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This image displays an open, aged scrapbook, showing a single printed page from its interior. The book's cover and pages show signs of wear, with yellowing paper, slight discoloration, and some frayed edges, suggesting its historical nature.

The page is titled:

INDEX TO FOGG ART MUSEUM SCRAP BOOK
VOLUME II
October, 1920 -- June, 1924

Below this, under a bold subheading ACQUISITIONS, is a typed, alphabetical list of art objects acquired by the Fogg Art Museum during that period. The entries include:

• Artist’s name (e.g., "Angelico, Fra", "Dürer, Albrecht", "Ingres")
• Title or description of the work (e.g., "Crucifixion", "Princess Sichensollaern", "drawings")
• Date(s) of acquisition, listed by month and year (e.g., "November, 1921; December, 1921; January, 1922; June, 1922")

The list covers a wide variety of artworks and periods, including:

• Paintings, drawings, and watercolors by artists like Angelico, Correggio, Crivelli, Dürer, Gainsborough, Ingres, MacKnight, and Pacchiariotto.
• Sculptures from French Romanesque, Greek, and 15th-century Italian traditions.
• Asian art, including "Chinese Landscapes," "Chinese painting," and "Japanese painting."
• Other items such as "Cambodian Head of Buddha," "Korean painting," "Indian portrait miniatures," and a "Persian portrait miniature."

The page is neatly typed, with clear margins and consistent formatting. At the bottom center, it is numbered "-1-", indicating it is the first page of the index. The scrapbook itself appears to be bound in a simple, possibly cloth-covered, hardcover, with a visible spine on the left.

In summary, the image captures a historical archival document: the first page of an index for Volume II of the Fogg Art Museum’s acquisition scrapbook, meticulously cataloging artworks added to its collection between late 1920 and mid-1924.

The image shows a page from a book titled "Index to Fogg Art Museum Scrap Book, Volume II." The content of the page lists acquisitions made by the Fogg Art Museum between October 1920 and June 1924. The acquisitions are categorized under "ACQUISITIONS" and include various artworks, such as paintings, sculptures, and drawings, from different artists and historical periods.

For example, some of the listed acquisitions include:

• Angelico, Fra: Crucifixion, acquired in November and December 1921.
• Bicci di Lorenzo: Adoration of the Magi, acquired in June 1921.
• Cambodian Head of Buddha, acquired in June and later in 1922.
• Chinese Landscapes, acquired in January, February, and March 1924.
• Corean painting, 15th century, acquired in January 1923.

The page is bound in a book with visible wear and tear, suggesting it is an older document. The text is typed in a serif font, and the page number "-1-" is at the bottom right corner.

This image shows a page from an old book, specifically the "Index to Fogg Art Museum Scrap Book Volume II," covering the period from October 1920 to June 1924. The book appears to be well-worn, with a maroon binding and some visible wear and tear on the edges and spine, including a torn section at the bottom. The page is labeled "ACQUISITIONS" and lists various art pieces acquired by the museum during the specified period. The entries include works by artists such as Fra Angelico, Bicci di Lorenzo, Correggio, Crivelli, Degas, Durer, Gainsborough, Guido da Siena, Ingres, and others. The acquisitions are categorized by artist and include paintings, sculptures, drawings, and other artworks, along with the dates they were acquired. The page is neatly typed and organized, providing a detailed record of the museum's acquisitions during this time.

The image depicts a page from a book that seems to be an index or table of contents. The page is titled "INDEX TO FOGG ART MUSEUM SCRAP BOOK VOLUME II." The page is divided into two columns, with the left column listing the names of various artists and artworks, and the right column listing the corresponding dates and locations. The entries in the index are organized alphabetically by artist or artwork name. The page appears to be from a book that is used to catalog and organize information about artworks and artists. The index is likely used as a reference tool to quickly locate information about specific artworks or artists within the book.

The image shows an open book with a title page and an index. The title page reads "INDEX TO FOGG ART MUSEUM SCRAP BOOK VOLUME II" with the date range "October, 1920 - June, 1924" below it. The index lists various artists, artworks, and dates of acquisition. The index includes entries for artists such as Angelico, Fra, Bicci di Lorenzo, and many others, with corresponding dates and descriptions of the artworks. The book appears to be a scrap book or a record of acquisitions made by the Fogg Art Museum during the specified time period.

The image shows an open book titled "Index to Fogg Art Museum Scrap Book, Volume II", covering the period from October 1920 to June 1924. The book appears to be an archival or cataloging document, likely used to record acquisitions or additions to an art museum collection.

Key Features:

1. Title and Volume Information:

   • The title at the top of the page clearly identifies the book as an index for the Fogg Art Museum's scrap book, specifically Volume II.
   • The time frame for this volume is noted as October 1920 – June 1924.

2. Content Layout:

   • The page is structured as a list under the heading "ACQUISITIONS".
   • Each entry includes:
     • The name or title of the artwork or artist.
     • A brief description or identification of the piece.
     • The date(s) of acquisition, often spanning multiple months or years.

3. Examples of Entries:

   • Angelico, Fra: Includes works such as "Crucifixion" (November 1921, December 1921) and "The Last Supper" (June 1922).
   • Bicei di Lorenzo: Features "Adoration of the Magi" (June 1921) and a "Cambodian Head of Buddha" (June 1922, September 1922, October 1922, June 1923).
   • Chinese Landscapes: Acquired in January 1924, February 1924, March 1924.
   • Clouet, François: Includes "The Devil Catcher" (January 1924, March 1924) and "Jean portrait" (October 1922).
   • Correggio: Lists a "Study of a Head" (September 1928) and a "Saint" (December 1928).
   • Dürer, Albrecht: Includes "Princess Hohenloherrn" (November 1920) and the "French Renaissance Capital" (March 1922, April 1922, June 1923, October 1923).
   • French Sculpture: Mentions a "Head of a King" (June 1921) and "Virgin and Child" (January 1923, February 1923).
   • Gainsborough, Thomas: Lists "Count Suffolk" (April 1921, January 1922, February 1922) and "St. Catherine of Siena" (June 1924).
   • Giovanni di Pacchia: Includes "St. Dominic" (November 1920, January 1922) and "Madonna" (June 1921).
   • Indian portrait miniatures: From the Mughal School, 17th–18th centuries, acquired in October 1921.
   • Ingres: Features "drawings" (October 1922).
   • Italian School: Includes "Mourning over Christ" (November 1920).
   • Japanese painting: "Tosa School, 15th century" (June 1921, October 1921).
   • Lorenzetti: Lists "Crucifixion" (January 1922).
   • Machiavelli: Includes "watercolors" (January 1924).
   • Meryon: Features "etchings" (January 1922).
   • Pechierotto: Lists "Madonna" (June 1921).
   • Persian portrait miniature: From the 17th century, acquired in October 1921.

4. Physical Condition:

   • The book appears aged, with visible signs of wear such as discoloration and slight damage along the edges.
   • The pages are thin and yellowed, typical of aged paper.
   • There is a visible crease or fold near the spine, indicating frequent use or handling.

Purpose:

This index serves as a detailed catalog of artworks acquired by the Fogg Art Museum during the specified period. It provides a chronological record of additions to the collection, including artists, titles, and acquisition dates, which would be essential for museum archivists, curators, and researchers.

Conclusion:

The image depicts a historical archival document, specifically an index of art acquisitions from the Fogg Art Museum between October 1920 and June 1924. It is a valuable resource for tracking the growth and development of the museum's collection during that era.

The image shows a page from a book or document, titled "INDEX TO FOGG ART MUSEUM SCRAP BOOK, VOLUME II, October, 1920 -- June, 1924." The page is labeled "Acquisitions" and lists various artworks, detailing their titles, authors, and dates of acquisition. The entries include a wide range of art, such as religious paintings, sculptures, and other items from diverse cultures, including Chinese, Cambodian, French, Korean, Greek, Persian, and Indian works. The text is typed, and the page is slightly aged and appears to be part of an archival or historical record. The page number is marked as "1" at the bottom. The book's binding and other pages are visible around the edges.

The image is a photograph of an open book on a page titled "INDEX TO FOGG ART MUSEUM SCRAP BOOK." It indicates Volume II, with entries from October 1920 to June 1924. The page lists various art acquisitions including paintings, drawings, sculptures, and other art objects, organized by their creators or characteristics and the dates they were noted in the scrapbook. Some notable entries include works by artists like Angelico, Botticelli, Correggio, Gainsborough, and Ingres. The entries are typed out in a single-column format with occasional handwritten annotations. The book itself appears to be quite old, as evidenced by the wear on the edges of the pages.

The image shows a typed page from a scrapbook or archival volume titled "INDEX TO FOGG ART MUSEUM SCRAP BOOK VOLUME II October, 1920 -- June, 1924." The page is headed "ACQUISITIONS" and lists various artworks acquired by the museum along with dates ranging from 1920 to 1924.

The entries are organized as follows:

• The artist or origin of the work is listed first.
• The title or description of the artwork follows.
• Dates of acquisition or relevant months/years are indicated.

Examples from the list include:

• Fra Angelico: Crucifixion, with multiple dates from 1921 to 1922.
• Bicci di Lorenzo: Adoration of the Magi, June 1921.
• Cambodian Head of Buddha, with dates spanning June 1922 to June 1923.
• Chinese Landscapes, January to March 1924.
• Clouet, François: drawings, November 1920.
• Degas: drawing, October 1922.
• Ingres: drawings, November 1920, October 1922.
• Japanese painting, Tosa School, 15th century, with dates in 1921.
• Persian portrait miniature, 17th century, October 1921.

The page has a typewriter-styled font typical of early 20th-century documents, with some slight fading and typical aging of the paper visible, including minor creases and discoloration around the edges. The page is bound within a larger volume that shows wear on its edges and spine.

• An opened scrapbook or archival book is shown, with a single typed page pulled up from the spine.
• The page header reads: “INDEX TO FOGG ART MUSEUM SCRAP BOOK / VOLUME II / October, 1920 -- June, 1924,” followed by a section titled “ACQUISITIONS.”
• The page is filled with a long, neatly typed list of artists and works (with dates) such as Fra Angelico: Crucifixion, and many other names, indicating acquisitions for the collection.
• The paper is aged, yellowed, and slightly worn around the edges; there are creases and a torn corner, and the book’s binding is visible on the left (red spine).
• A small page number “-1-” is printed at the bottom center of the page.
• The overall setting suggests an old museum catalog or archival record from the Fogg Art Museum.