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Fogg Art Museum Scrapbook, January 1928-November 1929

ARCH.2003.24, Rendition: 796356

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The image appears to be a page from a publication dated March 14, 1929, specifically from the Gazette. The page contains a schedule of events for the day, which includes a piano recital, popular lectures on engineering, a biological seminar, a Boston Symphony Orchestra concert, and several lectures and conferences, including one on "Indian Architecture and Sculpture." The page also includes announcements for exhibitions at the Fogg Art Museum, including an exhibition of French paintings from the 19th and 20th centuries, an exhibition of recent accessions, and an exhibition of etchings by Piranesi. The text is written in a typewriter font, and the page has a slightly yellowed appearance, suggesting it is from an older document.

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This image shows an open scrapbook with clippings from various publications dated March 9, 1929. The clippings are related to events, lectures, and exhibitions.

At the top left, there is a clipping from "Gazette Mar. 9, 1929" listing several events for Thursday, March 14, including a piano recital by Mrs. Edward Caldwell Moore, a lecture on engineering, a biological seminar, a Boston Symphony Orchestra concert conducted by Serge Koussevitzky, and other educational conferences and lectures.

Below that, there is another clipping from the same date, also from "Gazette Mar. 9, 1929," announcing a French paintings exhibition at the Fogg Art Museum, open to the public until April 6. It also mentions an exhibition of recent accessions at the museum, including various artworks and an antiphonary with illuminations by Lippo Vanni.

On the right side, there is a clipping from "Art News March 9, 1929," describing the French Paintings of the XIXth and XXth Centuries exhibition at the Fogg Museum. It details the scope of the exhibition, the artists represented, and the generous contributions from various collectors and museums.

At the bottom left, there is a clipping from "Crimson Mar. 9, 1929," announcing an exhibition of etchings by Piranesi at the Fogg Art Museum, primarily for students but open to the public.

The pages of the scrapbook are yellowed and aged, indicating their historical nature. The clippings are neatly arranged and glued onto the pages.

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This image shows an open, aged scrapbook or clipping album with a dark binding, displaying a single page from the Harvard Crimson newspaper dated Thursday, March 14, 1929.

The page is filled with dense, typewritten text in columns, listing events and news items from that time, primarily focused on Harvard University and Boston cultural institutions. Handwritten annotations in ink, notably “Gazette Mar. 9, 1929,” appear in the top left and near the center, suggesting the compiler of the scrapbook cross-referenced or dated their clippings.

Key items on the page include:

  • Cultural Events: A piano recital by Mrs. Edward Caldwell Moore for the Society of Harvard Dames, a lecture on "Vacuum Tubes" by Professor E.L. Chaffee, and a biological seminar titled “The Coloration of Chromodoris” by Professor W.J. Crozier.
  • Boston Symphony Orchestra Concert: Featuring conductor Serge Koussevitzky, soloist Richard Burgin, and a program including works by Bach, Sibelius, and Brahms.
  • Graduate School of Education Conferences: Events on vocational guidance and the Dalton Plan, led by Professor John M. Brewer and Mr. John R.P. French.
  • Illustrated Lecture: “Indian Architecture and Sculpture” by Dr. James H. Cousins of Madras, India, at the Fogg Art Museum.

Art Exhibitions are a major focus:

  • French Paintings of the XIXth and XXth Centuries at the Fogg Museum (a prominent, boxed article dated March 9, 1929): This detailed report announces an exhibition of French paintings from David to Van Gogh, including works by Delacroix, Courbet, Manet, Monet, Degas, Cezanne, Renoir, Gauguin, and others. It notes the exhibition’s scope, opening date (March 7), hours, and free admission, made possible by donations from major museums and private collectors.
  • Exhibition of Recent Accessions: At the Fogg Art Museum, featuring embroideries, prints, Oriental paintings, sculpture, pottery, and an anti-panoramic illumination by Lippo Vanni.
  • Exhibition of Etchings by Piranesi (dated March 9, 1929): Also at the Fogg Art Museum, this display includes etchings of ancient Roman sites, primarily assembled for Harvard’s Ancient Civilization classes but open to the public.

The paper itself is yellowed with age, and the layout mimics a traditional newspaper, with distinct headlines and columns. The scrapbook page suggests a deliberate effort to preserve records of cultural and academic life at Harvard and in Boston during the late 1920s.

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The image depicts an open book, likely a university or college student newspaper, featuring an article titled "French Painting of the XIXth and XXth Centuries at the Fogg Museum." The article discusses an exhibition of French paintings from the 19th and 20th centuries at the Fogg Art Museum in Cambridge. The exhibition includes works by notable artists such as Matisse, Picasso, Utrillo, Redon, Derain, and others. The article highlights the significance of the exhibition in providing students with an opportunity to study the development of modern art. The exhibition is described as unique because it includes many important pictures that have not been exhibited before. The article also mentions that the exhibition is open to the public until April 6, 1924. The book appears to be a physical copy with a black cover and a beige interior.

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The image shows a newspaper clipping with a date of March 14, 1929. The clipping contains a list of events and exhibitions taking place in the Boston area, including a piano recital, lectures on engineering and biology, a symphony orchestra concert, and an exhibition of French paintings from the 16th and 17th centuries at the Fogg Art Museum. The clipping also mentions an exhibition of recent accessions at the Fogg Art Museum, which includes embroideries, antiquities, oriental paintings, sculpture, and pottery. Additionally, there is an exhibition of etchings by Piranesi that is open to the public. The clipping provides information on the dates, times, and locations of these events and exhibitions.

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The image shows an open book, likely a university or institutional newsletter or gazette, dated from the early 20th century. The book contains several handwritten annotations and typed content, organized into different sections. Here is a detailed description:

Handwritten Annotations:

  1. Top Left Corner:

    • The word "Gazette" is handwritten at the top, indicating that this is a university or institutional gazette.
    • The date "Mar. 14, 1929" is handwritten above the typed content, suggesting the issue is from March 14, 1929.
  2. Middle Left:

    • Another handwritten note reads "Gazette Mar. 9, 1929", indicating a reference to an earlier issue from March 9, 1929.
  3. Bottom Left:

    • A handwritten note reads "Crimson Mar 9, 1929", likely referencing another publication or event from March 9, 1929.
  4. Bottom Center:

    • The handwritten note "Exhibition of Etchings" is visible, indicating a reference to an exhibition of etchings.

Typed Content:

The main body of the page contains typed text, divided into several sections:

Top Section: Events and Announcements

  • Thursday, March 14:
    • Society of Harvard Dames: Piano Recital by Mrs. Edward Caldwell Moore. Guests: The Technology Dames. Venue: Phillips Brooks House, 3 P.M.
    • Popular Lectures on Engineering III: "Vacuum Tubes and their Application." Lecturer: Professor E. L. Chaffee. Venue: Pierce 110, 4:30 P.M.
    • Biological Seminar: "The Coloration of Chromosomes." Lecturer: Professor W. J. Crozier. Venue: Zoological Laboratory, Room 402, 4:45 P.M.
    • Boston Symphony Orchestra Concert: Conductor: Serge Koussevitzky. Soloist: Richard Burgin. Program includes works by Bach, Beethoven, and Brahms.
    • Graduate School of Education: Conferences for Teachers. Conference on Vocational and Educational Guidance. Speaker: Professor John M. Brewer. Time: Lawrence 20, 8 P.M.
    • Conference on the Dalton Plan: Speaker: Mr. John R. P. French, of Derby Academy. Time: Lawrence 3, 8 P.M.
    • Illustrated Lecture: "Indian Architecture and Sculpture." Lecturer: Dr. James H. Cousins, of Madras, India. Venue: Lecture Hall, Fogg Art Museum, 5 P.M.

Middle Section: Fogg Art Museum Announcements

  • French Paintings:
    • Announcement of an exhibition of French Paintings of the Nineteenth and Twentieth Centuries at the Fogg Art Museum, open until April 6.
    • Details about the exhibition, including hours (daily from 9 A.M. to 5 P.M., Sundays from 1 P.M. to 5 P.M.) and admission (free).
  • Exhibition of Recent Accessions:
    • Announcement of an exhibition of recent accessions at the Fogg Art Museum, including paintings, sculpture, embroideries, prints, Oriental art, and illuminated manuscripts by Lippo Vanni. The material was acquired through purchase or gift in the past few months.
  • Exhibition of Etchings:
    • Announcement of an exhibition of etchings by Piranesi at the Fogg Art Museum. The exhibition features client etchings of interest, arranged primarily for students enrolled in Ancient Civilization classes at Harvard and Radcliffe. The exhibition is open to the public at any time.

Bottom Section: Art News

  • French Paintings of the XIXth and XXth Centuries at the Fogg Museum:
    • A detailed announcement about an exhibition of French paintings from the 19th and 20th centuries at the Fogg Art Museum in Cambridge. The exhibition features works by artists such as Delacroix, Manet, Monet, and Degas, among others.
    • The exhibition is open daily from 9 A.M. to 5 P.M., with Sundays from 1 P.M. to 5 P.M., and admission is free.
    • The text highlights the significance of the exhibition, noting that it includes works by several first-class examples of French painting and provides an opportunity to study the development of painting in French schools. It also mentions that the Fogg Museum has gathered some seventy pictures representing the full work of these men.
    • The exhibition is unique for this period, as many important pictures of this kind have never before been exhibited together. It has been made possible through the generosity of distinguished private collectors.

Overall Layout and Context:

  • The page appears to be part of a university or institutional gazette, likely from Harvard University, given references to the Fogg Art Museum, Harvard classes, and Radcliffe.
  • The content includes a mix of cultural events, academic lectures, art exhibitions, and museum announcements, reflecting the diverse activities and interests of the institution.
  • The handwritten annotations suggest that someone has been actively reviewing or annotating the gazette, possibly for personal or academic purposes.

Visual Elements:

  • The page has a classic, aged appearance with yellowed paper and typed text in a serif font.
  • The handwritten notes are in black ink and are neatly placed in the margins, indicating careful annotation.
  • The layout is organized, with clear headings and sections for different types of announcements.

This image provides a snapshot of early 20th-century academic and cultural life, showcasing the integration of art, education, and community events within a university setting.

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This image shows a page, possibly from a publication or a newsletter, notably dated with "Gazette Mar. 14, 1929" at the top left and "Art News March 9, 1929" on the right. The page is slightly yellowed, indicating age, and contains typed text with various headings and information about upcoming events, lectures, and exhibitions.

The events listed are associated with the Harvard University community, as indicated by the mention of "Society of Harvard Dames," "Phillips Brooks House," and "Boston Symphony Orchestra Concert." Topics vary from engineering lectures to biological seminars and a grand school for teachers. Notably, there's a section titled "Illustrated Lecture," referring to "Indian Architecture and Sculpture" by Dr. James H. Cousins, which happened at the Fogg Art Museum.

On the right, there is a passage highlighting an exhibition at the Fogg Art Museum titled "French Paintings of the XIXth and XXth Centuries," detailing an exhibit that was set to open on March 7. The narrative describes the scope of the exhibition, which includes famous artists such as Cézanne, Renoir, Gauguin, and Van Gogh. References to the contributing institutions, like the Boston Museum of Fine Arts and The Metropolitan Museum of Art, provide insight into the significance and breadth of the exhibition.

Below that text on the left is another heading, "Crimson Mar. 9, 1929," followed by a brief description of "Exhibition of Etchings by Piranesi" at the Fogg Art Museum.

The type of paper, the fonts used, and the wear on the page suggest that it is an original document from that time, preserved in a book. The right side of the page is bound, with stitching visible, indicating it's part of a bound volume. It's an interesting historical document providing a snapshot of cultural events and scholarly activities during that era at Harvard.

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The image shows a page from an old scrapbook or album, bound in a black cover. The page is yellowed with age and contains several pasted newspaper clippings about art events and lectures from March 1929. At the top, there is a handwritten note that reads something like “Gazette Mar 9, 1929.”

On the left side, a column of small clippings lists various happenings at Harvard and in Boston, including Society of Harvard Dames events, engineering lectures, a biological seminar, and other academic lectures.

In the center-right, a larger clipping titled “French Paintings of the XIXth and XXth Centuries at the Fogg Museum” is bordered and discusses an exhibition of French paintings at the Fogg Museum in Cambridge, with brief details about the show.

Towards the lower left, another clipping from “Crimson, Mar 9, 1929” describes an exhibition of etchings, also related to the Fogg Art Museum.

Overall, the page is a collage of vintage arts-and-lectures announcements from early 20th-century Boston/Cambridge, carefully pasted into a bound album. The paper shows signs of aging, with yellowing and torn edges around the clippings.

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The image shows an aged book or newspaper page with various articles and fragments of text pasted on it. It contains multiple announcements, reviews, and event notifications, including a listing for a French art exhibition at the Fogg Museum. The text mentions details about 19th and 20th-century French paintings and highlights specific artists, such as Cézanne, Renoir, Gauguin, and Van Gogh.

Other sections describe lectures, concerts, exhibitions, and academic events, with references to individuals, times, and topics. Handwritten notes in the margins note dates like "Gazette Mar. 9, 1929" and "Crimson Mar 9, 1929," indicating the source or date of the clippings. The page appears to be part of a collection or scrapbook documenting historical events or cultural happenings.

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This image shows a scrapbook page with various newspaper clippings and printed notices, dated March 1929. At the top left, there is a schedule for Thursday, March 14, listing events such as a piano recital by Mrs. Edward Caldwell Moore, a lecture on "Vacuum Tubes and their Application," a biological seminar on "The Coloration of Chromodoris," a Boston Symphony Orchestra concert conducted by Serge Koussevitzky, and other educational conferences and lectures.

Below the schedule, there are two short notices from art publications:

  1. Fogg Art Museum announcement about an exhibition of French Paintings of the Nineteenth and Twentieth Centuries, open to the public until April 6.
  2. Crimson notice about an exhibition of etchings held at the Fogg Art Museum, featuring works by Piranesi and intended for students in Ancient Civilization classes.

To the right, a longer article from "Art News," dated March 9, 1929, discusses the exhibition of French Paintings of the 19th and 20th centuries at the Fogg Museum. The article highlights the importance of the exhibition, the full development of painting in France from Delacroix to Manet, the presence of works by several famous artists like Cézanne and Van Gogh, and the museum's effort to gather pictures from noted collections including Boston Museum of Fine Arts, Metropolitan Museum, and others. The exhibition is noted for being unique as it is limited to one painting per artist and is open daily except Monday.

The page is visually well-organized, with neatly cut clippings affixed to the scrapbook page, and dates written in ink at the top margins aligning with each piece.