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The image is a collection of several newspaper clippings, likely from the early 20th century, detailing various art exhibitions at the Fogg Art Museum in Cambridge, Massachusetts. Here is a detailed summary of each clipping:

1. Loan Collection of Oriental Paintings (November 19, 1912):

   • Dr. Denman W. Ross loaned a collection of Oriental paintings to the Fogg Museum.
   • The collection includes early seventeenth-century Japanese paintings, Chinese pictures, and Thibetan paintings.
   • Highlights include a thirteenth-century Japanese painting, early Chinese embroidery on silk, and several Thibetan paintings.
   • The exhibition features paintings from the wild and fierce Lamaist religion and will remain open for about four to five weeks.

2. Oriental Paintings (December 16, 1912):

   • The collection includes examples of Buddhist painting and Lamaist paintings from Thibet.
   • Buddhist paintings are described as calm and serene, while Lamaist paintings are fierce and energetic.
   • The exhibition compares the art from the thirteenth century to the eighteenth century, showing the evolution of Buddhist art.

3. New Art Exhibits at Fogg (January 27, 1913):

   • The Fogg Museum will exhibit bookplates engraved by Edwin Davis French.
   • The collection includes about one hundred prints, featuring various types of ex-libris, bookplates, and library labels.
   • The exhibition also includes lithographs by Joseph Pennell, etchings by Herman A. Wobster, and wood-engravings by Coles Krusch, Wolf Thornley, and others.

4. Book-Plate Exhibition (January 27, 1913):

   • The exhibition features bookplates engraved by Edwin Davis French.
   • The prints are from Mr. Pierre la Rose's collection and include a variety of ex-libris.
   • The exhibition also includes works by Joseph Pennell, Herman A. Wobster, and others.

5. Canadian Sculpture Exhibit (February 18, 1913):

   • The Fogg Museum announces an exhibition of Canadian sculpture, featuring works by Frances Loring and Florence Wyle.
   • The exhibition includes several pieces of Canadian sculpture and Oriental paintings.

6. Gifts to the University Library (January 27, 1913):

   • The University has received rare and valuable presents for the Harvard College Library.
   • Notable gifts include "The Gilded Man" by Charles Eliot Norton, "Ten Men Fighting in a Wood" by William Blake, and other significant works.
   • The gifts are from the collections of Frances Loring, Florence Wyle, and Katherine E. Bullard.

These clippings provide a historical snapshot of the art exhibitions and donations to the Fogg Art Museum during the early 20th century, highlighting the diversity and richness of the collections on display.

The image contains a collection of newspaper clippings from January 1913, detailing exhibitions at the Fogg Art Museum at Harvard University. Here's a detailed summary of each clipping:

1. Headline: "Harvard University Gazette - Dec. 12, 1912"

   • Topic: FOGG ART MUSEUM
   • Content: The Fogg Art Museum will have a loan collection of Oriental paintings on exhibition, including Japanese and Chinese works from the late seventeenth century. The collection includes Buddhist religious paintings, early Japanese embroidery, and various paintings of deities and historical figures. The exhibition is expected to last about four or five weeks.

2. Headline: "Cambridge - Dec. 14, 1912"

   • Topic: ORIENTAL PAINTINGS
   • Content: This article highlights the loan collection of Buddhist and Lamaist paintings from Tibet, which includes striking examples of Buddhist art. The paintings are characterized by their depiction of deities, monks, and other religious figures, with vibrant colors and intricate designs. The exhibition is described as a significant contribution to the understanding of Tibetan art.

3. Headline: "Courant - Jan. 27, 1913"

   • Topic: NEW ART EXHIBITS AT FOGG
   • Content: The Fogg Art Museum will exhibit valuable bookplates engraved by Edwin Davis French. This exhibition includes about one hundred prints and features the work of French, as well as other artists such as Joseph Pennell, Cole Kruell, and others. The collection includes various types of prints, such as bookplates, armorials, and library interiors, with a special focus on French's work.

4. Headline: "Courant - Jan. 27, 1913"

   • Topic: BOOK-PLATE EXHIBITION
   • Content: The Fogg Museum will continue the exhibition of bookplates engraved by Edwin Davis French. The prints include about one hundred examples, with a focus on the artist's work from the Harvard Library collection. The article mentions that these prints are of special interest due to their technical mastery and artistic value.

5. Headline: "Courant - Feb. 10, 1913"

   • Topic: GANDHARA SCULPTURE EXHIBIT
   • Content: The Fogg Art Museum announces an exhibition of Gandhara sculpture, which will be displayed alongside Oriental paintings. The museum received these sculptures as gifts from Frances Bullard, a notable benefactor. The exhibit includes valuable pieces from the collection of Charles Eliot Norton, such as "Ten Men Fighting in a Wood" and "The Gladiators."

Overall, these clippings detail a series of exhibitions at the Fogg Art Museum, showcasing a rich array of Oriental art, Buddhist and Lamaist paintings, and significant collections of bookplates and Gandhara sculptures.

The image is a collection of newspaper clippings from various publications, detailing exhibitions and collections at the Fogg Art Museum. Here's a detailed summary of each clipping:

1. Harvard Crimson (Dec 13, 1912):

   • Title: "FOGG ART MUSEUM"
   • Description: The Fogg Art Museum is showcasing a loan collection of Oriental paintings. The collection includes Japanese, Chinese, and Tibetan art. Highlights include early Kamakura period Japanese paintings, a silk embroidery depicting the deity Kwannon, and several Tibetan paintings of Sinor-Tibetan religion. The exhibition is notable for its diverse and historically rich collection, spanning from the twelfth to the seventeenth century.

2. Boston Transcript (Jan 27, 1913):

   • Title: "NEW ART EXHIBITS AT FOGG"
   • Description: The Fogg Museum of Art is exhibiting a series of book-plates engraved by Edwin Davis French, a notable American engraver. The collection includes various types of ex-libris and armorials, some of which have been lent by the Harvard Library. The exhibit is expected to offer a better opportunity to study French's work than previous exhibitions.

3. Boston Transcript (Jan 27, 1913):

   • Title: "BOOK-PLATE EXHIBITION"
   • Description: The Fogg Museum continues to display book-plates by Edwin Davis French, including seventy-five proofs. The collection includes works by Joseph Pennell, Herman A. Webster, Cole Kruehl, and others, and is notable for its inclusion of different techniques and styles.

4. Courant (Feb 14, 1913):

   • Title: "ORIENTAL PAINTINGS"
   • Description: The Fogg Museum is exhibiting a loan collection of Oriental paintings, including Japanese, Chinese, and Tibetan art. The Japanese paintings are noted for their striking characteristics, particularly those from the Kamakura period. The collection also includes Chinese paintings and Tibetan artworks.

5. Courant (Feb 14, 1913):

   • Title: "GANDHARI SCULPTURE EXHIBIT"
   • Description: The Fogg Art Museum announces an upcoming exhibition of Gandharan sculptures, which will be displayed in the same room as the Oriental paintings. The collection is significant for its rare and valuable nature, and includes a series of gifts to Harvard College from Francis Bullard.

Each clipping highlights different aspects of the Fogg Museum's exhibitions, emphasizing the variety and cultural richness of the collections being showcased.

The image contains a collection of newspaper clippings and announcements from the late 19th to early 20th century, detailing exhibitions at the Fogg Art Museum in Cambridge, Massachusetts.

1. Top Left Clipping (Harvard University Gazette - Dec. 18, 1912):

   • It mentions a loan collection of Oriental paintings from Dr. Deman W. Ross, including Japanese and Chinese artworks. The exhibit features Buddhist religious paintings from the Kamakura period, early 13th century, and highlights some of the earliest silk embroideries known as Kwannon. The exhibition will remain open for about four to five weeks.

2. Top Right Clipping (Boston Evening Transcript - Jan. 27, 1913):

   • Announces the opening of "Peter Paul, His Book" and a new exhibit of book-plates engraved by Edwin Davis French. The Fogg Museum features a notable collection of bookplates, including works by Pennington, Cole, Webster, and others.

3. Middle Left Clipping (San Francisco Chronicle - Dec. 14, 1912):

   • Discusses an exhibition of Oriental paintings, focusing on striking examples of Buddhist and Lamaist paintings from Tibet. It highlights a small panel darkening with age and the style of the paintings, emphasizing the technical aspects and the historical context.

4. Middle Right Clipping (Cambridge Chronicle - Feb. 10, 1913):

   • Announces the book-plate exhibition at the Fogg Museum, featuring many local artists. The collection includes prints by Joseph Pennell, Herman A. Webster, Whistler, Thames set, and others.

5. Bottom Right Clipping (Cambridge Chronicle - Feb. 10, 1913):

   • Announces an exhibition of Gandhara sculpture gifts to the University. These gifts are from the estate of Francis Bullard '86, including notable works by Charles Eliot Norton and others, indicating a significant cultural and academic contribution.

Each clipping provides insights into the museum's diverse collections and the types of art and artifacts they were showcasing during that period.

The document is a collection of newspaper clippings from the Boston Evening Transcript, dated January 1913, featuring articles about exhibitions at the Fogg Art Museum. The first article, titled "NEW ART EXHIBITS AT FOGG," announces the display of valuable book-plates engraved by Edwin Davis French, along with lithographs by Pennell and wood engravings by Cole. The second article, "ORIENTAL PAINTINGS," describes a loan collection of Oriental paintings, highlighting Japanese and Chinese pieces, including Buddhist religious paintings and a fine seventeenth-century Japanese screen. The third article, "BOOK-PLATE EXHIBITION," further details the book-plate exhibition, mentioning that it includes works by Joseph Pennell, Herman A. Webster, and others, and is loaned from the collection of Mr. Pierre L. Rose. The final article, "Gandhara Sculpture Exhibit," announces an exhibition of Gandhara sculpture, gifted to Harvard College by Francis Bullard, to be displayed alongside the Oriental paintings.

The image is a collection of newspaper clippings from the Boston Evening Transcript, dated around January 1913. Here is a detailed summary of each article:

January 27, 1913

New Art Exhibits at Fogg Museum

1. Oriental Paintings:

   • The Fogg Art Museum is showcasing a loan collection of Oriental paintings, including works from the Japanese Buddhist and Thibetan Lamaist periods. The exhibition features pieces from the Fujiwara period, Kamakura period, and the early 17th century.
   • Among the highlights is a striking Japanese screen depicting a scene of deer in a maple grove, surrounded by various natural elements.

2. Book-Plate Exhibition:

   • The Fogg Museum is also hosting an exhibition of bookplates, including works by Edwin Davis French, which will run for the next few weeks.
   • The exhibition showcases bookplates from various artists and periods, including those by Mr. A. Rose, and offers an opportunity to study the art form.

Transcript - January 14, 1912

Oriental Paintings

• A detailed article about the same Oriental paintings exhibit at the Fogg Museum, describing the historical context and artistic value of the pieces.
• The article mentions significant periods such as the Fujiwara, Kamakura, and the early 17th century, and highlights a few specific works, including a Japanese screen and a portrait of a Chinese Sung emperor.

January 27, 1913

Peter Paul, His Book

• This section announces a notable exhibit of bookplates by Edwin Davis French and other engravers, including works by Cole, Kruell, and others.

Gandhara Sculpture Exhibit

• The Fogg Art Museum announces an exhibition of Gandhara sculpture to be shown in the same room as the Oriental paintings for the next two weeks.
• The collection features gifts to the University from various donors, including Francis Bullard.

General Notes

• The newspaper articles provide detailed insights into the exhibitions at the Fogg Art Museum, focusing on both the Oriental paintings and bookplates.
• The articles emphasize the historical and artistic significance of the works on display and offer a glimpse into the cultural events of the period.

Overall, the clippings highlight the diverse and rich art exhibits available at the Fogg Art Museum in early 1913.

This image shows cut-out newspaper clippings detailing various art exhibitions at the Fogg Museum around January 1913. The articles are yellowed, indicating age, and contain descriptions of different types of art exhibits and collections.

In the top left clipping titled "Fogg Art Museum" from December 14, 1912, it mentions a collection of Oriental paintings loaned from Dr. Denman W. Ross. The exhibitions include Japanese, Chinese, and Tibetan paintings, along with Buddhist religious paintings. The exhibition is scheduled to remain open for about four or five weeks.

The central clippings dated January 27, 1913, describe new art exhibits at the Fogg Museum, including valuable bookplates engraved by Edwin Davis French. Mention of lithographs by Pennell and wood engravings by Cole and others are also included. There is a notable exhibit of bookplates that will be shown.

The bottom left article dated December 14, 1912, talks about Oriental paintings collected by Dr. Ross, with detailed descriptions of the collection and exhibition changes made during the previous summer.

The top right clipping titled "NEW ART EXHIBITS AT FOGG" from January 27, 1913, mentions the exhibition of a series of bookplates engraved by Edwin Davis French, along with lithographs by Pennell and wood engravings.

The bottom middle clipping titled "BOOK-PLATE EXHIBITION" from January 27, 1913, reiterates the exhibition of bookplates by Edwin Davis French at the Fogg Art Museum.

Lastly, the bottom right clipping dated January 14, 1913, describes an exhibition of Gandhara sculpture, highlighting rare items from Harvard University collections.

Overall, the clippings describe a variety of art exhibitions at the Fogg Museum, including Oriental paintings, bookplates, lithographs, and sculptures, scheduled to be held in late 1912 and early 1913.

This image displays a collage of newspaper clippings, predominantly from what seems to be art and museum sections of newspapers. The clippings are mostly in English and discuss several art exhibitions and art-related news from 1913, as evidenced by the visible dates. Topics mentioned include Oriental paintings at a certain "Fogg Museum," the showing of bookplates engraved by Edwin Davis French, and exhibitions at the Museum of Fine Arts in Boston. It appears to be a historical document and gives a glimpse into the art scene of the early 20th century. The paper has discolored somewhat with age, indicating its vintage nature.

The image shows a framed collection of seven yellowed newspaper clippings from early 1913, all related to art exhibits and museum announcements mainly concerning the Fogg Art Museum.

The clippings are arranged neatly on a beige backing. The text is mostly typed or printed, with some handwritten date annotations in black ink at the top of each clipping, such as "Crimson Jan 27, 1913" and "Crimson Feb 6, 1913."

The content covers:

• Exhibits of Oriental paintings, especially Buddhist art and examples from Thibet, displayed at the Fogg Museum.
• Announcements about new art exhibits at the Fogg Museum, including valuable book-plates engraved by Edwin Davis French.
• A "Book-Plate Exhibition" featuring prints mainly loaned by Mr. Pierre la Rose's collection.
• A "Gandhara Sculpture Exhibit" announcement, to be shown alongside Oriental paintings.
• Gifts to the university including rare books and a sculpture collection.
• One clipping from the Harvard University Gazette dated Dec 13, 1912, discussing an Oriental paintings loan collection.

Overall, the clippings emphasize the museum's focus on Asian art, book-plates, prints, and sculptures, highlighting recent and upcoming exhibitions and notable donations. The time frame for these news pieces is concentrated around late 1912 to early 1913.

The image is a scanned page from a historical publication, likely a newspaper or magazine, dated January 27, 1913. It features several articles or announcements related to art exhibitions at the Fogg Art Museum, which is affiliated with Harvard University. The page is divided into multiple sections, each discussing different exhibitions and events. Here is a detailed description:

Layout and Content:

1. Header:

   • The top of the page includes a header that reads "Boston Evening Transcript" and the date "January 27, 1913." This indicates the source and publication date of the article.

2. Main Articles:

   • The page contains four main sections, each discussing different art exhibitions or events at the Fogg Art Museum.

Section 1: "New Art Exhibits at Fogg"

• Title: "NEW ART EXHIBITS AT FOGG"
• Subtitle: "Valuable Book-Plates Engraved by Edwin Davis French Now on View."
• Content:
  • This section announces an exhibition of book-plates engraved by Edwin Davis French, a noted artist.
  • The article highlights that the Fogg Museum of Art will exhibit a series of book-plates engraved by French, which are described as "the next fortnight late of David French."
  • It mentions that the prints, numbering around one hundred and seventy-five in total, are a loan collection from Mr. Pierre la Rose, a collector of French art.
  • The article emphasizes the artistic value of these book-plates, noting that they are "all the artist's proofs" and are available for study by students and collectors.
  • It also mentions that the exhibition includes portraits, portraits from armorials, and library interiors, which have not been exhibited before in the Fogg Museum.

Section 2: "Oriental Paintings"

• Title: "ORIENTAL PAINTINGS"
• Subtitle: "Loan Collection on View at Fogg Museum, Cambridge-Striking Examples of Buddhist Painting-Lamaist Paintings from Tibet."
• Content:
  • This section discusses a loan collection of Oriental paintings on display at the Fogg Art Museum.
  • The collection includes early seventeenth-century Japanese paintings, Chinese paintings, and Buddhist religious paintings from the Kamakura period (late thirteenth century).
  • The article highlights the significance of these works, noting that they represent the early late thirteenth century, which is an interesting period in Chinese embroidery on silk.
  • It describes the paintings as depicting Kwannon (a Buddhist deity) and other figures, with some being of the highest development of Sino-Tibetan art.
  • The article also mentions that the exhibition includes Lamaist paintings, which are of particular interest due to their depiction of wild and fierce Lamaist religion.

Section 3: "Book-Plate Exhibition"

• Title: "BOOK-PLATE EXHIBITION"
• Subtitle: "At Fogg Art Museum—Many of Local Interest."
• Content:
  • This section announces a book-plate exhibition at the Fogg Art Museum, featuring works by several artists, including Joseph Pennell, Herman A. Webster, Whistler's Thames set, and others.
  • The exhibition includes a large number of etchings, wood engravings, and lithographs by American artists.
  • The article notes that the book-plates are of special interest because they have not been exhibited before in the Fogg Museum.
  • It also mentions that the exhibition includes unpublished portraits and library interiors, which are of local interest.

Section 4: "Gandara Sculpture Exhibit"

• Title: "GANDARA SCULPTURE EXHIBIT"
• Subtitle: "The Fogg Art Museum announces an exhibition of Gandara sculpture, to be shown in the same room with the Oriental paintings during the next two weeks."
• Content:
  • This section announces an exhibition of Gandara sculpture at the Fogg Art Museum.
  • The exhibition will be displayed alongside the Oriental paintings for the next two weeks.
  • It also mentions that the University has received rare and valuable presents through the will of Francis Bullard '88, including a series of Goshen College gifts to the University Art Gallery and the Charles Eliot Norton collection of books in the College Library.
  • The article notes that the Fogg Art Museum is a memorial to Francis Bullard, and it mentions executors of his will, including Katharine Dexter Bullard and others.

Visual and Design Elements:

• Typography: The text is printed in a classic serif font, typical of early 20th-century newspapers.
• Layout: The page is divided into clearly separated sections, each with a bold title and subtitle for easy readability.
• Date and Source: The header at the top indicates the publication date and source ("Boston Evening Transcript").
• Condition: The image appears to be a scanned or photographed copy of the original page, showing slight aging and wear, such as discoloration and slight fading.

Overall Impression:

The page provides a snapshot of the art exhibitions and cultural events happening at the Fogg Art Museum in January 1913. It highlights the museum's focus on diverse art forms, including Oriental paintings, book-plates, and Gandara sculpture, reflecting the institution's commitment to showcasing both historical and contemporary works. The articles also provide context about the artists, collectors, and donors involved in these exhibitions, offering insight into the art world of the early 20th century.