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Fogg Art Museum Scrapbook, October 1920-June 1924

ARCH.2003.22, Rendition: 809138

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The image shows a piece of aged paper with a printed article and handwritten notes. The paper appears to be a clipping from a publication, possibly a newspaper or magazine, and is labeled "Fogg Museum" at the top with "Evo. Transcript" followed by "Boston, Mass." Below the label, there is a printed article titled "A TITIAN IN CAMBRIDGE." The article discusses a Titian painting that was displayed at the Fogg Museum in Cambridge, Massachusetts. The text mentions that Professor Arthur Pope will give a lecture on the painting, and it provides details about the painting's history, mentioning that it was courtesy of Sir Joseph Duveen, came from the Simon collection in Berlin, and was formerly held by the Earl of Carlyle. The article also notes that the painting represents a man, described as a virile Venetian with a full beard carrying a falcon, and suggests it could be a portrait of Giorgio Cornaro. The date "FEB 15 '72" is handwritten on the paper, indicating when it was marked or filed. The paper is slightly torn and shows signs of age, with some discoloration and wear, indicating it is an older document.

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This image displays an old newspaper clipping, likely from the 1920s, given the date stamp of "FEB 15 '24" on the top right corner. The clipping is from the "Eve Transcript," a publication based in Boston, Massachusetts.

The headline reads: "A TITIAN IN CAMBRIDGE," and the article discusses the display of a painting by the renowned Italian Renaissance artist Titian at the Fogg Museum in Cambridge. The article mentions that Professor Arthur Pope will give a lecture on this painting at 3:30 PM on the following Monday.

The painting is described as a portrait of a Venetian man with a full beard, holding a falcon in his hand. It is suggested that the portrait might be of Giorgio Cornaro. The article notes that the painting was previously part of the Simon collection in Berlin and had once belonged to the Earl of Carlyle. It was published in the book "Klassiker der Kunst" but was suffering from darkened varnish at the time of publication, which has since been cleaned off.

The painting is praised for its breadth and freedom of treatment, characteristic of Titian's style. The article concludes by referencing Mr. Richter, who, in his book, suggests that the painting was probably created around 1538.

The clipping is mounted on a beige or light brown paper, which has handwritten text at the top that appears to say "Fogg Museum." The overall condition of the paper suggests it is aged, with some creases and discoloration.

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The image depicts a piece of paper with handwritten text on it, along with a printed clipping. The handwritten text at the top reads "Fogg Museum" and "Eye Transcript" followed by "Boston, Mass." Below this, there is a date "FEB 15 1924." The printed clipping beneath the handwritten text features a headline "A TITIA IN CAMBRIDGE" and provides information about a painting by Titian that was to be displayed at the Fogg Museum in Cambridge. The clipping includes details about the painting, its history, and a scheduled talk by Professor Arthur Pope. The paper appears to be aged and worn, suggesting it is an old document.

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The image shows a piece of paper with a newspaper clipping pasted on it. The clipping is about a painting by Titian that will be displayed for a short time at the Fogg Museum in Cambridge. Professor Arthur Pope will give a talk on the painting at 3:30 PM on Monday afternoon. The painting, which is shown through the courtesy of Sir Joseph Duveen, came from the Simon collection in Berlin and is said to have belonged formerly to Carlile. It is published on page 38 in Klassiker der Kunst, but at the time of publication, it was suffering from a darkened varnish that has since been cleaned off. The painting represents a man, a virile Venetian with a full beard, carrying a falcon in his hand, and the suggestion has been made that it is a portrait of Giorgio Cornaro. The clipping also mentions that Mr. Richter, in his book, says he thinks it was probably painted about 1538.

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The image shows a printed news clipping or announcement titled "A Titian in Cambridge" from the Fogg Museum in Boston, Massachusetts. The clipping is dated February 15, 1924, and is labeled as a Kve Transcript.

Key Details from the Image:

  1. Title and Context:

    • The headline announces that a painting by Titian will be displayed at the Fogg Museum in Cambridge for a short time.
    • Professor Arthur Pope will give a lecture on the painting at 3:30 p.m. on Monday afternoon.
  2. Painting Description:

    • The painting is a work by Titian, depicting a man with a full beard, carrying a falcon in his hand. It is described as a portrait of Giorgio Cornaro.
    • The painting is noted to have "all the breadth and freedom of treatment" associated with Titian's style.
  3. Origin and History:

    • The painting is on loan from the Simon Collection in Berlin and was previously part of the Earl of Carylye's collection.
    • It was published on page 35 of "Klassiker der Kunst", though at the time of publication, it was suffering from darkened varnish, which has since been cleaned.
  4. Attribution and Dating:

    • The painting is believed to have been created around 1538, as suggested by Mr. Richter in his book.
  5. Physical Condition:

    • The article notes that the painting was previously in poor condition due to darkened varnish but has since been restored.

Visual Elements:

  • The clipping is typed on aged, slightly worn paper, giving it a vintage appearance.
  • There is a handwritten note at the top of the clipping that reads "Fogg Museum", likely indicating the source or recipient of the clipping.
  • The text is clear and legible, with a formal tone typical of early 20th-century news articles.

Overall Impression:

The image captures a historical announcement about an art exhibition, highlighting the significance of a Titian painting being displayed at the Fogg Museum. It provides details about the painting's subject, origin, restoration, and the upcoming lecture by Professor Arthur Pope, emphasizing the cultural and academic importance of the event.

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The image shows a newspaper clipping and a piece of paper with writing on it, set against a gray background.

The clipping is from a newspaper article about an art exhibit at the Fogg Museum in Cambridge. The article mentions that the exhibit will feature a painting by Titian, which is on loan from the Simon collection in Berlin. The painting is described as a portrait of Giorgio Cornaro, and it is said to be one of the most famous works by Titian.

The piece of paper with writing on it appears to be a note or a label. It has the words "Eva. Transcrip." written on it, along with some other illegible text. The paper is yellowed and worn, suggesting that it may be old.

Overall, the image suggests that the clipping and the piece of paper are related to the art exhibit at the Fogg Museum. The clipping provides information about the exhibit, while the piece of paper may be a note or a label that was used to identify the painting or the exhibit.

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The image depicts a newspaper clipping about a painting by Titian, accompanied by a piece of paper with handwritten notes. The clipping is titled "A TITIAN IN CAMBRIDGE" and features a brief article discussing the painting's display at the Fogg Museum in Cambridge. The article mentions that the painting will be shown for a short interval and that Professor Arthur Pope will give a talk on it.

The handwritten notes on the paper appear to be related to the clipping, as they mention the Fogg Museum and Boston, Massachusetts. The notes also include a date, February 15, 1924, which suggests that the clipping is from an old newspaper.

Overall, the image provides information about a specific painting by Titian and its display at the Fogg Museum in Cambridge. It also gives insight into the museum's activities and events during the 1920s.

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The image depicts a newspaper clipping on a gray background, with the clipping being the primary focus. The clipping is yellowed and appears to be from an old newspaper.

  • Newspaper Clipping
    • The clipping is titled "A TITIAN IN CAMBRIDGE" in bold black text.
    • The article discusses a painting by Titian that will be displayed at the Fogg Museum in Cambridge.
    • The painting is described as a portrait of a man with a full beard, carrying a falcon in his hand.
    • The article mentions that the painting was previously owned by Sir Joseph Duveen and was part of the Simon collection in Berlin.
    • The painting is said to have belonged to the Earl of Carlyle and was published on page 35 in Klassiker der Kunst.
    • The article also mentions that the painting has been cleaned off and represents a man, a Venetian with a full beard, carrying a falcon in his hand.
    • The suggestion has been made that it is a portrait of Giorgio Cornaro.
    • The picture has all the breadth and freedom of treatment that is associated with Titian's name.
    • Mr. Richter, in his book, says he thinks it was probably painted about 1538.
  • Envelope
    • The clipping is placed on top of a yellowed envelope.
    • The envelope is addressed to "Fogg Museum" and has a stamp that reads "Boston, Mass."
    • The envelope is dated "FEB 15 1924" and has a handwritten note that reads "R78-Transcript".
    • The envelope appears to be a transcript of the article, possibly for archival purposes.

In summary, the image shows a newspaper clipping about a Titian painting being displayed at the Fogg Museum in Cambridge, along with an envelope containing the clipping. The clipping provides details about the painting, including its provenance and attribution to Titian. The envelope suggests that the clipping was kept for archival purposes, possibly as part of a larger collection of art-related documents.

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The image presents a vintage newspaper clipping and a yellowed paper, likely from the early 20th century, set against a light gray background.

Newspaper Clipping:

  • The clipping is rectangular in shape.
  • It features a headline that reads "A TITIAN IN CAMBRIDGE" in bold font.
  • The article discusses a painting by Titian on display at the Fogg Museum in Cambridge.
  • The text is written in black ink and appears to be from a newspaper or magazine.

Yellowed Paper:

  • The paper is rectangular with a folded top-right corner.
  • It has handwritten cursive text at the top that reads "Fogg Museum".
  • Below this, there is typed text that reads "Eye-Transcripts Boston, Mass.".
  • A date stamp in purple ink reads "FEB 15 1924".

Background:

  • The background of the image is a solid light gray color.

Overall, the image appears to be a historical document or artifact related to the Fogg Museum and a Titian painting exhibition.

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The image shows a yellowed envelope and a clipping from a newspaper article. The envelope is addressed to "Fogg Museum" and has a handwritten address "Eve Transmir, Boston, Mass." with a postmark date of "FEB 15 1974." The newspaper clipping is titled "A Titian in Cambridge" and discusses a painting by Titian that is temporarily displayed at the Fogg Museum in Cambridge. The article mentions that Professor Arthur Pope will give a lecture on the painting. The painting, which depicts a virile young man holding a falcon and has been suggested to be a portrait of Giorgio Cornaro, was previously part of the Simon collection in Berlin and later belonged to the Earl of Carlyle. The article also notes that the painting was published in Klassiker der Kunst but had a darkened varnish at the time, which has since been cleaned off. The painting is praised for its breadth and freedom of treatment, characteristics associated with Titian's work. The article cites Mr. Richter's opinion that the painting was likely created around 1588.