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Fogg Art Museum Scrapbook, January 1928-November 1929

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The image shows a page from the Harvard Alumni Bulletin from March 14, 1929, featuring a section about an exhibition of French paintings at the Fogg Art Museum. The page includes four black-and-white illustrations of paintings:

  1. Top Left: "Citoyenne Crouzet" by David
  2. Top Right: "Still Life" by Odilon Redon
  3. Bottom Left: "La Maison de La Cran" by Vincent Van Gogh
  4. Bottom Right: "Lady with a Parasol" by Pierre-Auguste Renoir

The text below the illustrations mentions the exhibition of French paintings from the nineteenth and twentieth centuries at the Fogg Art Museum. It also discusses an exhibition of recent accessions that includes various types of artworks such as embroideries, prints, oriental paintings, sculpture, and pottery, with a particular mention of an antiphonary with illuminations by Lippo Vanni. The publication seems to be part of a scrapbook, as there are additional notes and articles pasted onto the page, including a mention of Smith students visiting the exhibit and a reference to the "Gazette" with a date of March 16, 1929.

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This image is a page from the "Harvard Alumni Bulletin" dated March 14, 1929. The page features four black-and-white reproductions of French paintings from the exhibition at the Fogg Art Museum. The paintings are:

  1. "Citoyenne Crouzet" by David
  2. "Still Life" by Odilon Redon
  3. "La Maison de La Crau" by Vincent Van Gogh
  4. "Lady with a Parasol" by Pierre-Auguste Renoir

Below the images, there is a caption that reads: "FROM THE EXHIBITION OF FRENCH PAINTINGS IN THE FOGG ART MUSEUM."

The right side of the page contains a news clipping titled "Smith Students to See Harvard Exhibit," dated March 16, 1929. It discusses Smith College students visiting the exhibition of 19th and 20th-century French artists at the Fogg Museum.

At the bottom of the page, there is an article from the "Gazette" dated March 16, 1929, about the Fogg Art Museum's exhibition of French paintings from the 19th and 20th centuries, which will be on view until April 6. The article also mentions an exhibition of recent accessions at the museum, including various art forms such as embroidery, prints, Oriental paintings, sculpture, pottery, and an antiphonary with illuminations by Lippo Vanni.

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This image shows page 690 of the Harvard Alumni Bulletin, dated March 14, 1929. The page is a clipping, likely from a scrapbook, and features several news articles and reproductions of artworks, all related to exhibitions at the Fogg Art Museum at Harvard.

The page includes:

1. Art Reproductions (top and center):
Four black-and-white reproductions of paintings are arranged in a 2x2 grid, with captions identifying the works and artists:

  • Top left: Citoyenne Crouzet, by David.
  • Top right: Still Life, by Odilon Redon.
  • Bottom left: La Maison de La Crau, by Vincent Van Gogh.
  • Bottom right: Lady with a Parasol, by Pierre-Auguste Renoir.

A caption beneath these images reads:

FROM THE EXHIBITION OF FRENCH PAINTINGS IN THE FOGG ART MUSEUM

2. Clipped Articles (right and bottom):

  • Top right: “Transcript” clipping (March 16, 1929)

    • Headline: Smith Students to See Harvard Exhibit
    • Brief report: Fifteen Smith College students studying modern art with Professor Alfred V. Churchill visited the Fogg Museum to see an exhibition of 19th and 20th-century French artists.
    • Mentions Betty Wright, 30, of Wellesley Hills, elected chairman of Smith’s junior prom committee.
  • Bottom left: “Gazette” clipping (March 16, 1929)

    • Headline: FOGG ART MUSEUM
    • First sub-head: French Paintings

      The Fogg Art Museum has opened an exhibition of French Paintings of the Nineteenth and Twentieth Centuries, which will be on view until April 6. The exhibition is open to the public.

    • Second sub-head: Exhibition of Recent Accessions

      An exhibition of recent accessions has been opened at the Fogg Art Museum. It includes embroideries, prints, Oriental paintings, sculpture and pottery, and an antiphony with illuminations by Lippo Vanni. This material has been acquired by the Museum either by purchase or gift during the past few months.

The page is mounted in a bound scrapbook with a dark binding, and a white string or ribbon is visible on the left edge, likely part of the binding or a page marker.

The overall impression is that of a curated, historical record—carefully saved and preserved—documenting the cultural events and artistic offerings at Harvard in early 1929, particularly highlighting French art and intercollegiate cultural exchange between Harvard and Smith College.

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The image is a spread from a magazine or newspaper, featuring a combination of text and images. The text includes a title and some accompanying text, while the images are black-and-white photographs of paintings. The top image is a portrait of a woman, while the bottom image is a landscape painting. The text provides information about the paintings, including the names of the artists and the titles of the works. The overall design of the spread is simple and elegant, with a clean layout and a focus on the visual appeal of the images.

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The image shows an open book with pages that are yellowed and aged. The book is titled "Harvard Alumni Bulletin," dated March 14, 1929. The page contains a mix of text and images. The text includes an article about an exhibition of French paintings at the Fogg Art Museum, which is open to the public until April 6. The article also mentions an exhibition of recent acquisitions at the Fogg Art Museum, which includes embroideries, prints, Oriental paintings, sculpture, and pottery. The images on the page are black and white and depict various artworks, including paintings and sculptures. The book is likely a historical document that provides information about art exhibitions and events that took place in the past.

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The image shows an open page from the Harvard Alumni Bulletin, dated March 14, 1929. The page features a combination of text and black-and-white illustrations, providing information about art exhibitions and museum activities. Here's a detailed description:

Layout and Content:

  1. Header:

    • The top of the page displays the title "HARVARD ALUMNI BULLETIN" and the date "March 14, 1929."
  2. Left Side:

    • Illustrations:
      • Top Left: A portrait titled "Citoyenne Crouzey, by David." This appears to be a classical or historical-style painting of a woman in period clothing.
      • Bottom Left: An illustration labeled "La Maison de La Cran, by Vincent Van Gogh." It depicts a rural scene with a house, trees, and a winding road, characteristic of Van Gogh's style.
  3. Right Side:

    • Illustrations:
      • Top Right: An artwork titled "Still Life, by Odilon Redon." This shows a vase of flowers, rendered in a stylized, impressionistic manner typical of Redon's work.
      • Bottom Right: A portrait titled "Lady with a Parasol, by Pierre-Auguste Renoir." The subject is a woman holding a parasol, depicted in a soft, impressionistic style.
  4. Text Content:

    • Top Right Corner: A handwritten note at the top right reads "Transcript March 16, '29" and "Smith Students to See Harvard Exhibit." This suggests a transcription or annotation related to a Smith College event or exhibit.
    • Main Body Text:
      • Fogg Art Museum Section:
        • The text announces that the Fogg Art Museum has opened an exhibition of French Paintings of the Nineteenth and Twentieth Centuries, which will be on view until April 6. The exhibition is open to the public.
        • It also mentions an Exhibition of Recent Accessions, which includes embroideries, Oriental paintings, sculpture, and pottery, as well as an anti-material acquired by Lippo Vanni. This material was either purchased or gifted to the museum in the past few months.
      • Additional Notes:
        • The page also references a Smith Students to See Harvard Exhibit event, indicating a special invitation for Smith students to visit an exhibit at Harvard. The text mentions the election of Betty Wright as chairman of the invitation committee, Helen Ward as chairman of the Smith committee for the press board, and other details about the event.
  5. Handwritten Annotations:

    • There are handwritten notes on the page, including:
      • "Transcript March 16, '29" at the top right.
      • "Gazette Mar 16,1929" near the bottom left, likely referencing another publication or date.
    • These annotations suggest the page may have been used for reference or transcription purposes.

Overall Context:

The page serves as a historical record of art exhibitions and museum activities at the Fogg Art Museum in 1929, highlighting notable French artists such as Van Gogh, Renoir, Redon, and David. It also reflects the educational and cultural engagement between Harvard and Smith College, as indicated by the invitation for Smith students to attend the exhibit. The handwritten notes suggest the page may have been part of an archive or research collection.

This image provides a glimpse into early 20th-century art curation, museum practices, and the intersection of academic institutions and cultural events.

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The image depicts a page from the Harvard Alumni Bulletin, dated March 14, 1929, featuring a section on the Fogg Art Museum's exhibition of French paintings. The page includes a list of paintings, including "Citoyenne Crouzet" by David, "Still Life" by Odilon Redon, "La Maison de La Crau" by Vincent Van Gogh, and "Lady with a Parasol" by Pierre-Auguste Renoir.

Key Features:

  • Date: March 14, 1929
  • Publication: Harvard Alumni Bulletin
  • Section: Fogg Art Museum's exhibition of French paintings
  • Paintings:
    • "Citoyenne Crouzet" by David
    • "Still Life" by Odilon Redon
    • "La Maison de La Crau" by Vincent Van Gogh
    • "Lady with a Parasol" by Pierre-Auguste Renoir

Summary:

The image showcases a page from the Harvard Alumni Bulletin, highlighting the Fogg Art Museum's exhibition of French paintings. The page features a list of four paintings, each accompanied by its artist's name. The exhibition was held in March 1929, and the page provides a glimpse into the artistic offerings of the time.

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This image is a page from the Harvard Alumni Bulletin, dated March 14, 1929. The page features four black-and-white images of paintings by renowned artists, including Citoyenne Crouzet by David, Still Life by Odilon Redon, La Maison de La Cran by Vincent Van Gogh, and Lady with a Parasol by Pierre-Auguste Renoir. These paintings were part of an exhibition at the Fogg Art Museum in Cambridge, Massachusetts.

The page also includes a typed note with the date "Gazette Mar 16, 1929" and a handwritten note that reads "Transcript March 16, 29." Additionally, there is a newspaper clipping titled "Smith Students to See Harvard Exhibit," which appears to be related to the exhibition.

Overall, this image provides a glimpse into the cultural and artistic events that took place at Harvard University in the late 1920s, highlighting the university's commitment to showcasing important works of art.

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The image depicts a page from the Harvard Alumni Bulletin, dated March 14, 1929. The page is yellowed and features a black-and-white layout with four artworks displayed prominently.

Artworks:

  • The top-left artwork is "Citoyenne Crouzet" by David.
  • The top-right artwork is "Still Life" by Odilon Redon.
  • The bottom-left artwork is "La Maison de La Crau" by Vincent Van Gogh.
  • The bottom-right artwork is "Lady with a Parasol" by Pierre-Auguste Renoir.

Text:

  • The title "FROM THE EXHIBITION OF FRENCH PAINTINGS IN THE FOGG ART MUSEUM" is centered below the artworks.
  • Two articles are presented below the title:
    • "FOGG ART MUSEUM"
    • "Exhibition of Recent Accessions"

Annotations:

  • Handwritten notes on the page include:
    • "Transcript March 16, 29" above the first article.
    • "Gazette Mar 16, 1929" above the second article.

Overall:

The image presents a vintage page from the Harvard Alumni Bulletin, showcasing a selection of French paintings from the Fogg Art Museum exhibition.

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The image presents a vintage newspaper clipping from the Harvard Alumni Bulletin, dated March 14, 1929. The clipping is yellowed and features a black-and-white photograph of an open book with a dark cover.

Newspaper Clipping:

  • Title: Harvard Alumni Bulletin
  • Date: March 14, 1929
  • Content: The clipping showcases four black-and-white images of artwork, accompanied by their titles and artists:
    • Citoyenne Crouzet by David
    • Still Life by Odilon Redon
    • La Maison de La Cran by Vincent Van Gogh
    • Lady with a Parasol by Pierre-Auguste Renoir

Additional Information:

  • A handwritten note on the clipping reads "Gazette Mar 16.1929" and "Transcript March 16.29."
  • A small article titled "Smith Students to See Harvard Exhibit" is attached to the right side of the clipping.

Book:

  • The book has a dark cover and appears to be filled with similar newspaper clippings.
  • The page number "690" is visible at the top left corner of the page.

Background:

  • The background of the image is a plain gray color.

Overall, the image provides a glimpse into the artistic tastes and interests of Harvard University in 1929, as well as the types of exhibitions and events that were taking place at the time.