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Fogg Art Museum Scrapbook, January 1900-September 1920

ARCH.2003.21, Rendition: 789966

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The image appears to be a collage of various newspaper clippings and articles from the Fogg Art Museum, dated from 1919. These articles are about an exhibition of original drawings by old and modern masters at the Fogg Museum. Several clippings mention the opening date of the exhibition, which was on Tuesday, March 11, 1919, and its continuation until April 1, 1919. The articles highlight the inclusion of works by famous artists such as Whistler, Rodin, Van Dyck, Rubens, and others, as well as lesser-known figures from the 17th century in Holland.

The clippings also mention the mathematical basis of Egyptian and Greek designs by Mr. Jay Hambidge, as well as an exhibition of French art. There is also a mention of a speech by Captain Morize, who adds a complete knowledge of the field of French art to his talk.

The clippings are arranged in a scattered manner, with some overlapping and others placed in different positions on the page, suggesting that they have been collected and preserved as memorabilia or for academic purposes. The newspaper articles are written in black ink on yellowed paper, and the text is partially legible due to the age and condition of the paper.

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This image is a collage of newspaper clippings from 1919, all related to exhibits and events at the Fogg Art Museum. The clippings are pasted on a light brown background, which appears aged and slightly worn at the edges. The clippings include the following:

  1. Top Left Clipping (Saturday, March 8, 1919): This article announces an exhibition of original drawings by old and modern masters at the Fogg Art Museum, opening on March 11. It mentions artists such as Whistler, Burne-Jones, Turner, the Behams, Schäuffelein, Altdorfer, Van Dyck, Rubens, Jordaens, Claude Lorrain, Rodin, Tintoretto, Correggio, Giulio Romano, and Guardi. It highlights a drawing by Antonio Pollaiuolo for his engraving of "The Battle of Naked Men." The exhibition will run until April 1.

  2. Top Right Clipping (Gazette, February 8, 1919): This article discusses a collection of drawings and diagrams by Mr. Jay Hambidge, illustrating the system of proportions underlying Egyptian and Greek art. The exhibition is in the Print Room of the Fogg Art Museum and will be followed by a series of loan exhibitions and conferences. It also mentions the policy of resuming individual works of art of importance loaned by friends of the Museum.

  3. Middle Left Clipping (Crimson, Monday, March 10, 1919): This article reiterates the exhibition of original drawings by various artists, including Whistler, Rodin, Turner, Van Dyck, Rubens, and others, opening on March 11. It mentions the notable group of eight Rodins and the inclusion of works from different schools and countries.

  4. Middle Right Clipping (Crimson, April 9, 1919): This article is about Captain Morize speaking to members of the University who attended one or more of the Harvard R.O. afternoon with a speech. It discusses the field of French art and the knowledge of the speaker.

  5. Bottom Left Clipping (Gazette, March 15, 1919): This article is similar to the top left clipping, announcing the exhibition of original drawings by old and modern masters at the Fogg Art Museum, running until April 1.

  6. Bottom Right Clippings: These include an announcement of Captain Morize speaking on April 9, 1919, and a note about an exhibit at the Art Museum, with Captain Andre Morize opening the exhibit with a lecture at 3 o'clock.

The clippings are from various sources, including the Gazette, Crimson, and Herald, and they provide detailed information about the exhibits and events at the Fogg Art Museum in 1919.

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This image displays a collection of aged newspaper clippings, mounted together on a single, irregularly shaped piece of yellowed paper, likely preserved for archival purposes. The clippings all pertain to events and exhibitions at the Fogg Art Museum and are dated from February to April 1919.

The clippings are from various publications, including the Boston Daily Globe, Crimson (Harvard’s student newspaper), and the Herald, and they collectively document an important exhibition of original drawings by old and modern masters.

Key Details from the Clippings:

  • Main Exhibition: The central focus is an exhibition of 70 drawings by renowned artists such as Whistler, Burne-Jones, Turner, the two Behams, Schäuffelein, Altdorfer, Van Dyck, Rubens, Jordaeus, Claude Lorraine, Rodin, Tintoretto, Correggio, Giulio Romano, and Guardi. The most significant piece highlighted is a masterly drawing by Antonio Pollaiuolo for his engraving of “The Battle of Naked Men.” The exhibition was scheduled to run until April 1, 1919.

  • Additional Exhibitions and Events:

    • An exhibition of diagrams by Mr. Jay Hambidge illustrating Egyptian and Greek design proportions, shown in the Print Room.
    • A smaller panel on view, “Christ on the Cross” by Simone Martini, borrowed from the British Museum to illustrate a change in the Museum's loan policy.
    • A planned retrospective loan exhibition of French art from the thirteenth to the nineteenth century, set to begin April 1.
    • A lecture titled “The Mathematical Basis of Egyptian and Greek Designs,” presented by Mr. Jay Hambidge on Wednesday, February 5, 1919, at 4:30 PM.
    • A talk by Captain Morize on April 9, 1919, at 5 PM, for members of the Harvard R.O.T.C. and University.

The clippings are arranged on the page in a somewhat haphazard, overlapping collage. The paper shows signs of age, such as browning, slight fraying at the edges, and some creasing. The text is in a classic serif font, typical of early 20th-century newspapers. The overall tone of the clippings suggests a period of intellectual activity and a renewed focus on art collection and loaning following the end of World War I, as noted by the reference to the “hard at work...preparation for the retrospective loan exhibition of French art...[as] a testimonial to the devoted service French officers at Harvard University...during the war.”

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This image features a newspaper clipping from the Fogg Art Museum, dated March 8, 1919. The clipping announces an exhibition of original drawings by old and modern masters, which opened on March 11. The exhibition includes works by important artists such as Whistler, Burne-Jones, Turner, and others. The most notable piece is a drawing by Antonio Pollaiuolo, depicting human figures in "The Battle of Naked Men." The exhibition will continue until April 1. The clipping also mentions that the Fogg Museum will resume larger individual works of art, starting with a painting by Lorenzo the Elder.

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The image shows a collage of newspaper clippings, which are likely from the early 20th century, given the style and typography. The clippings are arranged in a grid-like format on a beige background. The clippings are from the "Fogg Art Museum" and contain information about upcoming exhibitions and events.

The top left clipping announces an exhibition of original drawings by old and modern masters, which includes works by Whistler, Burne-Jones, Turner, the two Behams, Van Dyck, Rubens, Jordaens, Altdorfer, Van Tintoretto, Correggio, Giulio Romano, and Guardi. The most notable drawing is by Antonio Pollaiuolo, depicting "The Battle of Naked Men."

The top right clipping discusses an exhibition of drawings and diagrams by Mr. Jay Hambidge, which will be shown for about a month and will be followed by an exhibition of drawings from the Old Masters.

The bottom left clipping announces an exhibition of original drawings by old and modern masters, including works by Whistler, Burne-Jones, Turner, the two Behams, Van Dyck, Rubens, Jordaens, Altdorfer, Van Tintoretto, Correggio, Giulio Romano, and Guardi. The most notable drawing is by Antonio Pollaiuolo, depicting "The Battle of Naked Men."

The bottom right clipping announces a lecture by Captain Moriz, who will speak on "The Art of the Ancients." The lecture will cover the history of art from the earliest times to the present day, with a focus on the art of the ancients.

Overall, the clippings provide information about upcoming exhibitions and events at the Fogg Art Museum, showcasing a variety of artistic styles and periods.

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The image depicts a collection of newspaper clippings or articles from the Fogg Art Museum, dated between March and April 1919. The pages are aged, with visible signs of wear, including discoloration, creases, and some text fading. The articles are primarily focused on an exhibition of original drawings by old and modern masters, organized by the Fogg Art Museum.

Key Details from the Image:

Top Left Article (Saturday, March 8, 1919):

  • Title: "Fogg Art Museum"
  • Content: Announces an exhibition of original drawings by old and modern masters, opening on Tuesday, March 11, 1919, at the Fogg Art Museum.
  • Exhibited Artists: Includes works by artists such as Whistler, Burne-Jones, Turner, Rubens, Beham, Schauffeleiter, Altorfer, Van Dyck, the two Jordans, Claude Loraine, and Rodin. The most important drawing in the collection is by Antonio Pollaiuolo, a masterly depiction of human figures, part of his engraving titled The Battle of Naked Men.
  • Exhibition Dates: The exhibition will continue until April 1.

Bottom Left Article (Monday, March 10, 1919):

  • Title: "Exhibit Drawings in Fogg Tomorrow"
  • Content: Provides further details about the upcoming exhibition, emphasizing its significance as one of the most notable exhibitions ever held at the Fogg Art Museum.
  • Featured Artists: Highlights works by well-known artists such as Whistler, Rodin, Turner, Van Dyck, Rubens, and others. The exhibition includes landscape sketches by lesser-known artists from the seventeenth century in Holland, as well as works by Webster, La Forge, Wyatt, and Whistler. The English school is also represented.
  • Exhibition Dates: The exhibition will continue until April 1.

Top Right Article (Wednesday, February 26, 1919):

  • Title: "The Mathematical Basis of Egyptian and Greek Designs (Illus.)"
  • Content: Discusses a lecture or presentation on the mathematical foundations of Egyptian and Greek designs, likely related to art or architecture. The article mentions Mr. Jay Hambidge of New York and his work on the "Egyptian and Greek art system of proportions underlying" various artistic forms.

Bottom Right Article (Wednesday, April 3, 1919):

  • Title: "Captain Morize Speaks"
  • Content: Reports on a speech given by Captain Morize to members of the University who are taking a year abroad. The speech addresses the charm of manner with which a speech is made, even when the discussion is of a year ago, and touches on topics such as sand-bagged parapets at Verdun, French art, and knowledge of the adds of a very complete art.

Additional Observations:

  • Condition: The pages show signs of aging, with discoloration, creases, and some text fading, suggesting they are historical documents.
  • Layout: The articles are formatted in a typical newspaper style, with headlines, bylines, and columnar text.
  • Context: The articles collectively highlight the cultural and academic activities at the Fogg Art Museum in early 1919, including art exhibitions, lectures, and university-related events.

Overall Impression:

The image captures a historical snapshot of cultural and academic life at the Fogg Art Museum in 1919, showcasing the museum's role in promoting art exhibitions, lectures, and educational activities. The aged appearance of the pages adds a sense of historical significance to the content.

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The image shows a scrapbook page containing several newspaper clippings related to the Fogg Art Museum, dated mostly from 1919. The clippings are yellowed with age and are carefully arranged and pasted onto the page.

Key content highlights from the clippings include:

  1. Announcements about exhibitions at the Fogg Art Museum, particularly an exhibition of original drawings by old and modern masters featuring artists such as Whistler, Burne-Jones, Turner, the two Behams, Schaufelien, Altdorfer, Van Dyck, Rubens, Jordans, Claude Loraine, Rodin, Tintoretto, Correggio, Giulio Romano, Guardi, and Antonio Pollaiuolo. The exhibition is said to include seventy drawings from various schools and important works like "The Battle of Naked Men" and is scheduled to run until April 1.

  2. A note on the diversity and importance of the drawings, mentioning that some have never before been exhibited at the museum or elsewhere. It emphasizes the representation of different schools and notable artists.

  3. A mention of an exhibition in the Print Room of the Fogg Art Museum, illustrating proportions underlying Egyptian and Greek art, with works by Mr. Jay Hambidge.

  4. An announcement about a speech given by Captain Morize to Harvard University members, involving a discussion of sand-bagged parapets and French art.

  5. Dates indicated range from February 28, 1919, to April 3, 1919.

The overall theme centers on art exhibitions, specifically focused on original drawings by renowned old and modern masters, with an educational and scholarly tone evident in the descriptions and announcements.

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This image shows a collage of old newspaper clippings, pasted together on what appears to be aged brown paper. These clippings contain various articles and announcements related to art exhibits and lectures, specifically mentioning the Fogg Art Museum. Different fonts and layouts are visible across the clippings, indicative of their origins from multiple publications.

Key details and features:

  1. Exhibit Announcements:

    • Several articles talk about exhibitions of drawings by notable artists, both old and modern, including Whistler, Turner, Rubens, and others. These exhibitions are presented as opportunities to view rare works of art.
    • There are mentions of famous artworks such as Antonio Pollaiuolo's cartoon for "The Battle of Naked Men."
  2. Lecture and Other Events:

    • A clipping refers to a lecture by Captain Morize on April 3, 1919. It mentions that the event was oriented towards university attendees.
  3. Dated Articles:

    • The articles are dated around the early 1900s, specifically 1919 and 1918.
    • They refer to upcoming events and past events held at the Fogg Art Museum in Cambridge, Massachusetts.
  4. Condition:

    • The edges of the paper are torn and frayed in places, with a vintage, aged appearance to both the clippings and the backing paper.

This collection could represent an effort to document and preserve information about cultural and academic events from a particular period.

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A collage of vintage newspaper clippings about the Fogg Art Museum. The pieces are aged, yellow-brown and torn, arranged in a grid on a clear backing. The headlines and blocks of text discuss exhibitions of drawings by old and modern masters (including Whistler, Turner, Burne-Jones, and Pollaiolo) and related events at the Fogg Art Museum, with dates from 1919 visible. The overall look is archival and documentary, like a mounted collection of press notices.

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The image shows an old, somewhat tattered newspaper clipping with visible fold marks, indicating that it has been folded and stored for some time. The paper is yellowed from age, which might suggest it's from many years ago, and this is further indicated by the dates provided within the text – March 4, 1911, and April 3, 1919. The newspaper features articles about the Fogg Art Museum, such as announcements for exhibitions and also a piece about someone named Captain Morize speaking to members of a university. The typeface, layout, and language style are consistent with historical newspapers.

The display of the newspaper clipping is rather artistic, as it is positioned against a pale background that allows the viewer to focus on the details of the print. There are handwritten notes on the sides of the newspaper clipping, adding a personalized and archival quality to the document. The handwriting appears to contribute date-related notes next to the printed text, possibly for referencing purposes.

The museum exhibitions mentioned include original drawings by old masters such as Whistler, Brouet-Jones, Turner, and others, and it's noted that these were displayed at the Fogg Museum in the early 20th century. There are specific references to art pieces and artists, which provides insight into the art historical narratives and educational offerings of the time. Additionally, the document might be of interest to those studying art history or the history of museum exhibitions, as it provides primary source material about events from that period.