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The image is a collection of newspaper clippings and notices, primarily from the Harvard Gazette and the Boston Post, dated between September 20, 1912, and November 12, 1912. The clippings are related to the Fogg Art Museum at Harvard University and discuss various updates and events concerning the museum. Here are the main points:

1. Changes in the Fogg Art Museum (Harvard Gazette, September 20, 1912): This article details plans to alter the large semi-circular lecture theatre of the Fogg Art Museum into a smaller lecture room. The additional space will be used to display casts, which are currently in the main hall, to provide more room for the entrance hall, where Greek marbles will be displayed more advantageously.

2. New Chair for Harvard (Boston Post, October 11, 1912): This notice announces that Harvard University, with the support of several New York and Boston art lovers, will establish the first chair of prints known to exist anywhere. The Boston Museum of Fine Arts will have a new curator for its print department. Both positions will be filled by Fitzhugh Carrington, who has been a partner in the New York art firm of Frederick Keppel & Co.

3. Big Public Gifts Made by Dr. Cabot (Boston Post, November 12, 1912): This article reports on a significant bequest from Dr. Arthur Tracy Cabot to Harvard College and the Museum of Fine Arts. The will, filed with the Norfolk Probate Court in Dedham, provides for $270,000 in public bequests to various institutions in and around Boston and divides $300,000 equally among 15 nieces and nephews. The wife of Dr. Cabot, Mrs. Susan S. Cabot, receives a sum of money based on the estate's value, and personal items are also bequeathed to her.

4. Education and Art Development: Other notices include the receipt of paintings as loans from the Fogg Museum, the purchase of a new piece of art, and the donation of a collection of English monumental brasses. These events highlight the museum's growing collection and its focus on education and art appreciation.

The clippings are mounted on a light brown background, and the text is primarily in black ink, with some headlines in bold. The articles provide insights into the early 20th-century activities and developments at the Fogg Art Museum.

This image is a collage of newspaper clippings and articles about the Fogg Art Museum, likely from 1912. The clippings are arranged on a brown paper background, which appears to be mounted on a clear frame or display. The articles discuss various changes and additions to the museum's collection and structure.

1. The top left clipping, dated September 20, 1912, from the Harvard Gazette, discusses changes in the Fogg Art Museum, including the transformation of a large semi-circular lecture theatre into a smaller lecture room and the relocation of casts to a gallery.

2. The top right clipping, dated October 11, 1912, from the Harvard University Gazette, announces that the Fogg Museum has recently received two paintings on loan, one attributed to Lazzaro Bastiani and the other a small painting of St. John the Baptist by Isenbrandt.

3. The bottom right clipping, dated October 18, 1912, from the Harvard University Gazette, mentions the museum's new acquisition of a picture of the Descent from the Cross by an early German master and a collection of several hundred rubbings from English monumental brasses.

4. The largest clipping, dated November 12, 1912, from the Boston Post, is titled "BIG PUBLIC GIFTS MADE BY DR. CABOT" and discusses the significant financial contributions Dr. Arthur Tracy Cabot made to Harvard College and the Museum of Fine Arts through his will.

5. Another clipping, dated October 11, 1912, from the Boston Post, announces the establishment of a new chair for prints at Harvard University and the Museum of Fine Arts, to be filled by Fitzhugh Carrington.

The clippings are arranged in a somewhat haphazard manner, with some overlapping and others spaced apart. The brown paper background has some creases and stains, indicating its age. The clippings themselves are also aged, with yellowed paper and slightly faded text.

The image displays a framed collection of newspaper clippings from the early 20th century, primarily dated between September and November 1912. The clippings are from two publications: the Harvard University Gazette and the Boston Post, and they all relate to art acquisitions, changes, and benefactions involving the Fogg Art Museum at Harvard University (now part of the Harvard Art Museums).

The clippings are visibly aged, with yellowed, brittle paper and some tears, suggesting they are original documents mounted for preservation or display. They are arranged vertically to fill a single frame.

Here is a breakdown of the content by clipping:

Top Left Clipping (Harvard University Gazette - Sept 26, 1912)

• Headline: CHANGES IN THE FOGG ART MUSEUM
• Discusses the renovation of the Fogg Art Museum’s semi-circular lecture theatre into a smaller room, allowing the surrounding space to become a gallery for casts. This will improve the entrance hall and enable better display of Greek marbles.
• Notes that the work is under way and expected to finish early in the autumn.

Top Right Clipping (Harvard University Gazette - Oct 11, 1912)

• Headline: FOGG ART MUSEUM
• Announces two new loaned paintings:
  1. An Annunciation by Lazzaro Bastiani (Venetian School, late 15th century), influenced by Vivarini and represented in the gallery by a picture attributed to Bartolommeo Vivarini.
  2. A small painting of St. John the Baptist by Isenbrandt (Bruges, early 16th century), a collaborator of Gerard David.
• Also mentions a painting previously attributed to Rogier van der Weyden but now believed to be by Gerard David.

Middle Left Clipping (Boston Post - Nov 12, 1912)

• Large Headline: BIG PUBLIC GIFTS MADE BY DR. CABOT
• Sub-headline: Harvard and Museum of Fine Arts Are Beneficiaries
• Reports on the will of Dr. Arthur Tracy Cabot, who died recently.
• Details his bequest of $270,000 to Harvard College (primarily for its medical school) and $100,000 to the Museum of Fine Arts, Boston.
• Also mentions a trust for his wife, Mrs. Susan S. Cabot, including personal items and real estate, with a portion of the income to be used for the town of Canton, MA, to maintain a hospital.

Middle Right Clipping (Boston Post - Oct 11, 1912)

• Headline: NEW CHAIR FOR HARVARD
• Sub-headline: Carrington Coming to University and Museum
• Reports that New York and Boston art lovers have pledged $400,000 to establish the first chair of prints at Harvard University.
• Carrington, a former partner in the art firm of Frederick Keppel & Co., will be appointed as curator for this new department.

Bottom Left Clipping (Harvard University Gazette - Oct 18, 1912)

• Headline (partial): WIFE GIVEN HOME
• This appears to be a continuation of the Dr. Cabot story from the Boston Post article, detailing the provision of personal property and a trust fund for his widow, including a summer residence in Focknocks (likely “Fooknocks,” perhaps Foxborough or similar), with specific allocations for the Museum of Fine Arts, Harvard College, and the town of Canton.

Bottom Right Clipping (Harvard University Gazette - Nov 1, 1912)

• Headline: FOGG ART MUSEUM
• Announces the recent acquisition of:
  1. A picture of the Descent from the Cross by an early German master (16th century), noted for unusual coloring and composition.
  2. A collection of several hundred rubbings from English monumental brasses, a gift from Mrs. George Fiske in memory of her husband (Class of 1872).
  3. An engraving by Dirck Jacobsz Vellert (also known as Dirk van Staver) from the Gray Collection — a Flemish master active in the first half of the 16th century, depicting Christ calling Peter and Andrew (noted as one of his most attractive plates).

Overall Context and Significance:
This framed collection provides a snapshot of the Fogg Art Museum’s activities and growth at a key moment in its history. It highlights:

• Institutional expansion through physical renovation.
• Artistic enrichment via loans, donations, and acquisitions of important works from the Renaissance and early German schools.
• Philanthropic engagement with major gifts from figures like Dr. Cabot, and community support for art education (e.g., the new chair of prints).
• Collaboration between Harvard and the Museum of Fine Arts, Boston, reflecting the interconnected cultural landscape of Boston at the time.

The frame likely serves as a historical archive or display piece commemorating 1912 as a pivotal year for the museum’s collections and infrastructure.

The image appears to be a newspaper clipping or article from the early 20th century. The article discusses changes being made to the Fogg Art Museum at Harvard University, as well as gifts being made to the museum and Harvard's Museum of Fine Arts.

The article mentions that the large semi-circular lecture theatre in the Fogg Art Museum is being converted into a smaller lecture room, which will be more suitable for the classes that meet there. The extra space will be used as a gallery for the exhibition of casts.

It also notes that the Fogg Museum has recently received two paintings as loans. One is a painting by Mr. H. E. Wetzel, Class of 1911, and the other is a painting of St. John the Baptist by the rare master Isenbrandt, who worked in the first half of the sixteenth century.

The article further discusses a gift made to the Fogg Art Museum by Mrs. George Fiske, consisting of several hundred rubbings from English monumental brasses in memory of her husband, who was of the Class of 1872.

Overall, the image provides historical information about the Fogg Art Museum and the Museum of Fine Arts at Harvard University, as well as details about gifts and changes being made to the museums during that time period.

The image shows a piece of paper with text and images printed on it. The paper appears to be old and has a brownish color, suggesting that it is a newspaper clipping or a page from an old book. The text is arranged in columns, with headings such as "Changes in the Fogg Art Museum," "New Chair for Harvard," and "Big Public Gifts Made by Dr. Cabot." The image on the left side of the page shows a painting of a man, possibly a portrait of a historical figure. The image on the right side of the page shows a group of people standing in front of a building, possibly a museum or a university. Overall, the image appears to be a historical document or a news article from a past era.

The image shows a collection of four newspaper clippings or articles from the Boston Post, dated between October 11, 1912, and November 12, 1912. These clippings are focused on topics related to the Fogg Art Museum at Harvard University and charitable donations. Here is a detailed description of each section:

Top Left Section:

• Headline: "CHANGES IN THE FOGG ART MUSEUM"
• Content: This article discusses modifications to the lecture theatre of the Fogg Art Museum. It mentions that the large semi-circular lecture theatre will be changed into a smaller lecture room, with an additional space for casts. The gallery will be expanded, and the entrance hall will be renovated to better display the Meleger and other original Greek marbles. The work is expected to be completed by the end of the autumn.

Top Right Section:

• Headline: "FOGG ART MUSEUM"
• Content: This article reports on recent acquisitions and loans to the Fogg Art Museum. It highlights two paintings now on exhibition:
  1. A painting by Mr. H. E. Wetzel, from the Class of 1911, attributed to Lazzaro Bastiani, a Venetian School artist from the fifteenth century.
  2. A small painting of St. John the Baptist by Isenbrandt, a rare master from the first half of the sixteenth century, who worked in Bruges and was a contemporary of Gerard David.
  3. Another painting by Paul J. Sachs, Class of 1900, previously attributed to Rogier van der Weyden, but now thought to be by Gerhard David.

Bottom Left Section:

• Headline: "BIG PUBLIC GIFTS MADE BY DR. CABOT"

• Content: This article details charitable contributions made by Dr. Cabot, a noted surgeon and benefactor. It states that Harvard University and the Museum of Fine Arts will benefit from his estate, which includes:

  • A sum of money under the terms of his will.
  • A trust fund of $200,000 for the Norfolk Probate Court in Dedham.
  • $50,000 to be divided equally among 15 public institutions and around Boston.
  • $300,000 to be divided equally among Dr. Cabot’s widow, his children, and his nephews.

  The article also mentions that Dr. Cabot’s estate will provide $20,000 annually or monthly to the widow, with additional provisions if the estate exceeds certain thresholds.

Bottom Right Section:

• Headline: "NEW CHAIR FOR HARVARD"
• Content: This article discusses the establishment of a new chair at Harvard University, specifically the Carrington Chair, which is being funded by a donation of $100,000. The chair is dedicated to the study of printmaking, and the donor, E. H. Carrington, is noted as a prominent collector of prints. The article also mentions that the first holder of the chair will be Fitz Hugh Lane, a renowned printmaker.

Overall Layout and Context:

• The clippings are presented in a collage format, with each section clearly separated and dated.
• The articles cover a range of topics, including museum renovations, art acquisitions, charitable donations, and academic appointments at Harvard University.
• The content reflects the cultural and academic activities of the early 20th century, highlighting the importance of art, education, and philanthropy during that era.

This collection provides a snapshot of significant events and developments at Harvard and its associated institutions in 1912.

The image shows a collection of newspaper clippings and typed notes related to the Fogg Art Museum and Harvard University, dating from 1912. The clippings are affixed to a backing for display or archival purposes.

Key elements include:

1. An article from the "Boston Post," dated November 12, 1912, titled "BIG PUBLIC GIFTS MADE BY DR. CABOT," discussing significant contributions by Dr. Arthur Tracy Cabot and others to Harvard College and the Museum of Fine Arts, including large sums of money and artworks.

2. A typed note dated September 20, 1912, titled "CHANGES IN THE FOGG ART MUSEUM," which talks about renovations to the lecture theatre and gallery space at the Fogg Art Museum to better exhibit Greek marbles and other works.

3. An article from the "Boston Post," October 11, 1912, titled "NEW CHAIR FOR HARVARD," announcing a $100,000 endowment for a new chair in the museum, and mentioning the purchase of prints and paintings for the collection.

4. Multiple typed notes from the "Harvard University Gazette" dated October and November 1912, related to acquisitions at the Fogg Art Museum:

   • October 11, 1912: Loans of two paintings, including one from the Venetian School influenced by Vivarini and a painting of St. John the Baptist by Isenbrandt or Gherard David.
   • October 24, 1912: Purchase of a picture probably by an early German master of the sixteenth century, depicting the Descent from the Cross.
   • November 1, 1912: Receipt of a collection of several hundred rubbings from English monumental brasses gifted by Mrs. George Fiske in memory of her husband, and the purchase of an engraving by Dirick Jacobsz Vellert, representing Christ calling Peter and Andrew.

Overall, the documents provide historical records of donations, acquisitions, renovations, and expansion activities at the Fogg Art Museum and Harvard during 1912.

This image captures a collage of newspaper clippings and articles related to significant events involving the Fogg Art Museum and Harvard University, dated primarily in 1912. The articles highlight:

1. Changes in the Fogg Art Museum: A reorganization of space at the museum is noted, particularly the transformation of the lecture hall into a gallery for showcasing certain exhibits, including original Greek marbles.

2. Art Acquisitions: The museum's recent acquisitions are described, including loans of notable paintings, such as works by Lazzaro Bastiani and Gerard David.

3. Dr. Cabot's Generosity: A prominent article discusses the substantial gifts made by Dr. Tracy Cabot to Harvard College and the Boston Museum of Fine Arts, detailing the distribution of his will to benefit several institutions and individuals.

4. Harvard News: Various smaller clippings mention developments at Harvard, such as a new chair being introduced by Harvard and a donation of several rubbings and artworks to the museum.

The clippings seem aged, with discolored and torn edges, adding a vintage charm to the collection. Handwritten annotations label some articles with dates and headings.

The image shows a small historical collage mounted behind glass. It consists of several old newspaper clippings pasted onto a tan backing, all about the Fogg Art Museum at Harvard in the early 1910s. The clippings discuss changes to the museum, new chairs for Harvard, and various gifts and acquisitions (including a big bequest from Dr. Cabot to Harvard College and the Museum of Fine Arts, and purchases/loans of artworks). The typography is old-fashioned, with bold headlines like “BIG PUBLIC GIFTS MADE BY DR. CABOT” and “NEW CHAIR FOR HARVARD.” The paper is aged, with torn edges and a yellow-brown tone, giving it a vintage, archival look.

The image you've provided is a photograph of a collection of historical newspaper clippings. These clippings are focused on the Fogg Art Museum and contain articles about various aspects of its operation and acquisitions. The dates on the clippings show they are from the year 1912, and some articles are visibly dated with specific days in November. The headlines and articles discuss things such as public gifts made to the museum, a new chair "FOR HARVARD," and recent acquisitions of artwork and artifacts.

The newspaper origin is identified by the prominent header "BoSToN PoST," which is the name of the newspaper from which these clippings were taken. The texts of the articles mention specific artworks, people involved in the donations, the financial aspects of the donations, and mention Harvard University in the context of the museum's benefactors and activities.

Given the age and historical nature of the documents, they likely represent a snapshot of a specific period in the history of art collection and museum operations in the early 20th century.