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Fogg Art Museum Scrapbook, January 1928-November 1929

ARCH.2003.24, Rendition: 795744

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The image appears to be a page from an old newspaper or magazine, specifically from the "Crimson" dated June 7, '28. It includes several articles and images related to art, particularly focusing on Korean and Chinese art, as well as an Egyptian art lecture by Professor Jean Capart.

Here's a detailed breakdown:

  1. Top Left Section:

    • Title: "Korean Nobleman"
    • This section features a black-and-white image of a Korean nobleman, dressed in traditional attire, sitting on a stool. The caption indicates that this is a painting from the 17th century, part of the Japanese and Chinese collection of Denman W. Ross, on display at the Fogg Art Museum.
  2. Top Right Section:

    • Title: "Dr. Capart Praises Hub's Egyptian Art"
    • This article discusses Professor Jean Capart, director of the Royal Museum of the Cinquantenaire in Brussels, who praised the Egyptian art collection at the Museum of Fine Arts. It mentions his admiration for a statue of Ankhhay, a nobleman and son-in-law of King Cheops, which he described as "perfect" and "lifelike." The statue dates back to 3000 B.C. and was found at Saqqara.
  3. Bottom Left Section:

    • Title: "To Lecture on Egyptian Art"
    • This section announces another lecture by Professor Jean Capart, scheduled for June 2, '28, at 4:30 p.m. in the large lecture hall of the new Fogg Museum. The lecture is about Egyptian art.
  4. Bottom Right Section:

    • Title: "Kao-Feng"
    • This section features a portrait of a Buddhist monk named Kao-Feng, who lived from 1238 to 1295. The portrait is part of an exhibit at the Fogg Art Museum, also from the Japanese and Chinese collection of Denman W. Ross.

The page appears to be part of a scrapbook or a collection of clippings, as there are handwritten notes and a label indicating "June 2, 23(?) 1928," suggesting it might have been part of a personal archive or a collection of historical artifacts and news.

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This image shows an open scrapbook or album containing newspaper clippings and photographs from June 1928. The clippings are about art and cultural exhibits, including mentions of Dr. Capart praising Egyptian art and lectures on Egyptian art at the Fogg Art Museum. There are also images of paintings, including a Korean nobleman from the 17th century, a Chinese portrait of a gentleman from the 17th century, and a portrait of a Buddhist monk named Kao-feng who lived from 1238 to 1295. The clippings are dated June 2 and June 7, 1928, and are from the Crimson newspaper. The album itself appears to be quite old, with yellowed pages and a dark binding.

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This image displays an open, aged scrapbook or portfolio, its brittle, yellowed pages filled with clippings and photographs, documenting art news and exhibitions around June 1923.

The page on the left, dated “Crimson, June 7, ’23”, features several items:

  • A Korean Nobleman: At the top, a black-and-white photograph shows a portrait of a Korean man in traditional 17th-century attire, seated on a low platform and wearing a tall black hat. The caption identifies it as a painting from the Denman W. Ross collection, on display at the Fogg Art Museum.
  • Chinese Portraiture: Below, a larger, more detailed photograph depicts a Chinese gentleman from the 17th century, wearing an ornate robe and a distinctive black hat with wide, flat side flaps. This is also from the Ross collection at the Fogg Art Museum.

The page on the right is a collage of newspaper clippings dated June 2 and 3, 1923, primarily from the Crimson:

  • Dr. Capart Praises Hub’s Egyptian Art: The main article features Professor Jean Capart, director of the Royal Museum of the Cinquantenaire in Brussels, praising the Egyptian collection at the Museum of Fine Arts (referred to as “Hub”) in Boston, calling it second to none in the world. It includes an amusing anecdote about his reaction—“Ah, it is perfect. See the fine modeling of the face, of the shoulders”—and his red beard.
  • To Lecture on Egyptian Art: A smaller notice announces that Professor Capart will give an illustrated lecture titled “Egyptian Art” at the Fogg Art Museum on Monday afternoon.
  • Art News, June 2, ’23: This clipping mentions an exhibition of works by Hunt Diedrich (grandson of William Morris Hunt) at the Fogg Art Museum, and a Whitney Studio Club Traveling Exhibition.
  • Kao-Feng: In the bottom right corner, a small photograph shows a portrait of Kao-Feng, a Buddhist monk (1238–1295), also from the Denman W. Ross collection at the Fogg Art Museum.

Overall, the page is a rich historical document, capturing a moment in early 20th-century art scholarship in Boston, highlighting exhibitions and lectures on Egyptian, Korean, Chinese, and Western art, all connected to the Fogg Art Museum and its significant collection from Denman W. Ross. The visual style is that of early 20th-century journalism, with typewritten text and halftone photographic reproductions.

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An open book has an article titled "Dr. Capart Praises Hub's Egyptian Art" with a black and white picture of a Korean nobleman in the left corner. The book also has a picture of a Chinese portrait in the middle and a portrait of a Buddhist monk in the right corner. The book has a black spine and a black cover.

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The image shows a page from a book, possibly a newspaper or magazine, with several articles and photographs. The articles are written in a black font and are titled "Dr. Capart Praises Hub's Egyptian Art," "Art News," and "Below-Chinese Portraiture." The photographs show a man in traditional Korean clothing, a Chinese portrait, and a painting of a man. The book appears to be from the early 20th century, based on the style of the font and the content of the articles.

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The image depicts an open book or catalog featuring several black-and-white illustrations and accompanying text. Here is a detailed description:

Layout and Content:

  1. Open Pages:

    • The book is open to two pages, showing text and images on both sides.
    • The left page is dated June 17, 1928, and the right page is dated June 2, 1928.
  2. Left Page (June 17, 1928):

    • Top Left Image:
      • A black-and-white illustration of a Korean nobleman from the 17th century.
      • The caption identifies the figure as a Korean nobleman, with the painting on display at the Fogg Art Museum as part of the Chinese collection of Denman W. Ross.
    • Bottom Left Image:
      • A black-and-white illustration of a Chinese portrait from the 17th century.
      • The caption describes it as an example of Korean art, depicting a gentleman of the 17th century. The work is part of the Chinese and Japanese collection loaned to the Fogg Art Museum.
  3. Right Page (June 2, 1928):

    • Top Right Text:
      • A news article titled "Dr. Capart Praises Hub's Egyptian Art", dated June 2, 1928.
      • The article discusses a lecture by Professor Jean Capart, director of the Royal Museum of the Cinquantenaire in Brussels, on Egyptian art. It mentions that Capart will give an illustrated lecture on Monday afternoon at the Fogg Museum's lecture hall.
      • The article also references Capart's admiration for the Egyptian art collection, noting his praise for its quality and historical significance.
    • Bottom Right Image:
      • A black-and-white illustration of Kao-Feng, a Buddhist monk from 1238.
      • The caption states that this portrait is part of an exhibit at the Fogg Art Museum of Chinese and Japanese art, loaned from the collection of Denman W. Ross.
  4. Additional Text:

    • The right page also includes a section titled "Art News", which mentions an exhibition of works by William Morris Hunt, the grandfather of Hunt Diederich, at the Fogg Art Museum. The exhibition is part of the Studio Club Traveling Exhibition and is also in progress.

Design and Style:

  • The illustrations are monochromatic, likely printed in grayscale or sepia tones, typical of early 20th-century publications.
  • The text is typeset in a formal, serif font, consistent with newspaper or catalog styles of the era.
  • The layout is clean and organized, with images placed adjacent to descriptive captions.

Context:

  • The book appears to be a catalog or newsletter from the Fogg Art Museum, documenting exhibitions, lectures, and notable artworks on display during the early 20th century.
  • The inclusion of both Eastern (Korean, Chinese, Japanese) and Western (Egyptian) art suggests a diverse collection and interest in global art history.

Overall Impression:

The image captures a historical snapshot of an art museum's activities in 1928, showcasing a blend of Eastern and Western art, along with scholarly lectures and exhibitions. The detailed captions provide context for each artwork, emphasizing the museum's role in promoting art appreciation and education.

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The image depicts a page from an old scrapbook or photo album, featuring a newspaper clipping with three photographs of artworks. The clipping is dated June 2, 1928, and includes an article about an exhibition of Egyptian art at the Fogg Art Museum.

  • The clipping is pasted onto a page in the scrapbook, which appears to be made of paper or cardboard.
  • The scrapbook is bound with a black cover and has a textured surface.
  • The clipping is surrounded by other newspaper clippings and notes, suggesting that the scrapbook was used to collect and preserve important information or memories.
  • The overall appearance of the image suggests that it was taken in a studio or office setting, possibly for archival or research purposes.

The image provides a glimpse into the past, showcasing the types of artworks and exhibitions that were popular in the 1920s. It also highlights the importance of preserving historical documents and artifacts, which can provide valuable insights into the culture and society of the time.

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The image presents a page from an old book or scrapbook, featuring newspaper clippings and photographs of artwork. The page is yellowed with age, suggesting that it has been preserved for many years.

Newspaper Clippings:

  • The top clipping is titled "Dr. Capart Praises Hub's Egyptian Art" and features a photo of Professor Jean Capart, director of the Royal Museum of the Cinquantenaire in Brussels.
  • The middle clipping is titled "To Lecture on Egyptian Art" and announces that Professor Capart will give an illustrated lecture on "Egyptian Art" at 4:30 o'clock next Monday afternoon.
  • The bottom clipping is titled "Art News" and mentions that the Fogg Art Museum has acquired a collection of Chinese and Japanese art.

Photographs:

  • The top photograph shows a painting of a Korean nobleman from the 17th century.
  • The middle photograph depicts a Chinese portrait from the 17th century.
  • The bottom photograph features a Buddhist monk who lived from 1238 to 1299.

Overall:

The image provides a glimpse into the art world of the past, showcasing the work of renowned artists and collectors. The newspaper clippings and photographs offer a unique perspective on the history of art and its appreciation.

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The image depicts an open scrapbook or photo album featuring a page with various newspaper clippings and black-and-white images.

The page is filled with a mix of text and images, including three black-and-white photographs of men in traditional Asian attire. The top-left corner features a clipping titled "Crimson, June 4, '28" accompanied by a photograph of a man in a traditional Korean nobleman's attire, with a caption describing the image as a 17th-century painting from the Japanese and Chinese collection of Denman W. Ross on display at the Fogg Art Museum.

Below this, another photograph shows a man in a similar traditional outfit, identified as a Chinese portraiture example of a Korean gentleman from the 17th century. To the right of this image is a smaller photograph of a Buddhist monk who lived from 1328 to 1398, also from the Denman W. Ross collection.

The right side of the page contains several newspaper clippings, including one titled "Dr. Capart Praises Hub's Egyptian Art" and another titled "To Lecture on Egyptian Art." These clippings appear to be discussing an exhibition or lecture related to Egyptian art at the Fogg Art Museum. The overall appearance of the page suggests that it is part of a scrapbook or archive created by someone interested in art history, particularly Asian and Egyptian art.

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The image presents a vintage scrapbook page, featuring a collection of newspaper clippings and photographs. The page is divided into sections, with the top-left corner bearing handwritten text that reads "Gimson, June 4 '28."

  • Newspaper Clippings:
    • The top-right section contains a clipping from the "Cambridge Transcript" dated June 2, 1928, with the headline "Dr. Capart Praises Hub's Egyptian Art."
    • Another clipping below it is titled "To Lecture on Egyptian Art" and discusses Professor Jean Capart's lecture on Egyptian art at the Fogg Art Museum.
    • A smaller clipping to the right of these articles is titled "Art News" and mentions an exhibition at the Fogg Art Museum featuring the work of Hunt Diederich.
  • Photographs:
    • The top-left section features a black-and-white photograph of a Korean nobleman, accompanied by a caption that describes the painting as being from the 17th century and part of the Japanese and Chinese collection of Denman W. Ross on display at the Fogg Art Museum.
    • The bottom-left section displays a black-and-white photograph of a Chinese portrait, described as an example of Korean art depicting a gentleman from the 17th century, part of the Chinese and Japanese portraits loaned to the Fogg Art Museum.
    • The bottom-right section shows a black-and-white photograph of a Buddhist monk who lived from 1238 to 1295, with a caption indicating that this portrait is part of an exhibit at the Fogg Art Museum of the Chinese and Japanese collection of Denman W. Ross.

In summary, the image showcases a curated selection of newspaper clippings and photographs related to art exhibitions and lectures at the Fogg Art Museum, highlighting the diversity of artistic collections and events during that time period.