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Fogg Art Museum Scrapbook, January 1929-December 1931

ARCH.2003.25, Rendition: 793977

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This image appears to be a scanned page containing several printed notices and a handwritten note, likely from the early 20th century. Here's a breakdown of the content:

  1. Top Section:

    • The top part of the image contains a notice titled "INTERNATIONAL STUDIO," dated April 1930.
    • It mentions an article by Henry Russell Hitchcock, Jr., titled "Italian Baroque Art at Hartford."
    • The article mentions two artworks: "Two Boys Playing Cards" by Caravaggio and "Saint Jerome" by Ribera, both lent by the Fogg Art Museum.
  2. Middle and Bottom Sections:

    • The middle-left section includes a printed list titled "HARVARD PUBLICATIONS," listing various books published by Harvard University Press since November 30, 1929.
    • The list includes titles such as "Santal Folk Tales, Volume III," "The Great Investment," "The Sculpture of the Nike Temple Parapet," and others.
    • The middle-right section is a notice from the "Bulletin of the Museum of Fine Arts," V. XXVIII, No. 166, P.1, dated April 1930, mentioning an article about Crivelli.
    • The bottom sections appear to be handwritten notes with dates (April 5, 1930, and April 2, 1930) and references to the Fogg Art Museum, listing hours of operation and exhibitions.

The page appears to be part of a scrapbook or a collection of memorabilia, possibly related to art, literature, and cultural events in 1930.

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This image appears to be a page from a scrapbook or a collection of clippings and notes related to art and publications from April 1930. The page contains several sections:

  1. International Studio: A note dated April, 1930, mentions an article by Henry Russell Hitchcock, Jr., titled "Italian Baroque Art at Hartford." It highlights two artworks: "Two Boys Playing Cards" by Caravaggio and "Saint Jerome" by Ribera, both lent by the Fogg Art Museum.

  2. Harvard Publications: A list of books published by Harvard University Press since November 30, 1929. The list includes various titles such as "Santal Folk Tales, Volume III" by Boddington P. O., "The Great Investment" by Thomas H. Briggs, and "The Development of Harvard University, 1869-1929" edited by Samuel E. Morison, among others.

  3. Bulletin of the Museum of Fine Arts: A note dated April, 1930, refers to an article about Crivelli in the Bulletin of the Museum of Fine Arts, volume XXVIII, number 166, page 1.

  4. Fogg Art Museum Information: Two notes dated April 2, 1930, and April 6, 1930, provide information about the Fogg Art Museum, located at the corner of Quincy Street and Broadway in Cambridge. The museum is open weekdays from 9 to 5 and Sundays from 1 to 5, with free admission. The notes mention special exhibitions, including etchings by Rembrandt van Rijn, early Chinese pottery and rubbings of Chinese stone of the Han dynasty from the Charles Bain Hoyt collection, and a loan exhibition of drawings.

The page is beige with three hole punches on the right side, suggesting it was part of a binder. The text is typed and some parts are handwritten.

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This image displays a single, aged, off-white page from a scrapbook or archive, likely from April 1930. The page has three punched holes along its right edge, suggesting it was stored in a binder. It is composed of several pasted-on clippings of typewritten and printed text on various shades of yellowed paper.

The content is organized into distinct sections, documenting publications and museum activities from that period.


Top Section:

  • A rectangular clipping with a header “INTERNATIONAL STUDIO”, dated “April, 1930.”
  • It announces an article by Henry Russell Hitchcock, Jr., titled “Italian Baroque Art at Hartford.”
  • The article mentions two works: “Two Boys Playing Cards” by Caravaggio and “Saint Jerome” by Ribera, which were lent by the Fogg Art Museum.

Middle-Left Section:

  • Headlined “HARVARD PUBLICATIONS,” dated “April 5, 1930.”
  • This is a list of books published by the Harvard University Press since November 30, 1929.
  • The list includes authors and titles such as:
    • Bokding, P. O.: Santal Folk Tales, Volume III
    • Briggs, Thomas H.: The Great Investment
    • Carpenter, Rhys: The Sculpture of the Nike Temple Parapet
    • Davis, Arthur K. (editor): Traditional Ballads of Virginia
    • Harris, Seymour E.: The Assignats
    • Holcombe, Arthur N.: The Chinese Revolution
    • Hyde, Richard W. and Weist, Edward C. (translators): The Menachem of Plautus
    • Ladas, Stephen P.: The International Protection of Industrial Property
    • Lesley, Lewis B. (editor): Uncle Sam's Camels
    • Little, David M.: Pineapples of Finest Flavour; Letters of David Garrick
    • Morison, Samuel E. (editor): The Development of Harvard University, 1909–1929
    • Payne, Cassie S.: The Derivation of Tentative Norms for Short Exposures in Reading
    • Post, Chandler R.: A History of Spanish Painting
    • Prescott, Daniel A.: Education and International Relations
    • Qvistgaard, J.: Lappiske Eventyr og Sagn, Volume IV
    • Rollins, Hyder E.: Tottle’s Miscellany, Volume II; (editor): Pepys Ballads, Volume III
    • Sly, John F.: Town Government in Massachusetts, 1820–1930
    • Sprague, Arthur C. (editor): Poems and a Defence of Ryme, by Samuel Daniel
    • Wolfson, Harry A.: Crescas’ Critique of Aristotle
    • Woodberry, George E.: The Shelley Notebook

Middle-Right Section:

  • A smaller rectangular clipping from the “Bulletin of the Museum of Fine Arts.”
  • It is Volume XVIII, number 166, page 1.
  • Dated “April, 1930.”
  • Notes an “Article about Crivelli.”

Bottom Section:

  • Two smaller, overlapping clippings, each labeled “Post April 2, 1930” and “Post April 6” (the second one is partially obscured).
  • These appear to be notices or press releases for the Fogg Art Museum, Harvard University, located at “corner Quincy Street and Broadway, Cambridge.”
  • They describe museum hours (open weekdays 9 to 5, Sundays 1 to 5, with free admission), and current exhibitions:
    • “Mary Art lent by the Peabody Museum”
    • “Exhibition of etchings of Rembrandt van Rijn”
    • “Exhibition of early Chinese pottery and rubbings of Chinese stone of the Han Dynasty, from the Charles Bain Hoyt collection”
    • “Loan exhibition of drawings”

Overall Significance:
This scrapbook page serves as a historical record of cultural and academic output in April 1930, centered around Harvard University and its affiliated institutions (especially the Fogg Art Museum). It documents scholarly publications, museum exhibitions, and art criticism, reflecting the intellectual and artistic interests of the era. The inclusion of articles mentioning specific artworks (like those by Caravaggio and Ribera) and the details about the Fogg’s exhibitions highlight a vibrant art scene centered in Cambridge, Massachusetts.

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The image shows a two-page document from April 5, 1930. The left page is titled "INTERNATIONAL STUDIO" and includes an article by Henry Russell Hitchcock, Jr., about Italian Baroque Art at the Hartford Museum. It mentions "Two Boys Playing Cards" by Caravaggio and "Saint Jerome" by Ribera, lent by the Fogg Art Museum. The right page lists Harvard publications since November 30, 1929, including books on various topics such as folk tales, sculpture, and poetry. There is also a bulletin from the Museum of Fine Arts, Boston, mentioning an article about Crivelli and a loan exhibition of Chinese drawings. The document concludes with information about the Fogg Art Museum's hours and upcoming exhibitions.

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The image shows a page from a bulletin or newsletter, likely from the 1930s, based on the date mentioned on the page. The page is divided into two main sections, with the top section featuring an article titled "ITALIAN BAROQUE ART AT HARTFORD" by Henry Russell Hitchcock, Jr. The article mentions "Two Boys Playing Cards" by Caravaggio and "Saint Jerome" by Ribera, both lent by the Fogg Art Museum.

The bottom section of the page lists various books published by Harvard University Press since November 30, 1929. The list includes titles such as "Sanskrit Folk Tales, Volume III" by P.O. Bodding, "The Great Investment" by Thomas H. Briggs, "The Sculpture of the Nike Temple Parapet" by Rhys Carpenter, and many others.

The page also includes some additional information, such as the address of the Fogg Art Museum and the dates of its opening hours. The overall design of the page is simple and straightforward, with a clean layout and easy-to-read typography.

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The image shows a scanned page from a publication or document dated April 5, 1930. The page appears to be a compilation of various articles, announcements, and references, likely from academic or art-related sources. Here's a detailed breakdown of the content:

Top Section:

  • Header: The page is titled "INTERNATIONAL STUDIO" and is dated April, 1930.
  • Article Title: The main article is by Henry Russell Hitchcock, Jr., titled "Italian Baroque Art at Hartford."
  • Content Summary: The article mentions two specific artworks:
    • "Two Boys Playing Cards" by Caravaggio.
    • "Saint Jerome" by Ribera.
  • Loan Information: These artworks are lent by the Fogg Art Museum.

Middle Section:

  • Harvard Publications: This section lists books published by the Harvard University Press since November 30, 1929. The list includes:
    • Bodding, P. O.: Santal Folk Tales, Volume III.
    • Briggs, Thomas H.: The Great Investment.
    • Carpenter, Rhys: The Sculpture of the Nike Temple Parapet.
    • Davis, Arthur K.: The Assiniains.
    • Harris, Seymour E. (editor): Traditional Ballads of Virginia.
    • Holcombe, Arthur N.: The Chinese Revolution.
    • Hyde, Richard W. and Walst, Edward C. (translators): The Mechanics of Platus.
    • Ladas, Stephen P.: The International Protection of Industrial Property.
    • Lesley, Lewis M. (editor): Uncle Sam's Camels.
    • Little, David B.: Principles of Finest Flavour; Letters of David Garrick.
    • Morison, Samuel E. (editor): The Development of Harvard University, 1869–1929.
    • Payne, Cassie S.: The Derivation of Tentative Norms for Short Exposures in Reading.
    • Post, Chandler R.: A History of Spanish Painting.
    • Prospect, Daniel A.: Education and International Relations.
    • Original, J. E.: Poetry as Saga, Volume IV.
    • Rollins, Hyder E.: Towle's Miscellany, Volume II; F. F.: Town Ballads, Volume III.
    • Sly, John F.: Peasants in Massachusetts, 1620–1930.
    • Sprague, Arthur C. (editor): Poems and a Defence of Rhyme, by Samuel Daniel.
    • Wolfson, Harry A.: Greek Critique of Aristotle.
    • Woodberry, George E.: The Shelley Notebook.

Bottom Section:

  • Bulletin of the Museum of Fine Arts: This section references a bulletin from the Museum of Fine Arts, dated April, 1930, Volume V.XXVIII, no.166, p.1, which includes an article about Crivelli.
  • Fogg Art Museum Information:
    • The Fogg Art Museum is located at corner Quincy Street and Broadway, Cambridge.
    • Opening Hours: Open weekdays from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Sundays from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. Free admission.
    • Exhibitions:
      • Maya Art Exhibition: On display from January 6 to February 6.
      • Chinese Exhibition: On display from February 6 to March 6.
      • Chinese Stone Carvings of the Han Dynasty: On display from March 6 to April 6.
      • Loan Exhibition of Drawings: On display from April 6 to May 6.

Additional Notes:

  • The page includes a handwritten note at the bottom: "Post april 6", likely indicating a reminder or instruction related to the exhibitions or publications.
  • The overall layout suggests this is a newsletter, bulletin, or compilation of academic and art-related updates from April 1930.

Visual Elements:

  • The page has a clean, typed format with clear headings and organized sections.
  • There are no images or illustrations visible on this page; it is purely textual.
  • The document appears to be part of an archive or historical collection, given its aged appearance and formal structure.

Summary:

The image depicts a page from an academic or art-related publication dated April 5, 1930. It includes an article about Italian Baroque art at Hartford by Henry Russell Hitchcock, Jr., a list of Harvard University Press publications from late 1929, and details about exhibitions and bulletins from the Fogg Art Museum and the Museum of Fine Arts. The page serves as a summary of cultural and academic events and publications from that time.

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This image depicts a document consisting of a collage of typed and printed text clippings adhered to a larger sheet of paper. The clippings contain references to various publications and articles dating from April 1930, relating to art, literature, and culture. They mention titles such as "Italian Baroque Art at Hartford" and "Saint Jerome" by Ribera. Additionally, there are notes on publications from Harvard, including various books and articles on topics from art history to poetry. Some handwritten dates, like "April 5, 1930," appear below some of the clippings, likely indicating when the noted publication was referenced or possibly when the clippings were collected. The document appears to be organized as a personal or academic reference record or possibly for archival purposes. The larger paper has three holes punched along the left edge, suggesting it may have been stored in a binder.

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This image shows a page with various clippings and handwritten notes related to publications from 1930.

  • At the top of the image is a clipping from "International Studio" dated April 1930. This clipping mentions an article by Henry Russell Hitchcock Jr. titled "Italian Baroque Art at Hartford," which includes references to "Two Boys Playing Cards" by Caravaggio and "Saint Jerome" by Ribera, both lent by the Fogg Art Museum.

  • Below this are more notes and clippings. One note dated April 8, 1930 lists various Harvard publications that have been published since November 30, 1929. This list includes several books on a wide range of topics from different authors including "Santa Feah Fok Yala, Volume III" by Bodling, F. O., and "The Great Infanta" by Bragg, Thomas H. II, among others.

  • On the right side of the page is another clipping from the "Bulletin of the Museum of Fine Arts," volume XXVIII, number 166, page 1, dated April 1930, which includes an article about Crivelli.

  • At the bottom of the page are two smaller clippings from April 2, 1930 and April 6, with notes "Post April 2, 1930" and "Post April 6." These clippings mention the Fogg Art Museum's exhibition activities and provide details about the address and timing for one of the exhibitions at Harvard University.

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The image shows a scrapbook page (cream paper with three binder holes on the right) containing several small clipped articles from 1930 about art. The pieces are arranged like a collage:

  • A top orange-tinted clipping headed “INTERNATIONAL STUDIO April, 1930” with an article by Henry Russell Hitchcock Jr. about Italian Baroque art at Hartford, mentioning Caravaggio’s “Two Boys Playing Cards” and Ribera’s “Saint Jerome,” lent by the Fogg Art Museum.
  • A left-center clipping dated “April 5, 1930” titled “HARVARD PUBLICATIONS,” listing numerous Harvard-press books.
  • A right-center clipping from “Bulletin of the Museum of Fine Arts” (V. XXVIII, no.166, p.1, April 1930) with an article about Crivelli.
  • A few smaller clippings at the bottom left and bottom right, including notes about post dates and Harvard Museums.

Overall, it’s an archival page—an old art-related scrapbook from 1930 with typed notes and bibliographic references.

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This image shows a scrapbook-like page containing clippings and typed excerpts from various publications, dated primarily to April 1930. The page includes:

  1. International Studio (April 1930): A typed clipping describing an article by Henry Russell Hitchcock, Jr., titled "Italian Baroque Art at Hartford," which mentions works by Caravaggio and Ribera lent by the Fogg Art Museum.

  2. Harvard Publications (April 8, 1930): A section listing books published by Harvard University Press since November 30, 1929, detailing various works and their authors.

  3. Bulletin of the Museum of Fine Arts, April 1930: A brief mention of an article about the artist Crivelli in the April 1930 issue of the Museum of Fine Arts Bulletin.

  4. Additional clippings:

    • One appears to describe the Fogg Art Museum exhibitions and its accessibility to the public.
    • A smaller clipping, labeled "Post April 2, 1930," mentions an exhibition of Italian Baroque paintings.
    • Another clipping at the bottom labeled "Post April 6" seems to relate to similar topics.

The page has hole-punched edges, indicating it was likely part of a ring-bound collection. The document shows a focus on art history, publications, and museum activities in the early 20th century.