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Fogg Art Museum Scrapbook, January 1900-September 1920

ARCH.2003.21, Rendition: 789837

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The image is a scanned page from the "Index to Fogg Art Museum Scrap Book, Volume I, 1900 -- October 1, 1920." It lists various items on loan from different artists and time periods. The page is titled "LOANS (CONTINUED)" and includes entries such as paintings by Filippo Lippi, edelenck, Gaddi, Agnolo, Girolamo da Santa Croce, and more, alongside their respective dates of loan. The paper appears to be aged and has a page number "10" in the top right corner.

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This image is 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 labeled "LOANS (CONTINUED)" and lists various artworks that were loaned to the museum during the specified period. Each entry includes the artist's name, the title of the artwork, and the date of the loan. The entries are organized alphabetically by the artist's last name and include a variety of works from different artists and periods, such as Edelinck, Etruscan ware, Filippo Lippi, Flemish Annunciation, French School, and many others. The page number "10" is visible in the top right corner.

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This image displays a single, aged, off-white or cream-colored typewritten page from a document, identified as page 9 (indicated by “-9-” at the bottom center) and numbered “10” in the top right corner, likely an administrative page number.

The document is titled:

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

Below this, the section heading reads:

LOANS (CONTINUED)

The page contains a dense, single-column list of art loans to the Fogg Art Museum. Each entry is structured as:

Artist Name: Title of Work, Month, Year (and sometimes multiple dates).

The entries are arranged alphabetically by artist and cover a range of artists and cultures, including European masters (like Goya, Holbein, Houdon, Juan de Burgos), Italian Renaissance and Baroque painters (Filippino Lippi, Fra Filippo Lippi, Giorgione, Titian), Flemish artists (Flemish School, Ghirlandaio), French School, Japanese artists/paintings, Hindu paintings, and others.

Some examples from the list include:

  • Edelinc: The Battle of the Standard, May, 1915
  • Etruscan ware: Prehistoric, September, 1917
  • Filippino Lippi (?): Mystic Marriage of St. Catherine, March, 1911; October, 1911
  • Goya: Portrait (Toreador Romero), February, 1920
  • Hals, Frans: Portrait of a Dutchman, April, 1916
  • Japanese: Buddhist Painting, April, 1913
  • Juan de Burgos: Annunciation, November, 1916

The typewritten text is clear, using a standard monospaced typewriter font, and the paper has visible three-hole punches on the left margin, suggesting it was stored in a binder. The document serves as an archival record of artworks loaned to the museum between 1900 and October 1, 1920.

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The image shows a page from a book, which is an index of a Fogg Art Museum Scrap Book. The index is for Volume I, which covers the years 1900 to October 1, 1920. The page is titled "Loans (Continued)" and lists various loans of artworks from different artists and schools, along with the dates they were loaned. The artworks are listed in alphabetical order, and the loans are listed in chronological order. The index is a useful tool for researchers and scholars who are interested in the history of the Fogg Art Museum and the artworks it has loaned out over the years.

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The image shows a page from a book that appears to be an index of the Fogg Art Museum's scrap book. The page is titled "INDEX TO FOGG ART MUSEUM SCRAP BOOK VOLUME I" and has a date range of "1900 -- OCTOBER 1, 1920." The page lists various artworks, artists, and their respective dates, with some entries having multiple dates. The artworks are categorized by artist, and the entries are organized in a structured format. The page also includes a number "10" in the top right corner, possibly indicating the page number.

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The image shows a page from an index titled "INDEX TO FOGG ART MUSEUM SCRAP BOOK, VOLUME I", dated October 1, 1920. The page is numbered 10 at the top right corner and is labeled -9- at the bottom, indicating it is part of a larger document or scrapbook. The content of the page is a list of loans (indicated by the heading "LOANS (CONTINUED)") from the Fogg Art Museum.

Key Details:

  1. Structure:

    • The list is organized alphabetically by the names of artists, schools, or works.
    • Each entry includes the name of the artwork, artist, or school, followed by the date (month and year) when the loan was recorded.
  2. Content:

    • The entries cover a wide range of artworks and artists, spanning various periods, styles, and regions. Examples include:
      • Edelinck: "The Battle of the Standard," May 1915.
      • Etruscan ware, Prehistoric: September 1917.
      • Fifteenth Century Italian (desco e parte): April 1916; March 1913.
      • Filippo Lippi, Fra: "Madonna and Child," February 1916; March 1916.
      • Fiorenzo de Lorenzo: January 1919; February 1919.
      • Fleming School: "Assumption of the Virgin," February 1914; March 1914.
      • French School: "Annunciation (also called Flemish Primitive School of Melchior Broedelam)," April 1910.
      • Japanese Paintings: Various entries, including works from the Kemri period (September 1917) and the Tosa School (January 1918).
      • Juan de Burgos: "Annunciation," November 1916.
  3. Timeframe:

    • The loans span from 1910 to 1920, with most entries concentrated between 1913 and 1919.
  4. Purpose:

    • The index serves as a record of artworks loaned to or from the Fogg Art Museum during the specified period. It provides a structured catalog of the museum's lending activities, likely for archival or administrative purposes.

Visual Characteristics:

  • Typography: The text is typed in a monospaced font, typical of early 20th-century typewriters or printed documents.
  • Layout: The entries are neatly aligned in columns, with consistent spacing and punctuation.
  • Condition: The page appears to be aged, with a slightly faded or yellowed tone, suggesting it is a historical document.

This index offers valuable insight into the museum's collection management and the circulation of artworks during the early 20th century.

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This image shows a typed page from an index titled "INDEX TO FOGG ART MUSEUM SCRAP BOOK, VOLUME I, 1900 -- OCTOBER 1, 1920." The focus of the page is a continuation of a section labeled "LOANS (CONTINUED)."

The page lists various artworks loaned or displayed in the museum, organized by artist, title, or art type. The entries include details such as artist names, artwork titles or descriptions, and loan or exhibition dates. The works include pieces by artists from various regions and periods (e.g., Flemish, Florentine, Italian, Japanese). The list contains historical context, such as Filippo Lippi’s "Madonna and Child," the Byzantine work "Flemish Annunciation," Japanese paintings, and more.

Handwritten in the top right corner is the number "10," presumably denoting a page number. The page also seems to be punched with holes along the left margin to facilitate binding. The bottom of the page is numbered "-9-".

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A single aged sheet from an archival scrapbook. The page is beige and typewritten, with the header reading: “INDEX TO FOGG ART MUSEUM SCRAP BOOK VOLUME I 1900 — OCTOBER 1, 1920.” Below it is a subheading: “LOANS (CONTINUED)” followed by a long, dense list of loan entries (artist names, artwork titles, and dates). The page shows binder holes along the left margin, a small handwritten “10” in pencil at the top right, and a page number “-9-” at the bottom center. The edges are slightly worn, indicating aging.

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This is an image of a typed document. It appears to be a page from an index or catalog, specifically "INDEX TO FOGG ART MUSEUM SCRAP BOOK VOLUME I 1900 – OCTOBER 1, 1920." The page number at the bottom right corner is marked as "-9-."

The content on the page continues a list of items under the heading "LOANS (CONTINUED)" and details various artworks and artifacts, along with the dates they were featured or loaned. The items include a diverse array of works, such as "Filippo Lippi (?): Mystic Marriage of St. Catherine," "Flemish Crucifixion: March, 1916," and "Japanese Painting (Kakemono Two Tigers), April, 1913." It serves as a historical record of the pieces that have been associated with the Fogg Art Museum during the early 20th century. The font is a standard typewriter font, common for the time, and the paper is slightly yellowed with age.

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The image depicts a page from a historical index specific to the Fogg Art Museum Scrap Book, Volume I, encompassing the period from 1900 to October 1, 1920. The page is numbered "9" at the bottom and marked "10" in pencil at the top right corner. It contains a list of art loans, including paintings, drawings, and other artworks, mentioning the artists or origins alongside the dates the artworks were loaned to the museum.

The list includes works from various artists and periods such as:

  • Edelinck: The Battle of the Standard (May 1915)
  • Etruscan ware, Prehistoric (September 1917)
  • Fifteenth Century Italian (April 1913; May 1913)

There are multiple entries for various artists describing specific pieces and their dates of loan (e.g., Filippo Lippi, Filippo Lippi (?), Fiorenzo di Lorenzo, Flemish School, etc.). Several entries pertain to artworks from different cultural backgrounds, including Japanese and Hindu art. Specific pieces like portraits, scenes from religious texts, and depictions of historical figures are precisely dated, indicating a systematic record of loans.

The descriptions provide a broad overview of diverse art forms and include entries such as:

  • Giovanni di Paolo: St. John the Baptist (October 1914; December 1914)
  • Goya: Portrait (Toreador Romero) (February 1920)
  • Hals, Franz: Portrait of a Dutchman (April 1916)
  • Houdon: Diana the Huntress (Bronze) (March 1919)

Moreover, the list includes specific cultural art pieces from different geographical regions like:

  • Japanese: Buddhist Painting (April 1913)
  • Japanese: Kakemono (Two Tigers) (April 1912)
  • Indian Drawings (January 1919)

This page provides valuable documentation on art loan records, reflecting historical context, artist details, and specific artworks, contributing to the museum's archival data on its collection.