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Fogg Art Museum Scrapbook, January 1929-December 1931

ARCH.2003.25, Rendition: 794024

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The image appears to be the back page of a catalog or a list of artworks, possibly from an art exhibition or auction. It is titled "Back page" at the top and lists various paintings and drawings by different artists, along with their respective year of birth and death. The artworks are numbered sequentially, and the list includes information about the lenders and the lending sources. The artists included are:

  1. Sir Joshua Reynolds (1723-1792)
  2. George Romney (1734-1802)
  3. John Ruskin (1819-1900)
  4. J. M. W. Turner (1775-1851)
  5. John Varley (1778-1842)
  6. Benjamin West (1738-1820)
  7. Richard Wilson (1713-1782)
  8. John Zoffany (1733-1810)

Each artist's works are listed with their titles and the source of the lending, such as "lent by" a specific individual or institution. The paper itself has a slightly aged appearance, with some wear and tear visible at the edges.

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This image shows a typed text document on old, slightly yellowed paper. The document lists various paintings and artworks, organized by artist and accompanied by details such as the title of the artwork, the year of creation, and the lender or donor of the piece. The artists listed on this page include Sir Joshua Reynolds, George Romney, John Ruskin, J.M.W. Turner, John Varley, Benjamin West, Richard Wilson, and John Zoffany. Each artist's name is followed by their birth and death years, and then a numbered list of their artworks with additional information such as the artwork's title and its lender or donor. The text is neatly typed, and the page appears to be torn at the top left corner. The title "Back page" is handwritten at the top of the page.

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This image displays the back page of a vintage printed document, likely an exhibition checklist, auction catalog, or museum accession list, presented on aged, off-white paper with slightly uneven, deckle-edged borders. The text is printed in a formal, serif typeface, organized into a structured list.

The document catalogs artworks by several prominent British artists, grouped by the artist’s name and lifespan. Each entry includes:

  • A sequential catalogue number.
  • The title of the artwork.
  • Information about the artwork’s current status (typically “lent by” followed by the lender’s name, or “Anonymous Loan,” “Anonymous Gift,” or “Fogg Museum Collection”).

Artists and Selected Entries:

  • SIR JOSHUA REYNOLDS (1723-1792)

    • 69. Portrait of Mrs. Irwin. lent by Sir Joseph Duveen.
    • 70. William Cavendish as a Child. lent by Messrs. M. Knoedler and Company.
  • GEORGE ROMNEY (1734-1802)

    • 73. Portrait of William Lawrence. lent by Charles M. Davenport, Esquire.
    • 74. Lady Hamilton as a Bacchante. lent by Sir Joseph Duveen.
    • Several portraits are noted as lent by “Sir Joseph Duveen,” a famous art dealer.
  • JOHN RUSKIN (1819-1900)

    • Mostly landscapes and views (Looking down from Florence towards Lucca, Falls of Schaffhausen, etc.).
    • Many entries are “Fogg Museum Collection” or “gift of Samuel Sachs, Esquire.”
    • 81. Looking down from Florence towards Lucca. Anonymous Loan.
  • J. M. W. TURNER (1775-1851)

    • Includes paintings, watercolours, and sketches (Rembrandt’s Daughter, The Whaler, Coast of North Wales, Sunset, etc.).
    • Loans from “Anonymous,” “Mrs. Edward D. Brandegee,” “Mrs. William Emerson,” “Mrs. J. Horace Harding,” “Mrs. Robert Homans,” “James Loeb, Esquire,” and “the Misses Norton.”
    • Also includes a “gift of Charles Fairfax Murray of London in memory of W. J. Stillman.”
  • JOHN VARLEY (1778-1842)

    • 109. Harwich Castle. Fogg Museum Collection.
  • BENJAMIN WEST (1738-1820)

    • 110. Portrait of Robert Auriol Hay Drummond, 9th Earl of Kinnoull, and of his next Brother, Thomas Drummond. lent by Messrs. Scott and Fowles.
  • RICHARD WILSON (1713-1782)

    • 111. Italian Landscape with Cliffs and Castle. lent by The Art Institute of Chicago.
    • 112. Waterfall, Tivoli. lent by Messrs. Scott and Fowles.
    • 113. John Roberts, Esquire. gift of Robert C. Vose, Esquire.
  • JOHN ZOFFANY (1733-1810)

    • 114. Portrait of Peter Friell and a Friend Looking over a Portfolio of Prints. lent by Messrs. Scott and Fowles.
    • 115. Portrait of Mrs. Peter Friell and her Sister Miss Harriett Boileau, afterwards Mrs. Peach. lent by Messrs. Scott and Fowles.

Notable Lenders and Collections:

  • Sir Joseph Duveen appears frequently as a lender, indicating his significant role in the art market.
  • Messrs. Scott and Fowles (an art dealership) lent multiple works.
  • The Fogg Museum Collection (Harvard Art Museums) features prominently.
  • Samuel Sachs, James Loeb, Robert C. Vose, and several anonymous donors also contributed.
  • The Art Institute of Chicago is noted as the lender for one Wilson painting.

Overall Context:

This document reflects the practices of early 20th-century art exhibitions, where works were often loaned from private collectors and major institutions. The consistent use of “Esquire” after donor names and the formal structure suggest a period publication likely from the 1920s-1940s. It provides a valuable historical record of art ownership, provenance, and institutional collaboration associated with these works at the time of publication.

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The image shows a page from an exhibition catalog or a document listing artworks and their respective owners or lenders. The page is titled "Back page" and contains a list of artists, their birth and death years, and the titles of the artworks along with their lenders or donors. The artists listed include Sir Joshua Reynolds, George Romney, John Ruskin, J. M. W. Turner, John Varley, Benjamin West, Richard Wilson, and John Zoffany. Each artist's name is followed by a series of numbers and descriptions of the artworks, including their titles, lenders, and sometimes additional details. The page appears to be from a historical document, possibly from the 19th or early 20th century, based on the style of the text and the artists listed.

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The image shows a page that appears to be from a catalog or an inventory list. It is titled "Back page" at the top, suggesting it is the final page of a document. The page is filled with text organized into sections, each dedicated to different artists and their works.

The text is printed in a serif font, which is common for formal documents. The layout is structured, with each entry listing an artist's name, their lifespan, and a numbered list of their works along with the lenders or owners of these works.

Here is a detailed breakdown of the content:

  1. Sir Joshua Reynolds (1723-1792)

    • 69: Portrait of Mrs. Irwin, lent by Sir Joseph Duveen.
    • 70: William Cavendish as a Child, lent by Messrs. M. Knoedler and Company.
  2. George Romney (1734-1802)

    • 73: Portrait of William Lawrence, lent by Charles M. Davenport, Esquire.
    • 74: Lady Elizabeth Forbes, lent by Sir Joseph Duveen.
    • 75: Lady Hamilton as a Bacchante, lent by Sir Joseph Duveen.
    • 76: The Charteris Children, lent by Sir Joseph Duveen.
    • 77: Anne, Marchioness of Townshend, lent by Sir Joseph Duveen.
    • 78: Lady Hamilton as Medea, lent by Sir Joseph Duveen.
    • 79: Anne Lady de la Pole, lent by Hon. Alvan T. Fuller.
    • 80: Mrs. Mingay, lent by Robert C. Vose, Esquire.
  3. John Ruskin (1819-1900)

    • 81: Looking Down from Florence Towards Lucca, Anonymous Loan.
    • 82: Fragment of the Alps, gift of Samuel Sachs, Esquire.
    • 83: Watercolor of the Alps, gift of Samuel Sachs, Esquire.
    • 84: Falls of L'Our, gift of Samuel Sachs, Esquire.
    • 85: Chamouni, gift of Samuel Sachs, Esquire.
    • 86: Hotel de Ville, Aix-la-Chapelle, Fogg Museum Collection.
    • 87: Church of S. Wolfran, Abbeville, Fogg Museum Collection.
    • 88: Convent and Alpine Pass at Viege, Fogg Museum Collection.
    • 89: Pass of Faido, Fogg Museum Collection.
  4. J. M. W. Turner (1775-1851)

    • 90: Rembrandt's Daughter, Anonymous Gift.
    • 91: Wave, Anonymous Gift.
    • 92: Boat, Anonymous Gift.
    • 93: The Simplong, Anonymous Loan.
    • 94: View in Cumberland, Anonymous Gift.
    • 95: Early Watercolour, lent by Mrs. J. Horace Harding.
    • 96: Watercolour, lent by Mrs. Edward D. Brandegee.
    • 97: Watercolour, lent by Mrs. Edward D. Brandegee.
    • 98: Sketch, lent by Mrs. William Emerson.
    • 99: Pilot Boat, lent by Mrs. J. Horace Harding.
    • 100: The Whaler, lent by Mrs. Robert Homans.
    • 101: Fall of the Rhine, gift of James Loeb, Esquire, Class of 1888.
    • 102: Coast of North Wales, gift of James Loeb, Esquire, Class of 1888.
    • 103: Seapiece, lent by the Malden Public Library.
    • 104: Devonport, gift of Charles Fairaux Murray of London in memory of W. J. Stillman.
    • 105: Sunset, lent by the Misses Norton.
    • 106: On the Rhine, lent by the Misses Norton.
    • 107: Sketch of Beach, lent by the Misses Norton.
    • 108: Mansion with Wooden Grounds, Fogg Museum Collection.
  5. John Varley (1778-1842)

    • 109: Harwich Castle, Fogg Museum Collection.
  6. Benjamin West (1738-1820)

    • 110: Portrait of Robert Auriol Hay Drummond, 9th Earl of Kinnoull, and of His Next Brother, Thomas Drummond, lent by Messrs. Scott and Fowles.
  7. Richard Wilson (1713-1782)

    • 111: Italian Landscape with Cliffs and Castle, lent by The Art Institute of Chicago.
    • 112: Waterfall, Tivoli, lent by Messrs. Scott and Fowles.
    • 113: John Roberts, Esquire, gift of Robert C. Vose, Esquire.
  8. John Zoffany (1733-1810)

    • 114: Portrait of Peter Friell and a Friend Looking Over a Portfolio of Prints, lent by Messrs. Scott and Fowles.
    • 115: Portrait of Mrs. Peter Friell and Her Sister Miss Harriett Boileau, Afterwards Mrs. Peach, lent by Messrs. Scott and Fowles.

This page provides a comprehensive list of artworks, their artists, and the individuals or institutions that have lent or gifted these works. The document is likely part of a larger collection catalog, possibly from a museum or an art exhibition.

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The image shows a typed document that appears to be an inventory or catalog listing of artworks, likely from an art collection or museum. The document is titled "Back page" at the top and is structured as a list of artists, their lifespans, and descriptions of their works, along with details about ownership, loans, or gifts.

Key Elements of the Document:

  1. Artists Listed:

    • Sir Joshua Reynolds (1723–1792): Includes portraits of notable individuals such as Mrs. Irwin, William Cavendish as a child, and others.
    • George Romney (1734–1802): Features portraits of William Lawrence, Lady Hamilton as a bacchante, and others.
    • John Ruskin (1819–1900): Lists works such as "Looking Down from Florence Towards Lucca," "Fragment of the Alps," and various watercolors and sketches.
    • J.M.W. Turner (1775–1851): Includes works like "Rembrandy's Daughter," "The Wave," "The Simplon," and landscapes such as "View in Cumberland" and "Watercolour."
    • John Varley (1778–1842): Lists "Harwich Castle."
    • Benjamin West (1738–1820): Includes a portrait of Robert Auriel Hay Drummond, 9th Earl of Kinnoul, and his brother.
    • Richard Wilson (1713–1782): Features an "Italian Landscape with Cliffs and Castle."
    • John Zoffany (1733–1810): Lists portraits, including one of Peter Friell and a friend looking over a portfolio of prints.
  2. Details Provided for Each Work:

    • Titles of Works: Each entry includes the title of the artwork.
    • Lenders or Donors: Many entries note who lent the work (e.g., "lent by Sir Joseph Duveen," "lent by Messrs. M. Knoedler and Company").
    • Gifts or Loans: Some works are noted as gifts (e.g., "gift of Samuel Sachs, Esquire") or anonymous loans.
    • Collections: Certain works are part of specific collections (e.g., "Fogg Museum Collection").
    • Provenance: Some entries include details about the history of the work, such as "lent by Mrs. Edward D. Brandegee" or "lent by the Malden Public Library."
  3. Formatting:

    • The document is organized in a clear, numbered list format.
    • Each artist's section is separated by headings with their names and lifespans.
    • The text is typed, suggesting it is a formal catalog or inventory.

Overall Impression:

The document serves as a detailed catalog of artworks, likely from a museum or private collection. It provides essential information about the artists, their works, and the provenance or ownership of each piece. The structured format and inclusion of lenders, donors, and collections indicate that this is an official record used for reference, exhibition, or archival purposes. The presence of notable artists like Reynolds, Romney, Turner, and others suggests that the collection is of significant historical and artistic value.

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This image shows a printed page with a list of artworks, including their titles, the lending or gifting party, and sometimes the collection to which they belong. The page lists works in a catalog under the names of various artists with their birth and death years. The artists and selected artworks or objects listed include:

  • SIR JOSHUA REYNOLDS (1723-1792)
  • GEORGE ROMNEY (1734-1802)
  • JOHN RUSKIN (1819-1900)
  • J. M. W. TURNER (1775-1851)
  • JOHN VARLEY (1778-1842)
  • BENJAMIN WEST (1738-1820)
  • RICHARD WILSON (1713-1782)
  • JOHN ZOFFANY (1733-1810)

The artworks and objects are associated with different contributors, such as Charles M. Davenport, Sir Joseph Duveen, and the Fogg Museum Collection, among others. The contributions include loans, gifts, and anonymous donations. The specific works comprise portraits, landscapes, watercolors, and other pieces.

At the top of the page, there is hand-written text that says "Back page," presumably indicating that this page is the reverse side of another document or section of the catalog.

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The image shows a page titled "Back page" that lists various artworks by notable artists and their lenders or sources, along with the dates of the artists' lifetimes. The text is organized in a structured format, giving the names of the artists, their birth and death years, followed by the titles of their works and the corresponding lenders or institutional holdings. Each artist's section is numbered sequentially starting with Sir Joshua Reynolds and continuing through John Zoffany. The works include paintings, watercolors, sketches, and other creations, with details of their provenance such as anonymous gifts, museum collections, and specific individuals. The artists listed and their corresponding entries are:

  1. Sir Joshua Reynolds (1723-1792)

    • 69: Portrait of Mrs. Irwin
    • 70: William Cavendish as a Child
  2. George Romney (1734-1802)

    • 73-80: Various portraits, including William Lawrence, Lady Hamilton, and others
  3. John Ruskin (1819-1900)

    • 81-89: Various landscapes and studies, including Looking down from Florence towards Lucca and other pieces held by The Fogg Museum Collection
  4. J.M.W. Turner (1775-1851)

    • 90-108: Various anonymous gifts and loans, including Rembrandt's Daughter, The Spitlon, and Sunset.
  5. John Varley (1778-1842)

    • 109: Harwich Castle
  6. Benjamin West (1738-1820)

    • 110: Portrait of Robert Auriol Hay Drummond, 9th Earl of Kinnoull
  7. Richard Wilson (1713-1782)

    • 111-113: Landscapes including Italian Landscape with Cliffs and Castle and Waterfall, Tivoli.
  8. John Zoffany (1733-1810)

    • 114-115: Portraits including Peter Freill and Friend Looking over a Portfolio of Prints and Portrait of Mrs. Peter Freill and her sister Miss Harriett Boileau.

The page appears to be part of an exhibition or catalog, detailing valuable pieces of art and their sources.

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This image shows the back page of an exhibition or catalog listing artworks by various artists along with the loan details of the pieces. The page is printed on slightly yellowed paper with the text typed in black.

The page is titled "Back page" written in handwriting at the top center. The content is organized by the names of several artists, their birth and death years, and the titles of their works followed by the lenders' names or descriptions of the loan:

  • Sir Joshua Reynolds (1723-1792)
  • George Romney (1734-1802)
  • John Ruskin (1819-1900)
  • J. M. W. Turner (1775-1851)
  • John Varley (1778-1842)
  • Benjamin West (1738-1820)
  • Richard Wilson (1713-1782)
  • John Zoffany (1733-1810)

Each artist's section lists specific works, sometimes including the format (e.g., "Portrait," "Watercolour") and the lender or donor is mentioned, such as "lent by Sir Joseph Duveen," "gift of Samuel Sachs, Esquire," or "Anonymous Gift." Some institutions like the "Fogg Museum Collection" and "The Art Institute of Chicago" are also referenced as lenders.

The overall impression is that this page documents the provenance and lending details of artworks in a formal exhibition or collection catalog.

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This image shows a page with a typed list of artworks, categorized based on their creators, along with additional details. At the top, "Back page" is handwritten. The artists are listed chronologically, with birth and death years provided.

Structure:

  1. Artists' Names (Bolded) and Years: Each artist is followed by their birth and death years, e.g., "SIR JOSHUA REYNOLDS 1723-1792."
  2. Artworks: Each artist's section lists artworks with their titles, numbers, and additional details like lenders or donors.
  3. Sections: These are divided by artist and include pieces lent or gifted by specific individuals, institutions, or anonymous sources.

Artists and Details:

  • Sir Joshua Reynolds (1723-1792): Mentions paintings like "Portrait of Mrs. Irwin" with lenders like Sir Joseph Duveen.
  • George Romney (1734-1802): Features works with mentions of lenders like Charles M. Davenport or Robert C. Vose.
  • John Ruskin (1819-1900): Includes watercolors and landscapes, some gifted by Samuel Sachs Esquire and the Fogg Museum.
  • J. M. W. Turner (1775-1851): Lists works like "Rembrandt's Daughter" and "The Pilot Boat," with many anonymous gifts or loans.
  • John Varley (1778-1842): Lists "Harwich Castle."
  • Benjamin West (1738-1820): Features works like "Portrait of Robert Auriol Hay Drummond."
  • Richard Wilson (1713-1782): Includes works like "Italian Landscape with Cliffs and Castle."
  • John Zoffany (1733-1810): Discusses works such as "Portrait of Peter Freill and a Friend."

The page appears to be from an exhibition catalog or collection index.