the date range: "1900 -- OCTOBER 1, 1920".
  2. Content:

    • The main section is labeled "EXHIBITIONS (CONTINUED)", indicating that this is a continuation of a list of exhibitions.
    • The list is organized alphabetically and chronologically, detailing the names of exhibitions, their subjects, and the dates they were held.
    • Each entry includes the exhibition title, subject matter, and the specific month and year(s) it occurred.
  3. Exhibition Entries:

    • The entries cover a wide range of art forms and historical periods, including:
      • Engravings (Early German, Copper, Early Italian, Flemish Masters, etc.).
      • Prints (Flemish, French, Italian, Japanese and Chinese, etc.).
      • Paintings (Flemish, Italian, Japanese and Chinese, etc.).
      • Sculpture (Grandhara Sculpture).
      • Drawings (Jay Hambidge, William T. Richards, etc.).
      • Manuscripts (Morgan Collection, Illuminated Manuscripts, etc.).
      • Lithography and Etchings.
    • Each entry specifies the exhibition's focus and the dates it was displayed, often spanning multiple months or years.
  4. Formatting:

    • The text is typed in a monospaced font, typical of documents from the early 20th century.
    • Entries are listed in a structured, bullet-point-like format, making it easy to scan for specific exhibitions.
    • The page number -5- is visible at the bottom, indicating this is part of a larger document.
  5. Condition:

    • The page appears to be part of an old scrapbook or archival document, with visible signs of aging, such as slight discoloration and wear along the edges.
    • The text is clear and legible, suggesting it has been preserved well.

Summary:

This page serves as a detailed index of art exhibitions held at the FCGG Art Museum between 1900 and October 1, 1920. It provides a chronological and thematic overview of the museum's exhibitions, covering a diverse array of art forms, periods, and artists. The structured format and comprehensive listing make it a valuable resource for researchers or historians studying the museum's activities during this era.

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  • A single aged scrapbook page, off-white and slightly yellowed.
  • Typed, monospaced text with a formal catalog style.
  • Header reads: “INDEX TO FOGG ART MUSEUM SCRAP BOOK VOLUME I 1900 -- OCTOBER 1, 1920.”
  • Section title: “EXHIBITIONS (CONTINUED)” followed by a long list of exhibition topics and dates (e.g., Engravers, Early German, March 1912; Engravings and Woodcuts, Early July 1918; Italian Paintings, Early February, 1910; etc.).
  • Left edge shows binder holes, indicating it was part of a binder.
  • Top right has a small handwritten “6” in pencil.
  • Bottom center shows the page number “-5-.”
  • Overall impression: a historical, typewritten index page from a museum scrap book listing various exhibitions and dates.

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The image displays a vintage typed document, identified as an "Index to FOGG Art Museum Scrap Book, Volume I, 1900—October 1, 1920." The page is labeled with the number "6" on the top right corner and contains a chronological list of exhibitions noted under the heading "EXHIBITIONS (CONTINUED)."

Each entry provides the title or subject of the exhibition, along with associated dates, including months and years. Topics cover a wide range of art-related categories such as engravings, etchings, drawings, manuscripts, sculptures, and prints from various time periods, artists, and artistic styles. Specific events and notable contributors, such as Rembrandt and William T. Richards, are also listed.

The document has evident signs of wear, with a staple and hole-punches on the left margin—presumably to attach the page to a binder or scrapbook.

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The image shows a page from a document titled "INDEX TO FOGG ART MUSEUM SCRAP BOOK VOLUME I 1900 — OCTOBER 1, 1920." This page continues a list of exhibitions with dates ranging from 1912 to 1920. The exhibitions cover a variety of subjects including engravings, etchings, paintings, and drawings from various regions and time periods.

Here are some of the exhibitions listed, along with their dates:

  • Engravers, Early German: March, 1912
  • Engravings, Copper (Development of): February, 1914
  • Engravings and Woodcuts, Early: July, 1919; September, 1919
  • Engravings, Early Italian (Francis Bullard Memorial Exhibit): November, 1915; December, 1915
  • Etchers, 19th Century: July, 1918
  • Flemish Masters, Early: Colored photographs of religious paintings: April, 1911
  • Flemish Paintings, Modern: April, 1916; December, 1916
  • Flemish School: Prints, 1900
  • Florentine Illustrated Book Exhibit: November, 1921
  • French Art: April, 1919; March, 1919; May, 1919; June, 1919
  • French Prints (Degas, Forain, and Pissarro): May, 1921
  • Goldman Collection: April, 1916; May, 1916; June, 1916; July, 1916

The list continues with entries for sculpture, various regional art styles, manuscripts, and additional paintings and drawings. The page is numbered at the bottom right as "-5-" and appears to be the sixth page in the sequence given the number "6" on the top right corner, suggesting there's a previous page to this list.

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This image displays a page from a scrapbook index of exhibitions held at the Fogg Art Museum. The page, labeled as "Index to Fogg Art Museum Scrap Book Volume I 1900 -- October 1, 1920," continues the list of exhibitions.

The title "EXHIBITIONS (CONTINUED)" is printed at the top, followed by a detailed list of various art exhibitions that took place at the museum over the span of two decades. Each entry provides the title of the exhibition, the focus or nature of the exhibit, and the dates when each exhibition was held.

A few examples include:

  • "Engravers, Early German, March, 1912"
  • "Flemish Masters, Early: Colored photographs of religious paintings, April, 1911"
  • "Italian Paintings, Early: February, 1910; March, 1910; February, 1919"
  • "Rembrandt’s etchings: March, 1910; May, 1910"

The page is numbered at the bottom as '5.' The page has a series of hole punches down the left side, indicating it might be part of a bound collection.