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Fogg Art Museum Scrapbook, October 1920-June 1924

ARCH.2003.22, Rendition: 809025

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The image appears to be a page from an old newspaper or magazine, possibly a supplement or additional section, with several articles and notices. The text is in black ink on a yellowish-tan paper, which suggests it is a historical document, likely from the early to mid-20th century.

Here's a summary of the visible content:

  1. Articles and Notices:

    • There are multiple headlines and articles about exhibitions and lectures at the Fogg Art Museum and related events at Harvard University.
    • Notable mentions include:
      • An exhibition of drawings and prints at the Fogg Art Museum.
      • A lecture on wood engraving by Frank Weitenkampf.
      • An architectural exhibit at Robinson Hall.
      • Public exhibitions of architectural drawings and watercolors.
    • The articles provide details about the works of art being exhibited, including artists' names and the periods they represent.
  2. Lectures and Events:

    • There are announcements for lectures taking place at the Fogg Art Museum, including one by Frank Weitenkampf on "The Rich Art of the Wood-Engraver."
    • Another lecture is scheduled for Thursday on Pontormo.
  3. Annotations and Highlights:

    • There are handwritten annotations on some of the articles, possibly indicating important details or personal notes.
    • Some areas are highlighted with colored markers, likely for emphasis or to draw attention to specific information.
  4. Layout:

    • The page is divided into sections with different headlines and articles.
    • There is a timeline or date reference on the top left corner, which might indicate the date the page was created or the date of the events mentioned.

Given the style and content, this document appears to be a historical record of art exhibitions, lectures, and related cultural events at the Fogg Art Museum and Harvard University during the early 20th century.

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The image is a photograph of an open scrapbook or collection page, showcasing a variety of newspaper clippings and articles related to art exhibitions and lectures at the Fogg Art Museum and the School of Architecture. The clippings are from various dates in November and December 1922. Here's a detailed breakdown of the content:

  1. Top Left Clipping:

    • Headline: "Fogg Art Museum"
    • Date: November 8, 1922
    • Content: Discusses an exhibition at the Fogg Art Museum featuring works by Hans Holbein and Pietro Lorenzetti. The exhibition includes paintings and prints, with some works being recent acquisitions of the museum.
  2. Middle Left Clipping:

    • Headline: "The School of Architecture"
    • Date: November 21, 1922
    • Content: Announces an exhibition of architectural drawings, watercolors, prints, and etchings at Emerson Hall, loaned by the Fogg Art Museum. The exhibition features works by several artists and is intended primarily for the benefit of students in the School of Architecture but is open to the public.
  3. Bottom Left Clipping:

    • Headline: "School of Architecture"
    • Date: November 25, 1922
    • Content: Mentions a collection of architectural drawings, watercolors, prints, and etchings at Robinson Hall, loaned by the Fogg Art Museum. The exhibition includes works by various artists and is open to the public.
  4. Top Right Clipping:

    • Headline: "Public Exhibition of Drawings and Prints at Emerson Hall"
    • Date: November 21, 1922
    • Content: Describes an exhibition of works from the seventeenth century to modern times, featuring architectural subjects. The exhibition includes a display of tools, brushes, colors, and woodblocks used in making the prints.
  5. Middle Right Clipping:

    • Headline: "To Speak on Wood Engraving"
    • Date: November 29, 1922
    • Content: Announces a lecture by Mr. Frank Weitenkampf, author of books on art, on the topic of wood engraving. The lecture will be held at the Fogg Art Museum.
  6. Bottom Right Clipping:

    • Headline: "Altering at the Fogg"
    • Date: November 29, 1922
    • Content: Discusses alterations at the Fogg Art Museum, including the installation of new exhibition cases filled with Chinese and Japanese weavings and embroideries. The changes will make it possible to show recent gifts and loans to the Museum.
  7. Additional Clippings:

    • There are other smaller clippings and notes scattered around the page, providing additional details about exhibitions, lectures, and events at the Fogg Art Museum and the School of Architecture.

The page is well-organized, with each clipping clearly separated and dated, providing a historical snapshot of art-related events in late 1922.

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This image displays an open, aged newspaper, likely from the early 20th century, showing two pages filled with dense text arranged in multiple columns. The paper has a yellowed, sepia-toned appearance, with visible creases and wear along the spine and edges, indicating its age and handling.

The content on both pages is entirely composed of printed articles and announcements focused on art exhibitions, lectures, and museum events in New York City, primarily centered around the Fogg Art Museum and the School of Architecture.


Key Articles and Headlines:

Left Page:

  • The upper-left article (partially visible) discusses "Japanese prints" on exhibition at the Fogg Art Museum.
  • Below this, a box titled "FOGG ART MUSEUM" announces an exhibition of "thirty pictures" by Peter Lovenzetti, including works by Hans Holbein, Titian, and Tintoretto, loaned by Mr. Arthur Sachs. It also notes a concurrent exhibition of "French Prints... from the sixteenth to the nineteenth centuries."
  • A section titled "THE SCHOOL OF ARCHITECTURE" describes an exhibition of architectural drawings, watercolors, and etchings from the Fogg Art Museum collection, loaned to the School of Architecture. It lists artists such as Canaletto, Guaroli, Piranesi, Constable, Turner, Raskin, Samuel Prout, Joseph Lindon Smith, Herman A. Webster, and K. J. Conant. It notes the exhibition is primarily for students but will be open to the public.
  • Handwritten annotations in pencil are visible next to several headlines (e.g., "Lecture, Nov. 25 '22," "Lecture, Nov. 25, '22"), likely indicating dates of interest to the owner or reader of the newspaper.

Right Page:

  • The top article, titled "PUBLIC EXHIBITION OF DRAWINGS AND PRINTS AT EMERSON HALL," reiterates the School of Architecture's exhibition of works from the 17th to 20th centuries, noting the lack of exhibition space for the majority of the collection.
  • A prominent box on the right is titled "TO SPEAK ON WOOD ENGRAVING" and announces a lecture by Mr. Frank Weitenkampf, author of American Graphic Art, on Friday at 4:30 P.M. at the Fogg Art Museum.
  • Below this, "ALTERATIONS AT THE FOGG" describes new arrangements in the museum's Ros corridor, including newly installed cases displaying Chinese and Japanese porcelains and enamels, and a tray designed by Kortin.
  • Two articles in smaller boxes provide more detail on the Weitenkampf lecture: "LECTURE AT FOGG MUSEUM" and a more detailed "Speaks on Wood-Engraving" which notes that he will trace the development of wood-engraving from the Middle Ages to modern times using lantern slides.
  • The final article, "At Lecture on Pontoise Thursday," announces a lecture by Mr. P. M. Chipp on the painter "Pontoisemo" (likely a typo for Pontoise) and his works, illustrated with lantern slides.

Overall Impression:

This newspaper page serves as a cultural calendar and public relations tool for Boston's Fogg Art Museum and its academic affiliates. It highlights the intersection of museum collections, academic instruction (in architecture), and public outreach through lectures. The presence of handwritten notes suggests this was a personal copy, possibly belonging to an art student, scholar, or enthusiast who tracked events of interest.

The consistent focus on prints, drawings, and the art of wood-engraving points to a significant cultural interest in graphic arts during this period. The meticulous listing of artists and donors (like Mr. Arthur Sachs) reflects the museum's engagement with both historical masters and contemporary benefactors. The newspaper itself is a primary historical document, offering a snapshot of art world activities in the 1920s.

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The image shows a newspaper page with several articles and announcements related to the Fogg Art Museum and the School of Architecture at Harvard University. The articles are about various exhibitions, lectures, and events happening at the museum and the school. The page has a vintage look, with a yellowish hue and slightly blurry text, indicating that it might be an old newspaper clipping. The articles cover topics such as Japanese prints, wood engraving, and architectural drawings, showcasing the diverse range of exhibitions and events at the museum and the school.

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The image shows an open book with a spread of two pages. The pages are filled with black text in various fonts and sizes, indicating that it is a newspaper or magazine clipping. The content appears to be related to exhibitions and lectures at the Fogg Art Museum, which is part of Harvard University. The articles discuss exhibitions of Japanese prints, architectural drawings, and wood engravings, as well as lectures on wood engraving and other topics. The articles are written in a formal and informative tone, providing details about the exhibitions and lectures, including dates, times, and locations.

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The image shows an open book with several pages visible, displaying a collection of historical or archival content. The pages are filled with text, illustrations, and annotations, suggesting it is a catalog, program, or record of an exhibition or event. Here are the key details observed:

General Layout and Content:

  1. Textual Content:

    • The text is dense and formatted in a formal, historical style, typical of exhibition catalogs or museum records.
    • The pages include titles, dates, and descriptions of exhibits, lectures, and events.
    • The text is organized into sections with headings, such as "PUBLIC EXHIBITION OF DRAWINGS AND PRINTS AT EMERSON HALL," "TO SPEAK ON WOOD ENGRAVING," and "ALTERATIONS AT THE FOGG."
  2. Dates:

    • Several dates are visible, such as "Nov. 21," "Nov. 22," and "Nov. 23," indicating scheduled events or lectures.
    • The dates are handwritten in the margins, likely annotations or notes added by someone reviewing the document.
  3. Headings and Subheadings:

    • Prominent headings include:
      • "PUBLIC EXHIBITION OF DRAWINGS AND PRINTS AT EMERSON HALL": This section describes an exhibition of drawings and prints, mentioning artists such as Conant, Ruskin, Turner, and others. It notes the exhibition's location at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology's Architecture Displays Collection.
      • "TO SPEAK ON WOOD ENGRAVING": This section announces a lecture by Mr. Frank Wetenkampf, an authority on prints, scheduled for Friday at 4:30 PM.
      • "ALTERATIONS AT THE FOGG": This section discusses changes made to the Fogg Art Museum's lecture hall, including alterations to accommodate new exhibits and gifts.
      • "LECTURE AT FOGG MUSEUM": This section mentions a lecture on wood engraving by Mr. Frank Wetenkampf, scheduled for Friday, November 23, at 4:30 PM.
  4. Illustrations and Diagrams:

    • On the left page, there is a small architectural diagram or floor plan, likely related to the School of Architecture mentioned in the text. The diagram includes labeled sections and measurements, suggesting it is a schematic of a building or exhibit space.
    • The diagram is accompanied by text that references the School of Architecture, noting an exhibition of architectural drawings, watercolors, etchings, and other works.
  5. Handwritten Annotations:

    • Handwritten notes are visible in the margins of the pages, such as "Nov. 21," "Nov. 22," and "Nov. 23." These annotations likely indicate the dates when specific events or lectures were scheduled or attended.
    • The handwriting appears neat and deliberate, suggesting the document was used for planning or record-keeping purposes.
  6. Typography and Formatting:

    • The text is typeset in a formal, serif font, consistent with historical printing styles.
    • The layout includes columns of text, subheadings in larger or bold fonts, and bullet points or numbered lists for clarity.

Contextual Clues:

  • The content suggests this is a program or catalog for an art museum or academic institution, likely the Fogg Art Museum, given the repeated references to the Fogg and its exhibitions, lectures, and alterations.
  • The mention of artists, architectural drawings, and wood engraving indicates a focus on fine arts, architecture, and printmaking.
  • The formal tone and structured layout imply this document was intended for public or academic audiences, possibly as a guide for visitors or participants in the events described.

Overall Impression:

The image depicts a historical document, likely from the late 19th or early 20th century, detailing exhibitions, lectures, and alterations at an art museum or academic institution. The combination of printed text, diagrams, and handwritten annotations suggests it was used for planning, record-keeping, or as a reference guide for attendees or staff. The content reflects a rich cultural and educational context, emphasizing art, architecture, and printmaking.

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This image shows a snapshot of an old, worn newspaper page with several columns of text, which appears to have aged with some yellowing and fraying at the edges. The page features a variety of articles that are likely related to art and architecture, as indicated by headings such as "PUBLIC EXHIBITION OF DRAWINGS AND PRINTS FROM DE WESPI LALL", "TO SPEAK ON WOOD ENGRAVING", "ALTERATIONS AT THE FOGG", and "SCHOOL OF ARCHITECTURE". The articles discuss exhibitions, lectures, and other art-related events.

The visible dates on the page suggest the newspaper is from early 20th century, namely November 5th and 9th, 1922, as seen on the headers of the two articles on the left. The details about the exhibitions and lectures, including names of artists and locations, show that these events were likely important cultural happenings at the time and that the newspaper served an educational or informative purpose about art and architecture.

The condition of the paper indicates it may have been kept for historical or archival reasons or could be part of a collection or exhibit itself, given its significance to art history and its connection to the institutions mentioned, such as the Fogg Art Museum.

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This image shows a scrapbook page containing numerous clippings and articles, primarily related to art exhibitions, lectures, and museum news. The clippings are arranged neatly across the page, and most are faded, suggesting age. Topics include activities at the Fogg Art Museum, exhibitions in Robinson Hall, architectural exhibits, and discussions on wood engraving. The text is printed in black on beige-toned paper, with some handwritten annotations, such as dates or notes, added in pencil or ink near the clippings. The bottom and right edges show signs of wear and age-related discoloration. The scrapbook format suggests these clippings were carefully collected and preserved for documentation or research purposes.

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This is a close-up of an old scrapbook page filled with small newspaper clippings pasted in a neat grid. The clippings are yellowed with age and cover topics about art exhibitions and lectures. Headlines mention things like a “Public Exhibition of Drawings and Prints at Emerson Hall,” talks on wood engraving, and the School of Architecture. The page looks like it comes from a collection or scrapbook from a museum or library (Fogg Art Museum is referenced). The edges are worn and there’s brown binding on the left, with a slightly tattered top edge. Overall, it’s a vintage collage of art-related notices.

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The image shows a scrapbook or scrapbook-like page filled with various newspaper clippings related to art exhibitions, lectures, and events mainly at the Fogg Art Museum and the School of Architecture. The clippings are neatly arranged and cover topics such as:

  • An exhibition of Japanese prints at the Fogg Art Museum.
  • Public exhibition of drawings and prints at Emerson Hall's School of Architecture, displaying works from the seventeenth century to modern times.
  • Several notices about exhibits at the Fogg Art Museum, including paintings, French prints, and collections on loan.
  • Announcements of lectures, such as one by Mr. Frank Weitenkampf on the art of wood engraving.
  • Details about alterations to the Fogg Art Museum to increase exhibit space.
  • Information about exhibitions at Robinson Hall, including architectural drawings.
  • A lecture on Pontormo held at Fogg Art Museum.

Dates mentioned on the clippings indicate these events took place in late November and early December 1922. The clippings contain typed and handwritten text with some editorial comments and annotations, likely from the person who compiled the scrapbook. The page is tinted aged brownish, suggesting it is old archival material. The edges of the paper show some wear and slight damage but are generally intact.