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Fogg Art Museum Scrapbook, January 1900-September 1920

ARCH.2003.21, Rendition: 789956

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The image appears to be a scanned page from a vintage document, likely a bulletin or newspaper clipping, with several articles and notices related to the Fogg Art Museum. Here's a description of the content:

  1. Top Left Section:

    • Title: "THE FOGG ART MUSEUM"
    • Content: This section discusses loans and acquisitions made by the Fogg Art Museum during the second half of the academic year 1916-1917. It mentions specific artworks and collections, including paintings, sculptures, and photographs. Examples include:
      • A painting "Monmouth before James II" by John Singleton Copley.
      • A Sienese panel attributed to Pietro Lorenzetti.
      • A Greek torso by Edward P. Bliss.
      • Drawings from the Uffizi and prints from the Museum of Fine Arts, Boston.
  2. Middle Section:

    • Title: "VALUABLE GIFTS TO FOGG MUSEUM"
    • Content: This section lists additional acquisitions and gifts to the Fogg Art Museum. It includes:
      • A watercolor drawing "The Matterhorn" by John Ruskin.
      • A head pencil drawing "Edinburgh" by J.M.W. Turner.
      • A portrait by Raeburn.
      • A Sienese triptych "The Crucifixion."
      • A Japanese painting of the Kamakura period from the Museum of Fine Arts, Boston.
      • Additional books and photographs added to the collection.
  3. Right Side Section:

    • Title: "PENNELL WILL DISCUSS WAR ART"
    • Content: This notice announces a lecture by Joseph Pennell, a well-known artist, illustrator, and author, scheduled for the Fogg Art Museum. The lecture is titled "The Wonder of War Work" and is open to the public. Pennell has also made sketches of factories and shipyards in England and France.
  4. Bottom Section:

    • Title: "Fogg Art Museum"
    • Content: This section provides more details about the museum's collection and specific exhibits. It mentions primitive Italian paintings lent by Mr. A. Kingsley Porter, a lecturer of architecture at Yale University. The paintings include:
      • A figure of St. Michael by Guariento of Padua.
      • A Madonna and Child by Gregorio Schiavone.

The document is dated from the year 1917, and there are handwritten notes and stamps on the edges, indicating that it has been preserved or referenced over time.

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This image shows a collection of newspaper clippings and handwritten notes mounted on a brown paper background. The clippings are related to the Fogg Art Museum and a lecture by Joseph Pennell. Here is a detailed description of the content:

  1. Top Left Section:

    • Headline: "THE FOGG ART MUSEUM"
    • Date: "Sept 27, 1917"
    • Content: This section discusses the important loans and acquisitions at the Fogg Art Museum during the second half of the academic year 1916-17. It lists various items received, including paintings, sketches, panels, books, photographs, and lantern slides. Notable items include an unfinished historical painting by John Singleton Copley, a Sienese panel attributed to Pietro Lorenzetti, and a Greek torso of a boy.
  2. Middle Section:

    • Headline: "VALUABLE GIFTS TO FOGG MUSEUM."
    • Content: This section reiterates the valuable gifts received by the Fogg Art Museum, including the same items mentioned in the top left section. It also mentions the acquisition of a watercolor drawing by John Ruskin and a pencil drawing by J.M.W. Turner.
  3. Top Right Section:

    • Headline: "PENELL WILL DISCUSS WAR ART"
    • Content: This section announces a lecture by Joseph Pennell at the Fogg Art Museum. The lecture, titled "The Wonder of War Work," is scheduled for 4:30 PM. It mentions Pennell's reputation as an artist, illustrator, and author, and his achievements, including the Grand Prix at several expositions. It also notes his permission from Premier Lloyd George to make drawings of war work in England and his invitation by the French Government to do the same in France.
  4. Bottom Left Section:

    • Headline: "Mr. Pennell to Lecture in Cambridge"
    • Content: This section repeats the information about Joseph Pennell's lecture at the Fogg Art Museum, emphasizing the lecture's subject and the artist's work on war-related drawings and lithographs.
  5. Bottom Right Section:

    • Headline: "Fogg Art Museum"
    • Content: This section discusses the presentation of two primitive Italian paintings lent by Mr. A. Kingsley Porter. It describes the paintings' characteristics and their exhibition at the Fogg Art Museum for about two months.
  6. Handwritten Notes:

    • Various handwritten notes are scattered around the clippings, providing additional context and dates. For example, "Transcript Dec. 12, 1917" and "Dec. 13, 1917" are written at the bottom left, and "Camson Dec. 13, 1917" is written at the top right.

The overall layout suggests a curated collection of news articles and notes about the Fogg Art Museum's activities and the lecture by Joseph Pennell in 1917.

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This image displays a vintage, yellowed, mimeographed or typewritten bulletin from the Fogg Art Museum, dated September 7, 1917, with various handwritten annotations and later dates added.

The document is a one-page newsletter or announcement, consisting of three primary columns of typed text, with additional handwritten notes and dates scattered across the page. The paper is visibly aged, with foxing and creases, and is mounted or enclosed in a clear protective sleeve.


Main Content Sections:

  1. Left Column: “THE FOGG ART MUSEUM”

    • This is a summary of loans and acquisitions received during the second half of the academic year 1916-17.
    • It lists specific artworks donated or loaned, including:
      • An unfinished historical painting, “Monmouth before James II,” by John Singleton Copley.
      • A Siense panel, “A Nativity,” attributed to Pietro Lorenzetti.
      • A Greek torso of a boy from Mrs. Edward P. Bliss.
      • 11 volumes of reproductions, 229 books, 414 photographs, and 2110 lantern slides.
      • Watercolor drawings: “The Matterhorn” by John Ruskin, and “Edinburgh” by J. M. W. Turner.
      • Loans of 16th/17th-century velvets and drawings from the Wyant, Martin, and Bone collections.
      • Portraits and works from Charles A. Walker, Henry Goldman, Charles B. Perkins, and R. N. Burnham.
      • A piece of Etruscan ware from John K. Wright.
      • A Japanese painting of the Kamakura period from the Museum of Fine Arts, Boston.
  2. Middle Column: “VALUABLE GIFTS TO FOGG MUSEUM”

    • This section is nearly identical to the left column, reiterating the same list of acquisitions and loans for the 1916-17 academic year, with the same specific artworks and donors mentioned. It functions as a duplicate summary.
  3. Right Column: “PENNELL WILL DISCUSS WAR ART”

    • This announces a lecture by Mr. Joseph Pennell, a well-known artist, illustrator, and author.
    • The lecture, titled “The Wonder of War Work,” was scheduled for 4:30 o’clock at the Fogg Museum.
    • The text notes that Pennell was permitted by Premier Lloyd George to make drawings of war work in England and that his sketches had already been published as lithographs.
    • It mentions he was invited by the French Government to do the same in France, but went “wise to that country” and failed to get important results (a humorous or ironic aside).
    • In the United States, he made another series of lithographs at the Museum of Fine Arts, Boston, and the lecture would discuss this work.
    • The lecture was free and open to the public.

Handwritten Annotations and Later Dates:

  • Top Left: “Harvard Museum Bulletin / Sept 7, 1917” handwritten in cursive.
  • Top Right: “Cannon / Dec 13, 1947” written in pencil, suggesting a later owner or archivist.
  • Near Top Middle: “14” written in pencil.
  • Left Side (middle): “Transcript / Dec 12, / 13/17” handwritten on a pasted-in piece of paper or a note.
  • Middle Column (bottom): “Cannon, 27/17” and “October 1917” handwritten.
  • Right Column (bottom): “Cannon / Dec. 10, / 1947” again.
  • Bottom Right: A short paragraph titled “FOGG ART MUSEUM” (partially obscured by the handwritten date), describing an exhibition of two primitive Italian paintings lent by Mr. A. Kingsley Porter, with details about the paintings (Byzantine Gothic Guardian of Padua and a Madonna and Child by Gregorio Schiavone).

Overall Impression:

This is a historical institutional record, likely a staff or donor bulletin, documenting significant acquisitions and upcoming events at the Fogg Art Museum shortly after the United States entered World War I. The mention of Joseph Pennell’s “War Art” lecture ties the museum’s activities directly to the contemporary global conflict. The later annotations from “Cannon” (1947) suggest the document was preserved and possibly recataloged decades later, underscoring its archival value. The document provides a fascinating snapshot of early 20th-century art museum operations and cultural engagement during wartime.

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This image is of a bulletin from the Fogg Art Museum at Harvard University, dated September 7, 1917. The bulletin contains two main sections, one titled "The Fogg Art Museum" and the other "Valuable Gifts to Fogg Museum." The "Valuable Gifts to Fogg Museum" section lists the gifts and acquisitions made by the museum during the academic year 1916-17, including paintings, sketches, panels, books, and lantern slides. The "The Fogg Art Museum" section mentions a lecture by Mr. Joseph Pennell, a well-known illustrator, on the subject of "The Wonder of War Work" at 4:30 PM today.

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The image depicts a vintage document that appears to be a bulletin or announcement from the Fogg Art Museum, dated September 7, 1917. The document is printed on both sides and is enclosed in a protective plastic sleeve, suggesting its historical significance and fragility. The paper has a yellowish hue, indicating its age.

The front side of the document is divided into two columns. The left column is titled "THE FOGG ART MUSEUM" and lists several acquisitions made by the museum during the academic years 1916-17 and 1917-18. These acquisitions include paintings, sketches, and panels from various donors, such as Edward D. Bettons, John Singleton Copley, and Mrs. J. Pierpont Morgan. The list also includes specific artworks like "Monmouth before James II" by John Singleton Copley and "A Sienese panel, 'A Nativity'" attributed to Pietro Lorenzetti.

The right column is titled "VALUABLE GIFTS TO FOGG MUSEUM" and provides additional details about the acquisitions. It mentions that the museum received 229 books, 414 photographs, and 17 lantern slides during the academic year 1916-17. The principal acquisitions are highlighted, including a portrait of a boy by J. Pierpont Morgan and a series of volumes and drawings from various donors.

The back side of the document continues with more details about the acquisitions, including a water color drawing by J. M. Turner and various other artworks. It also mentions that the museum has received a Japanese painting of the Kamakura period and a portrait of a boy from Pietro Lorenzetti.

Additionally, the document announces that Mr. Joseph Pennell, a well-known artist, illustrator, and author, will give a lecture titled "The Wonder of War Work" at 4:30 PM in the Fogg Art Museum. The lecture is open to the public, and no tickets are required. The document also mentions that Mr. Pennell's paintings and pencil illustrations are on exhibition both at Grand Prix and at several expositions, and his honors have been conferred upon him by Premier Lloyd George.

The document concludes with information about an exhibition of prehistoric Italian paintings at the Fogg Art Museum, featuring works by the Byzantine painter St. Michael and a Gothic Guarnerio di Padu. The exhibition includes a painting of the Madonna and Child, both representing Italian primitives at the Kunsthistorisches Museum in Vienna.

Overall, the document serves as a historical record of the Fogg Art Museum's acquisitions and events during the specified period, highlighting the contributions of various donors and the museum's commitment to preserving and exhibiting art.

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The image shows a scanned page from a publication titled "Harvard Alumni Bulletin," dated September 7, 1917. The page is divided into two main columns, each containing distinct sections of text. Here is a detailed description:

Left Column:

  • Header: The top of the column features the title "THE FOGG ART MUSEUM" in bold, capitalized text.
  • Content: The text discusses the acquisitions made by the Fogg Art Museum during the academic year 1916–17. It summarizes important loans and additions to the museum's collection, including:
    • Loans from Edward D. Bettens, John Singleton Copley, and others.
    • Gifts such as watercolors, drawings, and prints, including works by John Ruskin, J. M. W. Turner, and others.
    • Notable acquisitions include:
      • A watercolor drawing by John Ruskin titled "Edinburgh" by J. M. W. Turner.
      • A drawing by Charles A. Walker titled "Interior of a Cathedral" in watercolor.
      • A portrait by Henry B. Perkins titled "The Musician" by Holbein.
      • A portrait by Charles B. Perkins titled "Holy Family Triptych" by Florentine School.
      • A portrait by Antonio Moro titled "Diana" by Tintoretto.
      • A piece by Antonio Moro titled "The Crucifixion" by John K. Wright.
      • A Japanese painting from the Kamakura period by Henry Goldman.
      • A watercolor drawing by John Ruskin titled "Edinburgh" by J. M. W. Turner.
      • A drawing by Charles B. Perkins titled "Holy Family Triptych" by Florentine School.
      • A Sienese Triptych by Holbein.
      • A portrait by Antonio Moro titled "Diana" by Tintoretto.
      • A portrait by Antonio Moro titled "The Crucifixion" by John K. Wright.
      • A piece by Antonio Moro titled "The Crucifixion" by John K. Wright.
      • A Japanese painting from the Kamakura period by Henry Goldman.
      • A watercolor drawing by John Ruskin titled "Edinburgh" by J. M. W. Turner.
      • A drawing by Charles B. Perkins titled "Holy Family Triptych" by Florentine School.
      • A Sienese Triptych by Holbein.
      • A portrait by Antonio Moro titled "Diana" by Tintoretto.
      • A portrait by Antonio Moro titled "The Crucifixion" by John K. Wright.
      • A piece by Antonio Moro titled "The Crucifixion" by John K. Wright.
  • Additional Notes: The text also mentions that the museum has acquired lantern slides and photographs for educational purposes.

Right Column:

  • Header: The top of the column features the title "VALUABLE GIFTS TO FOGG MUSEUM" in bold, capitalized text.
  • Content: This section details specific valuable gifts added to the Fogg Art Museum's collection, including:
    • Paintings, sketches, and panels added to the collection.
    • A list of notable acquisitions, such as:
      • An unfinished historical painting by John Singleton Copley titled "Nativity" from Edward D. Bettens.
      • A watercolor drawing by John Ruskin titled "Edinburgh" by J. M. W. Turner.
      • A drawing by Charles B. Perkins titled "Holy Family Triptych" by Florentine School.
      • A portrait by Antonio Moro titled "Diana" by Tintoretto.
      • A portrait by Antonio Moro titled "The Crucifixion" by John K. Wright.
      • A Japanese painting from the Kamakura period by Henry Goldman.
      • A watercolor drawing by John Ruskin titled "Edinburgh" by J. M. W. Turner.
      • A drawing by Charles B. Perkins titled "Holy Family Triptych" by Florentine School.
      • A Sienese Triptych by Holbein.
      • A portrait by Antonio Moro titled "Diana" by Tintoretto.
      • A portrait by Antonio Moro titled "The Crucifixion" by John K. Wright.
      • A piece by Antonio Moro titled "The Crucifixion" by John K. Wright.
  • Additional Notes: The section also mentions that the museum has added lantern slides and photographs to its collection.

Footer:

  • The bottom of the page includes handwritten notes and signatures:
    • "Mr. Pennell Lecture in Cambridge" is noted, indicating an upcoming lecture by Mr. Pennell at the Fogg Art Museum.
    • The date "Dec. 12, 1917" is handwritten at the bottom left.
    • There are additional handwritten notes and signatures, including "Cummins" and "Dec. 15, 1917", likely indicating the date the page was reviewed or annotated.

Overall Layout:

  • The page is formatted in a traditional newspaper or bulletin style, with clear headings and organized text.
  • The content is informational, focusing on art acquisitions and museum activities.
  • Handwritten annotations suggest the page was part of an archival or reference collection.

This document provides a historical record of the Fogg Art Museum's activities and acquisitions during the early 20th century.

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This is an image of a collection of old newspaper clippings, organized and pasted onto a surface (likely a scrapbook or archival paper). The clippings are related to art, museums, and lectures. Specifically, one prominent column titled "Valuable Gifts to Fogg Museum" details a list of important items donated to the Fogg Art Museum during the academic year of 1916–1917.

  • The article mentions gifts like paintings, sketches, manuscripts, and photos.
  • Another clipping on the right discusses an art lecture by Joseph Pennell, a well-known illustrator. He discusses war art and the importance of depicting war visually.
  • There is an additional segment mentioning Italian artwork on exhibition, including primitive Italian art and others from the Kamakura period.

The clippings are visibly aged, yellowed, and annotated with handwritten notes (e.g., dates like "Dec 15, 1917"), titles, and other brief markings, presumably for organization or archival purposes. The paper edges appear to have some slight tearing or fraying, indicating its historical nature.

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The image shows a single page of a newsletter or newspaper article, which appears to be historical, judging from the yellowing of the paper and the typographic style used. It is dated at the top with handwritten notes stating "November 4, 1917" and "Oct. 3, 1917" along with some signatures or initials that are not clearly legible. The content on the page seems to be related to the Fogg Art Museum and discusses various topics relevant to the museum's activities around that time.

There are several articles on the page, and the headers can be read as follows:

  • "THE FOGG ART MUSEUM"
  • "VALUABLE GIFTS TO FOGG MUSEUM" which talks about the gifts and acquisitions received by the Fogg Art Museum.
  • "PENNELL WILL DISCUSS WAR ART," which announces a talk by a well-known illustrator Joseph Pennell.

The texts are in a column layout typical of newspapers, and they include detailed descriptions of art pieces, artists, and museum news. The bottom of the page features short blurbs titled "Mr. Pennell to Lecture in Cambridge" and "Fogg Art Museum". There are also annotations made by hand in blue ink across the document, possibly by a reader noting particular dates or referring to comments or summaries pertaining to the articles.

The condition of the paper suggests it is quite old, and the information is historical, referring to events and acquisitions that took place predominantly in 1917.

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This image shows a collection of old newspaper clippings from various dates in 1917 and 1918. The articles focus on significant events and acquisitions involving The Fogg Art Museum (now part of the Harvard Art Museums) including loans, gifts of paintings, sketches, panels, slides, and artifacts from various donors.

Key figures mentioned include Edward D. Bettens, Mr. Joseph Pennell, Pietro Lorenzetti, T.A. Perkinson, R.N. Burnham, John K. Wright, Charles E. Perkins, Henry Goldman, and Charles Walker. Notable items gifted include historical paintings, portraits, pieces of Etruscan ware, Japanese paintings, and slides added to the library and museum's equipment.

The clippings are fragile, showing signs of wear and aging such as yellowing and torn edges. Scattered handwritten annotations can be seen on them, noting dates or important points. The textual content primarily highlights the cultural and historical importance of the acquisitions and the individuals involved in the donations or events at the museum.