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Fogg Art Museum Scrapbook, January 1929-December 1931

ARCH.2003.25, Rendition: 793881

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The image shows a page from the Harvard Alumni Bulletin, dated March 1929. The page is numbered 690 and features a collection of four black and white reproductions of French paintings displayed at the Fogg Art Museum. The paintings are as follows:

  1. "Citoyenne Crouzet," by David: This portrait depicts a woman in historical attire, characterized by soft, flowing drapery and a serene expression.
  2. "Still Life," by Odilon Redon: This artwork showcases a vase with a bouquet of flowers, rendered in a detailed, realistic style.
  3. "La Maison de La Cran," by Vincent Van Gogh: This landscape features a house and surrounding scenery, with the distinctive, textured brushwork typical of Van Gogh’s style.
  4. "Lady with a Parasol," by Pierre-Auguste Renoir: This is a portrait of a woman holding a parasol, captured in Renoir’s characteristic impressionistic style, marked by loose brushstrokes and a focus on light.

The page is carefully preserved, with visible punch holes on the left side, indicating it is part of a larger bound volume.

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The image is a page from the Harvard Alumni Bulletin, specifically dated March 1911. It features four black-and-white illustrations of famous French paintings, each accompanied by a caption.

  1. Top Left: The illustration depicts "Citoyenne Crouzet" by David. This artwork shows a seated woman in profile, holding a pen or stylus.

  2. Top Right: The illustration is labeled "Still Life" by Odilon Redon. It features a vase with a bouquet of flowers.

  3. Bottom Left: The illustration is titled "La Maison de La Cran" by Vincent van Gogh. This piece shows a picturesque landscape with a house and surrounding countryside.

  4. Bottom Right: The caption for this piece is "Lady with a Parasol" by Pierre-Auguste Renoir. The artwork portrays a woman wearing a parasol and a decorative bow, holding a parasol.

The caption at the bottom of the page reads "FROM THE EXHIBITION OF FRENCH PAINTINGS IN THE FOGG ART MUSEUM," indicating that these images are taken from a display of French artworks at the Fogg Art Museum.

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The image is a page from the Harvard Alumni Bulletin, specifically from March 1911, as indicated by the date in the upper right corner. The page is numbered 690.

The page features four reproductions of paintings from an exhibition of French paintings held in the Fogg Art Museum. Each painting is accompanied by its title and artist:

  1. Top left: "Citoyenne Crouzet" by David

    • A portrait of a woman in a classical style, wearing a draped garment.
  2. Top right: "Still Life" by Odilon Redon

    • A still life composition featuring a vase with flowers.
  3. Bottom left: "La Maison de La Cran" by Vincent Van Gogh

    • A landscape painting depicting a house with a laundry line and surrounding greenery.
  4. Bottom right: "Lady with a Parasol" by Pierre-Auguste Renoir

    • A portrait of a woman holding a parasol, dressed in a light-colored dress with a decorative bow.

The text at the bottom of the page reads: "FROM THE EXHIBITION OF FRENCH PAINTINGS IN THE FOGG ART MUSEUM." The page is neatly bound with a hole punch on the left side, suggesting it was part of a larger collection or periodical.

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The image is a page from the Harvard Alumni Bulletin, dated March 1941. It features reproductions of four French paintings from an exhibition held in the Fogg Art Museum.

  1. Top Left: The painting is titled "Citoyenne Crouzet," by an artist named David. It depicts a woman seated, possibly engaged in writing or some other activity, dressed in a long, flowing dress.

  2. Top Right: The painting is titled "Still Life," by Odilon Redon. This piece shows a vase with flowers, creating a classic still life composition.

  3. Bottom Left: The painting is titled "La Maison de La Cran," by Vincent Van Gogh. This artwork features a house by the sea, with a scenic coastal landscape and a winding path leading to the house.

  4. Bottom Right: The painting is titled "Lady with a Parasol," by Pierre-Auguste Renoir. It portrays a woman holding a parasol, dressed in a stylish outfit typical of the late 19th century.

The page includes the text "FROM THE EXHIBITION OF FRENCH PAINTINGS IN THE FOGG ART MUSEUM" at the bottom, indicating the source of these images. There is also a date stamp in the top right corner indicating "March 14, 1941."

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The image is a page from the "Harvard Alumni Bulletin," dated March 14, 1944. It features an article highlighting an exhibition of French paintings at the Fogg Art Museum. There are four images of artworks included in the article, each with its respective title and artist:

  1. Top Left:

    • Title: "Groyenne Crouzet"
    • Artist: David (likely Jacques-Louis David, though the specific artwork isn't attributed directly to him in common records)
  2. Top Right:

    • Title: "Still Life"
    • Artist: Odilon Redon
  3. Bottom Left:

    • Title: "La Maison de La Crau"
    • Artist: Vincent Van Gogh (this painting is also known as "The Old Mill" or "The House of Père Elisée")
  4. Bottom Right:

    • Title: "Lady with a Parasol"
    • Artist: Pierre-Auguste Renoir

The page is dedicated to showcasing these artworks as part of the exhibition at the Fogg Art Museum. The images are black-and-white reproductions of the original paintings.

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The image is a page from the Harvard Alumni Bulletin, dated March 14, 1924. It features four black-and-white reproductions of French paintings from an exhibition at the Fogg Art Museum. The paintings and their respective artists are:

  1. "Giovenne Croszet" 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

The page is numbered 690 and includes a note at the bottom indicating that these images are from the exhibition of French paintings at the Fogg Art Museum. The page has three holes on the left side, suggesting it was part of a bound publication.

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This image shows a page from the Harvard Alumni Bulletin, dated March 4, 1932. The page is a visual representation of selected paintings from an exhibition of French paintings in the Fogg Art Museum. On display in the image are reproductions of three artworks:

  • A still life with flowers in a vase by Odilon Redon.
  • A scenic landscape painting titled "La Maison de La Crau," by Vincent Van Gogh.
  • A statement at the bottom indicating the source of the images as being from an exhibition of French paintings.

The page appears to have been taken from a binder or a document collection, as evident by the two holes on the left margin, typically used for filing purposes. The pictures and text are black and white, which suggests the age of the document and the printing technology available at the time.

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This image is a page from the Harvard Alumni Bulletin with the header indicating issue number 690. It features four artworks from the exhibition of French paintings in the Fogg Art Museum. The artworks displayed include:

  • "Citoyenne Crouzet" by David, showcasing a historical portrait with a woman in period attire.
  • "Still Life" by Odilon Redon, depicting a vase with a floral arrangement.
  • "La Maison de La Crau" by Vincent Van Gogh, showing a house in a landscape with expressive brushwork.
  • "Lady with a Parasol" by Pierre-Auguste Renoir, capturing a scene with a woman holding a parasol.

The page is dated March 4, 1939, and contains hole punches on the side, suggesting it was part of a binder.

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The image depicts a page from the Harvard Alumni Bulletin, dated March 14, 1919. The page features four black-and-white illustrations of artworks, each accompanied by a caption identifying the artist and the title of the piece. The layout is clean and organized, with the illustrations arranged in a 2x2 grid.

Detailed Description:

  1. Top Left Illustration:

    • Title: Giyenne Crouzet
    • Artist: David
    • Description: The illustration shows a woman seated and holding a book or similar object. She is dressed in period clothing, suggesting a historical or classical setting.
  2. Top Right Illustration:

    • Title: Still Life
    • Artist: Odilon Redon
    • Description: This is a still-life composition featuring a vase with flowers. The style appears to be impressionistic or post-impressionistic, with soft, blended tones and a focus on natural light and form.
  3. Bottom Left Illustration:

    • Title: La Maison de La Cran
    • Artist: Vincent Van Gogh
    • Description: The illustration depicts a rural scene with a house, possibly a farmhouse, situated near a body of water. The landscape includes trees and a path leading to the house, characteristic of Van Gogh's expressive and emotive style.
  4. Bottom Right Illustration:

    • Title: Lady with a Parasol
    • Artist: Pierre-Auguste Renoir
    • Description: This illustration shows a woman holding a parasol, dressed in a light-colored, flowing garment. The style is impressionistic, with visible brushstrokes and a focus on capturing the play of light and movement.

Additional Text:

  • At the bottom of the page, there is a caption that reads: "FROM THE EXHIBITION OF FRENCH PAINTINGS IN THE FOGG ART MUSEUM." This indicates that the illustrations are part of an exhibition of French paintings held at the Fogg Art Museum.

Overall Context:

The page serves as a visual and informational piece, likely intended to showcase notable works of art from the exhibition, providing readers of the Harvard Alumni Bulletin with a glimpse into the cultural offerings of the time. The inclusion of renowned artists such as David, Odilon Redon, Vincent Van Gogh, and Pierre-Auguste Renoir highlights the significance of the exhibition. The design is simple and elegant, typical of early 20th-century publication aesthetics.

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The image shows a page from the Harvard Alumni Bulletin, dated March 14, 1929. The page features four black-and-white images of paintings, each with a title and artist's name. The first image is titled "Giovanna Crouzet" by David, the second is titled "Still Life" by Odilon Redon, the third is titled "La Maison de La Cran" by Vincent Van Gogh, and the fourth is titled "Lady with a Parasol" by Pierre-Auguste Renoir. The page also includes a brief description of the paintings, which are from the Exhibition of French Paintings in the Fogg Art Museum.