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The image you provided appears to be a collage of several articles from a publication, likely a newspaper or magazine, dated between December 1915 and January 1917. The articles are related to the Fogg Art Museum at Harvard University and discuss various acquisitions of artwork, including paintings and sculptures. Here's a summary of the content based on the visible text:
Fogg Art Museum Acquisitions:
New York Picture Sale:
The articles highlight the museum's growing collection of art, the contributions of individual donors, and the importance of art sales in the cultural landscape of the time.
This image is a page from a scrapbook or collection of clippings related to the Fogg Art Museum, dated from 1916 to 1917. The page includes several newspaper articles and handwritten notes, all discussing various acquisitions and donations to the museum. Here's a detailed breakdown:
Top Left Article (Gazette, Dec 30, 1916):
Top Middle Article (Crimson, Jan 5, 1917):
Top Right Article (Crimson, Jan 18, 1917):
Middle Left Article (Crimson, Jan 3, 1917):
Middle Right Article (Friday, January 5, 1917):
Bottom Right Article (The New York Picture Sale, Jan 18, 1917):
Bottom Middle Article (Crimson, Jan 18, 1917):
The clippings are arranged on a brownish background, with some handwritten annotations and dates written in pencil. The overall theme of the clippings is the enrichment and development of the Fogg Art Museum's collection through various acquisitions and donations.
This image displays a historical newspaper clipping or scrapbook page, dated Friday, January 5, 1917, mounted in a clear protective sleeve against a neutral background. The page is visibly aged, with a yellowed, brownish tone, minor tears along the edges (especially bottom right), and some discoloration or stains.
It is composed of several news articles related to art and the Fogg Art Museum at Harvard University, arranged in a multi-column layout.
Here’s a breakdown of the main articles:
Top Left: “FOGG ART MUSEUM” (Dated Jan. 3, 1917)
This article reports that the Fogg Museum has acquired a permanent collection of paintings, including the charming “Building of the Temple” by Francesco Pesellino (1422–1457). The acquisition was made possible through the support of the “Society of Friends of the Fogg Museum” and a group of benefactors, notably Rev. Arthur Sutton of Brant Broughton, Lincolnshire, England. It notes this collection becomes the permanent property of Harvard University and represents the growing collection of early Italian pictures.
Top Middle: “Museum Acquires Picture” (Dated Jan. 3, 1917)
This is a shorter, more focused piece confirming the acquisition of the Pesellino painting, noting it was previously owned by Rev. Sutton and is now a “valuable addition” to the museum’s collection of early Italian pictures.
Top Right: “FOGG MUSEUM GIVEN CATALOGUES” (Dated Jan. 4, 1917)
This article announces that Mr. John Pierpont Morgan '19 (J.P. Morgan’s son) donated fifteen volumes describing the museum’s collections to the Fogg Museum library. It details the volumes: three of “Catalogue of Greek, Roman and Renaissance Bronzes,” four of “Catalogue of Miniatures,” one of “Catalogue of Drawings,” and one of “Catalogue of the Bennet Collection of Manuscripts.” It also mentions four volumes of “Catalogue of Drawings” and one volume on manuscripts.
Middle Left: “LANDSCAPE ADDED TO MUSEUM”
This piece announces that Edward D. Bettens '73 gifted the Fogg Museum an oil painting titled “Lake O'Hara” by John Singer Sargent. The painting, of British Columbia, was a memorial to Mr. Bettens’ mother, Mrs. Louise E. Bettens. It notes Sargent painted it at the same time as another gift to the museum, and includes comments from the Alumni Bulletin praising the gift as significant to Harvard’s art instruction.
Middle Center: “THE SARGENT LANDSCAPE” (Dated Jan. 5, 1917)
This article further elaborates on the Sargent gift, noting it marks a “distinct departure” from the museum’s usual collections (which focus on early Italian and old masters). It highlights Sargent’s growing reputation as a modern landscape painter and the significance of acquiring a work by a living artist of his stature. It comments on the museum’s policy shift toward acquiring more modern works.
Middle Right: “THE NEW YORK PICTURE SALE”
This is a summary of a major art auction held the previous month. It reports that 87 pictures sold for a total of $462,390. The top sale was Alma Tadema’s “Baths of Caracalla” for $161,600. Other notable sales include Jacob Maris’ “View of Amsterdam” ($17,000) and Claude Monet’s “View of Bordighera” ($15,000). The article details many other works sold, their artists, and prices, concluding that the sale total was $171,600 and was described as “the best picture sale in his experience.”
Bottom Left: “GIFT TO FOGG ART MUSEUM” (Dated Jan. 4, 1917)
This is a more detailed version or repeat of the J.P. Morgan Jr. gift, reiterating the donation of fifteen volumes to the library.
Overall, this is a well-preserved snapshot of major art world events from January 1917, centered on the Fogg Art Museum’s significant acquisitions of paintings and catalogues, and a record of the high value placed on art in New York auctions at the time.
The image is a newspaper clipping with articles about the Fogg Art Museum at Harvard University. The clipping contains two articles. The first article, titled "Fogg Art Museum," discusses the museum's history, including the acquisition of a painting by the Florentine painter Francesco Pesellino (1422-1457) and its transformation into a permanent property of Harvard University. It also mentions the museum's collection of early Italian pictures and the addition of a landscape painting by Sargent Betts, presented by Edward D. Betts. The second article, titled "The New York Picture Sale," reports on a sale of Monet's landscapes, with the Baths of Caracalla bringing the highest price of $161,000.
The image is a photograph of a page from an old newspaper or magazine, likely from the early 20th century, based on the style of typography and layout. The page is divided into several sections, each containing text and headlines. The text is printed in black ink on a white background, with some sections having a slightly faded or aged appearance, suggesting the paper is old.
In the top left corner, there is a headline that reads "FOGG ART MUSEUM GIVEN CATALOGUES." Below this headline, there is a paragraph of text discussing the donation of catalogues to the Fogg Art Museum. The text mentions the donor, Mr. John Pierpont Morgan, and the types of catalogues donated, which include volumes on Italian, English, Dutch, French, and Spanish art, as well as a catalogue of Greek, Roman, and Renaissance bronzes.
To the right of this section, there is another headline that reads "THE NEW YORK PICTURE SALE." This section provides information about an art sale that took place in New York, mentioning the sale of Monet's landscapes and other artworks. The text includes details about the prices achieved for certain pieces, such as "Baths of Caracalla" by Alma Tadema, which sold for $19,000, and "The Advance Guard" by A. Schreyer, which sold for $10,000.
Below these sections, there is a smaller headline that reads "LANDSCAPE ADDED TO MUSEUM." This section discusses the addition of a landscape painting to the museum's collection, donated by Edward D. Bettens. The text describes the painting as an "unusual picture" and provides details about its subject matter and the artist.
Overall, the page appears to be a news article or feature discussing recent acquisitions and events related to the Fogg Art Museum and the art world in general. The text is informative and provides specific details about the donations and sales mentioned, suggesting that the article was intended for an audience interested in art and culture.
The image shows a page from a newspaper or publication dated January 30, 1917, titled "Fogg Art Museum Given Catalogues." The page is formatted with a mix of headlines, subheadings, and body text, detailing various news items related to the Fogg Art Museum and its activities. Below is a breakdown of the content:
The image captures a snapshot of the cultural and artistic landscape of early 20th-century America, showcasing the Fogg Art Museum's role in collecting, preserving, and showcasing art. The article reflects the museum's commitment to expanding its collection and engaging with modern artists, while also highlighting the generosity of donors and the vibrancy of the art market at the time.
An old archival clipping page from the Fogg Art Museum. The sheet is yellowed and taped into a protective cover, with torn edges. It contains several small newspaper–style articles pasted in columns, all about museum activities and acquisitions (gifts, donations, and new pictures). Headings include “The Sargent Landscape,” “Gift to Fogg Art Museum,” and “The New York Picture Sale,” with a date stamp of Friday, January 5, 1917. The overall look is a historic collage of text blocks describing Harvard’s Fogg Art Museum collections and related news.
This image depicts a collection of aged newspaper clippings and articles, pasted or laid out on a board. The articles are related to art, museums, and cultural contributions, primarily mentioning the Fogg Art Museum and its acquisitions. The clippings discuss various topics, including museum donations and the addition of notable artworks to its collection, such as a Sargent landscape. The articles are dated with handwritten annotations (e.g., "Dec 30, 1916," "Jan 5, 1917"), reflecting their archival nature. The paper appears to be yellowed with age, with some areas showing frayed edges and slight tears. The layout suggests an effort to preserve historical information about art and museum history.
This image displays a page that appears to be taken from a newsletter or bulletin, dated April 30, 1917. The document contains several articles relating to art and museum acquisitions. The page header at the top indicates "Fogg Art Museum," and there are handwritten notes including the date and "Courtesy / Class 37777."
Key headlines and articles include:
"Fogg Art Museum" – Discussing those who visited the Fogg Museum and the memories stirred by a Francesco Pesellino panel, "The Building of the Temple," which has been on loan and is now becoming a permanent piece at the Harvard University's Fogg Art Museum. Mentions the support of the Friends of the Fogg Museum and Arthur Ittleson, a collector of early Italian pictures, being admiratively described as a follower of Masaccio and Lippi.
"Landscape Added to Museum" – An acquisition by the Fogg Art Museum of a landscape by Edward D. Bettens, who painted Lake O'Hara in British Columbia.
"Friday, January 5, 1917" – The Sargent Landscape with a brief discourse on the artistic and financial value of the acquisition of this piece by John Singer Sargent for the Fogg Art Museum.
"The Sargent Landscape" – Another mention of the acquisition of the Sargent landscape, with details on how this period has been particularly rich in beneficial developments for the museum.
"The New York Picture Sale" – This section summarizes a major art sale that took place in New York, with considerable sums fetched for works by famous artists such as Altdorfer, Rembrandt, Hals, and Guardi.
The specific articles detail various events, donations, and acquisitions of art that are significant to the Fogg Art Museum. The document serves as a historical record and reflects the activities and interests of the art community at the time. The overall condition of the page indicates that it has been well-preserved, possibly archived, framed, and is being presented for educational or historical purposes.
This image features a collection of newspaper clippings arranged on a single sheet of paper. The clippings are related to the activities and acquisitions of various museums, particularly the Fogg Museum, and detail art donations, exhibitions, and sales. The clippings are aged, with visible signs of wear and discoloration, such as brownish-yellowing around the edges and slight tears.
The headlines include:
Several smaller sections of text provide details of the described events, such as purchase descriptions, donor information, and specific artworks involved in the transactions. The top left clipping is dated December 30, 1916, while the top second clipping from right is dated from April 13, 1917, and the clipping in the center bottom is dated Friday, January 5, 1917.