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Fogg Art Museum Scrapbook, January 1928-November 1929

ARCH.2003.24, Rendition: 796325

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The image appears to be a page from a newspaper or magazine, specifically from the "Fine Arts" section. The page is from the period of February 27, 1929. It contains multiple articles related to art exhibitions, museum loans, and lectures.

  1. Main Article (New Art Exhibition on Display at Fogg, Crimson, Feb. 25, '29): This article discusses a new art exhibition at the Fogg Art Museum, featuring a variety of art forms such as embroideries, etchings, and prints. It highlights recent acquisitions, including a censer from Iraq and an antiphonary from Italy, and mentions works by artists like Dürer and Holbein.

  2. Article on Fogg Museum Loan Pictures to Students (Transcript, Feb. 24, '29): This article describes an innovative educational program initiated by the Fogg Museum, where students at Harvard University can borrow artworks for decorating their rooms for a period of three months without charge. The program aims to stimulate interest in fine arts and is a unique experiment in cultural education.

  3. Exhibitions Now Open (Fine Arts, Transcript, Feb. 27, '29): This section lists various exhibitions at different museums and galleries in and around Boston, including the Museum of Fine Arts, Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum, Fogg Art Museum, and others. It mentions exhibits ranging from European and American period rooms to reproductions of drawings by Edgar Degas.

  4. Stockholm Professor Lectures on Architecture at Harvard (Transcript, Feb. 27, '29): This article announces lectures by Professor Johnny Roosval from the University of Stockholm at the Fogg Art Museum, Cambridge, under the auspices of the Harvard School of Architecture and the Museum. The lectures cover various topics in architecture, including "Romanesque Architecture in Sweden and Denmark," "Gothic Architecture," and "Modern Swedish Architecture."

The page is well-organized, with each article clearly labeled and dated. The content reflects the interest in art, culture, and education during the 1920s.

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This image shows an open book with a collection of newspaper clippings pasted onto the pages. The clippings are from various dates in February 1929 and discuss art exhibitions and lectures. The main topics covered in the clippings include:

  1. A new art exhibition on display at the Fogg Museum, featuring recent acquisitions such as embroideries, etchings, and prints from various artists and historical periods.
  2. The Fogg Museum's plan to loan pictures to students for a period of three months free of any charge, as a unique experiment in cultural education.
  3. A lecture series by Professor Johnny Roosval from the University of Stockholm on architecture at Harvard, covering topics like Romanesque, Gothic, and Modern Swedish architecture.

The clippings are neatly arranged and glued onto the pages, with some handwritten notes and dates. The book appears to be a scrapbook or a collection of articles related to art and architecture.

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This image displays an open, vintage issue of the Harvard Crimson newspaper, dated February 29, 1924. The pages are aged, yellowed, and show signs of wear, including stains, creases, and some discoloration on the right-hand page. The paper is bound in what appears to be a book or binder, as the spine is visible at the center.

The content is focused on fine arts and cultural events associated with Harvard University and its museum, the Fogg Art Museum.

Key Articles on the Left Page:

  1. “NEW ART EXHIBITION ON DISPLAY AT FOGG” (Feb. 25, ‘24)

    • Describes the opening of a new exhibition featuring embroideries, etchings, and prints from recent acquisitions.
    • Highlights a 3000-year-old censer from Iraq and an anthology from Italy.
    • Focuses on a striking embroidered crucifix (1490, Spain) depicting the Crucifixion with a background of pure gold in a diaper pattern.
    • Mentions rare etchings by Philip Hofer of Dürer, including “Triumphal Car,” “Capricios,” “Proverbs,” and “Taromsenia.”
    • Also notes works by Antonio Canal and Holbein’s “Dance of Death”.
    • Briefly mentions the cane from the ruins of Nuzi (1927–1928 excavations).
  2. “Fogg Museum to Loan Pictures to Students” (Feb. 21, ‘24)

    • Announces a new program where Harvard students can borrow paintings from the Fogg Museum's collections for up to three months, free of charge.
    • Describes it as a “unique and interesting experiment” to stimulate appreciation for art.
    • The collection includes works by Herman A. Webster (American artist, Yale graduate), Holbein, and German portrait painters from the time of Henry VIII.
    • Students must take proper care of the artworks and return them by May 15.
  3. “Stockholm Professor Lectures on Architecture at Harvard” (Feb. 27, ‘24)

    • Reports on lectures by Professor Johnny Rosvall of the University of Stockholm at the Fogg Art Museum and the Harvard School of Architecture.
    • He spoke on “Romansque Architecture in Sweden and Denmark” and “Modern Swedish Architecture.”

Right Page: “Fine Arts Transcrip[t]” (Feb. 29, ‘24)

This section is a comprehensive listing of current exhibitions in Boston and Cambridge. It's formatted as a dense column of text detailing:

  • Institutions: Museums of Fine Arts, Boston; Fogg Art Museum; Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum; Peabody Museum; H. C. Voss Galleries; Goodspeed's Print Shop; Doll and Richards; Chanon Gallery; Copley Galleries; The Print Shop; Little Studio; Society of Arts & Crafts; Harvard Society of Contemporary Art; Boston Junior League; Grace Horne Galleries; Twentieth Century Club; Community Art Group; J. K. Olesen Galleries; Gallery of Boston Artists.
  • Artists/Subjects: Includes works by Maninga, Campagnola, Palma, Marconis, Dürer, Van Dyck, Rembrandt, Whistler, Mary Cassatt, Edgar Degas, Isabella Stewart Gardner, Diana Thorne, Lilian Genth, T. Atherton Place, John Taylor Arms, J. Storrs, D. H. D. Rogers, H. Dudley Murphy.
  • Types of Work: Drawings, paintings, etchings, lithographs, watercolors, ceramics, sculpture, textiles, illuminated manuscripts.
  • Dates and Hours: Most exhibitions are listed with opening and closing dates (many through March) and specific visiting hours, often noting days like "Tuesday-Wednesday-Thursday" or "Sundays 1 to 5".

Overall Impression:

The newspaper provides a snapshot of the vibrant art scene in the Boston-Cambridge area, centered around Harvard’s Fogg Museum. It caters to students, faculty, and the public with detailed reports on exhibitions, acquisitions, and academic lectures, showcasing the deep integration of art and education at the time. The aged condition of the paper adds historical authenticity to the document.

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The image shows an open book with two pages displaying a mix of text and images. The book appears to be a historical or cultural magazine, likely from the early 20th century. The left page features an article titled "New Art Exhibition at Fogg" with a heading that reads "Exhibitions Now Open." The article discusses an art exhibition at the Fogg Museum, including details about the artworks on display and their historical significance.

The right page has a section titled "Fine Arts" with a subheading "Exhibitions Now Open." This section lists various art exhibitions happening at different locations in Cambridge, Massachusetts, including the Fogg Museum, Harvard Art Galleries, and other art shops and galleries. The text provides information about the artworks, artists, and exhibition dates.

The overall layout of the pages is organized, with the text and images complementing each other. The images include photographs of artworks, architectural drawings, and historical artifacts. The book's design suggests a focus on art, culture, and history, catering to an audience interested in these subjects.

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The image shows a book that is open, with the pages facing each other. The book appears to be a collection of articles or essays, with each page containing text in a serif font. The text is organized into paragraphs, with occasional headings or subheadings in a larger font. The pages are slightly curled, and the edges of the book are frayed, indicating that it has been handled frequently. The book appears to be an old publication, possibly from the early 20th century, based on the style of the text and the condition of the pages. The content of the book is not immediately clear, but it seems to be focused on art and architecture, based on the headings and subheadings visible on the pages.

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The image depicts an open book, likely an exhibition catalog or program, showcasing details about an art exhibition held at the Fogg Art Museum. The book is open to two facing pages, each containing text and some handwritten annotations.

Left Page:

  • Title: "NEW ART EXHIBITION ON DISPLAY AT FOGG ART MUSEUM, Feb. 1-29"
  • Content: The left page discusses a new art exhibition at the Fogg Art Museum, featuring embroidery, etchings, and prints among new acquisitions. It highlights notable works, including:
    • Embroidery by Gaya and Canal: A 3000-year-old Italian piece from the late 19th century, partially representing the scope of the Fogg Art Museum's display.
    • Embroideries by Dürer and Holbein: An 18th-century piece from Germany, partially restored at the Fogg Art Museum.
    • Embroideries discovered in Spain: Unknown and unpublished, dating from around 1400, from Valencia.
    • Embroideries by the Emperor Maximilian: A large cross-shaped piece, representing the crucifixion of Christ, with symbolic elements like the Virgin, Saint John, and the Magdalene.
    • The "Triumphal Car" by Dümmen: A wooden plan for a car used by Maximilian to glorify his family and the twelve apostles, allied with the twelve prophets from the Book of Death.
    • The "Dance of the Fogg Museum": A favorite subject, part of a series by Hoben, depicting the dance of death during the Middle Ages.

Right Page:

  • Title: "Fine Arts Exhibition Now Open"
  • Content: The right page lists various fine arts exhibitions and events taking place at the Fogg Art Museum, including:
    • Exhibitions: Details of ongoing exhibitions, such as:
      • Pictures to Students: An exhibition of works loaned by students in a plan for educational work in the way of cultural education.
      • Pictures by Students: An exhibition of works by students, free of charge to students of the Harvard University.
      • Stockholm Professor Lectures on Architecture: Lectures by Professor Johedson at the Fogg Art Museum.
    • Exhibition Dates: Specific dates for each exhibition are provided, such as February 1–29 for the "New Art Exhibition" and February 24 for the Stockholm lectures.
    • Handwritten Annotations: There are red handwritten notes on the right page, likely marking or highlighting specific entries or dates. One note points to the entry for "Pictures to Students," and another appears near the bottom of the page.

Overall Context:

The book appears to be a program or catalog for an art exhibition at the Fogg Art Museum, detailing the artworks on display, their historical significance, and accompanying events such as lectures. The handwritten notes suggest that someone has used the book to track or emphasize certain exhibitions or dates. The layout and content indicate a formal, academic setting, likely from the early 20th century, given the style of the text and the references to historical artworks.

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The image depicts an open book or newspaper with two pages visible. The left page has a large article titled "NEW ART EXHIBITION ON DISPLAY AT FOGG" followed by several paragraphs of text and two subheadings, one reads "Fogg Museum to Loan Pictures to Students" and the other "Stockholm Professor Lectures on Architecture at Harvard." There are three columns of text under the main article heading, and a pull quote is highlighted on the left side of the page.

The right page features a section with a heading "Fine Arts," under which there is an article titled "Exhibitions Now Open." The article lists various art exhibitions, their locations, descriptions, and some details about the artworks or themes displayed. There are also some handwritten corrections or annotations made in red on the text, indicating editing marks or possibly a reader's notes.

The newspaper or magazine itself appears to be aged, with yellowing pages indicating that it might be a historical document. The spine of the book/newspaper is visible to the right, suggesting that this is a bound volume of collected papers or archived issues.

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The image shows an open book or scrapbook with several newspaper clippings pasted on both pages. The clippings pertain to art exhibitions, lectures, and museum-related news. The left page has a larger clipping titled "NEW ART EXHIBITION ON DISPLAY AT FOGG," dated Feb. 25, 1929, along with two smaller clippings titled "Fogg Museum to Loan Pictures to Students" and "Stockholm Professor Lectures on Architecture at Harvard," dated Feb. 27, 1929, and Feb. 21, 1929, respectively.

The right page contains a column titled "Fine Arts Transcript Feb. 21, ’29," listing exhibitions currently open at various galleries and museums, including institutions such as the Museum of Fine Arts, Harvard, the Fogg Museum, and others. The list includes the names of artists and the types of artworks on display, such as paintings, sculptures, drawings, and etchings. The text is organized in neat columns and includes some highlights and underlined portions, suggesting emphasis on specific events or information.

The overall appearance is that of an archival or historical record capturing art-related events and announcements from early 1929.

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This image depicts a page from a scrapbook or a publication where multiple newspaper clippings have been pasted. The clippings are about various art-related topics, exhibitions, and lectures. Here's a more detailed description of its contents:

  1. Top Left Article: Headline reads "NEW ART EXHIBITION ON DISPLAY AT FOGG." This article focuses on an art exhibition at the Fogg Museum, mentioning the display of embroideries, etchings, and prints from various artists and countries.

  2. Middle Left Article: Titled "Fogg Museum to Loan Pictures to Students," this article highlights the museum’s initiative to loan artworks for educational purposes.

  3. Bottom Left Article: An article titled "Stockholm Professor Lectures on Architecture at Harvard," discussing a lecture by a professor from Stockholm about architecture, specifically Gothic Revival.

  4. Right Side: Headline titled "Fine Arts," referencing exhibitions and events, including information about upcoming art-related activities, museum news, and details about displays.

The clippings are from various newspapers judging by the different fonts and layouts. Red pencil markings are visible, possibly used for annotation or emphasis.

The page is pasted inside a book, probably an archival album, with a black border visible on the paper’s edges.

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A page from an old scrapbook or album. It has several small newspaper clippings pasted onto a cream-colored page with a black spine visible on the left. The clippings talk about art and architecture (e.g., “New Art Exhibition on Display at Fogg,” “Fine Arts,” “Stockholm Professor Lectures on Architecture at Harvard”). The papers are yellowed and arranged in a collage, with some red pencil marks circling or highlighting portions of the center clipping.