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Fogg Art Museum Scrapbook, October 1920-June 1924

ARCH.2003.22, Rendition: 808901

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This image displays an open, vintage book or bound periodical, resting on a light blue surface. The right-hand page is visible and contains typewritten text from what appears to be an art review or exhibition catalog, dated 1921.

The page features several articles, organized into distinct columns and sections with bold, capitalized headlines. The largest headline reads “ENGRAVINGS ON EXHIBITION,” and a subsequent article is titled “ART EVENT OF THE SEASON.” Another section is labeled “EARLY PAINTINGS ACQUIRED.”

These articles detail exhibitions of art, including:

  • Woodcut illustrations by German masters like Dürer, Holbein, Schongauer, and Pencz at the Fogg Museum.
  • A major watercolor exhibition at the Boston Art Club Gallery, featuring works by Homer, Sargent, and Whistler, organized by the Copley Society.
  • The acquisition of three early paintings by the Spanish, Italian, and French schools, including works by Fra Filippo Lippi and possibly Goya, donated to the Fogg Museum.

The text is densely packed, with justified alignment and narrow margins. The paper itself is yellowed and slightly stained, indicating its age. The book’s binding is a dark red-brown material, with visible wear and a small tear along the inner margin of the right-hand page. A small, handwritten label “1ARCY” is located at the top left of the page. The overall impression is that of a historical document from an early 20th-century art journal or museum bulletin.

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The image shows a page from a book or a magazine article. It is a double-page spread with text in two columns, discussing various topics related to art exhibitions and acquisitions.

The top left section is titled "Engravings on Exhibition" and mentions a display of woodcut illustrations, focusing on early German prints and the work of artists such as Albrecht Dürer and Martin Schongauer. The text discusses the exhibition at the Fogg Museum, highlighting the collection of engravings and prints.

The top right section is titled "Art Event of the Season" and discusses the Copley Society's Great Loan Exhibition of Watercolors at the Boston Art Club Gallery. This section provides a detailed account of the exhibition, mentioning the contributions of artists like Winslow Homer, John Sargent, and Dodge Macknight. It also lists the lenders and the works they contributed, providing a comprehensive overview of the exhibition.

The bottom left section is titled "Early Paintings Acquired" and talks about the acquisition of three pieces representing Tuscan and Spanish Schools for the Fogg Museum. It describes the paintings, including their origins and artists, such as the Madonna and Child panel from the Tuscan School and the Spanish Procession painting.

The bottom right section is a continuation of the "Art Event of the Season" discussion, elaborating on the contributions of various lenders and the exhibition's details, including its duration and admission fees. It also mentions the responsibilities of the exhibition committee.

The overall content suggests that this page is part of a publication focused on art exhibitions and museum acquisitions, providing readers with information about significant artistic events and collections.

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This image shows an open scrapbook or journal page containing several cut-out newspaper clippings from the early 1920s. The clippings are pasted on a light-colored paper and discuss various art exhibitions and acquisitions. The text is in black ink, and the clippings appear aged, with slightly yellowed paper.

The left side of the page has two clippings:

  1. The top clipping is titled "ENGRAVINGS ON EXHIBITION" and discusses an exhibition at the Fogg Museum featuring works by Master, Schongauer, and Dürer. It mentions early German prints and woodcut illustrations.
  2. The bottom clipping is titled "EARLY PAINTINGS ACQUIRED" and talks about three pieces representing Tuscan and Spanish Schools given to the Fogg Museum.

The right side of the page has one large clipping titled "ART EVENT OF THE SEASON" and discusses the Copley Society's Great Loan Exhibition of Watercolors by Homer, Sargent, and MacKnight at the Boston Art Club Gallery. It provides details about the exhibition, including the number of paintings by each artist and the lenders of the artworks.

The clippings are arranged neatly, and the page appears to be part of a collection or record of art-related news from that time period.

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The image depicts a page from an old newspaper or magazine, featuring several articles. The page is divided into three main sections, each containing text and headlines. The top section is titled "ENGRAVINGS ON EXHIBITION" and discusses an exhibition at the Fogg Museum showcasing works by artists such as Schongauer and Durer. The middle section is titled "EARLY PAINTINGS ACQUIRED" and reports on the acquisition of three paintings representing Tuscan and Spanish schools, given to the museum by Professor Frank Jewett Mather Jr. The bottom section is titled "ART EVENT OF THE SEASON" and reviews an exhibition by the Copley Society, highlighting the works of Homer, Sargent, and others. The text is densely packed, with narrow columns and small font, typical of early 20th-century print media.

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The image shows an open book with two articles printed on it. The first article is titled "Engravings on Exhibition" and it discusses an exhibition of early German woodcuts at the Fogg Museum. The second article is titled "Early Paintings Acquired" and it talks about three early paintings that have been added to the Fogg Museum's collection. The book has a brown cover with a red border and is printed on white paper.

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The image depicts an open book, showcasing two facing pages filled with text. The left page is titled "ENGRAVINGS ON EXHIBITION" and discusses early woodcut illustrations displayed at the Fogg Museum, highlighting works by artists such as Albrecht Dürer, Hans Baldung Grien, Lucas Cranach, and others. It emphasizes the historical significance of woodcuts, their artistic value, and their representation in the museum's collection.

The right page is titled "ART EVENT OF THE SEASON" and provides a detailed account of an art exhibition, likely at the Coplestone Society's Loan Exhibition. It describes the exhibition's layout, featuring works by notable artists such as Homer Dodge Martin, John Sargent, and others. The text discusses the thematic arrangement of the exhibition, the artists' styles, and the overall impact of the event. The page also includes a list of contributors and patrons, indicating the collaborative nature of the exhibition.

The book appears to be a historical or art-related publication, possibly from the early 20th century, given the formal tone and the mention of specific artists and institutions. The pages are densely packed with text, and the layout suggests a scholarly or exhibition catalog style. The spine of the book is visible, showing a red binding, and the pages are slightly aged, indicating the book's vintage nature. The overall presentation is clean and well-preserved, with clear typography and structured content.

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The image shows an old scrapbook featuring newspaper clippings related to art exhibitions and acquisitions. The clippings are neatly pasted onto the pages.

On the left page, there are multiple articles, including:

  • An article titled "Engravings on Exhibition" describing early German prints showcased at the Fogg Museum, particularly works by Master Schongauer and Albrecht Dürer.
  • An article labeled "Early Paintings Acquired" explaining the addition of three primitive works from Tuscan and Spanish schools to the Fogg Museum's collection.

On the right page:

  • A longer article labeled "Art Event of the Season" discussing an exhibition by the Copley Society in Boston, highlighting loaned watercolor pieces from notable artists such as Homer, Sargent, and Knight.

The clippings are on yellowed paper and organized within the scrapbook. Tags, including handwritten labels and dates like "March 3, 1921," are visible. The scrapbook itself has a red or burgundy binding.

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This is an image of an open book or journal, displaying two pages of text with articles related to art. The left page is predominantly focused on engraving exhibitions, with sections titled "ENGRAVINGS ON EXHIBITION," "FOGG MUSEUM SHOWS," and "DISPLAY WOODCUT ILLUSTRATIONS," among others. These sections mention woodcut prints, early German prints, the Fogg Museum, and works by specific artists and engravers. You can see references to woodcuts from the Bible and lists of artwork like "The Apocalypse," "The Great Passion," and "Life of the Virgin."

The right page has articles with headings "ART EVENT OF THE SEASON" and "EARLY PAINTINGS ACQUIRED." These articles discuss various exhibitions, acquisitions by museums, and note significant artworks and engagements in the art world. Specific locations such as art galleries and museums in different cities are mentioned, along with details of art donations and celebrated works by renowned artists.

The bottom section, present on both pages, lists the titles of articles or exhibitions and other references that might be relevant to the reader interested in arts and museum exhibits. Names of locations, artists, and possibly patron names or collectors are among the details.

The pages show signs of age with slight discoloration. There are typed texts, organized in narrow columns, indicative of a style seen in older documents, magazines, or newspapers. The book has a fabric bookmark design at the top of the page on the left, and there is a handwritten label or tag in the upper-left corner that appears to say "LACMA," which could indicate that the book is part of a library collection, possibly part of the Los Angeles County Museum of Art's collection, if the abbreviation stands for that institution.

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This image shows a page from a scrapbook or an album with three newspaper clippings attached to it. The clippings are yellowed with age and each contains small printed text.

  1. The clipping on the left, titled "ENGRAVINGS ON EXHIBITION," discusses an exhibition of woodcut illustrations at the Fogg Museum with works by Master E. S. and Mar tin Schongauer. It details the history and significance of woodcuts, including examples such as The Apocalypse and works by Durer and Holbein. Below this is a smaller clipping titled "EARLY PAINTINGS ACQUIRED," describing the addition of three pieces representing Tuscan and Spanish schools to the Fogg Museum collection.

  2. The larger clipping on the right is titled "ART EVENT OF THE SEASON" and talks about the Copley Society's Great Loan Exhibition of Watercolors by artists Homer, Sargent, and Mac-knight at the Boston Art Club Gallery. It elaborates on the significance of the exhibition, the artists involved, and the variety and quality of the works on loan from various owners and institutions.

Overall, the page captures historical art-related exhibitions and acquisitions from newspapers dated in the early 1920s. The text is formal, informative, and geared toward art enthusiasts of the time. The page has some light creases but is generally intact, suggesting careful preservation.

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This is a photo of an old scrapbook page. It shows several small newspaper or magazine clippings pasted onto a single page, arranged in three narrow columns. The clippings are about art exhibitions and acquisitions, with headings such as “ENGRAVINGS ON EXHIBITION,” “DISPLAY WOODCUT ILLUSTRATIONS,” “EARLY PAINTINGS ACQUIRED,” and “ART EVENT OF THE SEASON.” The text is dense and printed in a classic serif type, giving the page a vintage look. The page itself is yellowed with age and bound in a red-covered book; there are some pencil notes and a torn edge on the right. Overall, it looks like a late-19th to early-20th-century compilation on art events and collections.