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Fogg Art Museum Scrapbook, January 1928-November 1929

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The image is a page from a publication or program booklet, dated December 1928. The page is divided into sections, each containing different types of information related to art and cultural events in Boston and Cambridge.

Top Section:

  • Boston League Present
    • Date: December 1928
    • Features a list of art exhibitions and events happening in Boston:
      • Guild of Boston Artists: Through December 8, Paintings by Fred J. Waugh.
      • Grace Horne Galleries: Through December 8, Etchings by John W. Winkler.
      • Copley Society: Through December 8, Water Colors by Ruth Nordell.
      • Myles Standish Galleries: Through December 8, Christmas Exhibition featuring etchings, woodcuts, drawings, and prints.
      • Fogg Art Museum: Through December 8, Flower, Sargent, Hopper, McNeill, Knight, and Hipkiss.
      • Recent Acquisitions: Drawings by masters of the 17th century.
      • Doll and Richards: Paintings of ships and sea by Frank Vining Smith.
      • Robert Vose Galleries: Paintings and bronzes of artists of the West.
      • Copley Gallery: Exhibition of paintings by Frank W. Benson, "Bunch of Flowers" by Lilla Cabot Perry.

Middle Section:

  • Drawing: A sketch by Jean Baptiste Camille Corot (1796-1875) of a young girl named Camille. The drawing is described as being part of an exhibition at the Fogg Art Museum.

Bottom Section:

  • Cambridge - December

    • Harvard University:
      • Open to the Public:
        • Sunday, December 2: "The Teaching of William Law" by Dr. Perry.
        • Monday, December 3: Illustrated Lecture by Professor Nims.
        • Tuesday, December 4: "The Future of the Illustrated Book" by Professor Edward Waldo Forbes.
        • Wednesday, December 5: "The Relation of Sound and its Relation to Music" by Professor F.A. Saunders.
        • Thursday, December 6: "Modern Painting in Germany" by Dr. Paul J. Sachs.
        • Friday, December 7: "The Expressionists in German Art" by Dr. Gustav Pauli.
        • Saturday, December 8: "Modern German Painting" by Dr. Gustav Pauli.
      • Other lectures and events are listed for various dates in December.
  • Fogg Museum Would Like French Group:

    • The museum expresses its willingness to accept one of the two sculptured groups, "Industry" or "Art," which will be taken from the top of the Postal Telegraph Building in New York. The museum is considering where to place these sculptures, which are described as being 50 years old and made of marble.

The page provides a snapshot of the cultural and artistic events and discussions happening in Boston and Cambridge during December 1928.

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The image is a page from a newspaper or a printed program dated December 1928. The page contains various sections and information related to art exhibitions, lectures, and events.

Art Exhibitions:

  1. Guild of Boston Artists:
    • Paintings by Phillip L. Hale (through December 8)
  2. Grace Herne Gallery:
    • Paintings by John Whorf (through December 8)
    • Water Colors by Polly Nordell (through December)
    • Pastels by the late William B. Clossom (through December)
    • Etchings and Block Prints by Small Sculptures (through December)
  3. Fogg Art Museum:
    • Watercolors: Winslow Homer, Sargent, Hopper, Dodge McKnight, and Hop (through December)
    • Recently acquired drawings by masters of various nationalities and times
  4. Doll and Richards:
    • Paintings of Ships and Sea by Frank Vialing Smith
    • Old English Sporting Prints
  5. Robert Yose Galleries:
    • Paintings and Bronzes of Artists of the West
  6. Copley Gallery:
    • Exhibition of Paintings by Jerome Brush
    • Pastels of Flowers by Laura Coumbe Hills

Special Note:

  • There is a mention of a drawing by Corot, a member of the family of Jean Baptiste Camille Corot, sketched by the artist himself, now on exhibition at the Fogg Art Museum.

Lectures at Harvard University:

  • December 4:
    • "The Origin and Growth of the Universe" by Professor Willard L. Spray, Dean of the Theological School, 8 p.m.
    • "Harvard Excavations at Nippur, Iraq, 1927-1928" by Professor Edward Chiera, 4 p.m.
  • December 5:
    • Illustrated Lectures on "Sound and Its Relation to Music" by Dr. Harvey Fletcher in the Large Lecture Hall of the Fogg Art Museum, 4:30 p.m.
    • Illustrated Lectures in German on the "Auspices of the Germanic Museum and the Fogg Art Museum" by Dr. Gustav Pauli, Director of the Kunsthalle, Hamburg, Germany, 4:30 p.m.
  • December 6:
    • "Industrial Relations" by Professor E. A. Ross, 4 p.m.
    • Illustrated Lecture in French on "The Industrial Worker" by Professor Paul Faure, 4 p.m.
  • December 7:
    • William Beardsley Lecture: "Why Preach Christ?" by The Rev. George Alexander MacDonald, 8 p.m.

Additional Notes:

  • An article titled "Fogg Museum Would Like French Group" discusses the Fogg Art Museum's willingness to accept a sculpture group, "The Dying Gladiator" and "Dying Slave," from the top of a Boston building and placing them on a new building 50 years later. The article mentions the sculptures were sculpted by Paul J. Sachs and were considered among French's earlier works.

The page is a comprehensive list of cultural and educational events happening in December 1928, focusing on art exhibitions and academic lectures.

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The image shows a page from a newspaper or magazine from December 1928. The page primarily focuses on art exhibitions and events scheduled around that time.

Art Exhibitions:

  1. Guild of Boston Artists:

    • Through December 8: Paintings by Philip L. Hale.
  2. Grace Horne Gallery:

    • Through December 8: Paintings by John Whorf.
    • Through December: Water Colors by Polly Nordell, Etchings and Block Prints by Polly Nordell, Pastels by William B. Closson.
  3. Fogg Art Museum:

    • Through December: Watercolors by William Homer Sargent, Watercolors by Dodge McKnight and Hopper, Recently acquired drawings by masters of various nationalities and times.
  4. Doll and Richards:

    • Paintings of Ships and Sea by Frank Vining Smith.
    • Old English Sporting Prints.
  5. Robert Young Galleries:

    • Paintings and Bronzes of Artists of the West.
  6. Copley Gallery:

    • Exhibition of Paintings by Jerome Brush.
    • Pastels of Flowers by Laura Coumbs Hills.

Events at Harvard University:
The page lists several events at Harvard University open to the public, including lectures and demonstrations:

  • December 1: Preaching by the Rev. Professor Willard LeRoy Sprey.

  • December 3: Illustrated Lecture at the Harvard Excavations at Nur, Iraq, hosted by the Harvard Museum of Natural History.

  • December 5: Illustrated Lectures on various topics, including the Auspices of the German Museum and the German Museum in Munich. A lecture by Dr. Gustav Paul on "The German School of Sculpture in the Eighteenth Century."

  • December 5: A Wednesday evening lecture on Industrial Relations and the Industrial Worker, by Professor Elihu Root.

  • December 6: An illustrated lecture in French by Faux et Trues.

  • December 7: Lectures by William Reynolds and The Rev. George Alexander Johnston on topics like "Why Preach Christ?" and "Why Introduce Men to Jesus."

Cambridge Tribune Article:
The Cambridge Tribune also features an article titled "Fogg Museum Would Like French Group." It discusses the possibility of the Fogg Art Museum accepting two sculptural groups from the top of the Federal building in Boston, which are "Dust in the Wind" and "Domestic Life." The article mentions that the museum director, Paul J. Sachs, is considering these works as potential gifts.

Additionally, there is a sketch of a young girl by Jean-Baptiste-Camille Corot, which is mentioned to be on exhibition at the Fogg Art Museum.

The page includes a detailed schedule of the art exhibitions and academic events, as well as a small piece of local news regarding the museum's interest in acquiring French sculptures.

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The image displays an open scrapbook or journal with two visible pages. The left page is titled "Parents League Forum, Dec. 1928," and appears to be a schedule or announcement for various art exhibitions and events in December 1928. It lists different galleries and their showcases, such as the Guild of Boston Artists, Grace Horne Gallery, Fogg Art Museum, and others, along with details of the artworks and dates.

The right page, dated "Dec. 1, 1928," features a sketch of a young child. Next to the sketch is a description identifying it as a work by Corot, a member of the family of Jean Baptist Camille Corot, and noting that the drawing is on display at the Fogg Art Museum. Below the sketch, there is an article from the "Cambridge Tribune" about the Fogg Museum's potential acquisition of two sculptures by the French artist Antoine Bourdelle, with comments from Paul J. Sachs, the museum's director.

The overall content suggests that the pages are detailing cultural and artistic events, with a specific focus on exhibitions, lectures, and acquisitions related to art during that time period.

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The image is a page from a document or booklet titled "Parent League Forecast," dated December 1923. This page includes several sections related to art exhibitions and events.

Left Side: Art Exhibitions and Events

Guild of Boston Artists:

  • December 8: Paintings by Philip L. Hale.

Grace Horne Gallery:

  • December 4: Paintings by John Woolf.

Through December:

  • Watercolors by Polly Nordell.
  • Pastels by the late William B. Closson.
  • Paintings and block prints by Small Sculp.

Worcester Art Museum:

  • December: Works by Winslow Homer, Sargent, Hopper, Dodge MacKnight, and Hopkins.

Reproductions:

  • Recently issued drawings by masters of various nationalities and time.

Doll and Richards:

  • Paintings of ships and sea by Frank Vining Smith.
  • Paintings by American and old English sporting prints.

Robert C. Vose Galleries:

  • Paintings and bronzes of artists of the West.

Copley Gallery:

  • Paintings by Laura Coombs Hills.
  • Pastels of flowers.

Middle Section: Announcements and Articles

Harvard University Events:

  • Open to the Public:

    • Monday, December 3: Illustrated lecture by Rev. Professor Willard L. Sperry on "Theological Seminary."
    • Tuesday, December 4: Lecture by Professor Arthur Pope on "Persian Miniature Paintings."
    • Wednesday, December 5: Jefferson Physical Laboratory with a lecture on "Industrial Research."
    • Thursday, December 6: Illustrated lecture by Professor Paul J. Sachs on "Trades and Crafts in French Primitives."

    Also listed are other lectures including:

    • A large lecture by Dr. Gutave Pauli, director of the Kunsthalle, Hamburg.
    • Lectures on "Sound and its Relation to Music" by Professor Edward C. Pickering.
    • Various lectures and events at the Fogg Art Museum.

Right Side: Newspaper Clipping

Title: "Fogg Museum Would Like French Group"

  • The article discusses the Fogg Museum's interest in acquiring one of two sculptured groups from a Federal building in Boston. The works were crafted by Jean-Baptiste Carpeaux (1827-1875).
  • The drawing on display is a portrait executed at the Fogg Art Museum.
  • The museum's interest is due to the works' connection to French art and the importance of Carpeaux's contributions to art history.
  • The article mentions that Professor Paul J. Sachs, associate director of the Fogg Museum, is keen on acquiring these works.

Sketch

  • The central part of the page features a detailed sketch of a young boy, identified as a drawing by Corot, depicting a member of the family of Jean Baptiste Camille Corot.

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The image shows a page from a newspaper or a magazine, dated December 1928, featuring a section on art exhibitions and events.

Here's a detailed summary:

Headlines and Articles:

  1. Prentiss League Forecast, Dec. 1928:

    • ART:
      • Guild of Boston Artists: Paintings by Philip L. Hale through December 8.
      • Grace Horne Gallery: Paintings by John Whorf through December 8, Water Colors by Polly Nordell, Pastels by the late William B. Clossom, Etchings and Block Prints by Small Sculpture through December 15.
      • Fogg Art Museum:
        • Through December: Works by William Homer, Sargent, Hopper, Dodge McKnight, and Hopper.
        • Recently acquired drawings by various masters of different nationalities and times.
      • Doll and Richards: Paintings of ships and sea by Frank Vining Smith through December 15.
      • Robert Yose Galleries: Paintings and Bronzes of Artists of the West.
      • Copley Gallery: Exhibition of Paintings by Jerome Rush, Pastels of Flowers by Laura Coombs Hills.
  2. Cambridge Tribune, Dec. 1, 1928:

    • Fogg Museum Would Like French Group:
      • The Fogg Art Museum expresses willingness to accept one of two sculptural groups from the top of the Federal building in Boston.
      • The groups, titled "Industrial Life," were sculpted by Daniel Chester French and placed on the building 50 years ago.
      • The museum's treasury department offered the sculptures to the Boston Museum of Fine Arts, but they were refused.
      • The Fogg Museum director, Paul J. Sachs, considers these works among the best productions of French.
  3. Harvard University Open to the Public:

    • Sundays in December:
      • December 2: Preaching by Rev. Professor Willard L. Sperry, Dean of the Theological School.
      • December 3: Illustrated lecture by Dr. Henry E. Cushing, "Harvard Excavations at Nuri, Iraq."
      • December 9: Lecture by Dr. Samuel A. Eliot, "The Life and Work of William James."
      • December 16: Lecture by Dr. Gustav Pauli, Director of the Kunsthalle, Hamburg, Germany, "The German Museum."
      • December 23: Lecture by Dr. Gustav Pauli on "Sound and its Relation to Music" (with experimental illustrations).
      • December 30: Lecture by Dr. Gustav Pauli on "The German Museum" again.
    • Wednesday, December 5: Lecture on "Industrial Relations" by Professor Eli A. Goldfield.
    • Thursday, December 6: Lecture in French by M. Fauche and Truesdell.
    • Friday, December 7: Lecture by The Rev. George Alexander on "Why Preach Christ?" and The Rev. George Alexander on "Why Introduce Men to Jesus?"

Image:

  • The page also includes a sketch or drawing of a young boy, identified as a member of the family of Jean Baptiste Camille Corot (1796-1875), sketched by the artist himself. This drawing is now on exhibition at the Fogg Art Museum.

The page provides a snapshot of cultural events, art exhibitions, and educational lectures taking place in December 1928.

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The image is of a page from what appears to be a journal or book related to art, displaying both text and a sketch. On the top right corner of the page, there's a date stamp that reads "Crimson Dec. 11,1925." The sketch shows a person sitting and dressed in what appears to be loose-fitting clothing, potentially historic in style, reminiscent of the works of the French landscape painter Camille Corot. The text surrounding the sketch pertains to various art-related news items, announcements, and descriptions of exhibits, including an exhibition of portraits by Jerome Brush as well as entries about Fogg Art Museum, Dalziel Brothers engravings, and a reference to the esteemed French Impressionist group led by Degas. There are details about university lectures and public events in a column to the left of the page. The information reflects the art scene and educational offerings associated with it, as it stood in late 1925.

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The image shows a scrapbook or album page dated December 1, 1928, containing various clippings related to art exhibitions and events, as well as an artwork reproduction.

  • In the top right portion of the page, there is a sketch of a young child with curly hair, wearing a loose dress. The child's face is obscured. The sketch is captioned "Left—BY COROT" and described as a member of the family of Jean Baptiste Camille Corot (1796-1875). It is noted that the artist himself sketched the drawing, which is exhibited at the Fogg Art Museum.

  • On the left side of the page, an "ART" section lists several art galleries and their current exhibitions as of December 8, 1928:

    • Guild of Boston Artists: Paintings by Philip L. Hale.
    • Grace Horne Gallery: Paintings by John Whorf.
    • Watercolors by Polly Nordell and others at the Fogg Art Museum.
    • Doll and Richards: Paintings of Ships and Sea by Frank Vining Smith.
    • Robert Vose Galleries: Paintings and Bronzes of Artists of the West.
    • Copley Gallery: Exhibition of portraits by Jerome Brush, pastels of flowers by Laura Coombs Hills.
  • Below this, there are two newspaper snippets:

    1. Harvard University Calendar with lectures and events scheduled from December 2 to December 7, 1928, including topics such as the Theological school, German lectures, industrial relations, and art lectures at the Fogg Art Museum.
    2. Cambridge Tribune article dated December 1, 1928, discussing the Fogg Museum's acceptance of an offer from the "Like French Group," consisting of two sculptured groups named "Science" and "Labor, Art and Domestic Life," which will be placed on the building 50 years ago. The article mentions the importance of the gift and the museum director Paul J. Sachs' appreciation for it.

The page appears to be a curated collection of art-related news and images from late 1928.

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The image depicts an open book, likely a newspaper or a publication from December 1928, showcasing a page layout that includes a mix of text and an illustration. Here is a detailed description:

Layout and Content:

  1. Left Page:

    • Title and Date: The page is titled "Parents League Forecast" and is dated December 1928.
    • Content: The left page contains a list of art exhibitions, events, and gallery openings, organized chronologically. Examples include:
      • Art Exhibitions: Listings for the Guild of Boston Artists, Grace Heme Gallery, Watercolors by John Nordell, Pastels by Polly Worf, and more.
      • Fogg Art Museum: A section mentions recent acquisitions, including drawings by masters of various nationalities and time periods.
      • Doll and Richards Gallery: Features paintings of ships and sea, etchings by Louis Bouché, and other works.
      • Robert Vose Gallery: Lists paintings and bronzes of artists from the West.
      • Copley Gallery: Notes an exhibition of portraits by Jerome Brum and pastels by Laura Coombs Hills.
    • Typography: The text is printed in a clean, serif font, typical of newspapers or formal publications of the era.
  2. Right Page:

    • Title and Date: The right page is titled "Crimson" and is also dated December 1, 1928.
    • Main Illustration: A detailed black-and-white sketch or drawing of a young girl is prominently displayed in the center-right portion of the page. The girl is depicted in a seated pose, wearing a long, flowing dress with a high collar. Her hair is styled in loose curls, and she appears to be looking slightly to the side. The drawing is labeled with text on the right side:
      • "LEFT—BY COROT"
      • "Member of the family of Jean Baptist Camille Corot (1796-1875)"
      • "sketched by the artist himself. The drawing is now on exhibition at the Fogg Art Museum."
    • Textual Content: Below the illustration, there is an article titled "FOGG MUSEUM WOULD LIKE FRENCH GROUP." The article discusses the Fogg Art Museum's interest in acquiring a group of sculptures by the French artist Daniel Chester French. Key points include:
      • The museum has expressed its willingness to accept one of the two sculptured groups, "The Work of Daniel Chester French," which will be taken from the top of the Federal building in Boston.
      • The groups, titled "Science" and "Labor: Art and Domestic Life," were created 50 years ago and placed on the building.
      • The treasury department at Washington has offered the groups to the Boston Museum of Fine Arts, but the acceptance is more of a placement than a gift.
      • Paul J. Sachs, director of the Fogg Museum, states that the museum would be "infinitely honored" to receive the works, considering them among French's best productions.
  3. Additional Text:

    • Below the article, there is a section titled "HARVARD UNIVERSITY CALENDAR OPEN TO THE PUBLIC," listing various lectures and events happening at Harvard University in December 1928. Examples include:
      • Lectures on "Industrial Relations," "Maladjustment of the Industrial Worker," and "Why Preach Christ?"
      • Events are scheduled at different times and locations, such as the Appleton Chapel and the Fogg Art Museum.

Visual Elements:

  • Sketch: The central illustration is a detailed, monochromatic sketch of a young girl, likely a historical or artistic subject. The style and labeling suggest it is a reproduction or commentary on a work by Jean-Baptiste-Camille Corot.
  • Typography: The text is neatly formatted, with clear headings, subheadings, and body text. The use of bold and italicized text helps differentiate titles, dates, and important points.
  • Layout: The page is well-organized, with a balance between the illustration and the textual content. The left page focuses on art exhibitions, while the right page combines an artistic sketch with a news article about the Fogg Museum and a calendar of university events.

Overall Impression:

The image portrays a historical publication from December 1928, blending art news, museum updates, and academic events. The combination of an artistic sketch and textual content reflects the era's interest in both fine arts and intellectual discourse. The layout and design are characteristic of early 20th-century newspapers or university bulletins.

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The image shows an open book with a newspaper clipping inserted between the pages. The newspaper clipping is from the Cambridge Tribune and is dated December 13, 1928. The clipping contains an article about the Fogg Museum's willingness to accept one of the two sculptured groups, the work of the Italian artist, which will be taken from the Smithsonian Institution and placed on the building. The article also mentions the difficulty in finding a fitting location for the sculptures. The book appears to be a collection of newspaper clippings, and the clipping is inserted between pages that contain other clippings from the same newspaper.