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Fogg Art Museum Scrapbook, January 1928-November 1929

ARCH.2003.24, Rendition: 796220

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The image is a page from a document detailing a series of lectures on "Modern Painting in Germany from 1800 to 1928" given by Dr. Gustav Pauli at Harvard University. The lectures were organized under the auspices of the Germanic Museum and the Fogg Art Museum. The document includes an outline of Lecture III, dated October 31, 1928, and mentions that the lectures were open to the general public free of charge.

The page also contains a newspaper clipping from "The Harvard Crimson" inviting the public to hear the eight lectures, providing details about the dates and topics of each lecture. The topics range from early romantic painting to the impressionists and expressionists.

Additionally, there is an article titled "Painting at Yale Ascribed to Titian," which discusses the discovery and authentication of a painting at Yale University. The article mentions the cleaning and restoration process of the painting, which revealed it to be a work by the Venetian master Titian. The painting, depicting the "Presentation in the Temple," was acquired by Yale in 1922 and was recently authenticated by Charles H. Sawyer, a former Yale professor.

The document is part of a larger collection, as indicated by the handwritten notes and dates on the right side of the page.

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The image is a page from a newspaper or a magazine, dated October 20, 1928. The main content of the page is divided into two main sections.

  1. Left Section:

    • The left side features an advertisement for "Modern Painting in Germany from 1800 to 1928," a series of eight illustrated lectures given by Dr. Gustav Pauli under the auspices of the German Museum and the Fogg Art Museum at Harvard University.

    • The advertisement lists the schedule of lectures:

      • October 20: The Romantic Painters
      • October 24: Cornelius and the Nazarenes
      • October 31: Romantic Illustration and Painting
      • November 7: German Painters
      • November 14: German Painters
      • November 21: Paul Klee and his Followers
      • November 28: The Expressionists
      • December 5: The Impressionists
    • The text also mentions that the lectures are open to the public.

  2. Right Section:

    • The right section is titled "Painting at Yale Ascribed to Titian."
    • It describes a painting at Yale University that was initially attributed to Titian but later questioned. The article details the cleaning and restoration process conducted by Charles Durham of Boston and his assistants, who cleaned and reattributed the painting to Giorgio da Castelfranco.
    • The painting was initially thought to be a work of Titian, but after extensive study, it was determined to be by Giorgio da Castelfranco. The article also mentions that the Yale University art collection contains works by the same painter, who lived from 1477 to 1549.

This detailed page provides historical context and updates on art exhibitions and restorations from 1928.

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The document is an announcement from Harvard University, titled 'Modern Painting in Germany from 1800 to 1928,' detailing a series of eight illustrated lectures given by Dr. Gustav Pauli under the auspices of the Germanic Museum and the Fogg Art Museum. The outline provided is for Lecture III, scheduled for October 31, 1928. The document also includes an invitation for the public to attend these lectures, with details about the speakers, topics, and dates. Additionally, there is an article about a painting at Yale, previously attributed to Titian, which has been cleaned and reattributed to Giorgione, with insights from Professor Frank Jewett Mather Jr. and Bernard Berenson.

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The image shows a page from a newspaper dated October 28, 1928, titled "The Harvard Crimson." The main articles and sections on this page include:

  1. Headline Article - "PAINTING AT YALE ASCRIBED TO TITIAN":

    • This article discusses a painting that has recently been attributed to the famous artist Titian after extensive restoration and examination.
    • The painting, depicting an "Adoration of the Infant Christ in the Temple," was acquired by Yale University in 1925.
    • Previously attributed to Bordone, experts have now concluded it is the work of Titian after removing overpainting and conducting thorough research.
    • The article details the painting's history, including its origins and previous attributions.
  2. Harvard University Event Announcement - "MODERN PAINTING IN GERMANY FROM 1800 TO 1928":

    • This section announces a series of eight illustrated lectures on modern German painting, taking place from 1800 to 1928.
    • The lectures are given by Dr. Gustav Pauli under the auspices of the Germanic Museum and the Fogg Art Museum.
    • An outline for the third lecture, scheduled for October 31, 1928, is provided, covering the period from 1880 to 1890.
  3. Public Invitation to Lectures at Fogg Museum:

    • This section lists the schedule for the lectures on modern German art to be held at the Fogg Museum.
    • The lectures are open to the public and cover various topics and time periods within German art history:
      • October 24: Romantic painters
      • October 27: Romantic illustration and painting
      • October 31: German painting from 1880-1890
      • November 7: Painters of the Secession
      • November 14: German painters
      • November 21: Wilhelm Leibl and his followers
      • November 28: The Impressionists
      • December 5: The Expressionists

Overall, the page contains a mix of art history news and announcements of upcoming lectures at Harvard University.

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The image shows a newspaper clipping from October 31, 1928, detailing a series of lectures on "Modern Painting in Germany from 1800 to 1928" given by Dr. Gustav Pauli at Harvard University. These lectures were part of an eight-part series organized by the Germanic Museum and the Fogg Art Museum.

The front page of the clipping includes the following information:

  • Title: "Modern Painting in Germany from 1800 to 1928"
  • Lecturer: Dr. Gustav Pauli
  • Series: Eight illustrated lectures
  • Outline: The clipping provides an outline for Lecture III.

The clipping also includes an announcement for the public lectures, inviting people to attend these lectures at Harvard. The lectures were scheduled to be held at the Fogg Art Museum on various dates from October 24 to December 5, 1928.

On the right side of the image, there is another article titled "Painting at Yale Ascribed to Titian." This article discusses the cleaning and restoration of a painting at Yale University that was initially attributed to the Italian Renaissance master Titian. The restoration revealed that the painting might actually be by Girolamo da Treviso, a pupil of Giorgione. The Yale painting was described as the "Yale Titian" and was part of the collection for many years.

The clipping also includes a small note about the public invitation to hear these lectures, listing the specific dates, times, and locations for each lecture. The dates and titles of the lectures are as follows:

  • October 24: The Early Romantic Painters
  • October 31: Romantic Illustration and Painting
  • November 7: The Nazarene Painters
  • November 14: German Painters in Rome
  • November 21: Adolphe von Menzel
  • November 28: The Impressionists
  • December 5: The Expressionists

The clipping is dated October 29, 1928, and includes a section from the newspaper titled "Art News."

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The image is a newspaper clipping featuring two distinct articles related to art and lectures.

  1. Main Article (Left Side):

    • Title: "Modern Painting in Germany from 1800 to 1928"
    • Details: The article announces a series of eight illustrated lectures on modern painting in Germany from 1800 to 1928, organized under the auspices of the Germanic Museum and the Fogg Art Museum at Harvard University.
    • Speaker: The lectures are given by Dr. Gustav Pauli.
    • Date: The outline of Lecture III is dated October 31, 1928.
    • Venue and Schedule: The lectures are scheduled to take place in various halls across Harvard University, starting from October 16 to December 5, 1928. Each lecture is detailed with specific dates, times, and locations.
    • Lecture Topics:
      • October 16: The early romantic painters
      • October 24: Cornelius and the Nazarenes
      • October 31: Romantic illustration and painting
      • November 7: German painters
      • November 14: German painters in Rome
      • November 21: Albrecht Dürer and his followers
      • November 28: The Impressionists
      • December 5: The Expressionists
  2. Side Article (Right Side):

    • Title: "Painting at Yale Ascribed to Titian"
    • Details: The article discusses a painting at Yale University that is believed to be a work by the renowned artist Titian.
    • Authenticity: The painting has been authenticated through a series of studies and cleanings, revealing hidden layers and details.
    • Historical Background: The painting was initially thought to be by Giorgione and later attributed to Titian.
    • Research: Charles Durham of Boston and his assistants conducted extensive cleaning and restoration work, uncovering new details and confirming the painting's attribution to Titian.
    • Expert Opinion: Dr. Everett V. Meeks, a professor at Yale, confirms the authenticity and discusses the historical context of the painting.

The newspaper clipping is dated October 29, 1928.

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This image features a vintage printed page from a source that resembles a newspaper or academic journal. On the left side, there's a title "HARVARD UNIVERSITY" followed by large text "MODERN PAINTING IN GERMANY FROM 1800 TO 1928" and a subtitle "EIGHT ILLUSTRATED LECTURES GIVEN UNDER THE AUSPICES OF THE GERMANIC MUSEUM AND THE FOGG ART MUSEUM BY DR. GUSTAV PAULI OUTLINE OF LECTURE III OCTOBER 31, 1928."

Below, there are articles, including one titled "Public Invited to Hear Eight Harvard Lectures" and a schedule named "LECTURES AT FOGG MUSEUM."

On the right side, there's a column from "Art News" dated October 20, 1928, with an article headline "PAINTING AT YALE ASCRIBED TO TITIAN," which discusses a work of art initially attributed to Titian and later reassessed. The article takes up most of the right side of the page.

The layout, typography, and style are indicative of printed materials from the early 20th century, and the document is held together in a binder or folder, as evidenced by the black binding visible on the left edge.

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The image shows an open scrapbook or album page featuring a lecture outline and several newspaper clippings related to art lectures and exhibitions.

The center portion of the page contains a printed lecture outline titled "MODERN PAINTING IN GERMANY FROM 1800 TO 1928," by Dr. Gustav Pauli, presented under the auspices of the Germanic Museum and the Fogg Art Museum at Harvard University. The outline is for Lecture III and dated October 31, 1928.

Surrounding this printed outline are several newspaper clippings:

  • One clipping at the bottom left titled "Public Invited to Hear Eight Harvard Lectures," dated October 16, 1928, listing a series of public lectures on various topics.
  • Another clipping below the outline titled "LECTURES AT FOGG MUSEUM" from October 20, 1928, announcing a course of eight illustrated lectures on modern painting in Germany by Dr. Gustav Pauli, along with a list of lecture topics and dates.
  • On the right-hand side of the page is a longer article titled "PAINTING AT YALE ASCRIBED TO TITIAN," dated Oct 20, 1928, describing the discovery and authentication of a Renaissance painting believed to be by Titian, including details of cleaning and restoration and the opinions of various experts.

The page appears to document art history lectures and discoveries from the late 1920s, focusing on German modern art and Renaissance painting attribution. The arrangement suggests an archival or historical collection of art-related news and academic material.

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The image shows an open book, likely a catalog or program, from Harvard University. The visible pages contain text and details related to lectures and exhibitions organized by the Fogg Art Museum. Here is a detailed description:

Left Page:

  • Title: "MODERN PAINTING IN GERMANY FROM 1800 TO 1928"
  • Subtitle: "EIGHT ILLUSTRATED LECTURES GIVEN UNDER THE AUSPICES OF THE GERMANIC MUSEUM AND THE FOGG ART MUSEUM BY DR. GUSTAV PAULI"
  • Date: October 31, 1928
  • Content: This page appears to be the outline of Lecture III, detailing the structure and topics covered in the lecture series. It includes a list of lectures scheduled for the fall of 1928, with dates and titles such as:
    • October 17: The early romantic German painters
    • October 24: Correius and the Nazarenes
    • October 31: Romantic illustration
    • November 7: German painters in Rome
    • November 14: German painters and their followers
    • November 28: The Impressionists
    • December 5: The Expressionists

Right Page:

  • Title: "PAINTING AT YALE ASCRIBED TO TITIAN"
  • Content: This section discusses a painting at Yale University that was initially attributed to Titian but later identified as the work of Bernardo Berson. Key points include:
    • The painting was discovered among Italian primitives at Yale University, specifically in the collection of the Infant Christ in the Temple.
    • The painting had been attributed to Giorgione and Cariani in the past.
    • Charles Durham, Boston, and his assistants cleaned and restored over 200 canvases, including this one, in a small vestibule.
    • The cleaning revealed that the painting was originally by Bernardo Berson, a Venetian painter born in 1480.
    • The painting was initially thought to be by Cariani, but further study confirmed it was by Berson.
    • The painting is now on public view at the Yale School of Fine Arts, among a collection of more than a few of the Jarves Collection.

Additional Details:

  • Header: The top of the page includes "Art News" and a date: "Oct. 30, 1928."
  • Layout: The text is formatted in a typical newspaper or magazine style, with clear headings and subheadings.
  • Visual Elements: The book appears to be part of an archive or collection, as indicated by the spine and binding visible on the left side of the image. The pages are aged, with a slightly yellowed tone, suggesting historical significance.

Overall Context:

The image depicts a page from a publication or catalog detailing art lectures and exhibitions, focusing on modern German painting and a notable rediscovery of a painting attributed to Titian but later identified as the work of Bernardo Berson. The content reflects the scholarly and artistic activities of the time, particularly at Harvard University and the Fogg Art Museum.

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An open book titled "Modern Painting in Germany from 1800 to 1928" is displayed on a white background. The book is written by Dr. Gustav Pauli, and it features eight illustrated lectures given under the auspices of the Germanic Museum and the Fogg Art Museum. The book is dated October 31, 1928. The text on the page discusses the history of modern painting in Germany, including the influence of Italian art and the works of artists such as Charles Willson Peale and Bernard Berenson.