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Fogg Art Museum Scrapbook, January 1928-November 1929

ARCH.2003.24, Rendition: 796369

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The image shows a page from a newspaper or a university publication from March 1929, specifically from the Harvard University Gazette and the Crimson.

Key elements in the image include:

  1. Headlines and Articles:

    • March 19, 1929 Crimson: The main article discusses an exhibition of student art work at Harvard. It highlights a variety of student artwork including landscapes, still lifes, and portraits.
    • Harvard Art Society Opens New French Show (March 20, 1929): This article announces a new French art exhibition. It mentions that works from the School of Paris, dating from 1910 to 1928, are being exhibited. The show includes paintings, sculptures, decorative arts, and other works. Prominent artists like Giorgio de Chirico, Raoul Dufy, and Constantin Brancusi are featured.
  2. Exhibition Details:

    • The French art exhibition is described as featuring diverse items such as paintings, lithographs, sculptures, and decorative arts, including works by various artists.
    • The article emphasizes that the exhibition includes notable items such as Constantin Brancusi’s "Golden Bird" sculpture and unique items like a tea service by Legrain and cigarette cases by Raymond Templer.
  3. Other Notable Items:

    • March 25, 1929 Transcript: Includes an event calendar for Monday, March 25, detailing meetings and lectures:
      • President and Fellows of Harvard College meeting at 10:30 AM.
      • An illustrated lecture on "The Theatre of Red Russia" by Mr. John Mason Brown at 4:30 PM.
      • A seminar on "The Experimental Method in Sociology" by Pitirim Sorokin at 7:45 PM.
    • March 27 (Wednesday) Schedule:
      • An illustrated lecture titled "Aspects of Modern French Painting and Drawing" by Professor Paul J. Sachs at 4:30 PM.

Overall, the page captures the cultural and academic activities at Harvard University in March 1929, featuring student exhibitions and lectures on contemporary art and society.

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The image shows pages from a newspaper or a university gazette from March 1929, specifically from Harvard University. Here's a detailed summary of the content on each page:

  1. Top Left Page:

    • The page is titled "SUCH US" with a large stylized "S" and the number "395" prominently displayed.
    • There is an article about an exhibition of student work, mentioning various student works in art, including landscapes, still lives, and portraits, held in the Fine Arts 2C and 2D.
    • A section mentions a lecture titled "The Theatre of Red Russia" by Mr. John Mason Brown at the Fogg Art Museum on March 25 at 4:30 p.m.
    • Another lecture titled "The Experimental Method in Sociology" by Professor Pitirim Sorokin at Widener Hall on March 25 at 7:45 p.m.
    • An article discussing fashion trends, including the "all-over print" and the popularity of the "Duotone color combinations" in clothing, with a reference to a specific dress by Georgette.
  2. Top Right Page:

    • The page is titled "Crimson" from March 20, 1929.
    • It announces the Harvard Art Society's new French show, featuring works from the School of Paris from 1910 to 1928.
    • The show includes paintings, sculpture, and decorative arts by artists like Giorgio de Chirico, Raoul Dufy, and others.
    • A piece by Constantin Brancusi titled "Golden Bird" is highlighted as a feature of the exhibition.
    • The exhibition is scheduled to be on public view at the Harvard Cooperative Building starting March 26.
  3. Bottom Left Page:

    • The page is titled "Gazelle" from March 25, 1929.
    • It includes an event schedule for President and Fellows of Harvard College.
    • It mentions an illustrated lecture by John Mason Brown on "The Theatre of Red Russia" at the Fogg Art Museum on March 25 at 4:30 p.m.
    • It also lists a seminar on the "Experimental Method in Sociology" by Professor Pitirim Sorokin at Widener Hall on March 25 at 7:45 p.m.
  4. Bottom Right Page:

    • This page continues the schedule for Wednesday, March 27, including an illustrated lecture on "Aspects of Modern French Painting and Drawing" by Professor Paul J. Sachs at the Fogg Art Museum.

Overall, the pages contain a mix of announcements, articles about art exhibitions, and details of academic lectures and events at Harvard University in March 1929.

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The image displays an open newspaper, the Harvard University Gazette, dated March 29, 1929. The left page features various articles, including one about an exhibition of student art work and an illustrated lecture titled "The Theatre of Red Russia" by Mr. John Mason Brown. Another article discusses the experimental method in sociology by Professor Pitirim Sorokin. The right page highlights an article about the Harvard Art Society opening a new French show, featuring paintings, sculpture, and decorative arts from the School of Paris from 1910 to 1928, with notable artists such as Brancusi, de Chirico, and others. Additionally, there is a mention of an exhibition of work by Harvard art students in the Fogg Museum. The newspaper also includes other smaller articles and announcements related to university events and lectures.

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The image is a page from a historical newspaper or magazine, specifically from March 1929. The page contains various articles and announcements related to art exhibitions and events at Harvard University.

  1. Headlines and Articles:

    • Harvard Art Society Opens New French Show: An article on the Harvard Art Society's new French exhibition, featuring works from the School of Paris from 1910 to 1928. The show is held at the Fogg Museum and includes paintings, sculptures, and decorative arts. Notable artists mentioned include Giorgio de Chirico, Raoul Dufy, Constantin Brancusi, and others. The exhibition highlights works such as Brancusi's "Golden Bird," and decorative items like a tea service and jewelry.

    • Exhibition of Student Art Work: An exhibition of student artwork by Harvard and Radcliffe students is being held at the Fogg Museum. The display includes landscapes, still lifes, and portraits created in Fine Arts 2C and 2D classes.

  2. Events and Lectures:

    • Monday, March 25:

      • President and Fellows of Harvard College Meeting: Held at 50 State Street, Boston, at 10:30 a.m.
      • Illustrated Lecture - "The Theatre of Red Russia": By Mr. John Mason Brown, Associate Editor of the Theatre Arts Monthly, at the Fogg Art Museum, 4:30 p.m.
      • Seminary of Economics - "The Experimental Method in Sociology": By Professor Pitirim Sorokin, Professor of Sociology at the University of Minnesota, Widener Library, 7:45 p.m.
    • Wednesday, March 27:

      • Illustrated Lectures - "Aspects of Modern French Painting and Drawing": By Professor Paul J. Sachs, in the Large Lecture Hall, Fogg Art Museum, 4:30 p.m.
  3. Other Noteworthy Information:

    • A mention of the "Sucius" fashion advertisement featuring various styles of women's clothing, such as an "Allover Print" dress by Georgette, a "Duotone Color Combination" dress, and a "Most Fasions" ensemble.
    • A small article about the Harvard Art Students Exhibition, featuring work by students in Fine Arts 2C and 2D and Radcliffe students in Fine Arts 2C, displayed through April 6.
  4. Miscellaneous Notes:

    • There are handwritten notes on the page, possibly indicating transcripts or important dates, such as "Mar 19, 1929" and "Mar 20, 1929".

Overall, the page provides a snapshot of cultural and academic activities at Harvard University during March 1929, focusing on art exhibitions and educational lectures.

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The image shows a page from a vintage issue of the Harvard University Gazette, dated Monday, March 25, 1929. Here are the key elements and articles featured on this page:

  1. Transcript Section:

    • An article titled "ALLOVER PRINT," discussing the acceptance of new fashion trends in Georgetown. It mentions the popularity of diverse patterns and colors in women's dresses.
  2. Feature Advertisements:

    • A prominent advertisement for "SUIOUSD" men's fashion, highlighting "39.50" two-piece suits and other clothing ensembles.
  3. Harvard Art Society News:

    • An article titled "HARVARD ART SOCIETY OPENS NEW FRENCH SHOW" details the opening of a new exhibition at the Fogg Museum. The exhibit, titled "Paintings, Sculpture, Decorative Arts in Display—Brancusi’s 'Golden Bird'," features works from the School of Paris from 1910 to 1928.
    • The exhibition includes pieces by notable artists such as Giorgio de Chirico, Raoul Dufy, Marcel Gromaire, Jean Lurçat, Henri Matisse, Amedeo Modigliani, Jules Pascin, Pablo Picasso, and Maurice Utrillo.
    • The sculpture section prominently features works by Constantin Brancusi, Charles Despiau, and Aristide Maillol.
  4. Harvard Students Exhibit:

    • An announcement about an exhibition of student work in Fine Arts 3C, 2D, and Radcliffe students' work, displayed on the fourth floor of the Fogg Museum starting April 6.
  5. Upcoming Events:

    • Monday, March 25, 1929:

      • A meeting of the Fellows of Harvard College at 10:30 A.M. in Boston.
      • An illustrated lecture titled "The Theatre of Red Russia" by Mr. John Mason Brown, Associate Editor of the Theatre Arts Monthly, at 4:30 P.M. in the Fogg Art Museum.
      • A seminar on economics by Professor Pitirim Sorokin from the University of Minnesota, titled "The Experimental Method in Sociology," at 7:45 P.M. in Widener V.
    • Wednesday, March 27 (Continued):

      • An illustrated lecture titled "Aspects of Modern French Painting and Drawing" by Professor Paul J. Sachs in the Large Lecture Hall of the Fogg Art Museum at 4:30 P.M.

This page provides a snapshot of academic and cultural activities at Harvard University in 1929, focusing on art exhibitions and lectures.

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The image is a page from a scrapbook or collection of newspaper clippings from March 1929. The clippings are from various publications, including the Harvard Crimson, the Harvard University Gazette, and the Transcript. Here's a detailed summary of the contents:

  1. Harvard Crimson (March 19, 1929):

    • The headline reads "39.50."
    • The article discusses the Harvard Art Society's exhibition of contemporary French art at the Fogg Museum. The exhibition includes paintings, sculptures, and decorative arts. Notable artists featured include Braque, Chirico, Dufy, and Matisse.
  2. Harvard Crimson (March 19, 1929):

    • Another article about an exhibition of student art work at the Fogg Museum, showcasing pieces by students in Fine Arts 26 and 28, as well as works by Radcliffe students.
  3. Harvard Crimson (March 20, 1929):

    • The headline reads "Harvard Art Society Opens New French Show."
    • This article provides more details about the French art exhibition, highlighting works by Braque, Chirico, Dufy, and others. The exhibition includes paintings, sculptures, and decorative arts.
  4. Harvard Crimson (March 25, 1929):

    • A brief article about an exhibition of Harvard students' work in Fine Arts 26 at the Fogg Museum. The exhibition features landscapes, portraits, and still life pieces.
  5. Harvard University Gazette (March 25, 1929):

    • Announcements for various lectures and events:
      • An illustrated lecture on "The Theatre of Red Russia" by John Mason Brown.
      • A seminar on "The Experimental Method in Sociology" by Professor Pitirim Sorokin.
      • An illustrated lecture on "Aspects of Modern French Painting and Drawing" by Professor Paul J. Sachs.
  6. Harvard University Gazette (March 27, 1929):

    • Continuation of the announcement for the lecture by Professor Paul J. Sachs on modern French painting and drawing.

The clippings are arranged on a single page, with some overlapping, and are pasted into a scrapbook-like format. The articles focus on art exhibitions and academic events at Harvard University during March 1929.

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The image shows an album or scrapbook page with several newspaper and periodical clippings pasted onto it, all related to Harvard University art events and exhibitions from March 1929. The clippings include:

  1. On the right side, a vertical article titled "Harvard Art Society Opens New French Show," dated "Crimson Mar. 20, 1929," discussing a French exhibition held from 1910 to 1928 at the Fogg Museum, featuring artists such as Giorgio de Chirico, Raoul Dufy, Marcel Gromaire, and others. It highlights the "Golden Bird" by Constantin Brancusi.

  2. In the middle left, a clipping from the "Gazette, Mar. 25, 1929," listing Harvard events like lectures and seminars scheduled for March 25 and 27, including topics like "The Theatre of Red Russia" and "The Experimental Method in Sociology."

  3. At the bottom left, a clipping titled "Exhibition of Student Art Work," dated "Crimson Mar. 19, 1929," announcing a student art exhibition at the Fogg Museum with landscapes, still lifes, and portraits by Harvard and Radcliffe students.

  4. Centered on the page but pasted upside-down, a clipping about "most fashions," referring to color combinations and dress styles, showing a price "39¢."

Handwritten notes on the page identify sources and dates for the cuttings such as "Transcript Mar. 19, 1929," "Crimson Mar. 19, 1929," "Gazette, Mar. 25, 1929," and "Harvard University Gazette March 23, '29." The page is from a bound book or album with a black cover visible on the right side.

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This image shows a photograph of an open page from a publication, presumably a newspaper or newsletter, with the headline "CRIMSON" prominently visible. The paper is dated "Mar. 24, 1929". The right-hand column mentions the "HARVARD ART SOCIETY OPENS NEW FRENCH SHOW" and discusses details about an art exhibition, including paintings, sculpture, decorative arts, and specific pieces such as "Branchusi's 'Golden Bird'". It references the involvement of the Harvard Society in presenting contemporary art and mentions artists such as André Derain, Marie Laurencin, and others.

On the left-hand side, you can see that there's a section titled "GAZETTE," listing events with specific dates such as "Monday, March 25, 1929," detailing meetings, illustrated lectures, and seminars related to Harvard College. There's also mention of a follow-up event on "Wednesday, March 27" involving illustrated lectures on French painting and drawing.

Additionally, there's a handwritten note at the top of the page that says "Transcript Mar. 19, 1929," probably indicating that this text was transcribed or perhaps referencing a related event or publication date.

The condition of the paper suggests it is quite old, with yellowing and slight wear reflective of its age.

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The image shows a page from the Harvard University Gazette, dated March 23, 1928. The page features a mix of text and graphics, including articles and advertisements. The main article on the page is titled "Crimson Mar. 20, 1928 HARVARD ART SOCIETY OPENS NEW FRENCH SHOW." The article discusses an exhibition of French art held at the Fogg Art Museum, featuring works by prominent artists such as Giorgio de Chirico, Raoul Dufy, and Marcel Gromaire. The exhibition also includes sculptures, decorative arts, and examples of contemporary art. The article provides details about the opening hours and the types of artworks on display. Below the main article, there are smaller articles and advertisements, including an announcement for a lecture on modern French painting and drawing by Professor Paul J. Sachs.

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The image shows a book with several pages opened, and the pages have some text written on them. The pages are yellowish, and the text is written in black ink. The text on the pages appears to be a collection of articles or news clippings. The book is placed on a surface, and the pages are slightly curled. The text on the pages is written in different fonts and sizes.