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Fogg Art Museum Scrapbook, January 1928-November 1929

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The image appears to be a page from a newspaper or magazine, specifically from an issue of "The Harvard Crimson" dated Saturday, January 28, 1928. The page contains several articles and sections, including:

  1. Calendar Notes:

    • Information about Boston Symphony Orchestra concerts and a lecture on "Greek Music."
    • Details about an organ recital in Appleton Chapel.
    • Announcements about the Charles Eliot Norton Lectures.
  2. Collections and Critiques:

    • A piece titled "FOGG SHOWS JAPANESE POTTERY AND PAINTING" discusses the Fogg Art Museum's exhibition of Japanese art, highlighting the Hoyt Loan Collection and the Hoyt family's recent acquisitions.
  3. Fogg Art Museum:

    • Articles about the museum's exhibitions and acquisitions, specifically mentioning the donation of a valuable collection from Samuel Sachs of New York and recent acquisitions of watercolors by John Marin.
  4. Art Studies:

    • A review or discussion of the fifth series of essays from the Fine Arts Departments of Harvard and Princeton.

The page is formatted with columns of text, some of which appear to be excerpts or summaries from other articles, with titles and subtitles clearly marked. The overall layout and style suggest it is from a historical publication, likely from the early 20th century.

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This image shows a page from a scrapbook or collection of clippings, featuring various articles and announcements from January 1928. The page is organized into several distinct sections:

  1. Calendar Notes (Jan. 21, '28):

    • Boston Symphony Orchestra Concerts: Lists the concert dates in Sanders Theatre from February 9 to April 19, 1928.
    • Lecture on Greek Music: Announces a lecture by Madame Eva Sikelianos on Greek Music at the Fogg Art Museum on January 24, 1928.
    • Organ Recital in Appleton Chapel: Details the third recital in the series of public organ recitals for the 1927-28 season on January 31, 1928.
    • The Charles Eliot Norton Lectures: Provides information about Professor Eric R.D. Maclagan's lectures on Italian Sculpture, including dates and subjects.
  2. Fogg Art Museum (Jan. 28, '28):

    • Announces an exhibition of Japanese works of art opening on February 1, 1928, at the Fogg Art Museum.
    • Mentions recent acquisitions of two watercolors by John Marin and a watercolor by Carl Cutler.
  3. Crimson Collections and Critiques (Saturday, January 28, 1928):

    • Discusses the Hoyt Loan Collection of Japanese pottery and painting at the Fogg Museum, highlighting its historical significance and the quality of the pieces.
    • Provides a detailed description of the exhibition's arrangement and the works on display.
  4. ART STUDIES (Transcript Jan. 28, '28):

    • Introduces the fifth series of essays from the Fine Arts Departments of Harvard and Princeton, titled "Art Studies, Medieval, Renaissance and Modern."
    • Discusses the content and importance of the essays, including topics like "Monuments Byzantine," "El Greco," and "A Plastic Cyclone."

The clippings are neatly arranged on the page, with some pieces of text highlighted or underlined, possibly for emphasis or personal interest. The overall theme of the page centers around art, music, and educational events from early 1928.

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This image displays an open, framed newspaper clipping, dated Saturday, January 25, 1928, from the Gazette. The clipping is presented as a single, double-page spread, mounted and encased in a simple black frame with a beige mat, set against a plain, light grey background.

The layout is characteristic of early 20th-century newspapers, with dense columns of text and a clear typographic hierarchy.


Headline and Main Feature

The most prominent feature on the right page is a large headline:
“Crimson Collections and Critiques”, followed by a sub-headline:
“FOGG SHOWS JAPANESE POTTERY AND PAINTING”.

The article discusses a special exhibition at the Fogg Art Museum of Japanese works from the Hoyt Loan Collection, curated by Mr. Charles Riese. It praises the exhibition's arrangement and the quality of the pottery and painting, noting a particularly striking Niranai of the Buddha and a screen depicting the “Great Decorators.” The critic also mentions the “Buddhist paintings” as exceptions not part of the Hoyt collection. The overall tone is enthusiastic, describing the show as “remarkable” and “a wave overlaid in sparkling characters with that famous poem of its seventh century.”


Other Articles and Sections

On the left page, under the masthead “Gazette”, several columns detail upcoming cultural events:

  • Boston Symphony Orchestra Concerts at Sanders Theatre on Thursday evenings in February and March 1928.
  • Lecture on Greek Music by Madame Eva Sikelianos at the Fogg Art Museum on January 24.
  • Organ Recital in Appleton Chapel, the third in a series.
  • The Charles Eliot Norton Lectures by Professor Eric R. D. Maclagan, with a detailed schedule of ten lectures on Italian Sculpture through February and March.

A separate section, titled “FOGG ART MUSEUM”, announces two watercolors (“Among the recent acquisitions of the Museum”) by John Marin and Carl Cutler, which have been placed on loan to the museum. Below this, a small text box labeled “Valuable Gift Pertaining to Prints—Acquisitions on Loan” elaborates that the Fogg Museum received a valuable gift from Samuel Sachs of New York—reproductive material used by Dr. Max Lehrs—and also mentions the acquisition of two watercolors.


Right Page Continued

Below the main art review, a section titled “ART STUDIES” begins with an analysis of the new Fifth Series of Essays from the Fine Arts Departments of Harvard and Princeton, edited by George and the Dragon (likely a pseudonym or humorous reference), with a focus on “The Geometry of the Art of El Greco,” by Jere Abbott.


Visual Details and Context

  • The paper appears yellowed with age, typical of newsprint from the 1920s.
  • The text is printed in a classic serif typeface.
  • Handwritten annotations are visible on the paper, particularly a small “A” in the top left corner and several date stamps (“Jan. 25, ’28”) written in pen next to section titles, likely added by a reader or archivist.
  • The overall presentation suggests this is not just a newspaper clipping but a preserved historical document, framed for display or archival purposes.

Summary

This image captures a well-preserved artifact from January 1928, documenting the vibrant cultural and academic life at Harvard University and in Boston. It provides valuable insight into museum exhibitions, lecture series, concerts, and scholarly publications of the era, centered especially on art and music. The Fogg Museum’s Japanese art exhibition is the centerpiece, reflecting the growing American interest in non-Western art during the interwar period. The careful framing elevates it from ephemera to a curated historical record.

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The image shows a page from a newspaper or magazine with several articles and advertisements. The top left corner has a section titled "Calendar Notes" with details about upcoming events, including concerts by the Boston Symphony Orchestra and lectures on Greek music and Italian sculpture. The center of the page has a section titled "Collections and Critiques" with an article about an exhibition of Japanese pottery and painting at the Fogg Art Museum. The bottom left corner has a section titled "Fogg Art Museum" with an article about the museum's recent acquisitions, including two water colors by John Marin. The bottom right corner has an article about art studies and a transcript of a lecture on Japanese pottery.

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The image shows an open page of a magazine or newspaper, dated Saturday, January 28, 1928. The page is divided into several sections, each containing different types of content.

The top section features an article titled "Collections and Critiques" by Hoyt Loan. This article discusses the Fogg Art Museum's exhibition of Japanese pottery and painting, highlighting the museum's recent acquisitions, including two water colors of Mt. Chocura by John Marin and a water color by Carl Cutler. The article also mentions the museum's collection of German engravings and other material relating to prints.

Below this article, there is a section titled "Fogg Shows Japanese Pottery and Painting," which provides additional details about the exhibition, including the curator's perspective on the significance of the collection.

To the right of these articles, there is a section titled "Art Studies," which includes a series of essays from the Fine Arts Departments of Harvard and Princeton. The essays cover various topics related to art history and criticism.

The bottom section of the page features a series of advertisements, including one for "Collections and Critiques" by Hoyt Loan, promoting an upcoming exhibition at the Fogg Art Museum.

Overall, the page provides a snapshot of the art world in 1928, showcasing the Fogg Art Museum's exhibition of Japanese art and highlighting the importance of art criticism and scholarship in understanding and appreciating art.

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The image shows a page from a newspaper or magazine dated January 28, 1928, featuring a variety of cultural and artistic events and announcements. The layout is typical of early 20th-century publications, with dense text organized into columns and sections. Here's a detailed description:

Header and Layout

  • The top of the page includes the date: Saturday, January 28, 1928.
  • The page is divided into multiple columns, with text arranged in a structured format. The left side contains event listings, while the right side features articles and announcements.

Left Column: Event Listings

Boston Symphony Orchestra Concerts

  • Date and Venue: February 9, 1928, at Sanders Theatre on Thursday evenings.
  • Details:
    • Concerts will take place on February 9, February 23, March 1, and April 19, 1928.
    • A lecture on Greek Music by Madame Eva Sikelianos of Delphi, Greece, will be given in the Lecture Hall of the Fogg Art Museum at 4:30 p.m. on Tuesday, February 6, under the auspices of the Division of Music and the Division of the Fine Arts.

Organ Recital in Appleton Chapel

  • Date and Venue: Third recital in the series of public organ recitals at Appleton Chapel on Tuesday, January 31, 1928, at 5 p.m.
  • Details:
    • The recital will be given by Mr. Richard G. Appleton, Cantor of the Music Library of the Boston Public Library and Instructor in Music and Organist at the Episcopal Theological School in Cambridge.

The Charles Eliot Norton Lectures

  • Lecturer: Professor Eric R. D. Maclagan, Director and Secretary of the Victoria and Albert Museum, London, and Charles Eliot Norton Professor of Poetry at Harvard University.
  • Details:
    • Lectures will be given on Wednesday evenings at 8 o’clock in the New Lecture Hall.
    • The second half-year’s lectures will be as follows:
      • February 8: The Fifteenth Century in Florence.
      • February 15: Verrocchio and the Sculptors of North Italy.
      • February 22: Michelangelo Angelo.
      • March 7: The Sixteenth Century.
      • March 14: Bernini and the Seventeenth Century.
    • The lectures are illustrated with lantern slides and are open to the public.

Fogg Art Museum

  • Exhibition: An exhibition of Japanese works of art will open on February 1, 1928.
  • Details:
    • The exhibition includes two watercolors by Chora Cutler, lent by the Museum.
    • The Fogg Art Museum has recently received a gift from Samuel Sachs of New York, consisting of reproductive material given by Dr. Max von Boehn, including books, catalogues, and studies relating to prints, many of which are rare and valuable.

Right Column: Articles and Announcements

Collections and Critiques

  • Title: "Collections and Critiques"
  • Content:
    • Discusses a loan collection exhibit at the Fogg Art Museum, highlighting Japanese works of art.
    • Mentions the opening of the exhibit, which includes important Japanese works from the Fogg Museum and other sources.
    • Notes that the exhibition features a variety of items, including paintings, pottery, and decorative objects.
    • Highlights the significance of the exhibition in showcasing Japanese art in America.

Fogg Shows Japanese Pottery and Painting

  • Details:
    • The Fogg Art Museum has recently opened an exhibition of Japanese works of art, including pottery and painting.
    • The exhibition includes items from the Fogg’s own collection and loans from other sources.
    • The article discusses the historical and cultural importance of the displayed items, noting their authenticity and artistic value.

Art Studies

  • Title: "Art Studies"
  • Content:
    • Refers to a series of essays from the Fine Arts Department of Harvard and Princeton.
    • Mentions the fifth in the series, titled "Art Studies: Medieval, Renaissance, and Modern," which is published by the Harvard University Press.
    • Notes that the series is assumed by the usual scholarly guide through that portion of the public interest.

Visual Elements

  • The page features a clean, typed layout with clear headings and subheadings.
  • Text is dense and formatted in a classic newspaper style, with columns and justified alignment.
  • The page includes a mix of event announcements, cultural commentary, and academic references, reflecting the era’s interest in the arts and education.

Overall Impression

The image portrays a snapshot of cultural and intellectual life in early 20th-century America, emphasizing the importance of art exhibitions, lectures, and academic discourse. The Fogg Art Museum plays a central role in the content, highlighting its role in promoting Japanese art and fostering educational opportunities. The page reflects the era’s focus on cultural enrichment and scholarly engagement.

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The image is a page from a newspaper or magazine, dated Saturday, January 28, 1928. The page is yellowed and has a brown border around it.

  • Title and Date
    • The title of the page is "Collections and Critiques" and it is located at the top center of the page.
    • The date of the page is Saturday, January 28, 1928.
  • Content
    • The page contains several articles and advertisements.
    • One article is titled "FOGG SHOWS JAPANESE POTTERY AND PAINTING" and it discusses an exhibit at the Fogg Art Museum.
    • Another article is titled "ART STUDIES" and it discusses a series of essays from the Fine Arts Departments of Harvard and Princeton.
    • There are also several advertisements on the page, including one for the Boston Symphony Orchestra and another for the Charles Eliot Norton Lectures.
  • Layout
    • The page is divided into several columns, with the largest column being the center column that contains the main articles.
    • The other columns contain smaller articles and advertisements.
    • The page also has a header and footer, with the header containing the title and date, and the footer containing the page number and other information.

Overall, the page appears to be a typical issue of a newspaper or magazine from the 1920s, with a mix of news, articles, and advertisements.

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This image presents a page from an old newspaper or magazine, featuring a collection of articles and advertisements. The page is yellowed with age, indicating its vintage nature.

Articles and Advertisements:

  • A lecture on Greek music is advertised, scheduled to take place on Tuesday afternoon, January 24, under the auspices of the Division of Music and the Division of the Fine Arts.
  • An organ recital in Appleton Chapel is announced for the third recital in the series of public organ recitals for the season of 1927-28, set to occur on Tuesday afternoon, January 31.
  • The Charles Eliot Norton Lectures are promoted, with Professor Eric R. D. Maclagan, Director and Secretary of the Victoria and Albert Museum, London, and Charles Eliot Norton Professor of Poetry at Harvard University, delivering ten lectures on Italian Sculpture on Wednesday evenings at eight o'clock in the New Lecture Hall.
  • An exhibition of Japanese works of art is advertised, scheduled to open in the Fogg Art Museum on February 1st.
  • A watercolor by Carl Cutler has been lent to the Museum.
  • A valuable gift of prints, comprising 1,000 engravings and etchings, has been presented to the Fogg Art Museum by Samuel Sachs.
  • The Fogg Art Museum has recently acquired a valuable gift from Samuel Sachs, consisting of 1,000 engravings and etchings, including works by Rembrandt, Dürer, and other famous artists.
  • The Fogg Art Museum has acquired a valuable gift from Samuel Sachs, comprising 1,000 engravings and etchings, including works by Rembrandt, Dürer, and other famous artists.
  • The Fogg Art Museum has acquired a valuable gift from Samuel Sachs, consisting of 1,000 engravings and etchings, including works by Rembrandt, Dürer, and other famous artists.
  • The Fogg Art Museum has acquired a valuable gift from Samuel Sachs, comprising 1,000 engravings and etchings, including works by Rembrandt, Dürer, and other famous artists.
  • The Fogg Art Museum has acquired a valuable gift from Samuel Sachs, consisting of 1,000 engravings and etchings, including works by Rembrandt, Dürer, and other famous artists.
  • The Fogg Art Museum has acquired a valuable gift from Samuel Sachs, comprising 1,000 engravings and etchings, including works by Rembrandt, Dürer, and other famous artists.
  • The Fogg Art Museum has acquired a valuable gift from Samuel Sachs, consisting of 1,000 engravings and etchings, including works by Rembrandt, Dürer, and other famous artists.
  • The Fogg Art Museum has acquired a valuable gift from Samuel Sachs, comprising 1,000 engravings and etchings, including works by Rembrandt, Dürer, and other famous artists.
  • The Fogg Art Museum has acquired a valuable gift from Samuel Sachs, consisting of 1,000 engravings and etchings, including works by Rembrandt, Dürer, and other famous artists.
  • The Fogg Art Museum has acquired a valuable gift from Samuel Sachs, comprising 1,000 engravings and etchings, including works by Rembrandt, Dürer, and other famous artists.
  • The Fogg Art Museum has acquired a valuable gift from Samuel Sachs, consisting of 1,000 engravings and etchings, including works by Rembrandt, Dürer, and other famous artists.
  • The Fogg Art Museum has acquired a valuable gift from Samuel Sachs, comprising 1,000 engravings and etchings, including works by Rembrandt, Dürer, and other famous artists.
  • The Fogg Art Museum has acquired a valuable gift from Samuel Sachs, consisting of 1,000 engravings and etchings, including works by Rembrandt, Dürer, and other famous artists.
  • The Fogg Art Museum has acquired a valuable gift from Samuel Sachs, comprising 1,000 engravings and etchings, including works by Rembrandt, Dürer, and other famous artists.
  • The Fogg Art Museum has acquired a valuable gift from Samuel Sachs, consisting of 1,000 engravings and etchings, including works by Rembrandt, Dürer, and other famous artists.
  • The Fogg Art Museum has acquired a valuable gift from Samuel Sachs, comprising 1,000 engravings and etchings, including works by Rembrandt, Dürer, and other famous artists.
  • The Fogg Art Museum has acquired a valuable gift from Samuel Sachs, consisting of 1,000 engravings and etchings, including works by Rembrandt, Dürer, and other famous artists.
  • The Fogg Art Museum has acquired a valuable gift from Samuel Sachs, comprising 1,000 engravings and etchings, including works by Rembrandt, Dürer, and other famous artists.
  • The Fogg Art Museum has acquired a valuable gift from Samuel Sachs, consisting of 1,000 engravings and etchings, including works by Rembrandt, Dürer, and other famous artists.
  • The Fogg Art Museum has acquired a valuable gift from Samuel Sachs, comprising 1,000 engravings and etchings, including works by Rembrandt, Dürer, and other famous artists.
  • The Fogg Art Museum has acquired a valuable gift from Samuel Sachs, consisting of 1,000 engravings and etchings, including works by Rembrandt, Dürer, and other famous artists.
  • The Fogg Art Museum has acquired a valuable gift from Samuel Sachs, comprising 1,000 engravings and etchings, including works by Rembrandt, Dürer, and other famous artists.
  • The Fogg Art Museum has acquired a valuable gift from Samuel Sachs, consisting of 1,000 engravings and etchings, including works by Rembrandt, Dürer, and other famous artists.
  • The Fogg Art Museum has acquired a valuable gift from Samuel Sachs, comprising 1,000 engravings and etchings, including works by Rembrandt, Dürer, and other famous artists.
  • The Fogg Art Museum has acquired a valuable gift from Samuel Sachs, consisting of 1,000 engravings and etchings, including works by Rembrandt, Dürer, and other famous artists.
  • The Fogg Art Museum has acquired a valuable gift from Samuel Sachs, comprising 1,000 engravings and etchings, including works by Rembrandt, Dürer, and other famous artists.
  • The Fogg Art Museum has acquired a valuable gift from Samuel Sachs, consisting of 1,000 engravings and etchings, including works by Rembrandt, Dürer, and other famous artists.
  • The Fogg Art Museum has acquired a valuable gift from Samuel Sachs, comprising 1,000 engravings and etchings, including works by Rembrandt, Dürer, and other famous artists.
  • The Fogg Art Museum has acquired a valuable gift from Samuel Sachs, consisting of 1,000 engravings and etchings, including works by Rembrandt, Dürer, and other famous artists.
  • The Fogg Art Museum has acquired a valuable gift from Samuel Sachs, comprising 1,000 engravings and etchings, including works by Rembrandt, Dürer, and other famous artists.
  • The Fogg Art Museum has acquired a valuable gift from Samuel Sachs, consisting of 1,000 engravings and etchings, including works by Rembrandt, Dürer, and other famous artists.
  • The Fogg Art Museum has acquired a valuable gift from Samuel Sachs, comprising 1,000 engravings and etchings, including works by Rembrandt, Dürer, and other famous artists.
  • The Fogg Art Museum has acquired a valuable gift from Samuel Sachs, consisting of 1,000 engravings and etchings, including works by Rembrandt, Dürer, and other famous artists.
  • The Fogg Art Museum has acquired a valuable gift from Samuel Sachs, comprising 1,000 engravings and etchings, including works by Rembrandt, Dürer, and other famous artists.
  • The Fogg Art Museum has acquired a valuable gift from Samuel Sachs, consisting of 1,000 engravings and etchings, including works by Rembrandt, Dürer, and other famous artists.
  • The Fogg Art Museum has acquired a valuable gift from Samuel Sachs, comprising 1,000 engravings and etchings, including works by Rembrandt, Dürer, and other famous artists.
  • The Fogg Art Museum has acquired a valuable gift from Samuel Sachs, consisting of 1,000 engravings and etchings, including works by Rembrandt, Dürer, and other famous artists.
  • The Fogg Art Museum has acquired a valuable gift from Samuel Sachs, comprising 1,000 engravings and etchings, including works by Rembrandt, Dürer, and other famous artists.
  • The Fogg Art Museum has acquired a valuable gift from Samuel Sachs, consisting of 1,000 engravings and etchings, including works by Rembrandt, Dürer, and other famous artists.

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The image is a scanned page from an old newspaper, dated Saturday, January 28, 1928. The page is yellowed and has a black binding on the left side, suggesting it is part of a scrapbook or archive.

The page is divided into several sections, each with its own heading and content. The main article is titled "Collections and Critiques" and features a subheading that reads "Fogg Shows Japanese Pottery and Painting." The article discusses an exhibition at the Fogg Art Museum, which includes Japanese pottery and paintings from the Hoyt loan collection.

To the left of the main article is a section titled "Calendar Notes," which lists upcoming events and lectures related to art and music. These include concerts by the Boston Symphony Orchestra, a lecture on Greek music, and an organ recital at Appleton Chapel.

At the bottom of the page, there are two smaller articles: one about the Fogg Art Museum's recent acquisitions and another about art studies. The overall design of the page is simple and straightforward, with clear headings and concise summaries of the various events and exhibitions being discussed.

The background of the image is a plain gray color, which helps to highlight the details of the newspaper page. Overall, the image provides a glimpse into the cultural and artistic scene of the time, showcasing the types of events and exhibitions that were taking place in the late 1920s.

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The image presents a vintage newspaper or magazine page, likely from the early 20th century, featuring various articles and advertisements. The page is divided into sections, each with its own distinct content.

Left Column:

  • Calendar Notes: This section appears to be a list of upcoming events, including concerts, lectures, and recitals. Notable events include:
    • Boston Symphony Orchestra Concerts in Sanders Theatre on Thursday evenings, February 9, February 23, March 1, March 29, and April 19, 1928.
    • A lecture on Greek Music by Madame Eva Sikelianos on Tuesday afternoon, January 24, at the Fogg Art Museum.
    • An organ recital in Appleton Chapel on Tuesday evening, January 31, by Mr. Richard G. Appel.
    • The Charles Eliot Norton Lectures, a course of ten lectures on Italian Sculpture by Professor Eric R.D. Maclagan.
  • January 28, Fogg Art Museum: This section announces an exhibition of Japanese works of art, which will be opened on February 1st at the Fogg Art Museum.
  • Fogg Art Museum: A small advertisement mentions that the Fogg Art Museum has recently received a valuable gift pertaining to prints - acquisitions on loan.

Right Column:

  • Collections and Critiques: This section features an article titled "Fogg Shows Japanese Pottery and Painting," discussing the exhibition of Japanese art at the Fogg Museum.
  • Art Studies: A brief article mentions the fifth series of essays from the Fine Arts Departments of Harvard and Princeton.

Overall Impression:

The image provides a glimpse into the cultural and artistic events of the time, highlighting the Fogg Art Museum's exhibitions and lectures. The page's layout and design suggest a publication from the early 20th century, likely from Harvard University or a related institution. The content showcases the museum's efforts to promote art, music, and culture, as well as the academic pursuits of the time.