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Fogg Art Museum Scrapbook, October 1920-June 1924

ARCH.2003.22, Rendition: 808887

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This image displays an open, aged scrapbook, revealing a printed page that serves as an index. The page is titled:

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

Below the title, under the bolded heading LECTURES, is a detailed list of lectures given during this period. Each entry includes:

  • The lecturer's name.
  • The title of the lecture (in single quotation marks).
  • The date(s) the lecture was given (month and year).

The list begins with "Ashbee, C. R.: 'The Pre-Raphaelite Movement', March, 1923" and continues alphabetically by the lecturer's last name, concluding with "Weltankampf, Frank: 'Wood Engraving', December, 1923; November, 1922".

The page is numbered "-4-" at the bottom center. The paper is yellowed with age, and the entire scrapbook shows signs of wear, including frayed edges on the pages and the binding. The page appears to be pasted or taped into the scrapbook on its top and right edges, with small, aged, and torn tape visible. The book is resting on a plain, light-gray surface. The overall appearance suggests a historical archival document from the Fogg Art Museum.

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The image shows an open book, specifically a page from the "Index to the Fogg Art Museum Scrap Book" for Volume II. The page lists a series of lectures, with each entry consisting of a lecturer's name, the topic of the lecture, and the month and year of the lecture. The entries span from October 1920 to June 1924.

The lectures cover a wide range of topics, such as the Pre-Raphaelite Movement, Florentine Engraving, Florentine Book Illustration, Japanese Prints, Medieval Illumination, and various aspects of art history, including the works of artists such as Rembrandt, Titian, and Michelangelo. The lecturers are from different disciplines, including art history, archaeology, and cultural studies.

The book's binding is visible on the left side, and the pages appear slightly worn, indicating that it may be an older document. The text is printed in a clear, typewriter-like font, and the page number "4" is visible at the bottom of the page.

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This image shows a page from "Index to the Fogg Art Museum Scrap Book, Volume II," covering the period from October 1920 to June 1924. The page is titled "LECTURES" and lists various lectures given during this time, along with the names of the speakers and the dates of the lectures.

The lectures are organized alphabetically by the speaker's last name. Some of the lectures mentioned include:

  • Ashbee, C. R.: "The Pre-Raphaelite Movement," March 1923
  • Bénédité, Léonce: December 1920
  • Berenson, Bernard: March 1921
  • Berenson, Mrs. Bernard: March 1921
  • Carrington, FitzRoy: "Florentine Engraving," February 1921
  • Carruth, Charles T.: "Michelangelo," April 1922
  • Clapp, F. M.: "Pontormo," December 1922
  • Dean, Dr. Bashford: "Arms and Armor," October 1922
  • Dudley, Miss Laura H.: "Florentine Book Illustration," November 1921
  • Ficke, A. D.: "Japanese Prints," October 1922
  • Fry, Rev. Thomas C.: "Lincoln Cathedral," April 1924
  • Gautier, Emile F.: February 1922; March 1922; April 1922
  • Hauser, Henri: "Sixteenth Century French Portraiture," May 1923
  • Hawes, Charles H.: "Spanish Frescoes," April 1923
  • Holbourn, I. B.: "Keltic Art," February 1923
  • Kennedy, Clarence: "New Light on Greek Masterpieces," December 1921
  • MacDowell, Mrs. Edward: "The MacDowell Colony at Peterborough, N. H.," February 1922
  • McDaniel, W. B.: March 1923
  • Martin, Dr. W.: "Dutch Painting," March 1921
  • Morey, Charles R.: "Medieval Illumination," March 1921; August 1921
  • Pelliot, Paul: "Chinese Archaeology," January 1924
  • Pope, Arthur: "Portrait by Rembrandt," January 1923
  • Post, Chandler R.: "Donatello," March 1922
  • Prorok, Count Byron K.Je.: "Excavations at Carthage," December 1922
  • Rand, Edward K.: "Medieval Script," March 1921; April 1921; August 1921
  • Rostovtseff, Michael J.: Charles Eliot Norton Memorial Lecture, January 1921
  • Sachs, Julius: "The Greek Vase Painter in his Relation to Greek Drama," November 1920
  • Strzygowski, Josef: Charles Eliot Norton Memorial Lecture, January 1922; February 1922
  • Tomaseth, Julius: "The Albertina Gallery, Vienna," April 1924
  • Walker, C. Howard: "War Memorials," February 1922
  • Warner, Langdon: "Indian, Chinese and Japanese Frescoes," February 1922
  • Warner, Mrs. Langdon: "The Fogg Expedition in China," December 1923
  • Weitenkampf, Frank: "Wood Engraving," December 1922; November 1922

The page number at the bottom is 4. The book appears to be old, with yellowed pages and some wear and tear visible on the edges and spine.

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The image shows an open book with a beige cover and a beige-colored page. The book is titled "Index to the Fogg Art Museum Scrap Book Volume II." The book is open to a page that contains a list of lectures, which are arranged in chronological order, starting from October 1920 to June 1924. The page has a beige background and is bordered by a brown border. The book appears to be old and worn, with some creases and folds visible on the page.

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The image shows an open book with the title "Index to the Fogg Art Museum Scrap Book Volume II" at the top of the page. The book appears to be a collection of lecture notes or summaries from the Fogg Art Museum, spanning from October 1920 to June 1924. The page contains a list of lectures, each with the speaker's name, lecture title, and date. The lectures cover a wide range of topics, including art history, architecture, and cultural studies. The book has a worn and aged appearance, suggesting that it is an old and valuable resource.

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The image shows a page from an index titled "Index to the Foog Art Museum Scrap Book, Volume II", covering the period from October 1920 to June 1924. The page is formatted as a list of lectures, with entries organized alphabetically by the lecturer's name. Each entry includes the lecturer's name, the title of the lecture, and the date it was delivered.

Key Observations:

  1. Title and Volume Information:

    • The document is part of an index for a scrapbook maintained by the Foog Art Museum.
    • It specifically refers to Volume II, which spans the years 1920–1924.
  2. Content:

    • The page lists lectures given by various individuals, with details such as:
      • Lecturer's Name
      • Lecture Title
      • Date of Delivery
  3. Lecturers and Topics:

    • The lectures cover a wide range of art-related subjects, including:
      • Art movements (e.g., "The Pre-Raphaelite Movement")
      • Historical periods (e.g., "Medieval Script")
      • Specific art forms (e.g., "Wood Engraving," "Stage Design")
      • Artists and their works (e.g., "Titian," "Rembrandt")
      • Cultural and regional art (e.g., "Chinese Frescoes," "Indian Art")
      • Technical aspects of art (e.g., "Portrait by Titian," "Fontomo")
  4. Dates:

    • Lectures are dated between 1920 and 1924, with specific months and years provided for each entry.
  5. Formatting:

    • The text is typed in a monospaced font, typical of typewritten documents from the early 20th century.
    • Entries are neatly aligned in columns, with consistent spacing and punctuation.
  6. Condition:

    • The page appears aged, with visible signs of wear such as discoloration and slight wear along the edges, suggesting it is a historical document.

Summary:

This image depicts a typed index page from a scrapbook maintained by the Foog Art Museum. It serves as a catalog of lectures delivered between October 1920 and June 1924, covering diverse topics in art history, technique, and culture. The document reflects the intellectual and artistic interests of the time, providing a glimpse into the museum's programming and the broader art discourse of the early 20th century.

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This image shows a page from a scrapbook titled "Index to the Fogg Art Museum Scrap Book, Volume II." The document appears to detail a list of lectures given at the Fogg Art Museum between October 1920 and June 1924. The lectures are arranged by lecturer's name, with titles of the lectures and the dates they were presented. The page provides an overview of topics such as art movements, artists, and historical periods related to art and archaeology. The scrapbook page is aged and bordered by a slightly worn binding, indicating its archival nature.

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The image shows an open book or scrapbook displaying a typewritten page with the title "INDEX TO THE FOGG ART MUSEUM SCRAP BOOK VOLUME II October, 1920 – June, 1924." The page contains a list of lectures, sorted by the name of the lecturer and followed by the title of the lecture and the date. The list includes various topics, some related to art movements ("The Pre-Raphaelite Movement"), individual artists ("Rembrandt as an Etcher"), specific artworks ("Michele Tangelo"), and techniques ("Wood Engraving"). The lecturers' names are presented in an alphabetical order, and the diversity of lecture subjects suggests a comprehensive examination of art history and technique during this time period at the Fogg Art Museum.

The book itself appears to be old with some wear and discoloration on the pages, which is common with aged paper. The edges of the pages show signs of wear and the top right corner of the open page is slightly folded. The background surrounding the book is neutral, which brings the viewer's focus onto the content of the page.

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The image shows a typed page from an old book or scrapbook titled "INDEX TO THE FOGG ART MUSEUM SCRAP BOOK VOLUME II October, 1920 -- June, 1924." The page is an index of lectures given during this period, listing the lecturers' names, the titles of their lectures, and the dates when the lectures occurred.

Some lecture topics include:

  • "The Pre-Raphaelite Movement" by C. R. Ashbee, March 1923
  • "Florentine Engraving" by FitzRoy Carrington, February 1921
  • "Fontormo" by F. M. Clapp, December 1922
  • "Japanese Prints" by A. D. Ficke, October 1922
  • "Chinese Archaeology" by Paul Pelliot, January 1924
  • "Donatello" by Chandler R. Post, March 1922
  • "Wood Engraving" by Frank Weitenkampf, December 1922 and November 1922

The page is typed on yellowed, slightly worn paper, and is part of a bound volume with visible damage or wear on the edges of the page and the book cover. The text is neatly aligned and organized in a list format with underlined section heading "LECTURES." The bottom of the page displays the page number "-4-".

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A close-up of an old bound scrapbook opened to a pale, aged page. The page is titled “Index to the Fogg Art Museum Scrap Book Volume II October, 1920 – June, 1924,” and includes a long list under the heading “Lectures,” listing authors and lecture topics in a typewriter-like font. The scrapbook shows signs of wear: yellowed paper, torn edges, and tape or repairs along the margins. The page is centered in the frame with a gray background and the book’s spine visible on the left. A small page number “-4-” appears near the bottom.