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Fogg Art Museum Scrapbook, October 1920-June 1924

ARCH.2003.22, Rendition: 808968

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The image shows a scan of a page from a book or a newspaper, likely from the early 20th century, judging by the style of the text and the date stamps. Here are the key elements visible in the image:

  1. Top Section:

    • The text mentions an exhibition of Rembrandt's works at the Fogg Art Museum, dated March 30, 1922.
    • It highlights that the exhibition includes notable paintings and drawings, with contributions from various collectors and galleries.
    • The text describes the pieces that will be on display, such as a self-portrait, "Death of the Virgin," and "Jupiter and Mercury received by Philemon and Baucis."
  2. Center Section:

    • A black-and-white illustration is present, which appears to depict a "Twelfth Century Romanesque Capital."
    • The caption describes it as one of twelve French Capitals donated to the Fogg Art Museum.
    • The illustration shows two figures, one possibly an angel, and the other facing away.
  3. Bottom Section:

    • The text is about traveling fellowships awarded in 1922-23, with seventeen winners chosen for study in Europe.
    • It lists the names and fields of study for each winner.
    • The text also mentions a lecture on Rembrandt as an etcher, scheduled for April 7, 1922.

The page is aged, and the text is in a traditional newspaper or journal style. The illustration is monochrome, and the overall layout suggests it is an article from a historical publication.

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This image shows a page from a scrapbook or a collection of clippings, likely from newspapers or magazines, focusing on a Rembrandt exhibition at the Fogg Art Museum. The page is dated from March 30, 1922, to April 4, 1922.

Key Elements:

  1. Articles about the Rembrandt Exhibition:

    • The top article, dated March 30, 1922, discusses the opening of an exhibition of Rembrandt's works at the Fogg Art Museum. It mentions contributions from notable collectors such as J.P. Morgan, Felix Warburg, Ernesto G. Fabbri, and Otto H. Kahn. The article highlights some of the featured works, including self-portraits, "Death of the Virgin," and "Jupiter and Mercury received by Philemon and Baucis."
    • Another article, also dated March 30, 1922, provides more details about the exhibition, emphasizing its uniqueness and the effort to showcase every phase of Rembrandt's career, including etchings, religious paintings, landscapes, and portraits.
  2. Photograph of a Twelfth Century Romanesque Capital:

    • A black-and-white photograph is included, depicting a twelfth-century Romanesque capital. The caption explains that it shows the Angel appearing to Zacharius in the Temple and is part of a set of twelve French capitals donated to the Fogg Art Museum.
  3. Travelling Fellowships Awarded:

    • An article dated March 29, 1922, lists the names of seventeen men awarded Sheldon Travelling Fellowships for the year 1922-23. It details the subjects they will pursue in their advanced studies.
  4. Lecture on Rembrandt as Etcher:

    • The article dated April 4, 1922, announces a lecture by Miss Laura H. Dudley on Rembrandt as an etcher, scheduled for Friday, April 7, at 4:30 o'clock, in connection with the Rembrandt exhibition.

The page is neatly organized with the articles and photograph placed in a manner that suggests it was carefully compiled for reference or documentation purposes. The articles are from "The Crimson," which is likely a newspaper, possibly associated with Harvard University.

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This image displays an open scrapbook page, likely from the early 20th century, featuring a collection of newspaper clippings from April 1922 related to an exhibition of Rembrandt's works at the Fogg Art Museum.

The page is filled with several yellowed, newspaper clippings pasted onto aged paper. The clippings are primarily from the Crimson, a newspaper likely associated with Harvard University, as indicated by the datelines such as "Crimson, March 30 '22" and "Crimson, April 4, 1922."

Here is a breakdown of the main clippings:

  • Top Left: A large article titled "REMBRANDT COLLECTION AT FOGG" (dated March 30, 1922) announces the exhibition, which opened on that date and would run until April 12. It highlights the significance of the event, noting it's "a remarkable collection of paintings and drawings not ordinarily accessible to the public." It mentions key contributors, including J. P. Morgan '89, and lists important works such as "Death of the Virgin," "Jupiter and Mercury received by Philemon and Baucis," and portraits by Rembrandt.

  • Top Right: A smaller clipping features a black-and-white photograph of a stone sculpture, identified as a "TWELFTH CENTURY ROMANESQUE CAPITAL." The caption explains it depicts "the Angel appearing to Zacharias in the Temple" and notes it is one of twelve French capitals donated to the Fogg Art Museum. This clipping is dated "Crimson, April 1, 1922."

  • Center: A smaller article titled "REMBRANDT ON REVIEW" (dated March 30 '22) praises the exhibition as potentially the best Rembrandt show in the country, highlighting the public accessibility of private collection works, including his etchings, portraits, and mythological subjects. It concludes by emphasizing the "great power, his humanness and his divergent appeal" demonstrated in the artworks.

  • Bottom Left: A column titled "THE REMBRANDT EXHIBITION" details a private view held for Harvard University's art department and mentions that Mr. Morgan will lend his early portrait and etching collection. The clipping is dated "Crimson, April 4 '22."

  • Bottom Center: A short column titled "Traveling Fellowship Awards" (dated April 4 '22) lists students awarded fellowships from the Corporation of Harvard University. Most of them will spend their year of study or travel in Europe, with one exception for studying in the United States.

  • Bottom Right: Another clipping (dated April 4, 1922) announces a "Lecture on Rembrandt as Etcher" by Miss Laura H. Dudley of the Museum Print Department, scheduled for Friday, April 7, at 4:30 PM in conjunction with the exhibition.

The scrapbook pages themselves show signs of age, with some discoloration and wear along the edges. The red binding of the scrapbook is visible along the left and bottom edges of the image. The overall impression is one of a carefully preserved historical record of a significant art event.

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An open book with a red border on the left side contains text and a picture. The text is written in a black font, and the picture is a black-and-white image of two people. The text is written in a slanting manner and is divided into sections. The image is of two people standing in front of a stone structure. The image has a watermark on the bottom right corner.

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The image shows an open book with text and images on both sides of the page. The text on the left side of the page is about the Rembrandt Collection at Fogg, which is an exhibition of Rembrandt's works. The text on the right side of the page is about the Twelfth Century Romanesque Capital, which is a set of twelve French Capitals donated to the Fogg Art Museum. The image in the middle of the page shows a black-and-white photograph of two people standing in front of a stone structure.

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The image shows an open book or catalog, likely from an art museum or gallery, detailing an exhibition of works by Rembrandt. The page is dated March 30, 1922, and is part of the "Rembrandt Collection at Fogg," as indicated at the top of the page. The content is structured into several sections, including:

  1. Exhibition Announcement:

    • The page announces an exhibition of Rembrandt's works at the Fogg Art Museum, which will open on April 12, 1922. It highlights that the exhibition includes paintings, drawings, and etchings, with notable contributors such as Mr. J. Morgan and Mr. E. Q. Fabbri.
    • It mentions that some of the greatest drawings and paintings will be on display, including works like "The Death of the Virgin" and "The Artist's Portrait of Himself."
  2. Exhibition Overview:

    • The text describes the exhibition as a remarkable reflection of Rembrandt's power, his humanity, and his divergent appeal. It emphasizes that many of the works are being exhibited for the first time, including some of Rembrandt's finest landscapes, portraits, and mythological subjects.
  3. Exhibition Details:

    • The exhibition is noted to be part of the Loan Exhibition of paintings and drawings, organized by the Fogg Art Museum.
    • It includes private collections from New York and elsewhere, with works drawn upon for public viewing.
  4. Image and Caption:

    • On the right side of the page, there is an image labeled "TWELFTH CENTURY ROMANESQUE CAPITAL." The caption describes the image as depicting the Angel appearing to Zacharias in the Temple, and notes that this is one of a set of twelve French capitals donated to the Fogg Art Museum.
  5. Additional Text:

    • The left side of the page contains more detailed descriptions and annotations, likely providing further context about the exhibition, its significance, and related events. There is also a mention of a lecture on Rembrandt as an etcher, scheduled for Friday, April 7, 1922, at 4:30 p.m., to be given by Miss Laura H. Dudley in the Lecture Room of the Fogg Art Museum.

The overall design and layout suggest this is a formal catalog or program for an art exhibition, with a mix of textual descriptions and visual elements to inform readers about the event and its contents. The page appears to be part of a larger document, as indicated by the visible page numbers and the structured format.

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The image presents a vintage newspaper clipping featuring an article about the Rembrandt Collection at Fogg, accompanied by a black-and-white photograph of a sculpture. The clipping is placed within the pages of an old book, which appears to be a collection of newspaper clippings or a scrapbook.

  • Newspaper Clipping:
    • The clipping is titled "Rembrandt Collection at Fogg" and features a photograph of a sculpture.
    • The article discusses the exhibition of Rembrandt's works at the Fogg Art Museum.
    • The clipping is dated April 1, 1922.
  • Book Pages:
    • The book contains multiple pages with newspaper clippings, indicating that it is a collection of newspaper articles or a scrapbook.
    • The pages are yellowed and worn, suggesting that the book is old.
  • Background:
    • The background of the image is a light gray color, which helps to highlight the details of the newspaper clipping and the book pages.

In summary, the image showcases a vintage newspaper clipping about the Rembrandt Collection at Fogg, accompanied by a black-and-white photograph of a sculpture. The clipping is placed within the pages of an old book, which appears to be a collection of newspaper articles or a scrapbook. The image provides a glimpse into the past, highlighting the importance of Rembrandt's works and the exhibitions that showcased them.

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This image depicts an open book with a newspaper clipping on the right page, featuring a photograph of a sculpture. The clipping is titled "Twelfth Century Romanesque Capital" and includes a description of the sculpture, which is one of twelve French capitals donated to the Fogg Art Museum. The clipping also mentions an exhibition of Rembrandt's works at the Fogg Art Museum, which will remain until April 15.

The left page of the book contains another newspaper clipping, titled "Rembrandt Collection at Fogg," which provides information about the exhibition, including the notable collection of Rembrandt's works that will be on display. The clipping also mentions that the exhibition will include some of Rembrandt's greatest drawings and paintings.

Overall, the image suggests that the book is a collection of newspaper clippings related to art exhibitions and collections, specifically focusing on Rembrandt's works and a twelfth-century Romanesque capital sculpture.

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The image shows an open book with a brown cover, featuring a page filled with newspaper clippings and a photograph. The left page is blank except for the visible edge of the opposite page, while the right page contains several newspaper clippings arranged in a collage style.

Newspaper Clippings:

  • The top-left clipping is titled "Rembrandt Collection at Fogg" and discusses an exhibition of Rembrandt's works at the Fogg Art Museum.
  • Below this clipping is another article titled "Rembrandt on Review," which provides a review of the same exhibition.
  • A third clipping, located at the bottom left, appears to be a continuation of the first article, but its title is not visible.
  • On the right side of the page, a large black-and-white photograph depicts a Romanesque capital sculpture, accompanied by a caption that reads "Twelfth Century Romanesque Capital."
  • Two smaller clippings are placed below the photograph, one discussing a lecture on Rembrandt as an etcher and the other announcing a traveling fellowship award.

Overall:

The image suggests that the book is a scrapbook or archive related to art history, specifically focusing on Rembrandt and his works. The inclusion of various newspaper clippings and a photograph indicates that the book may have been created by someone interested in collecting and preserving information about Rembrandt and his art.

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The image presents a vintage scrapbook page, featuring a collection of newspaper clippings and photographs related to an exhibition of Rembrandt's works at the Fogg Art Museum. The page is divided into sections, with the top section showcasing a black-and-white photograph of a stone carving depicting two figures, accompanied by the caption "TWELFTH CENTURY ROMANESQUE CAPITAL" and a brief description of the artwork.

Newspaper Clippings:

  • The left side of the page features a prominent article titled "REMBRANDT COLLECTION AT FOGG," which provides details about the exhibition, including its opening date, duration, and notable contributors.
  • Below this article, another clipping discusses Rembrandt's works, highlighting his remarkable collection of paintings and drawings not ordinarily accessible to the public.
  • A smaller clipping on the right side of the page announces a lecture on Rembrandt as an etcher, scheduled for April 7 at 4:30 o'clock in connection with the Loan Exhibition of Works by Rembrandt.

Photograph:

  • The photograph, situated above the clippings, appears to be a stone carving from the Twelfth Century Romanesque period, featuring two figures.

Scrapbook Page:

  • The scrapbook page itself has a dark red cover and yellowed pages, giving it an aged appearance.
  • The background of the image is a plain gray color, allowing the viewer to focus on the contents of the scrapbook page.

Overall, the image provides a glimpse into the past, showcasing a collection of newspaper clippings and photographs related to a significant art exhibition. The use of a scrapbook page as the background adds a personal touch, suggesting that the creator of the scrapbook was interested in preserving memories of the exhibition.