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Fogg Art Museum Scrapbook, October 1920-June 1924

ARCH.2003.22, Rendition: 809213

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The image shows a page from a document or publication, specifically page 588. The text on the page discusses the Fogg Museum at Harvard University and its role as a laboratory for the study of fine arts.

Key points from the text include:

  1. Role of the Fogg Museum: The museum serves as a laboratory where advanced students can conduct research in the field of fine arts.

  2. Staff and Alumni: At least twenty-eight Harvard men are on museum staffs across the country, with twenty-five engaged in teaching and eleven known as art critics. Many of these individuals received part of their training at the Fogg Art Museum.

  3. Collaborations: The Division of the Fine Arts at Harvard and the museum collaborate with other institutions. For example, the Harvard-Princeton Fine Arts Club facilitates exchanges of students and professors between Harvard and Princeton.

  4. Fellowships and Funds: The division offers traveling fellowships, such as the Sachs Research Fellowship, which provides a stipend for advanced students to travel abroad. Two funds are mentioned: one for excavation in Cyprus under Dr. Hetty Goldman and another for exploration in Western China under Mr. Langdon Warner.

  5. Organizational Structure: The Division of the Fine Arts at Harvard University is described as a live organization, with the Fogg Art Museum serving as its laboratory. The division is actively involved in helping the country move towards a better understanding of the fine arts.

The text emphasizes the museum's role in education, research, and collaboration, highlighting its contributions to the field of fine arts.

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The image depicts a newspaper clipping that has been preserved between two pages of a book or document. The clipping is an article titled "The Fogg Museum as a Laboratory," which appears to be from the June 1924 issue of a publication, possibly a magazine or journal.

The article discusses the role of the Fogg Museum at Harvard University in art education and research. It mentions that the museum serves as a place where advanced students can conduct research in the field of fine arts. The text highlights that there are at least twenty-eight Harvard men on the staffs of museums across the country, with twenty-five engaged in teaching, and eleven known to be art critics. Many of these individuals contribute to standard journals and publish books.

The article also describes the collaborative activities between the Division of Fine Arts and the museum, including the Harvard-Princeton Fine Arts Club, which meets alternately at Princeton and Harvard. This club facilitates the exchange of students and professors between the two universities and aims to publish a journal for scholarly articles.

The Fogg Museum offers traveling fellowships for advanced students, including the Sachs Research Fellowship, which provides an annual stipend of $2000. Two specific funds are mentioned: one for excavation in Greek lands, directed by Dr. Hetty Goldman, and another for exploration in Western China, led by Mr. Langdon Warner. The latter has just returned from an expedition to China and plans a second, more extended journey.

Overall, the article portrays the Fogg Museum as a dynamic institution contributing significantly to the understanding and development of fine arts.

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The image shows a section of a newspaper clipping and an excerpt from a document related to the Fogg Art Museum of Harvard University.

  1. Newspaper Clipping (Top Part):

    • The clipping is from a newspaper dated May 2, 1924, and mentions the addition of four oil paintings to the Fogg Art Museum's collection by Harvard University.
    • The headline reads "CAMBRIDGE, MASS. The Fogg Art Museum of Harvard University has added to its collection four oil paintings of a unique nature."
  2. Document Excerpt (Bottom Part):

    • The excerpt is discussing the role of the Fogg Art Museum and the Division of the Fine Arts at Harvard University.
    • It highlights the museum's significance in fostering research in the field of art and mentions that there are twenty-eight Harvard-affiliated individuals engaged in museum-related teaching and eleven known art critics.
    • The document describes the Harvard-Princeton Fine Arts Club, which facilitates exchanges between the two universities and supports scholarly articles in a journal.
    • There is mention of traveling fellowships, specifically the Sachs Research Fellowship in the Fine Arts, which provides an annual stipend of $2000 for advanced students abroad.
    • Two exploration funds are noted: one for Greek lands under Dr. Hettly Goldman and another for Western China managed by Mr. Langdon Warner, who has recently returned from China and is expected to conduct further studies.

The overall context emphasizes the Fogg Art Museum's role as a laboratory for research and academic development in the field of fine arts.

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The image is a page from a newspaper or a magazine, dated May 2, 1924. The main content on the page appears to be an article titled "The Fogg Museum as a Laboratory," published in June. Here is a detailed summary of the article:

The article discusses the role of the Fogg Art Museum at Harvard University as a research and educational laboratory. It highlights that the museum has added four oil paintings to its collection, which are of a unique nature.

The text emphasizes the involvement of Harvard staff in museums across the country, with twenty-eight Harvard men engaged in museum work, including teaching, writing for journals and books, and art criticism. The Fogg Museum is noted for its role in training artists and scholars.

The Division of Fine Arts at Harvard, in conjunction with the Fogg Museum, has several activities outside the museum. One of these is the Harvard-Princeton Fine Arts Club, which facilitates exchanges between students and professors at Harvard and Princeton and publishes scholarly articles.

The article mentions the Sachs Research Fellowship in Fine Arts, which provides an annual stipend of $2000 for advanced students. Two significant funds are also available for exploration: one for expeditions in Greek lands directed by Dr. Hettly Goldman, and another for exploration in Western China by Mr. Langdon Warner, who recently returned from a valuable expedition.

The Division of Fine Arts is described as a living organization, with the Fogg Art Museum serving as a laboratory for real work that aims to advance the understanding of fine arts in the country.

Additionally, there are some smaller articles and headlines visible around the main article, including a piece about the loss of an egg painting and another on the history of an art collection. The page is dated May 2, 1924, and there are some clipped sections and annotations, indicating possible notes or highlights.

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The image shows a newspaper clipping from June 1924, detailing an article titled "The Fogg Museum as a Laboratory." The article discusses the role of the Fogg Art Museum of Harvard University in the study and advancement of fine arts.

Key points from the article include:

  1. Art Collection and Research:

    • The Fogg Museum has added four oil paintings of a unique nature to its collection, including a painting by a notable artist, likely Edward Smith, depicting a scene from Khymer art.
  2. Educational Role:

    • The museum serves as a laboratory for advanced students, allowing them to conduct research in a neglected field.
    • There are at least twenty-eight Harvard men engaged in museum work across the country, with many involved in teaching and writing.
  3. Harvard-Princeton Fine Arts Club:

    • The club, formed alternately at Harvard and Princeton, facilitates an exchange of students and professors between the two institutions.
    • It also publishes a journal where scholarly articles appear.
  4. Traveling Fellowships:

    • The Division of Fine Arts offers Sachs Research Fellowships for advanced students to study abroad.
    • There are funds available for explorations in Greece and Western China, with notable expeditions led by Dr. Hetty Goldman and Mr. Langdon Warner.
  5. Expeditions and Publications:

    • Dr. Goldman’s expedition to Greece was interrupted by the Greco-Turkish war.
    • Mr. Warner returned from China after a successful expedition and plans to publish his findings, aiming to conduct further explorations in the region.
  6. Overall Impact:

    • The Division of Fine Arts at Harvard is described as a live organization, with the Fogg Art Museum playing a crucial role in advancing the understanding of fine arts through research, teaching, and exploration.

The clipping is dated May 2, 1924, and includes additional news snippets about various other topics from that time.

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The image displays a page from a newspaper dated May 21, 1924. Here are the details of the content:

Top Left Article:

Title: Not explicitly mentioned, but it discusses a significant art acquisition.

  • Content: The Fogg Art Museum of Harvard University has acquired four oil paintings of a unique nature. These paintings are studies by James Abbott McNeill Whistler, specifically related to his famous portrait of Thomas Carlyle. The article mentions that the paintings were owned by Whistler's sister-in-law and have been acquired by the museum.

Top Right Article:

Title: Egg Painting Lost Art.

  • Content: This article discusses the rarity and historical context of "egg painting," mentioning that the Fogg Art Museum has added notable pieces to its collection.

Main Article:

Title: The Fogg Museum as a Laboratory

  • Content:
    • Introduction: The Fogg Museum at Harvard University is described as a laboratory where advanced students engage in research in the field of fine arts.
    • Staff and Contributions: The museum has a significant number of staff members, including twenty-eight Harvard men and eleven known art critics, who contribute to scholarly journals and books.
    • Harvard-Princeton Fine Arts Club: This club, which alternates meetings between Princeton and Harvard, aims to foster serious interest in the fine arts among students and facilitate an exchange of ideas.
    • Fellowships and Research: The Division of the Fine Arts offers several traveling fellowships, including:
      • The Sachs Research Fellowship in Fine Arts, providing $2000 annually.
      • Two funds of $50,000 each for exploration, one for expeditions in Greek lands (led by Dr. Hetty Goldman) and the other for Western China (led by Mr. Langdon Warner).
    • Organization and Goals: The Division of the Fine Arts and the Fogg Art Museum are actively contributing to the understanding of fine arts, supporting research, and aiding in the country's cultural development.

Overall, the articles highlight the role of Harvard University's Fogg Art Museum in advancing art education, research, and preservation.

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The image provided appears to be a photograph of two open pages from an antiquated document, possibly a journal, magazine, or an official report. The document is opened on pages 588 and 589, with visible typed text detailing specific topics related to art and art history. On the left page (p. 588), the heading reads "The Fogg Museum as a Laboratory," below which there is an article discussing the role of the Fogg Museum in art research and education.

The text mentions that the museum houses collections for oil paintings of a unique nature and outlines its functions in supporting advanced students and staff in research within the art field. It also highlights the collaboration between Harvard University and Princeton in the realm of fine arts, mentioning a club that promotes exchanges and publications between students and professors. Additionally, there is information on traveling fellowships and financial support for art research.

On the right page (p. 589), the heading at the top is partially obscured, but the title "Egg Painting Lost Art" is visible, suggesting the subject of the obscured article. Visible are only the last lines of an article or section, separated by a horizontal line from what appears to be an advertisement or notice for the publication date of "May 1924."

Throughout these visible pages, the text is organized in columns and characterized by the formal and informative tone typical for academic or institutional publications from the early 20th century. The pages show signs of age, with a yellow-brown hue and slightly frayed edges, indicating the document’s antiquity.

Given the nature of the discussion, this document is likely from an academic or professional publication related to art history or museum studies. The date stamped on the top left of the left page is "MAY 2 5 1924," which might indicate either the date of publication or the date this particular copy was received or cataloged by an institution.

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The image depicts a page from a publication with text discussing the Fogg Museum at Harvard University and its role as a laboratory for Fine Arts. There are visible newspaper clippings attached above the page, which appear to be related to the same topic. The page includes information on the current activities, affiliations, and funds available for art and archaeological research. Specifically, it mentions the Harvard-Princeton Fine Arts Club, various fellowships in Fine Arts, including one for excavation in Greek lands and another for exploration in Western China. It highlights the significance of the Fogg Art Museum in supporting scholarship and advancing the understanding of Fine Arts. The overall design is typical of early 20th-century printed material, with a straightforward layout and serif typography.

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The image shows a page from a historical document or publication, likely from an academic or museum-related source. The page is titled "The Fogg Museum as a Laboratory" and appears to be part of a larger work, possibly a book or journal. The content discusses the activities and initiatives of the Fogg Art Museum at Harvard University, highlighting its role in art education, research, and collaboration.

Key Details from the Image:

  1. Header Information:

    • The top of the page includes a header with the date "MAY 2 51924" and a reference to "CAMBRIDGE, MASS." This suggests the document is dated May 2, 1924, and is related to Cambridge, Massachusetts, where Harvard University is located.
    • There is also a mention of "The Fogg Art Museum of Harvard University has added to its collection four oil paintings of a unique nature." This indicates that the museum has recently acquired notable artworks.
  2. Main Text:

    • The main body of the text discusses the Fogg Museum's function as a laboratory for advanced students and researchers. It emphasizes the presence of at least twenty-eight Harvard men on museum staffs, many of whom are engaged in teaching, writing, or publishing in art journals.
    • The text mentions the Division of the Fine Arts at Harvard University and its collaboration with the museum. It highlights several initiatives:
      • The formation of the Harvard-Princeton Fine Arts Club, which meets alternately at Princeton and Harvard to foster exchange between the two institutions.
      • The establishment of traveling fellowships for advanced students, including the Sachs Research Fellowship in the Fine Arts, which provides an annual stipend of $2,000.
      • Two specific funds:
        • A $50,000 fund for exploration in Greek lands, directed by Dr. Hetty Goldman. This expedition was interrupted by the recent Greco-Turkish war.
        • A similar fund for exploration in Western China, directed by Mr. Langdon Warner, who returned from an expedition and plans to publish his findings.
  3. Visual Elements:

    • The page includes a stamp or label in the top-left corner that reads "MAY 2 51924" and "CAMBRIDGE, MASS." This reinforces the document's historical context.
    • There is also a faint overlay or watermark that appears to be part of a digital scanning process, with text such as "Egg Painting Lost Art" and other fragmented words, suggesting the image may have been scanned or digitized from an archive.
  4. Contextual Clues:

    • The document references specific individuals (e.g., Dr. Hetty Goldman, Mr. Langdon Warner) and institutions (Harvard University, Princeton University), indicating its academic and art-historical focus.
    • The mention of "Egg Painting Lost Art" in the overlay might hint at a thematic or related topic being discussed elsewhere in the document or collection.

Summary:

The image depicts a page from a historical document discussing the Fogg Art Museum at Harvard University in 1924. It emphasizes the museum's role as a research and educational hub, highlighting collaborations, fellowships, and expeditions in art and archaeology. The page also references recent acquisitions and the museum's efforts to advance the study of fine arts. The overlay text suggests the document may be part of a larger collection or archive related to art history.

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The image shows a page from a book or magazine featuring an article about the Fogg Art Museum at Harvard University. The article discusses the museum's role as a research center and laboratory for students, as well as its activities outside the museum, such as the Harvard-Princeton Fine Arts Club and traveling fellowships. The article also mentions the museum's collection of oil paintings by Joseph Lin-shih, a Chinese artist, and the museum's efforts to promote a better understanding of the fine arts. The image also shows a clipping of a newspaper article about a museum curator in China.