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Fogg Art Museum Scrapbook, July 1924-April 1927

ARCH.2003.23, Rendition: 795280

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The image appears to be a page from an old newspaper or magazine, specifically from "Cambridge Tribune" dated Saturday, February 26, 1927. The page contains several sections of text, including a "Catalogue," articles about art and music, and announcements about events and lectures.

  1. Catalogue: This section lists items and locations, possibly for an art exhibition or collection. The entries include "Water Colors" and "Drawings," with specific locations and titles such as "Cranberry Bogs, Plymouth," "The Great Gulf from the Carriage Road," and "Tapestry Room, Fenway Court."

  2. Art and Music: This article discusses an exhibition of 14th to 15th century artists' work, featuring works by Rubens, Holbein, Fragonard, Corot, Delacroix, and others. It mentions the Fogg Museum and provides details about the exhibition.

  3. Free Art Course: This section advertises a course on "Byzantine Art in the 14th and 15th Centuries" at the Fogg Museum.

  4. Events of the Coming Week: This section announces various exhibitions and lectures, including talks on subjects like "The Problem Child," "The Philosophy of Religion," and "Byzantine Art in the 14th and 15th Centuries."

  5. Harvard Sponsors Week of Lectures: This article highlights lectures sponsored by Harvard University, which took place in Boston and Cambridge.

  6. Water Colors by Pope: This section is a review or description of an exhibition of watercolor paintings by Arthur Pope, an instructor at Harvard. It praises his artistic abilities and the quality of the work.

The page also includes handwritten notes at the top, possibly indicating the date or a reference to a transcript, and a date at the bottom of the page, "Transcript, Sat. Feb. 26, '27." The text is in a classic newspaper format, with a mix of typed and handwritten elements, and the paper appears aged, with yellowing and some discoloration.

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This image is a scanned page from a scrapbook or notebook, featuring various clippings and handwritten notes. The page appears to be from around the year 1927, as indicated by the dates on some of the clippings.

  1. Top Section: Catalogue of Water Colors and Drawings

    • The top left and right sections contain a catalogue of water colors and drawings. The water colors are numbered from 1 to 20, with titles such as "Huntington and Tuckerman Ravines, Mount Washington," "The Great Gulf from the Glen House," and "Saco River, North Conway." The drawings are numbered from 21 to 37, with titles like "Cranberry Bogs, Plymouth," "Tapestry Room, Fenway Court," and "President Eliot."
    • The text at the bottom of this section mentions "Prices on Application."
  2. Middle Left Section: Art and Music Article

    • This section contains an article titled "Art and Music" by Marion Todd, dated February 26, 1927. The article discusses a crayon portrait of a girl's head by Rubens, several sketches by Rembrandt, and other artworks on display at the Fogg Museum. It mentions the exhibition of 14th to 15th century artists' work and a free art course on Byzantine Art.
  3. Middle Right Section: Harvard Sponsors Week of Lectures

    • This section is a clipping titled "Harvard Sponsors Week of Lectures," dated February 26, 1927. It lists a program of lectures on various subjects by eight speakers, including talks on "The Problem Child," "The Philosophy of Religion," and "The Renaissance Movement in China."
  4. Bottom Right Section: Water Colors by Pope

    • This section is an article titled "Water Colors by Pope," discussing the water colors of Arthur Pope, an instructor in the Fine Arts Department at Harvard. It mentions the exhibition of mountain sketches and other subjects at Doll & Richards, highlighting the technical skill and artistic merit of the works.

The page is a collection of art-related articles and catalogues, providing a glimpse into the art scene and educational programs of the time. The clippings are neatly arranged, with some handwritten notes indicating the dates and sources of the articles.

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This image shows an open, aged scrapbook or notebook, displaying two pages filled with newspaper clippings from February 1927. The pages have a yellowed, aged appearance, and the book's worn, brownish cover is visible on the left edge.

Page Layout and Content

The clippings are primarily from the Cambridge Tribune, specifically dated Saturday, February 26, 1927. The articles focus on art events, lectures, and exhibitions at Harvard University.

Left Page:

  • Top Section: A clipped article titled "CATALOGUE" lists 37 watercolor paintings, including titles like "Huntington and Tuckerman Ravines, Mount Washington," "The Great Gulf from the Glen House," and "President Eliot."
  • Bottom Section: Another clipping from the Cambridge Tribune, also dated Feb. 26, 1927, under the heading "Art and Music."
    • It begins with an article by Marion Todd titled "Art and Music," describing a watercolor painting of a girl's head by a painter, which is on display at the Fogg Museum in an exhibition running from Feb. 14th to 26th, 1927.
    • Below this, there are two columns titled "Events of the Coming Week" and "Lectures," listing various academic events, including talks on "Byzantine Art," "Twin Throned," and a lecture on "Byzantine Art in the 14th and 15th Centuries" by Professor Charles Dehls.

Right Page:

  • Top Section: A continuation of the "CATALOGUE" from the left page, listing watercolor paintings numbered 21 through 37, including works like "Cranberry Bogs, Plymouth" and "Romanesque Lions, Fenway Court." This section also includes a sub-section titled "DRAWINGS" listing three drawings, including one of "President Eliot."
  • Middle Section: An article titled "HARVARD SPONSORS WEEK OF LECTURES," detailing a program of lectures by eight speakers, including Dr. Douglas A. Thom, Professor James H. Woods, Dr. H. Shih, and Professor C. R. Gulick. It mentions topics like "The Problem Child," "The Philosophy of Religion," "The Renaissance Movement in China," and "Creation of Better Homes."
  • Right Column (Vertical Text): A smaller clipping with the title "WATER COLORS BY POPE," noting that an instructor in the Fine Arts Department at Harvard, Mr. Pope, is displaying a group of mountain sketches and other subjects at Dun & Richards.

Overall Impression

The pages represent a curated collection of cultural and academic notices from Harvard University during the winter of 1927. The focus is on visual arts (particularly watercolors), academic lectures, and museum exhibitions, suggesting the notebook belonged to someone with a keen interest in Harvard’s arts and humanities offerings at that time.

The scrapbook’s fragile, aged state and the careful arrangement of clippings give it a strong sense of historical and personal significance.

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The image shows a page from a newspaper or magazine, featuring a combination of text and images. The main focus is on a catalog or listing of water colors, with a title at the top and a list of numbered entries below. The entries include names of locations, artists, and descriptions of the artworks. The page also includes other text and images related to art and music, such as a drawing of a person, a list of upcoming events, and a description of a portrait of a girl. The overall design of the page is simple and straightforward, with a focus on presenting information in a clear and organized manner.

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The image shows a page from a book or magazine with several sections. The top section is titled "Catalogue" and contains a list of items with corresponding numbers. The items are described in detail, including their location and other relevant information. The section below the catalogue is titled "Drawings" and features a list of artists and their works. The bottom section is titled "Harvard Sponsors Week of Lectures" and includes a schedule of events and speakers. The page is filled with text and appears to be a resource for art enthusiasts or students.

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The image shows an open book or catalog with two visible pages. The left page is titled "Catalogue" and lists numbered entries, likely describing artworks or exhibits. The entries are organized as follows:

Left Page: Catalogue

  • Title: "Catalogue"
  • Content: A numbered list of items, presumably artworks or exhibits, with titles such as:
    • "Huntington and Tuckerman Ravines"
    • "The Great Gulf from the Glen House"
    • "The Beginning of the Carriage Road"
    • "The Tuckerman Ravine from the Glen"
    • "The Great Gulf from the Carriage Road"
    • And several others, including landscapes, portraits, and other scenes.
  • Additional Notes: At the bottom of the page, there is a section titled "DRAWINGS", listing a few named drawings, such as:
    • "President Eliot (drawing made a few days after the Nineteenth birthday celebration)"
    • "Mr. Atherton Clark (Lenf by Mrs. Clarke)"
    • "Dr. E. L. (Lenf by Mrs. Taylor)"
  • Pricing: A note at the bottom states, "Prices on Application", indicating that pricing details would be provided upon request.

Right Page: Newspaper Clipping

  • Title: "Art and Music" from the Cambridge Tribune, dated Saturday, February 26, 1927.
  • Content: The article discusses an art exhibition featuring works by Arthur Pope, an instructor in the Fine Arts Department at Harvard. Key points include:
    • Arthur Pope's exhibition of watercolors, which are described as "delicate and true" and "full of charm."
    • The exhibition includes works from various locations, such as the White Mountains and New Hampshire.
    • The article mentions that the exhibition is sponsored by Harvard and is open to the public, with free admission.
    • There is a mention of a lecture series titled "The Week of Lectures", organized by Harvard, featuring talks on a variety of subjects by eight speakers.
    • The article also references an upcoming event titled "Events of the Coming Week", which includes exhibitions and lectures.

Overall Context

  • The left page appears to be a formal catalog, likely from an art exhibition or auction, listing artworks and drawings with a focus on watercolor paintings.
  • The right page is a newspaper clipping discussing an art exhibition by Arthur Pope, highlighting his watercolor works and providing details about the event's sponsorship, accessibility, and related lectures.

The image combines a formal catalog with a contemporary news report, offering a glimpse into both the organization of an art exhibition and public reception of the works.

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A page from an old scrapbook or newspaper supplement. It looks yellowed with age and contains several clipped articles pasted onto the page.

  • At the top center are two white clipped cards headed “CATALOGUE” (two-column layout) listing water colors and related items, with numerous numbered entries.
  • Surrounding these are small newspaper clippings about art, music, and lectures. One clipping is from the Cambridge Tribune (dated February 26, 1921) with a section titled “Art and Music” by Marion Todd.
  • Other headlines reference “HARVARD SPONSORS,” a Week of Lectures, and notes about water colors by Pope, as well as a section titled “Events of the Coming Week” and various lecture notices.
  • The overall impression is of a vintage, early-20th-century Cambridge/Harvard program and event notices collected in a scrapbook.

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The image shows a scrapbook page featuring a combination of a catalog list and newspaper clippings.

  • Top Section: In the top half, there is a "Catalogue," which lists watercolor paintings and drawings numbered from 1 to 37. The paintings depict various landscapes and notable locations, such as "Huntington and Tuckerman Ravines, Mount Washington" and "Jefferson and Adams from the Carriage Road." A section for drawings includes titles such as "President Eliot" and works by individuals like "Mr. Atherton Clarke."

  • Bottom Section: Below, there are newspaper clippings with headlines and text. One visible headline reads, "Transcript. Sat. Feb. 19, '27," suggesting the date of this edition of the newspaper. Another article mentions "Water Colors by Pope," discussing an artist's work related to Harvard, detailing his watercolors' subjects and exhibition. Other visible clippings focus on art and music, titled "Art and Music," and snippets about Harvard's activities, including lectures and exhibitions.

This page appears to document an art-related event or lecture series, combining catalog details and contemporaneous press coverage.

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This is an image of two open pages from an old book or journal with content related to art exhibitions, specifically focused on watercolors, drawings, and educational lectures. The left page appears to be a list of watercolor works listed under the heading "CATALOGUE" with titles of artworks numbered 1 through 20. The right page continues this list with artworks numbered 21 through 37.

Below the catalogue lists on both pages are sections of text. On the left page, below the list of watercolors, there is an excerpt titled "Cambridge Tribune, Sat. February 26, 1921" with a subtitle "Art and Music" discussing a girl's head by Reynolds, with additional critique and information on art courses like "Byzantine Art in the 14th and 15th Centuries."

The right side has details about "HARVARD SPONSORS WEEK OF LECTURES," with a subtitle "Programme Includes Talk on a Variety of Subjects by English, Volume, Speakers." This part highlights a series of lectures and includes mention of an art instructor at Harvard, Mr. Pope, who displays a group of mountain sketches and other subjects of art.

There is additional handwriting at the top and bottom margins of the pages, primarily dates such as "Transcript, Sat. Feb. 19, '21" and "Transcript Sat. Feb. 26 '21." The handwriting suggests that the content may have been transcribed from another source on the indicated dates.

The pages have a yellowed, antique appearance and feature a column layout typical of printed materials from the early 20th century. The image captures some elements of early 20th-century art culture and academia, with particular focus on the appreciation and study of art in an educational context.

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The image depicts a scrapbook page that contains a variety of articles, categorized information, and clippings. Prominently, there are two columns headed with "CATALOGUE" containing lists of watercolor paintings and drawings. The titles cover a range of locations, landscapes, and scenes, including "Mount Washington," "Saco River," "Jefferson and Adams from the Carriage Road," "Cranberry Bogs, Plymouth," "Tarpaulin Cove, Naushon," and more.

On the lower part of the page, there are articles and newspaper clippings. One clipping from the "Cambridge Tribune, Sat. February 26, 1927" is titled "Art and Music" and written by Harold Todd. Another is titled "HARVARD SPONSORS WEEK OF LECTURES" and includes information on upcoming lectures on various subjects by faculty members. Adjacent to this is another article from the "Transcript, Sat. Feb. 26, '27" titled "WATER COLORS BY POPE," describing watercolor works displayed at Harvard, notably by Dell Richards, and discussing the artist's watercolor techniques and subject matter.

The page is organized and showcases various topics, primarily related to art exhibitions, lectures, and reviews of artwork.