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The image is a collection of newspaper clippings related to the Fogg Art Museum at Harvard University. The articles discuss various exhibitions and acquisitions by the museum. Here is a detailed summary of the content:

1. Important Prints Now at Fogg Art Museum (October 11, 1915):

   • The Fogg Art Museum has acquired several important prints, including works by Albrecht Dürer and Lucas van Leyden, which are on exhibition for the first time.
   • Notable prints include Dürer's "St. Jerome" and "St. Eustace," and van Leyden's "Ecce Homo."
   • The exhibition is open to the public from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. on weekdays and from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. on Sundays.

2. Museum Happenings (October 17, 1915):

   • Several universities have loaned prints to the Fogg Art Museum, including works by Dürer and Rembrandt.
   • The museum has acquired a rare early Italian painting and a bust by Hiram Powers.
   • The article mentions a loan exhibition of Japanese prints and a gift of three Italian primitive paintings from Mrs. Francis L. Pillsbury.

3. Old Italian Engravings (November 1915):

   • An exhibition of early Italian engravings from the collection of Francis Bullard is to be opened at the Fogg Art Museum.
   • The collection includes rare and valuable prints, such as the "Battle of the Nudes" by Pollaiuolo and works by Mantegna and Botticelli.
   • The exhibition aims to showcase the development of Italian engraving from the 15th to the 17th century.

4. Priceless Drawings in Fogg Museum (October 25, 1915):

   • The Fogg Art Museum has received rare prints and drawings as gifts or loans.
   • Notable acquisitions include Dürer's "St. Jerome" and "St. Eustace," and van Leyden's "Ecce Homo."
   • The article highlights the rarity and historical significance of these works.

5. Fogg Art Museum Open (November 1?, 1915):

   • The Fogg Art Museum has opened an exhibition of early Italian engravings.
   • The exhibition is of particular interest to students of art history and is open to the public.

The clippings provide a historical snapshot of the Fogg Art Museum's activities and acquisitions during the autumn of 1915, highlighting the significance of the works on display and the museum's role in preserving and exhibiting important art pieces.

The image shows several newspaper clippings related to the Fogg Art Museum (now part of Harvard Art Museums) from October 1915 to November 1915. Here's a detailed summary of each clipping:

1. Top Left (Harvard Crimson, Oct 11, 1915):

   • Title: IMPORTANT PRINTS NOW AT FOGG ART MUSEUM
   • Content: The Fogg Art Museum has recently acquired several important prints by masterpieces from Altdorfer, Hirschvogel, and others. These prints include an engraving by the sixteenth-century German master Altdorfer, and others by artists such as Wenzel von Olmutz. The museum is displaying these prints for the first time, highlighting their rarity and the influence of great German masters in Italy. The exhibition is open from 9 AM to 5 PM on weekdays and from 1 PM to 5 PM on Sundays.

2. Top Middle (Harvard Crimson, Oct 17, 1915):

   • Content: This clipping discusses museum happenings, mentioning that the Fogg Art Museum has acquired several important prints and drawings, including a masterpiece by Altdorfer and works by Hirschvogel. The museum is showing these items to the public, emphasizing the significance of these rare prints and drawings.

3. Top Right (Harvard Crimson, Nov 4, 1915):

   • Title: OLD ITALIAN ENGRAVINGS
   • Content: An exhibition of early Italian engravings is to be opened next week at the Fogg Art Museum in memory of Francis Bullard. The exhibition includes a valuable collection of fifteenth and early sixteenth-century Italian engravings, highlighting the importance of these works and the rarity of some prints.

4. Bottom Left (Harvard Crimson, Oct 25, 1915):

   • Title: PRINTS AND DRAWINGS IN FOGG MUSEUM
   • Content: The Fogg Art Museum has received several rare prints and drawings, including works by Albrecht Dürer and others. These items are part of an ongoing exhibition, and the museum has arranged to display them for the public from 9 AM to 5 PM on weekdays and from 1 PM to 5 PM on Sundays.

5. Bottom Middle (Cambridge Evening Transcript, Nov 1, 1915):

   • Title: FOG ART MUSEUM OPEN
   • Content: The Fogg Art Museum is exhibiting a special loan group of early Italian engravings, which are of interest to students and the public. The museum opened the exhibit on Monday and will continue through the following weeks, allowing visitors to view the engravings.

6. Bottom Right (Cambridge Evening Transcript, Nov 3, 1915):

   • Title: LOAN EXHIBITION OF EARLY ITALIAN ENGRAVINGS
   • Content: The Fogg Art Museum is hosting an important loan exhibition of early Italian engravings, arranged in memory of Francis Bullard. The exhibition includes a wide variety of fifteenth and sixteenth-century Italian engravings, emphasizing the historical and artistic significance of these pieces.

Each clipping emphasizes the museum's efforts to showcase rare and historically significant artworks, providing valuable educational and cultural experiences to the public.

The image shows a collection of newspaper clippings from the early 20th century, specifically from October and November 1915, detailing the acquisitions and exhibitions at the Fogg Art Museum in Cambridge, Massachusetts.

1. Top Left Clipping (Harvard Gazette, Oct 11, 1915):

   • Title: "Important Prints Now at Fogg Art Museum"
   • The clipping highlights the Fogg Art Museum's recent acquisitions, including a drawing by Altdorfer and others on exhibition for the first time. It mentions masterpieces by Altdorfer, Hirschvogel, and others, with specific focus on "The Effect of Jealousy" by Wenzel von Omütz and "St. Jerome" by Zuan Andrea. These prints are noted for their rarity and historical significance.

2. Top Center Clipping (Harvard Gazette, Oct 17, 1915):

   • Title: "Museum Happenings"
   • This piece describes several recent acquisitions and the opening of an exhibition. It includes a note on the Fogg Art Museum's collection of Italian engravings and prints by artists like Dürer and others, highlighting the importance of the "St. Jerome" print by Zuan Andrea and the "Effect of Jealousy" by Wenzel von Omütz.

3. Top Right Clipping (Harvard Gazette, Oct 25, 1915):

   • Title: "Prints and Drawings in Fogg Museum"
   • This clipping discusses the acquisition of new prints and drawings, mentioning the "St. Jerome" by Zuan Andrea and the "Effect of Jealousy" by Wenzel von Omütz. It also describes the museum’s efforts to collect significant works of art, particularly focusing on the influence of Dürer and other artists.

4. Bottom Left Clipping (Cambridge News, Nov 1, 1915):

   • Title: "Fogg Art Museum Open"
   • This clipping details the opening of a special exhibition of early Italian engravings at the Fogg Art Museum. It highlights the importance of these pieces to students of art history and their educational value.

5. Bottom Center Clipping (Harvard Gazette, Nov 1915):

   • Title: "Old Italian Engravings"
   • An exhibition of early Italian engravings, significant in memory of Francis Bullard, is being opened. The article describes the importance of these engravings, which include works by famous artists such as Dürer, Tiziano, and others, and notes the historical context and rarity of these pieces.

6. Bottom Right Clipping (Harvard Gazette, Oct 4, 1915):

   • Title: (not fully legible, but related to the exhibition of old Italian engravings)
   • This section reiterates the importance of the upcoming exhibition and mentions the detailed collection and display of engravings from the Renaissance period.

Overall, the clippings emphasize the Fogg Art Museum's efforts to collect and exhibit significant historical prints and engravings, showcasing their rarity and educational value for the public and students of art.

The image shows a collection of newspaper clippings pasted on a page, with handwritten dates alongside them. The clippings are primarily from "The Harvard Crimson" and report on events, exhibitions, and acquisitions at the Fogg Art Museum (now known as the Harvard Art Museums). Here is a detailed summary of each clipping:

1. Clipping dated Oct 11, 1915: "IMPORTANT PRINTS NOW AT FOGG ART MUSEUM"

   • The Fogg Art Museum has acquired several important prints, including a drawing by the 16th-century German master Altdorfer and an etching by Rembrandt. These prints, which have not been publicly displayed before, are now on exhibition. The museum is open from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. on weekdays and from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. on Sundays.

2. Clipping dated Oct 17, 1915: "Museum Happenings"

   • Several important paintings and prints have been recently acquired by the Fogg Art Museum. These include a painting by the Italian artist Orazio Gentileschi and a print by the French artist Jacques Callot. The museum is open from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. on weekdays and from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. on Sundays.

3. Clipping dated Oct 25, 1915: "Prints and Drawings at Fogg Museum"

   • The Fogg Art Museum has received several important prints and drawings, including works by Altdorfer, Rembrandt, and Wenzel von Olmütz. The museum is open from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. on weekdays and from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. on Sundays.

4. Clipping dated Nov 4, 1915: "FOGG ART MUSEUM Open"

   • The Fogg Art Museum is exhibiting a special loan group of early Italian engravings, which are of great interest to students of Italian works. The museum is open from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. on weekdays and from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. on Sundays.

5. Clipping dated Nov 8, 1915: "OLD ITALIAN ENGRAVINGS"

   • An important exhibition of early Italian engravings will be opened at the Fogg Art Museum in memory of Francis Bullard. The exhibition includes works by famous artists such as Mantegna, Pisanello, and others. The opening is scheduled for the next Monday, and the museum will be open from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. on weekdays and from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. on Sundays.

The handwritten dates next to the clippings appear to be Oct 11, 1915, Oct 17, 1915, Nov 4, 1915, and Nov 8, 1915, which correspond to the dates mentioned in the clippings themselves. The page seems to be a collection of these news snippets, likely kept for record-keeping purposes.

The image is a newspaper clipping from the Harvard Crimson, dated October 11, 1915, detailing several important events and exhibitions related to the Fogg Art Museum at Harvard University.

Main Articles:

1. Important Prints Now at Fogg Art Museum

   • The Fogg Art Museum has recently acquired significant artworks through gift and loan, now on exhibition.
   • The new acquisitions include:
     • A drawing by Albrecht Dürer titled "St. Jerome."
     • An etching by Rembrandt van Rijn representing a man in armor.
     • A drawing by Hans Holbein the Younger of "St. Matthew."
     • An early impression of Andrea Mantegna's "St. Jerome."
     • Works by Wenzel von Olmütz and Israhel van Meckenem.
   • The exhibition is open to the public from 9 AM to 5 PM on weekdays and 1 PM to 5 PM on Sundays.

2. Important Exhibition to Be Opened in Memory of Francis Bullard Next Week at Fogg Museum

   • A significant exhibition of early Italian engravings will open next Monday at the Fogg Art Museum.
   • This exhibition is organized in memory of the late Francis Bullard, a noted collector of Italian engravings.
   • It features prints from prominent collectors and institutions, including:
     • The Boston Museum of Fine Arts.
     • The Metropolitan Museum in New York.
     • The British Museum.
     • Works from private collections of Paul J. Sachs, among others.
   • The collection showcases the work of the great Italian engravers and provides an opportunity to study this art form comprehensively.

Additional Notes:

• The museum has also received rare prints and drawings from other donors, including works by Israhel van Meckenem and Wenzel von Olmütz.
• The Fogg Art Museum will continue to exhibit these works throughout the week.
• The exhibition of early Italian engravings will include pieces from the 15th and early 16th centuries, featuring artists like Finiguerra, Pollaiuolo, and Mantegna.

The clipping also mentions the museum's opening hours and highlights the educational value of these exhibitions for students and the public.

The image consists of several newspaper clippings from the early 20th century, specifically from October and November 1915, detailing exhibitions at the Fogg Art Museum at Harvard University.

1. Headline: Important Prints Now at Fogg Art Museum

   • Date: October 11, 1915
   • Details: The Fogg Art Museum has acquired important prints by master artists such as Albrecht Dürer, Hans Holbein the Younger, and Wenzel von Olmütz. These prints include "The Effect of Jealousy" by Dürer, "St. Jerome" by Holbein, and "The Knight, Death, and the Devil" by Olmütz. These works were previously part of private collections and have never been publicly exhibited before. The prints are on display from 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM on weekdays and 1:00 PM to 5:00 PM on Sundays.

2. Headline: Museum Happening

   • Date: October 17, 1915
   • Details: The Fogg Art Museum has received several important prints and drawings on loan, including a rare 16th-century engraving by Albrecht Dürer, "St. Matthew," and a print by Wenzel von Olmütz. The museum is also displaying a collection of early Italian prints. The prints are available for viewing from 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM on weekdays and 1:00 PM to 5:00 PM on Sundays.

3. Headline: Old Italian Engravings

   • Date: October 25, 1915
   • Details: A significant loan exhibition of early Italian engravings will open on October 25 at the Fogg Art Museum. The collection includes works by notable artists such as Francesco Rosselli, Ugo da Carpi, and Marcantonio Raimondi. These engravings are from the collection of Francis Bullard and will be on display for a limited time, illustrating the evolution of engraving techniques from the 15th to the 16th centuries.

4. Headline: Fogg Art Museum Open

   • Date: November 1915
   • Details: The Fogg Art Museum is open to the public, exhibiting a special loan group of early Italian engravings. The exhibition is of particular interest to students of Italian works.

Each clipping provides specific dates and times for viewing the exhibitions, emphasizing the importance and rarity of the prints and drawings on display. The exhibitions showcase significant works by renowned artists and provide insights into the development of printmaking techniques.

This image shows a collection of old newspaper clippings displayed in a collage format. The clippings appear to be articles from various newspapers with dates around October and November 1915, based on handwritten annotations. The articles discuss art exhibitions and important ancient prints at the Fogg Art Museum at Harvard University, highlighting acquisitions and loan exhibits of drawings and engravings by notable artists such as Altdorfer, Hirschvogel, and Dürer.

The clippings hold handwritten dates from "Harvard Crimson Oct 11, 1915," "Herald Oct 17, 1915," "Transcript Nov 1, 1915," "P College Oct 25, 1915" (might be The Harvard Lampoon, a collegiate humor magazine), "Cambridge Standard Nov 1, 1915," and "Transcript Nov 13, 1915."

The articles emphasize the significance of these prints and engravings, noting their historical value and the artists' prominence. The central theme across these clippings is the exhibition of these masterpieces for the first time, invitations to the public to view them, and their importance in the art world.

The image displays a collection of newspaper clippings pinned or pasted onto a larger sheet. These clippings contain articles about art exhibitions, with particular focus on prints and engravings that were on display or set to be exhibited at the Fogg Art Museum. The articles detail some of the finer points of the prints, the artists, and the significance of these works. Additionally, there are handwritten dates and notes such as "Harvard University Oct. 11, 1915" and "Received Oct. 17, 1915", which likely reference the receipt or relevance of these articles to the writer. There's also a mention of an "Old Italian Engravings" exhibition and masterpieces by Altdorfer, Hirschvogel, and others. The clippings appear aged and discolored, implying they are historical documents.

This image shows a page with several newspaper clippings and typed excerpts related to exhibitions and acquisitions at the Fogg Art Museum. The clippings are yellowed and aged, suggesting they are historical, and many are glued or taped onto the page. There are handwritten notes and dates indicating the origin of the clippings, such as "Harvard Crimson Oct 11, 1915," "Herald Oct. 17, 1915," and "Cambridge Standard Nov. 10, 1915," as well as some handwritten notes labeled "Transcript."

The clippings feature several headlines and topics, including:

1. "IMPORTANT PRINTS NOW AT FOGG ART MUSEUM" - Describes acquisitions of masterpieces by Altdorfer, Hirschvogel, and others, including prints and drawings on exhibition for the first time, with details about the artists and times the museum is open.

2. "Museum Happenings" - Discusses several prints recently acquired by Harvard University, early Italian prints, and related exhibitions, mentioning notable artists and the context of the acquisitions.

3. "OLD ITALIAN ENGRAVINGS" - Announcement of an important exhibition in memory of Francis Bullard at the Fogg Museum, emphasizing early Italian engravings on loan, including mentions of various artists, collections, and the significance of the works.

4. Smaller clippings discuss prints and drawings in the Fogg Museum, a loan exhibition of early Italian engravings, and the interest of students in viewing these works.

Overall, the page documents early 20th-century art museum announcements and acquisitions focusing primarily on prints and engravings, highlighting the significance of these artworks and exhibitions at the Fogg Art Museum of Harvard University.

The image depicts a historical document, likely a newspaper clipping or a printed announcement, dated October 11, 1915, and October 18, 1915. The document is titled "IMPORTANT PRINTS NOW AT FOGG ART MUSEUM" and discusses an exhibition of prints at the Fogg Art Museum, which is part of Harvard University. The content is organized into several sections, each detailing different aspects of the exhibition and related museum events.

Key Details from the Document:

1. Title and Date:

• The document is dated October 11, 1915, and October 18, 1915, indicating it was published over two days.
• The title prominently announces "IMPORTANT PRINTS NOW AT FOGG ART MUSEUM", highlighting a significant exhibition.

2. Exhibition Overview:

• The Fogg Art Museum has recently acquired several important prints, including:

  • A drawing by the sixteenth-century German master Albrecht Dürer, depicting St. Jerome in armor.
  • A print by Hirschvogel, representing an equestrian figure.
  • A print by Zoan Andreas, titled "St. Jerome", showing the saint in armor.

• These prints are noted as very rare, with no record of a public sale for any of them, and they are not represented in the British Museum.

3. Specific Prints Mentioned:

• Albrecht Dürer’s "St. Jerome":

  • Described as a very rare impression of an excessively beautiful print.
  • No public sale record exists, and it is not in the British Museum.

• Hirschvogel’s Equestrian Figure:

  • A very rare print that has not appeared in a public sale for over fifty years.

• Zoan Andreas’s "St. Jerome":

  • Another very rare print, also not appearing in a public sale for over fifty years.

4. Museum Hours:

• The Fogg Art Museum is open to the public:
  • 9 o’clock in the morning until 5 o’clock in the afternoon on weekdays.
  • 1 o’clock in the afternoon on Sundays.

5. Additional Museum Happenings:

• Old Italian Engravings Exhibition:

  • An exhibition of early Italian engravings will open next week at the Fogg Museum in memory of Francis Bullard.
  • The exhibition features important early Italian engravings, including works by Marcantonio Raimondi and others.
  • The collection includes fine examples of early Italian intaglio engraving, with some pieces from the Fogg Museum’s rich collection.

• Loan Exhibition of Early Italian Engravings:

  • A loan exhibition of early Italian engravings will open on Monday, November 15, 1915.
  • This exhibition is in memory of Francis Bullard and will showcase fifty of the class of 1588, representing late fifteenth and early sixteenth-century Italian prints.

6. Layout and Design:

• The document has a typed format with handwritten annotations at the top, including:
  • "Harvard Crimson Oct 11, 1915" and "Harvard Crimson Oct 18, 1915", indicating the source and dates of publication.
  • A handwritten note: "Transcription Nov 4, 15", suggesting the document was transcribed on November 4, 1915.
• The text is organized into columns, typical of newspaper layouts of the era.
• The document appears to be preserved in a protective sleeve, likely for archival purposes.

7. Visual Condition:

• The document shows signs of age, with faint discoloration and slight wear, consistent with its historical context.
• The text is clearly legible, though some areas may have minor fading.

Conclusion:

This document is a historical record of an art exhibition announcement from October 1915, highlighting significant acquisitions at the Fogg Art Museum, including rare prints by Dürer, Hirschvogel, and Zoan Andreas. It also previews upcoming exhibitions of early Italian engravings, emphasizing the museum’s role in preserving and showcasing important works of art. The document reflects the cultural and artistic interests of the early 20th century and provides insight into the museum’s activities during that period.