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This image shows a page from "The American Magazine of Art," dated April 1928. The page contains several articles and a photograph of an Egyptian carved relief.

The main article discusses the establishment of a Department of Fine Arts at New York University in September 1925. It mentions the department's courses, lectures, and exhibitions, as well as its collaboration with the Metropolitan Museum of Art and the Whitney Studio Club. The text also highlights the exhibition of contemporary British art at the National Gallery of Art in March 1928, organized under the patronage of Sir Esme Howard, the British Ambassador.

On the right side of the page, there is a photograph of an Egyptian carved relief from the XIX Dynasty, titled "Egyptian Carved Relief, XIX Dynasty." The relief is credited as a gift from Edward S. Harkness, Esq., to the Minneapolis Institute of Art.

The page also features a smaller section at the bottom right with an article titled "Water Colors at the Fogg," discussing an exhibition of watercolors at the Fogg Art Museum.

The image shows an open book or magazine with two pages visible. The left page contains a printed article titled "April 1928" and another section titled "Art News" dated May 3, 1928. The right page is from "THE AMERICAN MAGAZINE OF ART" and discusses an exhibition of contemporary British art at the National Gallery of Art, opened on March 6. It also mentions a collection of Egyptian art objects received as a gift by the Minneapolis Institute of Arts from Mr. Edward S. Harkness. There is a black-and-white photograph of an Egyptian carved relief from the XIX Dynasty, described as a gift to the Minneapolis Institute of Arts. The relief features an inscription and a figure, possibly representing the god Horus. The text provides details about the exhibition and the historical significance of the Egyptian art collection. The pages appear to be old, with some wear and tear visible.

This image displays an open vintage magazine, specifically The American Magazine of Art, dated May 1928 (as indicated in the bottom right corner of the right-hand page).

The magazine is bound in a dark, possibly leather or cloth-covered, hardcover binding, and is open to pages 224 and 225. The paper is aged, with a yellowish tint, suggesting its age and historical nature.

The content visible on the pages is a mix of dense text articles and a single large black-and-white photograph.

Left Page (Page 225)

• The page is primarily filled with text.
• At the top, a handwritten note in ink reads “April 1928”.
• The text discusses art education and museum activities in New York, specifically mentioning:
  • The New York University “Live Art” program and its Department of Fine Arts under Charles H. Sherrill.
  • The Metropolitan Museum of Art and its School of Fine Arts on 8th Street.
  • Donations and support from individuals such as Michael Friedsam, Altman and Company, and Mrs. Arthur T. Cabot.
  • Professor Adolf Goldschmidt and the Fogg Art Museum.
  • Events like a Whitney Studio Club exhibition and a French silver wine-tasters’ cups loan.

Right Page (Page 224)

• This page features two main text columns and a large image on the right.
• The top headline reads: “THE AMERICAN MAGAZINE OF ART”.
• The main article discusses:
  • An exhibition of contemporary British art at the National Gallery of Art in Washington, D.C., opened in March 1928, under the patronage of the British Ambassador.
  • A gift of Egyptian art to the Minneapolis Institute of Arts from Edward S. Harkness of New York — a significant collection of 91 objects, many of them antique Egyptian carvings.
• The large, vertically oriented black-and-white photograph on the right shows an ancient Egyptian carved relief or stela, depicting a standing figure (likely Pharaoh Ramesses II) and another kneeling figure (possibly Nefertiti or a goddess) before a deity. The caption below reads:

“EGYPTIAN CARVED RELIEF, XIX DYNASTY / GIFT OF EDWARD S. HARKNESS, 1928, TO THE MINNEAPOLIS INSTITUTE OF ARTS”

• Below the photo and article, a smaller boxed item features commentary from Charles L. Connor (May 1928) on the Fogg Museum’s watercolor exhibition, praising its taste and discrimination.

Significance & Context

This image captures a moment in early 20th-century American art historical discourse. It reflects:

• The growing institutionalization of art education and museum culture in the U.S.
• International cultural exchange, especially with Britain and Egypt.
• Philanthropy’s role in enriching American art collections — notably through figures like Edward Harkness.
• The magazine’s role as a chronicler of the art world’s happenings, exhibitions, and acquisitions.

Overall, this is a rich historical document reflecting 1920s American art culture, with a focus on institutional development, international collections, and scholarly commentary.

The image shows an open magazine with two pages. The pages are from the April 1928 issue of "The American Magazine of Art." The left page features an article titled "New York's September, 1928," which discusses the art program at the New York University, including the establishment of a Fine Arts Department. The article mentions the contributions of notable figures like Charles H. Sherrill, Chairman of the Committee on Fine Arts.

The right page has an article titled "The American Magazine of Art." It talks about an exhibition of contemporary British art at the National Gallery of Art in London, showcasing works by artists like Augustus John and Laura Knight. There is also a section about a gift from the Minneapolis Institute of Art, including a collection of Egyptian art objects. Additionally, the page includes a photograph of an Egyptian carved relief from the XIX Dynasty, depicting the god Horus wearing a double crown.

The image depicts an open book with two pages visible, each containing text and an illustration. The book appears to be from a magazine or journal, likely related to art or history, given the content and style of the text and images.

The left page contains text that seems to be an article or report. The text is organized into paragraphs and includes a date at the top, "April 1928," indicating the publication date. The content discusses various topics, including art exhibitions, museum collections, and historical artifacts. Specific mentions include the Metropolitan Museum of Art, the Frick Art Library, and the Morgan Library, suggesting a focus on New York City's cultural institutions. The text also references a "Department of Fine Arts" and "Committee on Fine Arts," indicating a formal structure within an organization dedicated to the arts.

The right page features a photograph of an ancient artifact, described as an "Egyptian Carved Relief." The relief depicts a scene from the 19th Dynasty, showing a god, likely Horus, wearing a double crown and holding a scepter. The artifact is described as a gift from Mr. and Mrs. Edward Harkness to the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York. The text provides details about the relief, including its dimensions and historical significance, and mentions other notable objects in the museum's collection, such as a painted stone relief of Nefer-hotep and an inscribed aluminum statuette of Amon.

The book's pages are bound with a black cover, and the edges of the pages are slightly worn, suggesting it has been handled frequently. The text is printed in a serif font, which was common for publications of this era. The overall layout is clean and organized, with the text and images complementing each other to provide a comprehensive view of the topics discussed.

In summary, the image shows an open book from April 1928, featuring an article about art and historical artifacts, with a focus on New York City's cultural institutions and a detailed description of an Egyptian carved relief donated to the Metropolitan Museum of Art.

The image shows a page from a historical publication titled "The American Magazine of Art," dated April 1923. The page is numbered 224 and appears to be part of a larger volume, as indicated by the visible page numbers and the structured layout typical of periodicals or magazines from the early 20th century.

Content Overview:

The page contains two main sections:

Left Column:

• Headline: "New York University Program"
• Date: September, 1923
• Location: New York University, New York, U.S.
• Event: A Live Art Program held under the auspices of the Art Department, which was established a year prior.
• Details:
  • The department offers 15 lectures, with 122 full courses attended.
  • The department is housed in the Institute of Arts, led by Charles H. Sherrill, Chairman of the Committee on Fine Arts.
  • The department has two teaching units: one in New York Academy of Art and another in Metropolitan.
  • The first unit is located in New York University, while the second unit is situated in the Metropolitan Museum of Art.
  • The second unit includes notable locations such as the Hispanic Society Museum, Natural History Museum, Cooper Union Library, Frick Art Library, Morgan Library, and American Academy in Rome.
  • The earliest students were among the largest earners in the arts and crafts industry, with many already supporting themselves.
  • Michael Friedsam, President of Altman's, has donated $80,000 annually for six years to support the department, which is considered a priceless gift.
  • The department has been fortunate in having the Metropolitan Museum cooperate with it for twenty-six years, conducting courses for university students.
  • The work is described as individual, encouraged by scholars, and not only in the work itself but also in the way it is done.
  • Notable lecturers include Fogg Art Museum directors, such as Meyer Schapiro, who is giving a course of twenty-six lectures on XVIII century drawings of the New York Ballet.
  • The Metropolitan Museum has provided bronzes, silver cups, and other items for display.

Right Column:

• Headline: "Water Colors at the Fogg"
• Description: An exhibition of contemporary British art, comprising 91 paintings, was opened at the National Gallery of Art on March 6, 1923.
• Exhibition Details:
  • The exhibition was assembled by Sir Edmund Davis, under the patronage of His Excellency, Sir Compton P. Mackintosh, the British Ambassador to the United States.
  • The exhibition was approved by a committee comprising Robert Anderson, Sir D. Y. Cameron, Sir George Clausen, Julius Olson, Royal Academicians, and Therese von Donop.
  • The exhibition includes works by notable artists such as Patrick Henry Bruce, Sir Frederic B. Kenyon, Earl of Birkenhead, Sir Alfred E. Gow, and American Ambassador to Great Britain, James W. Gerard.
  • The exhibition features works by artists including Harold Knight, Julius Olson, John Lavery, Ambrose McEvoy, and Sir C. J. Holmes, the late Director of the National Gallery, London.
• Egyptian Art Exhibit:
  • The Minneapolis Institute of Arts has received a collection of Egyptian artifacts from Edward S. Harkness, President of New York.
  • The collection includes 4000 B.C. range objects, representing the entire development of Egyptian art and craft, including relics of prehistoric races from the Nile Valley and burial household utensils through the Middle Kingdom to the Renaissance of the XVIII Dynasty and the late periods.
  • A broad spectacle is a humble, delicate necklace made of delicate beads of turquoise, which had become unstrung in the centuries that had elapsed and were removed from the dusts of an ancient tomb.
  • Other treasures include resting stones of delicate beads, limestone statuette, Nefertiti alabaster vase, and a limestone relief from a temple possibly the temple of Ramesses II at Abydos.
  • The limestone relief shows Nefertiti kneeling in an attitude of adoration before the Great God, Lord of the Sky in Inches.

Image Caption:

• On the right side of the page, there is an illustration labeled "Egyptian Carved Relief, XIX Dynasty".
  • The illustration depicts a carved relief showing Nefertiti in an adoration posture, kneeling before a deity.
  • The caption identifies the relief as being from the Egyptian collection donated by Edward S. Harkness to the Minneapolis Institute of Arts.
  • The relief is described as being approximately 14 inches in height and shows Nefertiti in an attitude of adoration.

Additional Notes:

• The page includes pagination and column numbering, indicating it is part of a structured publication.
• The text is formatted in a serif font, typical of early 20th-century printing.
• The page also includes a signature at the bottom right corner: "Charles J. Coxie", dated May, 1923, suggesting it may have been part of a personal or archival collection.

Conclusion:

This page provides a snapshot of cultural and artistic activities in the early 1920s, highlighting exhibitions of contemporary British art and ancient Egyptian artifacts, as well as the academic and artistic programs at New York University. The inclusion of detailed descriptions and an illustration of an Egyptian relief underscores the magazine's focus on art, history, and cultural exhibitions.

This image appears to be a photograph of an open book or journal, showing two pages. It's titled "The American Magazine of Art" and the shown pages are numbered 224 and 225. The photograph is dated May 1, 1928, as indicated by the handwriting on the bottom right corner.

On the left page, there is text, which seems to discuss art appreciation and studies, referencing various institutions and their contributions to the art community, such as museums, universities, and individuals involved in the art scene. On the right page, there is an accompanying article titled 'Egyptian Art at the Minneapolis Institute of Arts', followed by an image of an "Egyptian Carved Relief, XVIII Dynasty", with a caption that reads "CUT IN LOW RELIEF IN LIMESTONE, NO. 79".

The upper half of the right page describes contemporary British art exhibition paintings, as well as an Egyptian art exhibition. The photograph shows a sign of aging, with discolored pages, suggesting the material's historic nature.

The image shows an open page from an old magazine titled "THE AMERICAN MAGAZINE OF ART." The visible page number is 224. On the right side of the page, there's a black-and-white photograph of an Egyptian carved relief from the XIX Dynasty. The relief depicts a kneeling figure identified as Nefer-hotep in the act of adoration, with inscriptions mentioning "The Beautiful Horus, the Great God, Lord of the Sky in Bahet." The statuette is approximately 14 inches in height.

The text on the right discusses an exhibition of contemporary British art held at the National Gallery of Art under the patronage of the British Ambassador. It also describes a gift to the Minneapolis Institute of Arts comprising an important collection of Egyptian art objects dating as early as 4000 B.C., representing a wide range of Egyptian art and craft through various periods, including the Old Kingdom, Middle Kingdom, XVIII Dynasty, and Saite periods.

The left side of the image shows clipped articles pasted onto the page, with one headline reading "April, 1928," and text mentioning New York University’s Fine Arts Department, its collaboration with various museums, and financial aid by a Col. Michael Friedsam. Another article clipped below it is dated "May 3, 1928" and talks about an exhibition and a professor giving a course on 17th-century Dutch painting. The bottom right corner of the page has a small clipping about a picture exhibit running until May 21, 1928, signed by Charles J. Connick.

A two-page spread from a vintage scrapbook or magazine. The left page is filled with dense blocks of text in two narrow columns, with a handwritten note at the top that reads “April 1928.” The right page has a printed header “The American Magazine of Art” and includes a black-and-white photograph of an Egyptian carved relief (a wall panel with figures and hieroglyph-like shapes). There is a caption beneath the image, likely naming the artifact (appears to read something like “Egyptian carved relief, … Dynasty”). The pages are yellowed and mounted in a binders’ sleeve or album, with a small clip visible holding the page. Overall, it looks like an old art/archaeology article from the 1920s.

The image shows a page from a book or magazine titled "The American Magazine of Art." The page includes multiple columns of text discussing various art topics, exhibitions, and artifacts. The date "April 1928" is handwritten at the top of the left page. There is a black-and-white photograph on the right page, labeled "Egyptian Carved Relief, XIX Dynasty," with additional descriptive text referencing the artifact as a carved limestone relief featuring hieroglyphic inscriptions. The text goes into detail about the origins and significance of the object, stating it belongs to the New Kingdom period of Ancient Egypt. The paper appears to be part of a bound collection, as additional pages are visible on the left.