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The image shows a collection of newspaper clippings, primarily from the Harvard University Gazette and the Boston Post, dated between October 11, 1912, and November 12, 1912. The articles focus on several key developments related to the Fogg Art Museum and Harvard University.

1. Changes in the Fogg Art Museum (Oct 11, 1912): The Fogg Art Museum is undergoing renovations to convert its large semi-circular lecture theater into a smaller lecture room, with the surrounding space being used as a gallery for the exhibition of casts. The Greek marbles from the entrance hall will be moved to the main hall to relieve crowding. The work is expected to be completed by early autumn.

2. Big Public Gifts Made by Dr. Cabot (Nov 12, 1912): Dr. Arthur Tracy Cabot has bequeathed $200,000 to Harvard College and the Museum of Fine Arts. The funds will be divided equally among 15 institutions and their trustees, with the income to be used for the purchase of books and works of art. The Fogg Art Museum is set to receive $40,000 for this purpose.

3. New Chair for Harvard (Oct 11, 1912): Carrington is appointed as a professor of art history at Harvard University, with a substantial fund established for this chair, including an endowment for the print department.

4. Fogg Art Museum Acquisitions (Oct 11, 1912): The museum has received two paintings on loan: an Annunciation attributed to Lazaro Bastiani and a painting of St. John the Baptist by Isenbrant. Additionally, the museum has purchased a picture of the Descent from the Cross by an unidentified early German master, likely from the first half of the sixteenth century.

5. Fogg Art Museum (Nov 1, 1912): The museum has acquired a collection of several hundred rubbings from English monumental brasses, donated by Mrs. George Fiske in memory of her husband. This collection includes an engraving by Dirck Jacobsz Vellert, representing Christ calling Peter and Andrew.

These articles highlight the expansion and enrichment of the museum's collections and the institutional advancements at Harvard University during this period.

The image contains several newspaper clippings from various publications, dated between October 1911 and November 1912, primarily focused on the activities and changes at the Fogg Art Museum at Harvard University.

1. Top Left (Harvard Gazette - Oct 8, 1912)

   • Changes in the Fogg Art Museum: Discusses modifications to the lecture hall, reducing its size from a semi-circular to a smaller room to accommodate classes better. The exhibition space for casts will be moved from the main hall to the entrance hall to improve the layout and accessibility.

2. Top Right (Harvard Gazette - Oct 11, 1912)

   • Fogg Art Museum: Reports on the recent exhibition of two paintings loaned to the museum. One is an Annunciation by Lazzaro Bastiani, attributed to Vivarini, and the other is a painting by Isenbrandt depicting St. John the Baptist.

3. Middle Left (Boston Post - Nov 12, 1912)

   • Big Public Gifts Made by Dr. Cabot: Details the bequests and donations made by Dr. Arthur Cabot to the Harvard Museum of Fine Arts. He left $270,000 to the museum, with specific instructions for the distribution of funds among various departments. His estate also includes a home given to his wife.

4. Middle Right (Boston Post - Oct 11, 1912)

   • New Chair for Harvard: Announces the appointment of Carrington to be the new chair of the Harvard University’s print department, funded by a substantial gift from several donors totaling $100,000.

5. Bottom Left (Harvard Gazette - Oct 18, 1912)

   • Fogg Art Museum: Reports on the acquisition of a picture by a German master from the Descent on the Cross, a rare painting from the 16th century.

6. Bottom Right (Harvard Gazette - Nov 1, 1912)

   • Fogg Art Museum: Discusses the acquisition of a collection of several hundred rubbings from English monumental brasses by Mrs. George Fiske. Additionally, an engraving by Dirick Jacobsz Vellert is mentioned, known as a Flemish master from the 16th century.

These clippings highlight the museum's efforts to expand its collections, the generous donations from notable benefactors, and the changes made to accommodate both educational and exhibition spaces.

The image shows several newspaper clippings from the Harvard University Gazette and the Boston Post, dated between October 1912 and November 1912. Here is a detailed summary of each section:

1. Top Left Clipping (Harvard University Gazette - Oct 20, 1912):

   • Changes in the Fogg Art Museum:
     • The large semi-circular lecture theatre in the Fogg Art Museum is being converted into a smaller lecture room, freeing up space for additional galleries.
     • The extra space will be used for the exhibition of casts and other Greek marbles, improving the overall layout and accessibility.

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

   • Big Public Gifts Made by Dr. Cabot:
     • Dr. Arthur Tracy Cabot, a benefactor, left his entire estate to Harvard College and the Museum of Fine Arts.
     • The estate amounts to $270,000, with $200,000 allocated to Harvard College and $70,000 to the Museum of Fine Arts.
     • The funds are intended to benefit the medical school and the Fogg Art Museum.
     • Dr. Cabot's wife, Mrs. Susan Cabot, is to receive a home in Brookline, with the rest of the estate directed towards various trusts and funds for the benefit of the institutions.

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

   • Fogg Art Museum:
     • The museum received two paintings on loan, one by Lazzaro Bastiani and another by Isenbrandt.
     • The Bastiani painting is an Annunciation attributed to the Venetian School, and the Isenbrandt painting is of St. John the Baptist.

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

   • New Chair for Harvard:
     • Carrington is coming to Harvard University and Museum.
     • The post of a curator for the print department is filled by Philip Carrington, a well-known print dealer from New York.

5. Bottom Right Clipping (Harvard University Gazette - Oct 18, 1912):

   • Fogg Art Museum:
     • The museum recently purchased a picture of the Descent from the Cross by an unidentified German master from the first half of the sixteenth century.
     • It also received a collection of rubbings from English monumental brasses as a gift from Mrs. George Fiske.

6. Bottom Clipping (Harvard University Gazette - Nov 1, 1912):

   • Fogg Art Museum:
     • The museum purchased an engraving by Dirck Jacobsz Vellert, known as Dirk van Star, representing Christ calling Peter and Andrew.
     • This piece is noted for its artistic quality and is one of the most attractive prints attributed to the artist.

These clippings provide a snapshot of the activities and acquisitions related to the Fogg Art Museum and Harvard University during the early 20th century.

The image displays several newspaper clippings from October and November 1912, detailing updates and events related to the Fogg Art Museum at Harvard University.

1. Harvard University Gazette, Oct. 25, 1912:

   • Changes in the Fogg Art Museum:
     • The large lecture theater in the Fogg Art Museum is being converted into a smaller lecture room to accommodate classes. The extra space will be used as a gallery for the exhibition of casts, which will be relocated from the main hall. This change aims to relieve overcrowding and allow for better display of Greek marbles, such as the Melenger and other original works.

2. Boston Post, Nov. 12, 1912:

   • Big Public Gifts Made by Dr. Cabot:
     • Harvard College and the Museum of Fine Arts will receive substantial financial bequests from Dr. Arthur Tracy Cabot. Dr. Cabot left $270,000 in public bequests, with $300,000 for Harvard College, $50,000 for the Museum of Fine Arts, and $25,000 for the Fogg Art Museum. The income from these bequests will be used for purchasing books and artworks.
     • Dr. Cabot's wife, Mrs. Susan R. Cabot, is also given a home and personal articles, and a significant amount of money for her maintenance.

3. Harvard University Gazette, Oct. 11, 1912:

   • Fogg Art Museum:
     • The museum has received two paintings on loan for exhibition. One is by Lazzaro Bastiani, a Venetian painter from the fifteenth century, influenced by Vivarini. The other is a painting of St. John the Baptist by Isenbrandt, a sixteenth-century artist from Bruges.

4. Boston Post, Oct. 11, 1912:

   • New Chair for Harvard:
     • Harvard University has received a significant donation of $100,000 from a New York family for the establishment of the first chair of prints in the country. This gift will be used to fund the purchase of prints and establish a new department.

5. Harvard University Gazette, Oct. 11, 1912:

   • Fogg Art Museum:
     • The museum has purchased a picture of the Descent from the Cross by an early German master, likely from the first half of the sixteenth century, noted for its unusual and interesting composition.

6. Harvard University Gazette, Nov. 1, 1912:

   • Fogg Art Museum:
     • The museum has received a collection of rubbings from English monumental brasses as a gift from Mrs. George Fiske in memory of her husband. Additionally, an engraving by Dirck Jacobsz Vellert, known as Dirk van Star, has been purchased for the Gray Collection. The engraving depicts Christ calling Peter and Andrew and is one of the most attractive of its kind.

These clippings highlight the growth and enrichment of the Fogg Art Museum through various acquisitions, loans, and financial bequests.

The image displays several newspaper clippings from 1912 related to the Fogg Art Museum and Harvard University. Here's a detailed summary of each section:

1. Top Left Clipping (November 12, 1912, Harvard University Gazette):

   • Title: Changes in the Fogg Art Museum
   • Content: The article describes significant renovations at the Fogg Art Museum. The large semi-circular lecture theatre is being converted into smaller rooms, including a new gallery for extra space to display casts. The entrance hall will be redesigned to better showcase the Mengsger and other Greek marbles.

2. Middle Left Clipping (November 12, 1912, Boston Post):

   • Title: Big Public Gifts Made by Dr. Cabot
   • Content: Dr. Cabot has left substantial bequests to Harvard and the Museum of Fine Arts, Boston. Harvard College receives $270,000 for public lectures and other purposes, while the Museum of Fine Arts is to receive around $150,000 for various projects. Additionally, Dr. Cabot’s widow has inherited his estate and will receive at least $120,000, with funds allocated for the construction of a dormitory for women at Harvard and other projects.

3. Middle Right Clipping (October 11, 1912, Harvard University Gazette):

   • Title: Fogg Art Museum
   • Content: The Fogg Museum has received two significant paintings on loan. One is an Annunciation attributed to Lazzaro Bastiani, and the other is a small painting of St. John the Baptist by the Master of the Saint Bartholomew Altar. There is also mention of a newly attributed painting by Rogier van der Weyden.

4. Bottom Right Clipping (October 14, 1912, Boston Post):

   • Title: New Chair for Harvard
   • Content: Harvard University is establishing a new chair of fine arts, funded by a $150,000 endowment. This new professorship will be the first of its kind in the United States, named after a distinguished art historian, and is expected to significantly enhance the study of fine arts at Harvard.

5. Bottom Left Clipping (November 1, 1912, Harvard University Gazette):

   • Title: Fogg Art Museum
   • Content: The Fogg Museum has acquired a portrait of Desiderius Erasmus by an early German master, likely from the first half of the sixteenth century. Additionally, the museum purchased a Flemish masterpiece by Dierick Jacobsz Vellert, depicting Christ calling Peter and Andrew.

Overall, the clippings highlight significant donations, acquisitions, and structural changes related to the Fogg Art Museum and Harvard University during 1912.

The image is a collage of newspaper clippings from various dates, all related to the Fogg Art Museum and Harvard University. Here is a detailed summary of each clipping:

1. September 26, 1912 (Worcester Gazette)

   • Changes in the Fogg Art Museum: The large semi-circular lecture theater of the Fogg Art Museum is being converted into a smaller lecture room. The extra space will be used as a gallery for exhibiting original Greek marbles and other artworks. This change is expected to be completed by early autumn.

2. October 8, 1912 (Worcester Chronicle-Telegram)

   • Fogg Art Museum: The museum has received two paintings on loan. One is by Mr. H. E. Wetzel (Class of 1911), attributed to Lazzaro Bastiani, a Venetian painter. The other is a painting of St. John the Baptist by Joos van Cleve, loaned by Mr. Paul J. Sachs (Class of 1900). A painting previously attributed to Rembrandt is now thought to be by Gérard David.

3. November 12, 1912 (Boston Post)

   • Big Public Gifts Made by Dr. Cabot: Dr. Elliot P. Cabot has made significant donations to Harvard and the Museum of Fine Arts. Harvard will receive $250,000 for a medical school, and the Museum of Fine Arts will receive paintings and sculptures worth $100,000. Dr. Cabot's wife will receive their summer residence in Ponkapoag. The rest of the estate will be divided among nieces and nephews.

4. October 11, 1912 (Boston Post)

   • New Chair for Harvard: Edward Carrington is coming to Harvard University and the Fogg Art Museum as the new curator of prints. He will deliver lectures on prints and their history.

5. October 16, 1912 (Worcester Chronicle-Telegram)

   • Fogg Art Museum: The museum has purchased a painting of the Descent from the Cross by an early German master. The painting is notable for its composition and color.

6. November 1, 1912 (Worcester Chronicle-Telegram)

   • Fogg Art Museum: The museum has received a collection of several hundred engravings from English monumental brasses, donated by Mrs. George Fiske in memory of her husband (Class of 1872). An engraving by Dirck Jacobsz Vellert has also been purchased for the Gray Collection.

These clippings highlight various developments, donations, and acquisitions related to the Fogg Art Museum and Harvard University during the year 1912.

The image shows a collage of multiple newspaper clippings that are glued or attached to a backing. These clippings seem to be concerning various updates, donations, and exhibits related to Harvard's Fogg Art Museum and the Museum of Fine Arts. Here's a closer breakdown of the topics mentioned:

1. Changes in the Fogg Art Museum: Describes alterations to the museum's layout, including converting a lecture theatre into gallery space, and mentions the work is underway and expected to be completed by autumn.

2. Big Public Gifts Made by Dr. Cabot: Talks about Dr. Arthur Tracy Cabot's donations to Harvard College and the Museum of Fine Arts, leaving substantial sums in his will, also mentioning the distribution among his employees.

3. New Chair for Harvard: Mentions the appointment of Carrington to the University and Museum.

4. Fogg Art Museum acquisitions: Describes several new paintings acquired by the museum:

   • Loaned paintings, including an Annunciation attributed to Lazzaro Bastiani and a small painting of St. John the Baptist by Isenbrant.
   • A purchased piece of the Descent from the Cross by an early German master.
   • Collections of hundreds of rubbings from monumental brasses donated by Mrs. George Price.
   • Acquisition of a painting by Dirick Jacobsz Vellert representing Christ calling Peter and Andrew.

The newspaper clippings are dated primarily from October and November 1912, published by The Harvard University Gazette and Boston Post. They offer a historical snapshot of the developments and acquisitions surrounding the Fogg Art Museum during this period, all highlighting its growth and the benevolence of donors to Harvard and its associated museums.

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.

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 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.