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Fogg Art Museum Scrapbook, July 1924-April 1927

ARCH.2003.23, Rendition: 795240

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The image appears to be a scanned page from a historical document or a newspaper, dated Saturday, October 23, 1926. The page contains several articles and brief notices related to the Fogg Art Museum and other cultural events.

Top Left:

  • Title: Gazette, Saturday, Oct. 23, '26. FOGG ART MUSEUM
  • Content: Discusses an exhibition at the Fogg Art Museum featuring reproductions of "Living Art," which includes facsimile reproductions after paintings, drawings, engravings, and photographs after sculpture by contemporary artists. The exhibition was arranged by Alfred H. Barr, a graduate student at Harvard, and the work of modern artists such as Picasso, Derain, Maillol, Archipenko, and Matisse is mentioned. The exhibition closes on November 1.

Top Right:

  • Title: Cambridge — Tribune
  • Content: Lists events of the coming week, including exhibitions and lectures at the Fogg Art Museum, Robinson Hall, Widener Library, and lectures by Gilbert Murray and E.A. Lowe.

Middle Left:

  • Title: MACLEAN APPOINTED TO TOLEDO POST
  • Content: Announces the appointment of J. Arthur MacLean as a Curator of Oriental Art for the Toledo Museum. It provides a brief biography of MacLean, detailing his work and experience in the field of Oriental Art.

Middle Right:

  • Title: STUDENT ART TREASURES ARE TO BE SHOWN AT FOGG MUSEUM
  • Content: Invites students from the University and Radcliffe to contribute their art objects for an exhibition at the Fogg Art Museum on November 12. The purpose is to stimulate student interest in art collecting.

Bottom Left:

  • Title: Transcript, Sat. Oct. 30, 1926, Lecture at Fogg Museum
  • Content: Announces a lecture titled "Modern Forgeries of Ancient Texts" by Dr. E.A. Lowe, to be held at the Fogg Art Museum on November 2.

Bottom Right:

  • Title: Transcript, Friday
  • Content: Mentions Dr. E.A. Lowe, a lecturer in paleography at Oxford University, who will lecture on "Modern Forgeries of Ancient Texts" at the Fogg Art Museum on November 2.

The overall context suggests that this page is from a cultural or academic publication from the early 20th century, focusing on the activities and events at the Fogg Art Museum and other related institutions.

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This image shows a page from a scrapbook or collection that contains several newspaper clippings, likely related to art exhibitions and appointments at the Fogg Art Museum. The clippings are from various dates in October 1926. Here is a breakdown of the content:

  1. Top Left Clipping: Gazette, Saturday, Oct. 23, '26 - FOGG ART MUSEUM

    • This clipping announces that the Fogg Art Museum is showing a series of reproductions of "Living Art" by contemporary artists. The exhibition includes works by Picasso, Derain, Maillol, Archipenko, Gaston Lachaise, Matisse, Charles Demuth, and others. The exhibition was arranged by Alfred H. Barr and Jere Abbott and will close on November 1.
  2. Top Right Clipping: Cambridge Tribune - Events of the Coming Week

    • This clipping lists various events happening at the Fogg Museum, Robinson Hall, Widener Library, and other locations. It includes details about exhibitions, lectures, and music events.
  3. Middle Left Clipping: MACLEAN APPOINTED TO TOLEDO POST - Art News Sat. Oct. 30 '26

    • This clipping announces the appointment of J. Arthur MacLean as the Curator of Oriental Art for the Toledo Museum. It provides a brief biography of MacLean, detailing his previous roles and experience in the field of Oriental Art.
  4. Middle Right Clipping: STUDENT ART TREASURES ARE TO BE SHOWN AT FOGG MUSEUM - Crimson, Wednesday, Issues Call for Loan of Student Owned Art Objects Oct. 27 '26

    • This clipping announces that the Fogg Art Museum will be hosting an exhibition of art objects owned by students at the University and Radcliffe. It encourages students to submit their art objects for the exhibition and provides details on how to do so.
  5. Bottom Right Clipping: Transcript Sat. Oct. 30, 1926 - Lecture at Fogg Museum

    • This clipping announces a lecture on "Modern Forgeries of Ancient Texts" by Dr. E. A. Lowe at the Fogg Art Museum on Tuesday, Nov. 2, at 4:30 P.M.
  6. Bottom Right Clipping: Transcript Friday - OXFORD SAVANT AT HARVARD Oct. 29 '26

    • This clipping is similar to the previous one, reiterating the lecture on "Modern Forgeries of Ancient Texts" by Dr. E. A. Lowe at the Fogg Art Museum.

The page is from a scrapbook or collection, and the clippings are neatly arranged, suggesting they were curated for reference or archival purposes.

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This image shows a two-page spread from a newspaper or clipping album, dated around October 1926, featuring news items related to the Fogg Art Museum at Harvard University and the Toledo Museum of Art.

The pages are from a bound volume, with visible yellowed paper and aged, slightly frayed edges, indicating they are historical documents. The text is printed in black ink in a traditional newspaper column format.


Left Page (Dated October 23, 1926):

  • Main Headline:MACLEAN APPOINTED TO TOLEDO POST” — This article announces the appointment of Arthur MacLean as the new director of the Toledo Museum of Art. The piece details his prior experience at the John Herron Art Institute in Indianapolis, the Art Institute of Chicago, the Cleveland Museum, and his work in Oriental art under Okakura Kakuzo. It notes his professional affiliations and the significance of the Oriental collection at Toledo.

  • Sidebar Headline:FOGG ART MUSEUM” — A brief announcement that the Fogg Art Museum is displaying reproductions of “Living Art,” including facsimile reproductions after sculptures, paintings, drawings, engravings, and photographs by contemporary artists — a gift from Alfred H. Barr and Jew Abbott, graduate students at Harvard. The exhibition was arranged by Mr. Barr and scheduled to close on November 1.


Right Page (Dated October 25, 1926):

  • Top Section “Cambridge — Tribune”: Lists events for the coming week at Harvard, including exhibitions, films, lectures, and performances at locations like Widener Library, Robinson Hall, and Sanders Theater. For example, it advertises a lecture by Gilbert Murray on Wednesdays.

  • Main Headline:STUDENT ART TREASURES ARE TO BE SHOWN AT FOGG MUSEUM” — This article concerns a call for student submissions for an exhibition to be held from November 12 to December 7 at the Fogg Art Museum. Students at Harvard and Radcliffe are invited to submit original works — including paintings, sculpture, prints, drawings, pottery, glassware, textiles, brassware, pewter, bronzes, and ironwork — with the goal of cultivating interest in art as a hobby. Submissions, which must have intrinsic value and not be for commercial sale, were to be submitted by November 7.

  • Transcripts Section (Oct. 25, 1926):

    • One item announces a lecture by Dr. E. A. Lowe on “Modern Forgeries of Ancient Texts” at 4:30 p.m. on Tuesday, October 26, in the Fogg Art Museum.
    • Another announces Oxford Savant Dr. E. A. Lowe will lecture the next Tuesday on Modern Forgeries at the Fogg Museum.

Overall Context:
This collection highlights the dynamic art and academic programming at Harvard’s Fogg Art Museum in the mid-1920s, emphasizing student involvement, guest lectures, and contemporary exhibitions. It also reflects broader trends in American museums, including the growing professionalization of museum leadership (as seen in the MacLean appointment) and the focus on art education and public engagement.

The physical state of the pages, with their slight discoloration and worn edges, reinforces their historical nature and suggests they may have been preserved as part of a personal or institutional archive of cultural events from that period.

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The image is of a book open to a page containing two articles. The top article is titled "Gazette, Saturday, Oct. 23, 1926. FOG ART MUSEUM" and discusses an exhibition at the Fogg Art Museum featuring reproductions of living art after paintings, drawings, and engravings, as well as photographs by contemporary artists. The bottom article is titled "MacLean Appointed to Toledo Post" and announces the appointment of Mr. MacLean as Director of Oriental Art for the Toledo Museum. The page also contains advertisements for lectures and events at the Fogg Art Museum, including a lecture on Modern Forgery at Harvard, and a mention of student art treasures being displayed at the museum.

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The image depicts a page from a newspaper or a magazine. The page is filled with various articles and advertisements, all of which are written in black text on a white background. The layout is typical of a newspaper, with columns of text and headlines that draw attention to specific stories.

The top left corner of the page features a headline that reads "MacLean Appointed to Toledo Post." This article is about a new appointment, likely in a museum or an art institution, given the context of the other articles on the page. Below this headline, there is a smaller article about student art treasures being shown at the Fogg Art Museum. This suggests that the page is focused on art and cultural news.

On the right side of the page, there is a large advertisement for the Fogg Art Museum, promoting an exhibition of "Living Art." The advertisement lists various art forms, including paintings, drawings, engravings, photographs, and sculptures. It also mentions that the exhibition features works by contemporary artists, indicating a focus on modern art.

Below the advertisement, there is another article about a lecture on ancient Egyptian texts, suggesting a diverse range of cultural and historical topics covered in the publication.

The bottom of the page contains more articles and advertisements, including one about a lecture at Harvard on modern forgery in art, indicating a continued theme of art and cultural education.

Overall, the page is a mix of news articles and advertisements, all centered around the theme of art and culture, with a particular emphasis on exhibitions, lectures, and appointments in the art world.

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The image shows an open page from a newspaper or periodical, likely from the early 20th century, judging by the layout, typography, and content. The page is titled "Gazette, Saturday, Oct. 20, 1926" and is part of the "Fogg Art Museum" section. The page appears to be from a publication focused on art and cultural events, as indicated by the header and the content.

Key Elements of the Image:

Header:

  • The top of the page prominently displays the title "Gazette, Saturday, Oct. 20, 1926", indicating the date and publication name.
  • Below the title, there is a subheading "Fogg Art Museum", suggesting that this section is dedicated to news and events related to the Fogg Art Museum.

Main Articles:

  1. "The Fogg Art Museum is now showing a series of reproductions after paintings, drawings, and engravings, and these reproductions are a gift to the Museum from the late Professor Alfred H. Barr, by contemporary artists at Harvard, and were arranged by Mr. Alfred Barr."

    • This article discusses an exhibition at the Fogg Art Museum featuring reproductions of artworks, donated by the late Professor Alfred H. Barr. The reproductions were created by contemporary artists from Harvard.
  2. "MacLean Appointed Art Director at Toledo Post"

    • This article announces the appointment of J. Arthur MacLean as the new Curator of Oriental Art at the Toledo Museum of Art. It provides details about his background, including his previous roles at the Art Institute of Chicago and the Cleveland Museum of Art, as well as his expertise in Oriental art.
  3. "Student Art Treasures to be Shown at Fogg Museum"

    • This article mentions an upcoming exhibition at the Fogg Art Museum, scheduled to open on November 12, 1926. It highlights that students from the University Art School and Radcliffe College will display their work, including paintings, prints, drawings, pottery, glassware, textiles, and sculpture. The exhibition aims to stimulate interest in art-collecting among students.

Additional Sections:

  • Right Column:
    • "Events of the Coming Week": Lists upcoming events at the Fogg Museum, including lectures, exhibitions, and other activities.
    • "Lecture Saturday, Oct. 30, 1926": Announces a lecture titled "Modern Portraits of Ancient Types" by Dr. A. L. Frothingham, to be held at the Fogg Art Museum on Saturday, October 30, 1926.
    • "Oxford Savant at Harvard": Mentions a lecture by Dr. A. L. Frothingham on Friday, Oct. 29, 1926, discussing "Fogg Talks on Modern Art".

Visual Characteristics:

  • The page has a classic newspaper layout with multiple columns of text.
  • The text is printed in a serif font, typical of early 20th-century publications.
  • The page shows signs of age, with slight discoloration and wear, suggesting it is a historical document.
  • The edges of the page are slightly worn, indicating it may have been part of a bound volume or archive.

Summary:

The image depicts a page from a newspaper or periodical dated October 20, 1926, focusing on art and cultural events related to the Fogg Art Museum. It includes news about an exhibition of reproductions donated by Professor Alfred H. Barr, the appointment of J. Arthur MacLean as Curator of Oriental Art at the Toledo Museum of Art, and an upcoming student art exhibition at the Fogg Museum. Additional sections mention lectures and events scheduled for the coming week, highlighting the museum's engagement with both contemporary and historical art. The page reflects the cultural and educational focus of the time, emphasizing art exhibitions, lectures, and student involvement in the arts.

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The image shows a page from an old scrapbook or photo album, with a newspaper clipping pasted onto it. The clipping is yellowed and has a rough texture, indicating that it is an old piece of paper.

  • Newspaper Clipping
    • The clipping is titled "MACLEAN APPOINTED ART IN TOLEDO POST" and features a headline about George W. MacLean being appointed as the curator of Oriental Art at the Toledo Museum of Art.
    • The article includes a brief biography of MacLean, highlighting his experience and qualifications for the position.
    • The clipping also mentions that MacLean will be responsible for acquiring and exhibiting works of art from Asia and other parts of the world.
  • Page from Scrapbook or Photo Album
    • The page is made of a thick, textured paper that is slightly yellowed with age.
    • The page has a rough, uneven edge, suggesting that it may have been cut from a larger book or document.
    • The page appears to be a page from a scrapbook or photo album, with a collection of newspaper clippings and other memorabilia pasted onto it.

Overall, the image suggests that the person who created this scrapbook or photo album was interested in art and culture, and wanted to preserve and display important events and news stories from their time.

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The image presents a page from an old scrapbook or journal, featuring a collection of newspaper clippings and handwritten notes. The page is yellowed with age, indicating that it has been preserved for many years.

Newspaper Clippings:

  • The clippings are arranged in a collage style, with some overlapping each other.
  • They appear to be from different newspapers, as evidenced by the varying font styles and sizes.
  • The clippings are primarily about art exhibitions and events, including the Fogg Art Museum and the Toledo Museum of Art.
  • Some clippings mention specific artists, such as George W. Stevens and Arthur MacLean.

Handwritten Notes:

  • The notes are written in pencil and appear to be annotations or comments about the clippings.
  • They are scattered throughout the page, often next to or above the corresponding clipping.
  • The notes provide additional context or information about the events or exhibitions mentioned in the clippings.

Overall:

  • The page provides a glimpse into the art world of the past, highlighting the importance of museums and exhibitions in promoting artistic expression.
  • The use of newspaper clippings and handwritten notes suggests that the creator of the page was interested in documenting and preserving information about these events.
  • The page is a valuable resource for anyone interested in art history or the history of museums and exhibitions.

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The image depicts a page from an old book or scrapbook, featuring a collection of newspaper clippings related to art and culture. The page is yellowed with age, indicating that it has been preserved for a significant period.

The clippings are arranged in a collage style, with some overlapping or placed side by side. They appear to be from different newspapers, as evidenced by the varying font styles and layouts. The text is mostly illegible due to the low resolution of the image, but the headlines and titles provide some insight into the content.

The visible headlines include "MacLean Appointed to Toledo Post," "Student Art Treasures Are to Be Shown at Fogg Museum," and "Events of the Coming Week." These titles suggest that the clippings are related to art exhibitions, museum events, and cultural news.

The overall appearance of the page suggests that it is part of a personal archive or scrapbook, possibly created by someone with an interest in art and culture. The use of newspaper clippings as a means of documentation and preservation is a common practice among collectors and enthusiasts.

In summary, the image shows a page from an old book or scrapbook containing newspaper clippings related to art and culture, likely from the early 20th century. The clippings provide a glimpse into the cultural and artistic events of the time, and the page's yellowed appearance suggests that it has been well-preserved over the years.

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The image presents a vintage newspaper clipping, likely from the early 20th century, featuring various articles and advertisements. The clipping is yellowed with age and appears to be torn from a larger publication.

Articles:

  • MacLean Appointed Art to Toledo Post: This article announces the appointment of George W. MacLean as the Curator of Art at the Toledo Museum. It provides details about his background, including his training in the Orient and his previous positions.
  • Student Art Treasures Are to Be Shown at Fogg Museum: This article discusses an upcoming exhibition at the Fogg Museum, showcasing works of art selected by students. The exhibition aims to stimulate interest in art collecting and features a diverse range of objects, including paintings, drawings, pottery, bronzes, textiles, jewelry, and silverwork.
  • Events of the Coming Week: This section lists upcoming events in Cambridge, including concerts, lectures, and exhibitions.

Advertisements:

  • Lecture at Fogg Museum: An advertisement for a lecture by Dr. E.A. Lowe, Professor of Palaeography at Harvard University, on the subject of "The Beginnings of the Minuscule Book."

Visual Elements:

  • The clipping features a mix of typewritten and printed text, with some articles and advertisements having a more formal layout than others.
  • The yellowed paper and torn edges give the clipping a worn and aged appearance.
  • The background of the image is a light gray color, which helps to highlight the details of the clipping.

Overall, the image provides a glimpse into the cultural and artistic scene of the early 20th century, highlighting the importance of art museums and educational institutions in promoting artistic appreciation and knowledge.