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Fogg Art Museum Scrapbook, January 1928-November 1929

ARCH.2003.24, Rendition: 796405

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The image shows a page from the April 1925 issue of "Parnassus," a publication of the College Art Association of America. The page is divided into two main sections:

  1. Left Section:

    • It contains an article titled "FRENCH PAINTERS" with a subsection titled "PORTRAIT Lent to the Fogg Museum."
    • The article discusses a collection of modern French paintings loaned to the Fogg Museum by Mr. Paul Sachs. It highlights the significance of the collection, which includes works by prominent French painters, and mentions that it is the most comprehensive exhibition of modern French paintings in the United States.
    • The article notes that the collection is a valuable resource for students and scholars, providing them with the opportunity to study these works in depth.
  2. Right Section:

    • This section provides information about the College Art Association of America, including its officers and directors.
      • Officers:
        • John Shapley, President
        • Alfred H. Barr, Jr., Vice-President
        • James R. Main, Secretary
        • J. Donald Young, Treasurer
      • Directors:
        • Alice V. V. Brown
        • Blake-More Godwin
        • A. Philip McMahon
        • C. R. Morey
        • David M. Robinson
        • Paul J. Sachs
    • It lists the sustaining institutions, which include:
      • Frick Art Reference Library
      • Harvard University
      • Hispanic Society of America
      • New York University
      • Princeton University
    • Contributing institutions are also listed:
      • Dartmouth College
      • Smith College
      • Swarthmore College
      • Wellesley College
    • The section mentions "The Art Bulletin" and lists contributing editors:
      • Abraham Ettros, Museum of Fine Arts, Molcove
      • Josep Gudiol y Torres, Gasta de les Arts, Barcelona
      • Heinrich Gluck, Osterreichisches Museum, Vienna
      • Roger Hinks, British Museum, London
      • August L. Mayer, Alte Pinakothek, Munich
      • A. Philip McMahon, New York University
      • R. M. Rattenbury, Princeton University
      • Louis Reau, Ecole des Beaux-Arts, Paris
      • Theodor Schmidt, Institute of Art History, Leningrad
      • Jose Juan Tablada, National Academy of Fine Arts, Mexico
      • A. W. Van Buren, American Academy, Rome
    • There is a note explaining that "Parnassus" is a monthly periodical not for sale, distributed to members of the College Art Association of America. It provides the address for the managing editor, Audrey E. McMahon, at 100 Washington Square East, New York City, N.Y.

The layout is typical of an academic or art journal, with a focus on providing detailed information about the association, its publications, and the content of the issue.

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The image is of a page from an old magazine or publication, specifically from "Parnassus," dated April 1924. The page is part of an article titled "French Painters," which includes a section on a portrait exhibition.

Here are the detailed elements:

  1. Header and Magazine Title:

    • The top left corner has the header "Parnassus," dated April 1924.
    • The main article is titled "French Painters."
  2. Content:

    • The left side of the page features an image of a painting titled "Portraits" from the collection of the Fogg Museum. The text accompanying the image explains that the exhibit includes many drawings by recent French painters, offering a comprehensive look at their work from the late 19th century to the early 20th century.
  3. College Art Association of America:

    • On the right side, there is an organizational listing for the College Art Association of America.
    • It lists the officers:
      • John Shapley: President
      • Alfred V. Churchill: Vice-President
      • James B. Munn: Secretary
      • J. Donald Young: Treasurer
    • Directors are also listed:
      • Alice V. V. Brown
      • Blake-More Godwin
      • A. Philip McMahon
      • C. R. Morey
      • David M. Robinson
      • Paul J. Sachs
  4. Publications:

    • The publication mentioned is "The Art Bulletin."
    • It lists sustaining and contributing institutions:
      • Sustaining Institutions:
        • Frick Art Reference Library
        • Harvard University
        • Hispanic Society of America
        • New York University
        • Princeton University
      • Contributing Institutions:
        • Dartmouth College
        • Smith College
        • Swarthmore College
        • Wellesley College
  5. Parnassus Editorial Board:

    • The page also lists the contributing editors of "Parnassus":
      • Abraham Efros, Museum of Fine Arts, Moscow
      • Joaquín Folch y Torres, Gaceta de las Arts, Barcelona
      • Heinrich Gluck, Österreichisches Museum, Vienna
      • Roger Hinks, British Museum, London
      • August L. Mayer, Alte Pinakothek, Munich
      • A. Philip McMahon, New York University
      • C. R. Morey, Princeton University
      • Louis Reau, Gazette des Beaux-Arts, Paris
      • Theodor Schmit, Institute of Art History, Leningrad
      • Jose Juan Tablada, National Academy of Mexico
      • A. W. Van Buren, American Academy, Rome
  6. Information About Parnassus:

    • A brief description indicates that "Parnassus" is a monthly periodical not for sale and distributed only to members of the College Art Association of America.
    • Contact information for membership inquiries is provided, mentioning Audrey F. McMahon as the managing editor, located at 100 Fifth Avenue, New York City.

The overall page provides a snapshot of the artistic and academic community's focus on French painting during that era, supported by the College Art Association of America and its publications.

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The image displays an open book or magazine from April 1924, titled "Parnassus." The page on the left contains an article titled "FRENCH PAINTING" with a black-and-white image of a sculpture. The text, possibly an article or an advertisement, discusses the Fogg Museum's collection of modern French paintings, including works by recent French painters and an exhibition of works by living painters from the last two decades of the 19th century and the first two of the 20th century. The collection aims to help students understand the development of modern French painting, with works chosen for their significance and representativeness.

The right page features information about the College Art Association of America, listing its officers such as the President, Vice-President, Secretary, and Treasurer, along with directors. It also details publications associated with the organization, including "The Art Bulletin" and "Parnassus," along with contributing editors from various institutions and locations around the world. The page provides details about the association's publications and membership information, indicating that "Parnassus" is a monthly periodical distributed to members. The address for correspondence is given as 200 Washington Square East, New York City, N.Y.

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This image is a page from an issue of "Parnassus," a publication of the College Art Association of America, dated April 1929.

Key Sections and Content:

  1. Header:

    • Title: "Parnassus," dated April 1929, Volume 1, Number 4.
  2. Main Article Title:

    • "French Paint" with a subtitle or section titled "Portrait."
  3. Article Content:

    • The article discusses the collections of the Fogg Museum, particularly focusing on modern French paintings.
    • It mentions that many of the drawings and paintings by recent French artists have been donated and cannot be lent out, which is a problem for students who need to view them over long periods.
    • The article highlights the difficulty in forming a representative collection of modern French art due to the preventive exclusion of works by living French painters.
    • A specific portrait, lent to the publication, is noted for its significance and difficulty to borrow, underscoring the importance of its inclusion in the exhibition.
  4. College Art Association of America:

    • Officers:
      • President: John Shapley
      • Vice-President: Alfred V. Churchill
      • Secretary: James B. Munn
      • Treasurer: J. Donald Young
    • Directors:
      • Alice V. V. Brown
      • Blake-More Godwin
      • A. Philip McMahon
      • C. R. Morey
      • David M. Robinson
      • Paul J. Sachs
  5. Publications:

    • The Art Bulletin:
      • Sustaining Institutions:
        • Frick Art Reference Library
        • Harvard University
        • Hispanic Society of America
        • New York University
        • Princeton University
      • Contributing Institutions:
        • Dartmouth College
        • Smith College
        • Swarthmore College
        • Wellesley College
  6. Parnassus:

    • Contributing Editors:
      • Various prominent individuals from major museums and universities, including:
        • Abraham Efros (Museum of Fine Arts, Moscow)
        • A. Philip McMahon (New York University)
        • Louis Reau (Institute of Art History, Leningrad)
        • Heinrich Glück (Oesterreichisches Museum, Vienna)
        • Jose Juan Tablada (Mexico)
  7. Additional Information:

    • Parnassus is described as a monthly periodical not for sale, distributed to members of the College Art Association of America.
    • Address for managing editor and subscription inquiries is provided: Audrey McMahon, Managing Editor Parnassus, 100 Washington Square East, New York City, N.Y.

The image reflects an important historical document related to art history, museum practices, and academic involvement in the arts during the late 1920s.

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The image shows a page from a 1929 issue of "Parnassus," a publication of the College Art Association of America. The page includes several sections:

  1. French Paintings Section:

    • There is an article or section titled "French Paintings" with a portrait illustration on the left-hand side.
    • The accompanying text discusses the Fog Art Museum's collection of French paintings, mentioning that it has no modern French paintings and that the collection is focused on pre-19th century works.
    • The text highlights the difficulty in appreciating the significance of these paintings due to their age and the distance from their original time period.
  2. Officers and Directors:

    • The officers of the College Art Association of America are listed:
      • President: John Shapley
      • Vice-President: Alfred V. Churchill
      • Secretary: James B. Munn
      • Treasurer: J. Donald Young
    • The directors are:
      • Alice V. V. Brown
      • Blake-More Godwin
      • A. Philip McMahon
      • C. R. Morey
      • David M. Robinson
      • Paul J. Sachs
  3. Publications:

    • The Art Bulletin: The publication is listed with its sustaining and contributing institutions:
      • Sustaining Institutions: Frick Art Reference Library, Harvard University, Hispanic Society of America, New York University, Princeton University
      • Contributing Institutions: Dartmouth College, Smith College, Swarthmore College, Wellesley College
  4. Parnassus:

    • The page also lists contributing editors of "Parnassus," a monthly periodical:
      • Abraham Efros, Museum of Fine Arts, Moscow
      • Joaquín Folch y Torres, Gaceta de les Arts, Barcelona
      • Heinrich Gluck, Österreichisches Museum, Vienna
      • Roger Hinks, British Museum, London
      • August L. Mayer, Alte Pinakothek, Munich
      • A. Philip McMahon, New York University
      • C. R. Morey, Princeton University
      • Louis Réau, Gazette des Beaux-Arts, Paris
      • Theodor Schmit, Institute of Art History, Leipzig
      • José Juan Tablada, National Academy of Mexico
      • A. W. Van Buren, American Academy, Rome
  5. Membership Information:

    • The page includes a note about "Parnassus" being a monthly periodical not for sale and distributed to members of the College Art Association of America.
    • For membership inquiries, Audrey F. McMahon, Managing Editor of Parnassus, is listed with an address at 1004 Madison Avenue, New York City, N.Y.

The page appears to be a mix of an article, organizational information, and publication details from the College Art Association of America.

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The image is a page from an April 1924 issue of "Parnassus," a publication associated with the College Art Association of America. Here are the details of the page:

  1. Header:

    • The top left corner of the page shows the title "Parnassus" and the date "April, 1924."
  2. Main Content:

    • The main text on the page is divided into several sections:
      • French Paintings:

        • There is an image of a painting labeled "PORTRAIT."
        • A short accompanying text discusses the inclusion of modern French paintings in the exhibition, highlighting the challenges students face in accessing these works due to the proximity of the artists and the expense of purchasing them.
        • The text emphasizes the significance of the exhibition for understanding the history of painting and the weight of public opinion on the artists.
      • College Art Association of America:

        • Officers:
          • President: John Shapley
          • Vice-President: Alfred V. Churchill
          • Secretary: James B. Munn
          • Treasurer: J. Donald Young
        • Directors:
          • Alice V. V. Brown
          • Blake-More Godwin
          • A. Philip McMahon
          • C. R. Morey
          • David M. Robinson
          • Paul J. Sachs
      • Publications:

        • The Art Bulletin:
          • Lists sustaining institutions such as the Frick Art Reference Library, Harvard University, Hispanic Society of America, New York University, and Princeton University.
          • Lists contributing institutions including Dartmouth College, Smith College, Swarthmore College, and Wellesley College.
      • Parnassus:

        • Lists contributing editors:
          • Abraham Efros, Museum of Fine Arts, Moscow
          • Joaquin Folch y Torres, Gaceta de las Artes, Barcelona
          • Heinrich Gluck, Oesterreichisches Museum, Vienna
          • Roger Hinks, British Museum, London
          • August L. Mayer, Alte Pinakothek, Munich
          • C. Philip McMahon, New York University
          • C. R. Morey, Princeton University
          • Louis Reau, Gazette des Beaux-Arts, Paris
          • Theodor Schmitz, Institute of Art History, Leningrad
          • Jose Juan Tablada, National Academy of Mexico
          • A. W. Van Buren, American Academy, Rome
  3. Additional Information:

    • A note about "Parnassus" being a monthly periodical not for sale, distributed to members of the College Art Association of America.
    • Contact information for membership inquiries is provided:
      • Audrey F. McMahon, Managing Editor, College Art Association of America, 100 East 46th Street, New York City, N.Y.

The page appears to be a mix of informational content and visual art, detailing the organization's structure, publications, and contributors.

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The image shows an open book with visible aged pages. On the right page, there is a printed sheet labeled "College Art Association of America" listing officers, directors, and publications associated with the organization. The officers include John Shapley (President), Alfred V. Churchill (Vice-President), James B. Munn (Secretary), and J. Donald Young (Treasurer). The directors listed are Alice V. V. Brown, Blake-More Godwin, A. Philip McMahon, C. R. Morey, David M. Robinson, and Paul J. Sachs.

Under "PUBLICATIONS," two titles are featured:

  1. The ART BULLETIN, with sustaining institutions like Frick Art Reference Library, Harvard University, Hispanic Society of America, New York University, and Princeton University, and contributing institutions including Dartmouth College, Smith College, Swarthmore College, and Wellesley College.

  2. PARNASSUS, featuring contributing editors from various institutions worldwide.

A note at the bottom states that PARNASSUS is a monthly periodical not for sale, distributed to members of the College Art Association of America, with contact details for Audrey F. McMahon, the managing editor.

On the left side, there is a partially visible page with some text and an image of an artwork or photograph in grayscale. The visible text on the left page mentions "French" and "Portrait," suggesting the page is about French painting or artwork.

Overall, the image appears to document information about art publications and organizational details related to the College Art Association of America, likely in a historical or archival context.

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This image depicts an open journal or magazine with the front cover partially visible on the left side and the first page on the right side. The left side shows the upper corner of the cover with text "Parnassus" and "April 1948." The right side displays printed text centered under the title "College Art Association of America" with a list of officers and directors of the association. Below that is a section titled "PUBLICATIONS" with "The ART BULLETIN" underneath, followed by listings for "Sustaining Institutions" and "Contributing Institutions," such as various universities and colleges.

The bottom section on the right side is titled "PARNASSUS" and includes names under "Contributing Editors" from various international museums and institutions. A paragraph at the bottom describes "PARNASSUS" as a monthly publication not for sale, and it provides information on how to request membership.

Overall, the page gives the impression of an academic or professional publication aimed at an art-focused readership. The text is in English, and the magazine or journal seems aged, with noticeable wear and discoloration consistent with the date of April 1948.

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The image depicts an open book, likely a publication or catalog related to art. The visible pages show structured content with headings, lists, and descriptive text. Here is a detailed description:

Left Page:

  • Title: The top of the page is labeled "PARNASSUS" with the date "April, 1928" and the issue number "18."
  • Content: The left page appears to be a detailed description or introduction, possibly about an exhibition or collection of art. Key points include:
    • A discussion of a collection of drawings, noted as "no modern French painting," with a focus on recent French painters.
    • Mentions of an exhibition at the Fogg Art Museum, dated to the winter of 1927–1928.
    • A note about the difficulty in accessing the collection due to its proximity to student times and the need for advance approval.
    • A reference to a forward to an Exhibition Catalog by Mr. Pope.
    • A mention of the collection's significance, with the committee responsible for its preservation.

Right Page:

  • Title: The right page is titled "College Art Association of America."
  • Structure:
    • Officers: Lists the officers of the College Art Association of America, including:
      • President: John Shapley
      • Vice-Presidents: Alfred V. Churchill, James B. Munn
      • Secretary: J. Donald Young
      • Treasurer: (Not fully visible)
    • Directors: Lists the directors, including:
      • Alice V. V. Brown, Blake-More Godwin, A. Philip McMahon, C. R. Morey, David M. Robinson, Paul J. Sachs.
    • Publications:
      • The ART BULLETIN:
        • Sustaining Institutions: Frick Art Reference Library, Harvard University, Hispanic Society of America, New York University, Princeton University.
        • Contributing Institutions: Dartmouth College, Smith College, Swarthmore College, Wellesley College.
      • PARNASSUS:
        • Contributing Editors: A list of editors, including Abraham Efros (Museum of Fine Arts, Moscow), Joaquin Folch y Torres (Gaceta de las Artes, Barcelona), Heinrich Glück (Österreichisches Museum, Vienna), Roger Hinks (British Museum, London), August L. Mayer (Alte Pinakothek, Munich), and others.
    • Description of PARNASSUS:
      • A note at the bottom explains that Parnassus is a monthly periodical not for sale, distributed to members of the College Art Association of America. It provides contact information for membership inquiries: Audrey F. McMahon, Managing Editor, College Art Association, 100 Washington Square East, New York City, N.Y.

General Observations:

  • The book appears to be a formal publication, likely from the College Art Association of America, detailing organizational structure, publications, and editorial contributions.
  • The left page seems to focus on an art collection or exhibition, providing context and background information.
  • The right page serves as an official record of the association's leadership, institutional support, and editorial board for its publications.

This image captures a historical document that provides insight into the organizational and editorial framework of the College Art Association of America in 1928.

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The image shows a page from the April 1929 issue of the College Art Association of America's magazine, "PARNASSUS." The page includes the magazine's masthead, listing the officers and directors of the association, as well as the names of contributing institutions and editors. The page also features a black and white portrait of a man, possibly a French painter, with the caption "PORTRA." The text on the page discusses an exhibition of French paintings at the Fogg Museum in Harvard University, highlighting the historical significance of the collection and the challenges of acquiring modern art.