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Fogg Art Museum Scrapbook, January 1900-September 1920

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The image shows a document from the year 1900, detailing new acquisitions for the Fogg Museum. The acquisitions were made possible through the generosity of Mr. E. W. Forbes '95.

Four original works of art were added to the museum's collection:

  1. A tempera painting on a gold ground by Benvenuto da Siena, depicting the Madonna enthroned with saints.
  2. A tempera painting attributed to Pinturicchio, featuring the Madonna and Child on a gold ground.
  3. An oil painting of the Venetian School, representing the Madonna and Child with the Infant St. John.

The first piece, by Benvenuto da Siena, is highlighted as an important example of Italian religious art from the close of the 15th century. It is described as a 7 x 8 feet panel, beautiful in color, and elaborately wrought.

Additionally, the museum's print room now displays a series of prints from the Flemish School during the time of Rubens. These prints illustrate the transition from primitive to modern engraving methods influenced by the great Flemish master. The engravers represented include Suavius, Coet, Galle, Goltzius, Swanenburg, Stock, Matham, Valler, Southman, Vorsterman, Pontius, and Goudt.

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The image displays a document dated 1900, titled "FOGG MUSEUM ACQUISITIONS." The document is discussing recent additions to the Fogg Museum's collection.

Four original artworks contributed by E. W. Forbes '95 have been added to the museum's collection. Three of these works are now displayed in the upper gallery:

  1. A painting in tempera on a gold ground by Benvenuto da Siena, depicting the Madonna enthroned with saints.
  2. A painting in tempera attributed to Pinturicchio, showing the Madonna and Child on a gold ground.
  3. An oil painting from the Venetian School representing the Madonna and Child with the Infant St. John.

The first painting is highlighted as significant for illustrating Italian religious art from the late 15th century, measuring approximately 7 feet by 8 feet and described as beautifully colored and elaborately executed.

Additionally, the print room features a series of prints from the Flemish School during Rubens' time, showcasing the evolution from primitive to modern engraving techniques influenced by the Flemish master. The engravers listed include Suyvis, Coet, Galle, Goltzius, Swanenburg, Stock, Matham, Muller, Soutman, Vorsterman, Pontius, and Goudt.

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1900

FOGG MUSEUM ACQUISITIONS

Four Original Works of Art Contributed by E. W. Forbes '95.


Through the liberality of Mr. E. W. Forbes '95 four more original works of art have just been added to the collection of the Fogg Museum, three of which are now to be seen on the wall of the upper gallery. They are: A painting in tempera on a gold ground by Benvenuto da Siena, representing the Madonna enthroned with saints; a painting in tempera attributed to Pinturicchio, of the Madonna and Child on a gold ground, and an oil painting of the Venetian School representing the Madonna and Child with the Infant St. John. The first of these is a work of great importance as an example of Italian religious art at the close of the 15th century. It is on a panel about 7 x 8 feet in size, and is very beautiful in color, and very elaborately wrought.

In the print room are now exposed in the wall cases a series of prints from works of the Flemish School in the time of Rubens, which illustrate the transition from the primitive to the modern methods of engraving that was wrought under the influence of the great Flemish master. The engravers represented are: Suavius, Coet, Galle, Goltzius, Swaneveldt, Stock, Matham, Muller, Soutman, Vorsterman, Pontius, and Goudt.

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The image shows a document from the year 1900 detailing acquisitions made by the Fogg Museum. Here's a detailed summary:

Title:
Fogg Museum Acquisitions

Donation:
Four original works of art were contributed by E.W. Forbes in 1900.

Details of the Artworks:

  1. Three of these works are displayed on the wall of the upper gallery:

    • A tempera painting on a gold ground by Benvenuto da Siena, depicting the Madonna enthroned with saints. This piece is noted for its importance as an example of Italian religious art at the close of the 15th century. It measures approximately 7 by 8 feet, is very beautiful in color, and intricately crafted.
    • A tempera painting attributed to Pinturicchio, showing the Madonna and Child on a gold ground.
    • An oil painting from the Venetian School representing the Madonna and Child with the Infant St. John.
  2. In the print room, a series of prints from works of the Flemish School during the time of Rubens is now displayed in the wall cases. These prints illustrate the transition from primitive to modern methods of engraving influenced by Rubens. The engravers represented include:

    • Suavius
    • Coet
    • Galle
    • Goltzius
    • Swanenburgh
    • Stock
    • Matham
    • Muller
    • Soutman
    • Vorsterman
    • Pontius
    • Goudt

The document highlights the significance and beauty of these newly acquired pieces, emphasizing their artistic and historical value.

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The image is a document from the year 1900 detailing acquisitions made by the Fogg Museum. The text specifically mentions four original works of art contributed by Mr. E. W. Forbes, who graduated in 1895. Three of these works are now on display in the upper gallery:

  1. A painting in tempera on a gold ground by Benvenuto da Siena, depicting the Madonna enthroned with saints.
  2. A painting in tempera attributed to Pinturicchio, showing the Madonna and Child on a gold ground.
  3. An oil painting of the Venetian School representing the Madonna and Child with the Infant St. John.

The first painting is described as particularly significant, representing Italian religious art from the close of the 15th century. It is noted for its size (about 7 x 8 feet), beautiful color, and elaborate execution.

Additionally, the document states that in the print room, a series of prints from works of the Flemish School during the time of Rubens are displayed in wall cases. These prints illustrate the transition from primitive to modern methods of engraving influenced by Rubens. The engravers mentioned include Suavius, Coet, Galle, Goltzius, Swanenburg, Stock, Matham, Muller, Soutman, Vorsterman, Pontius, and Goudt.

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The image shows a document dated 1900 detailing acquisitions made by the Fogg Museum. The document highlights the addition of four original works of art contributed by E. W. Forbes.

Key points from the document include:

  1. Artworks Contributed by E. W. Forbes:

    • Benvenuto da Siena: A painting in tempera on a gold ground depicting the Madonna enthroned with saints.
    • Finturicchio: A painting in tempera on a gold ground of the Madonna and Child.
    • Venetian School: An oil painting representing the Madonna and Child with the Infant St. John.

    The first painting, by Benvenuto da Siena, is noted for its importance as an example of Italian religious art from the end of the 15th century. It is described as being about 7 x 8 feet in size, beautiful in color, and elaborately wrought.

  2. Prints on Display:

    • A series of prints from the Flemish School during the time of Rubens are now on display in the print room. These prints illustrate the transition from primitive to modern methods of engraving under the influence of the great Flemish master.
    • Engravers represented include Suavius, Coet, Galle, Goltzius, Swanenburg, Stock, Matham, Muller, Soutman, Vorsterman, Pontius, and Goudt.

The document is numbered 15 at the top right corner.

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The image shows a typed document on a slightly yellowed sheet of paper with a heading dated "1900." The document is titled "FOGG MUSEUM ACQUISITIONS" and details the contribution of four original works of art by E. W. Forbes '95 to the Fogg Museum's collection.

The text describes the addition of four original works of art, three of which are displayed in the upper gallery. These works include:

  • A tempera painting on gold ground by Benvenuto da Siena, depicting the Madonna enthroned with saints.
  • A tempera painting attributed to Pinturicchio of the Madonna and Child on a gold ground.
  • An oil painting from the Venetian School showing the Madonna and Child with the Infant St. John.

The first painting is noted as being an important example of Italian religious art from the late 15th century, approximately 7 by 8 feet in size, and elaborately colored and wrought.

Additionally, the document mentions a display of prints in the print room showcasing works from the Flemish School during Rubens' time. These prints exemplify the transition from primitive to modern engraving methods influenced by the Flemish master. The engravers listed include: Suavius, Coet, Galle, Goltzius, Swanenburg, Stock, Matham, Maller, Soutman, Vorsterman, Pontius, and Goudt.

There is a handwritten number "15" in the top right corner of the page. The left edge of the paper shows small holes indicating it may have been held in a binder or similar.

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The image shows a typed document from the year 1900 titled "FOGG MUSEUM ACQUISITIONS." It describes four original works of art contributed by E. W. Forbes, a Harvard graduate from the class of 1895. The document outlines the artworks added to the collection of the Fogg Museum, with three of them displayed in the upper gallery. The listed works include:

  1. A painting in tempera on a gold ground by Benvenuto da Siena representing the Madonna enthroned with saints.
  2. A painting in tempera attributed to Pinturicchio of the Madonna and Child on a gold ground.
  3. An oil painting from the Venetian School representing the Madonna and Child with the Infant St. John.

The first artwork is noted for its importance as an example of Italian religious art from the late 15th century, detailed as being on a panel about 7 x 8 feet in size and described as very beautiful in color and elaborately wrought.

In addition, the document mentions a series of prints made by engravers from the Flemish School in the time of Rubens, illustrating the transition from primitive to modern methods of engraving under the influence of Flemish masters. The engravers listed include diverse names such as Suavius, Coet, Calle, Goltzius, Swanenburg, Stock, Matham, Kuller, Southman, Vorsterman, Pontius, and Goudt.

The page is numbered "15" in the top right corner and shows signs of being previously bound, with holes along the left edge.

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The image shows a typewritten document with a slightly frayed left edge with punched holes, suggesting it may have been part of a bound collection or file. The header indicates it's from the year 1900 and titled "FOGG MUSEUM ACQUISITIONS". The document mentions that four original works of art were contributed by E. W. Forbes to the Fogg Museum.

The text describes the three out of four artworks now on display in the upper gallery, noting that they were added to the collection thanks to the liberality of Mr. E. W. Forbes. Specifically, it mentions a painting on gold ground by Benvenuto da Siena depicting the Madonna enthroned with saints, another tempera painting attributed to Pinturicchio featuring the Madonna and Child on a gold ground, and an oil painting of the Venetian School representing the Madonna and Child with the Infant St. John. The first of these is highlighted for its great importance as an example of Italian religious art from the 15th century, notable for its size, beauty, and elaborate color.

Additionally, the document refers to a print room where a series of prints from the Flemish School during the time of Rubens are displayed, showing a transition from primitive to modern methods of engraving. The engravers listed include Suylius, Coet, Galle, Goltzius, Swarensburg, Stocle, Matham, Taller, Soutman, Voersterman, Pontius, and Goudt.

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The image shows a page from a document titled "Fogg Museum Acquisitions" dated 1900. The document details the addition of four original works of art to the Fogg Museum's collection, contributed by E. W. Forbes. The text describes the following acquisitions:

  1. A painting in tempera on a gold ground by Benvenuto da Siena, depicting the Madonna enthroned with saints. This work is noted as an important example of Italian religious art from the late 15th century, with dimensions of approximately 7 x 8 feet, praised for its beauty in color and elaborate craftsmanship.

  2. A painting in tempera attributed to Pinturicchio, depicting the Madonna and Child on a gold ground.

  3. An oil painting from the Venetian School, representing the Madonna and Child with the Infant St. John.

Additionally, the document mentions that in the print room, a series of prints from the Flemish School during the time of Rubens is now displayed. These prints illustrate the transition from primitive to modern engraving techniques under the influence of the Flemish master. The engravers represented include Svevius, Coet, Galle, Goltzius, Swenburgh, Stock, Maishen, Haller, Soutman, Vorsteran, Pontius, and Goudt.

The page is typed on aged paper with a light beige tone, and it includes a page number ("15") in the top right corner. The overall layout is formal and informational, typical of a museum acquisition report.