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Fogg Art Museum Scrapbook, January 1928-November 1929

ARCH.2003.24, Rendition: 796220

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The image shows a page from a book or notebook that contains several pieces of paper with text and announcements related to lectures and art history. The central focus is a document titled "Harvard University Modern Painting in Germany from 1800 to 1928" by Dr. Gustav Pauli. It outlines the dates and topics of a series of lectures given under the auspices of the Germanic Museum and the Fogg Art Museum. The lecture series is scheduled for October 31, 1928.

Additionally, there are smaller pieces of paper attached to the page. One mentions a "Public Invited to Hear Eight Harvard Lectures" on October 16, 1928, along with a transcript of the lectures. Another piece of paper discusses "Lectures at Fogg Museum" and includes a schedule of lectures for October 20, 1928. There is also a newspaper clipping about a painting at Yale, attributed to Titian, which has been cleaned and restored by Charles Durham and his assistants.

The page is from a vintage document, as evidenced by the aged appearance of the paper and the typewritten text.

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This image shows a page from a scrapbook or collection of historical documents. The page contains newspaper clippings and a typed document. Here's a detailed description of the elements on the page:

  1. Typed Document (Top Left):

    • Title: "HARVARD UNIVERSITY"
    • Subtitle: "MODERN PAINTING IN GERMANY FROM 1800 TO 1928"
    • Description: "EIGHT ILLUSTRATED LECTURES GIVEN UNDER THE AUSPICES OF THE GERMANIC MUSEUM AND THE FOGG ART MUSEUM"
    • Author: "BY DR. GUSTAV PAULI"
    • Section: "OUTLINE OF LECTURE III"
    • Date: "OCTOBER 31, 1928"
  2. Newspaper Clipping (Bottom Left):

    • Headline: "Public Invited to Hear Eight Harvard Lectures"
    • Date: "Oct. 16, 1928"
    • Content: This clipping lists several lectures being given at Harvard University, detailing the dates, times, locations, and topics of the lectures. The topics include "The Quest of Truth, Revelation," "Contemporary Composers," "The Early Romantic Painters," and more.
  3. Newspaper Clipping (Bottom Center):

    • Headline: "LECTURES AT FOGG MUSEUM"
    • Date: "Oct. 20, 1928"
    • Content: This clipping provides information about lectures given by Dr. Gustav Pauli at the Fogg Art Museum. It mentions the topics of the lectures, including "The early romantic painters," "Cornelius and the Nazarene school," and others. The lectures are scheduled for various dates from October 17 to December 5.
  4. Newspaper Clipping (Top Right):

    • Headline: "PAINTING AT YALE ASCRIBED TO TITIAN"
    • Date: "Oct. 20, '28"
    • Content: This article discusses a painting at Yale University that has been attributed to the artist Titian. It describes the process of cleaning and restoring the painting, revealing hidden details that led to the attribution. The article mentions experts such as Dean Everett V. Meeks and Bernard Berenson, who contributed to the authentication of the painting.

The page is neatly organized with each document and clipping clearly separated and labeled. The content focuses on art history, lectures, and a significant discovery related to a painting attributed to Titian.

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This image shows an open, aged scrapbook or folder, revealing several pieces of paper mounted on its pages. The content is centered around art history and academic lectures from the late 1920s.

The left-hand page features a program or announcement for a lecture series:

  • The main heading is “HARVARD UNIVERSITY”.
  • The title of the series is “MODERN PAINTING IN GERMANY FROM 1800 TO 1928”.
  • It consists of “EIGHT ILLUSTRATED LECTURES GIVEN UNDER THE AUSPICES OF THE GERMANIC MUSEUM AND THE FOGG ART MUSEUM”.
  • The lecturer is “DR. GUSTAV PAULI”.
  • Below this, it states “OUTLINE OF LECTURE III” and is dated “OCTOBER 31, 1928”.
  • On the bottom left, there is a smaller clipping titled “Public Invited to Hear Eight Harvard Lectures”, dated October 31, 1928, which reiterates the lecture series details.
  • On the bottom right, another clipping titled “LECTURES AT FOGG MUSEUM” dated October 20, 1928, provides a detailed schedule of the lecture series, listing topics such as “The early romantic painters,” “Cornelius and the Nazarene school,” “German painters in Rome,” and “The Expressionists,” with corresponding dates.

The right-hand page contains a newspaper clipping under the heading “Art News” and dated “Oct. 20, '28”.

  • The headline is “PAINTING AT YALE ASCRIBED TO TITIAN”.
  • The article discusses a painting titled “The Presentation in the Temple,” which had been attributed to Giorgione and later to Cariari (Girolamo da Caravaggio, mistakenly referred to as Cariari), but is now believed to be by the Venetian master Titian.
  • It details the restoration process by Charles Durham, which revealed the original work underneath layers of repainting and overpainting.
  • The painting is part of the Jarves Collection, acquired by Yale University in 1871.
  • The article quotes Dean Everett V. Meeks of the Yale Art Department and notes the painting's current public display in the Yale Gallery of Fine Arts.

Both pages are made of yellowed, off-white paper, and the text is printed in a standard serif font, typical of academic publications and newspapers of that era. The entire spread is contained within a dark, textured cover or folder, visible along the top and left edges. The overall impression is that of historical documentation, preserving announcements and news articles related to significant art events of the time.

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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.

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The image depicts an open book with the title "Modern Painting in Germany from 1800 to 1928" by Dr. Gustav Pauli. The book is open to a page that includes a table of contents and an outline of Lecture III. The page is dated October 31, 1928, and there is a flyer or announcement for public lectures at the Fogg Art Museum. The flyer lists the dates and topics of eight lectures, including "The early romantic painters," "Cornelius and the Naz-arene school and painting," "Romantic illustration and purists," "German naturalists," "German painters in Rome," "Wilhelm Leibl and his followers," "The Impressionists," and "The Expressionists." The book appears to be a scholarly work on the history of modern painting in Germany, and the flyer suggests that the lectures were intended for a general audience.

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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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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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This image shows a book page featuring text, columns, and clippings related to art lectures and museum exhibitions.

On the left, there is a book title presented at Harvard University: Modern Painting in Germany From 1800 to 1928. It indicates a lecture series by Dr. Gustav Pauli, including "Outline of Lecture III," dated October 31, 1928. Below, there are attached newspaper clippings, likely promoting Dr. Pauli's lecture. They briefly outline topics and dates for these lectures, emphasizing his expertise and the various subjects covered, such as Romanticism and Impressionism.

On the right, another column of text titled PAINTING AT YALE ASCRIBED TO TITIAN discusses art history, attribution, and restoration, potentially excerpted or included in this collection for context or research purposes.

The page appears archival and organized, hosting academic material, lectures, and historical references to early 20th-century art.

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A scanned page from an old scrapbook or binder. At the center is a title page from Harvard University: “Modern Painting in Germany from 1800 to 1928,” by Dr. Gustav Pauli, Outline of Lecture III, dated October 31, 1928. The page is cream-colored and printed in a classic serif font, surrounded by several small newspaper clippings about art events (including a piece about painting at Yale and an invitation to Harvard lectures). The pieces are pasted onto the page, giving it a collage-like look, and the book itself is bound in a dark cover. The overall impression is of an archival, early 20th-century academic scrapbook.