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Fogg Art Museum Scrapbook, January 1929-December 1931

ARCH.2003.25, Rendition: 794078

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The document is a page from a gazette or newsletter, dated November 1930, detailing various lectures and events at the Fogg Art Museum and related to the Harvard University community. Key highlights include:

  1. Lectures by Mr. Henry Killam Murphy:

    • First Lecture: "Chinese Architecture, with Special Reference to its Adaptation to Modern Requirements" on November 19 at 4:30 p.m. at the Fogg Art Museum.
    • Second Lecture: "Conditions in Modern China as I Have Seen Them" on November 20 at 8 p.m. at the Harvard-Yenching Institute.
  2. The Charles Eliot Norton Lectures:

    • Professor Arthur Mayger Hind, former Slade Professor at Oxford University, will deliver a series of lectures on "Early Italian Engravings and Woodcuts." The lectures will be held on Wednesdays at 8 p.m. in the New Lecture Hall, with the following schedule:
      • November 19: "Rembrandt's School"
      • November 26: "Histories"
      • December 3: "Portraits"
      • December 10: "Landscapes"
      • December 17: "Conclusion"
  3. Additional Lectures by Professor Arthur Mayger Hind:

    • A series of lectures on "Early Italian Engravings and Woodcuts" will be held at the Fogg Art Museum on Tuesdays at 4:30 p.m. with the following schedule:
      • November 25: "Florentine Engraving"
      • December 2: "Mantegna and North Italian Engraving"
      • December 9: "Baldini and the Early Italian Engravers"
      • December 16: "Old Master Drawings"
  4. Among the Museums:

    • The Boston Museum of Fine Arts is open daily except Mondays, with special exhibitions including "The Art of the South Seas" and "The Art of Ancient Peru."
    • The Fogg Art Museum is open from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., with special exhibitions including "The Art of the South Seas" and "The Art of Ancient Peru."
    • The Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum is open daily from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., with an admission fee of $1.00.
  5. Free Lectures at the Fogg Art Museum:

    • Professor Hind will give a lecture on "Early Italian Engravings and Woodcuts" on November 20 at 4:30 p.m. in the Large Lecture Hall.
  6. Other Events:

    • Professor Hind will give a lecture on "Old Master Drawings" on December 16 at 4:30 p.m. in the Large Lecture Hall.
    • A lecture titled "A Russian in New England" will be held at the Fogg Art Museum, featuring a Russian painter living in Boston.

The document also includes notes and postscripts, indicating the dynamic nature of the schedule and potential last-minute changes.

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The image is a page from a newspaper or magazine, specifically dated November 15 and November 9, 1930, titled "Gazette." The page contains various advertisements and articles related to lectures and exhibitions at museums.

  1. Top Left Section:

    • Lectures by Mr. Henry Killam Murphy:
      • Murphy, an Architectural Adviser to the National Government of China, is giving two lectures at the Foggy Art Museum. The first lecture, titled "Chinese Architecture with Special Reference to its Adaptation to Modern Requirements," is scheduled for Wednesday, November 19, at 4:30 PM. The second lecture, "Conditions in Modern China as I Have Seen Them," is on Thursday, November 20, at 8 PM, under Harvard-Yenching Institute auspices.
  2. Top Right Section:

    • The Charles Eliot Norton Lectures:
      • Professor Arthur Mayger Hind, a former Slade Professor at Oxford University, is delivering a series of lectures on various topics. These lectures are titled "Rembrandt," "Histories," "Portraits," "Landscapes," and "Conclusion." The schedule is:
        • First Half-year: Nov. 19, Dec. 3, Dec. 10.
        • Second Half-year: Feb. 4, Feb. 11, Feb. 18, Feb. 25.
      • Additional lectures on "Early Italian Engravings and Woodcuts" are also planned:
        • Nov. 20, Dec. 4, Dec. 11, Dec. 18, and Dec. 16 (a special lecture on "Old Master Drawings").
  3. Middle Section:

    • Among the Museums:
      • Information on museum hours and exhibitions:
        • Boston Museum of Fine Arts: Open weekdays except Mondays, 9 AM to 5 PM.
        • Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum: Open daily, 10 AM to 5 PM.
        • The Fogg Art Museum, Harvard University: Open weekdays, 9 AM to 5 PM.
  4. Bottom Section:

    • Free Lectures at the Fogg Art Museum:

      • Details about free lectures given by Professor Hind, starting with "Florentine Engraving," and continuing with "Mantegna and North Italian Engraving," "Book Illustration," and "Chiaroscuro Woodcut," among others.
    • Post Nov. 9 and Nov. 22:

      • Additional details and schedules for lectures and exhibitions.
    • A Russian in New England:

      • An article about a young Russian painter living in New England, including his academic background and notable works.

The layout and content indicate a focus on cultural and educational events, specifically lectures on art and architecture, highlighting significant figures and their contributions to the art world.

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The image is a page from a historical newspaper or magazine titled "Gazette Nov. 15" (likely November 1930, based on the date stamps). It features several announcements and lecture schedules related to art and culture, particularly at Harvard University and the Fogg Art Museum.

Lectures by Mr. Henry Killam Murphy

  • Chinese Architecture, with Special Reference to its Adaptation to Modern Requirements:

    • Date: Wednesday, November 19, 1930, at 4:30 p.m.
    • Venue: Fog Art Museum
    • Organized by the Division of the Fine Arts.
  • Conditions in Modern China as I Have Seen Them:

    • Date: Thursday, November 20, 1930, at 8 p.m.
    • Venue: Harvard-Yenching Institute

The Charles Eliot Norton Lectures

  • Presented by Professor Arthur Mayger Hind, former Slade Professor at Oxford University and Assistant Keeper of the Department of Prints and Drawings at the British Museum.
  • The lectures are held in the New Lecture Hall, corner of Kirkland and Oxford Streets, and are open to the public.

First Half-Year:

  • November 19: Rembrandt's School
  • December 3: Histories
  • December 10: Portraits

Second Half-Year:

  • February 4: Portraits
  • February 11: Landscapes
  • February 18: Conclusion

Additional Lectures by Professor Arthur Mayger Hind

  • Early Italian Engravings and Woodcuts:

    • November 20: Florentine Engraving
    • November 25: Mantenga and North Italian Engraving
    • December 4: Book Illustration
    • December 11: Charcoal Woodcut
  • Old Master Drawings:

    • December 16: Lecture in the Large Lecture Hall of the Fogg Art Museum at 5 p.m.

Free Lectures at the Fogg Art Museum

  • Series of lectures by Professor Arthur Mayger Hind:
    • November 12: Opening Lecture on "Old Master Drawings"
    • November 19: "Florentine Engraving"
    • November 26: "Mantenga and North Italian Engraving"
    • December 3: "Book Illustration"
    • December 10: "Charcoal Woodcut"
    • December 17: "Old Master Drawings"

Museum Openings and Exhibitions

  • Boston Museum of Fine Arts:

    • Open weekdays except Mondays, from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m., and from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m., and Saturdays from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m.
  • Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum:

    • Open daily from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., with special exhibitions.
  • Fogg Art Museum:

    • Open daily except Mondays, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
  • Harvard Art Museums:

    • Open to the public on certain days and times.

Additional Events

  • Eliasheimer and Northern Artists:

    • Lecture series at the Fogg Art Museum, including:
      • November 12: Introduction
      • November 19: "Florentine Engraving"
      • November 26: "Mantenga and North Italian Engraving"
      • December 3: "Book Illustration"
      • December 10: "Charcoal Woodcut"
  • A Russian in New England:

    • Lecture on December 16, 1930, by a Russian painter living in New England.

The page includes several stamps with dates, suggesting it was used to keep track of events and dates.

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The image is a page from a Gazette, dated November 15, 1930, detailing various lectures and events related to art and history at the Fogg Art Museum and other institutions.

  1. Lectures by Mr. Henry Killam Murphy:

    • First Lecture: "Chinese Architecture, with Special Reference to Its Adaptation to Modern Requirements"
      • Date: Wednesday, November 19, at 4:30 p.m.
      • Under the auspices of the Division of the Fine Arts.
    • Second Lecture: "Conditions in Modern China as I Have Seen Them"
      • Date: Thursday, November 20, at 8:00 p.m.
      • Under the auspices of the Harvard-Yenching Institute.
  2. The Charles Eliot Norton Lectures:

    • Given by Professor Arthur Mayger Hind, former Slade Professor at Oxford University and Keeper of the Department of Prints and Drawings at the British Museum.
    • The series is on "Early Italian Engravings and Woodcuts."
    • Lectures will be held at the New Lecture Hall, corner of Kirkland and Oxford Streets.
    • Schedule:
      • Nov. 19: "Rembrandt's School"
      • Dec. 3: "Histories"
      • Dec. 10: "Portraits"
      • Feb. 4: "Landscapes"
      • Feb. 18: "Conclusion"
  3. Additional Lectures by Professor Arthur Mayger Hind:

    • Under the auspices of the Division of the Fine Arts.
    • Schedule:
      • Nov. 20: "Florentine Engraving"
      • Dec. 4: "Mantegna and North Italian Engraving"
      • Dec. 11: "Charlecoeur Woodcut"
      • Dec. 18: "Old Master Drawings"
  4. Free Lectures at the Fogg Art Museum:

    • Lectures by Professor Arthur Mayger Hind.
    • Schedule:
      • Nov. 12: "Rembrandt"
      • Nov. 19: "Rembrandt's School"
      • Nov. 26: "Histories"
      • Dec. 3: "Portraits"
      • Dec. 10: "Landscapes"
      • Dec. 17: "Conclusion"
  5. Among the Museums:

    • The Boston Museum of Fine Arts is open weekdays from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., except Mondays, and Sundays from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m.
    • Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum is open Tuesday to Saturday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., with an additional evening opening on Thursday.
    • The Fogg Art Museum is open weekdays from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., with special exhibitions at Harvard University and Radcliffe College.
  6. A Russian in New England:

    • A brief mention of the exhibition at the New England Society of Contemporary Art, featuring a young Russian painter named Andre L'Hote.

This page provides a rich schedule of educational events focused on art history, particularly centered around Italian engravings and woodcuts, with notable speakers and a variety of institutions involved.

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The image is a page from a publication titled "Gazette," dated November 15. The page contains several announcements and schedules related to lectures and museum activities, primarily at Harvard University and the Fogg Art Museum.

Lectures by Mr. Henry Killam Murphy

  • Henry Killam Murphy, an Architectural Adviser to the National Government of China, will deliver two lectures:
    1. "Chinese Architecture, with Special Reference to its Adaptation to Modern Requirements":
      • Date: Wednesday, November 19, at 4:30 p.m.
      • Topic: The Division of the Fine Arts.
    2. "Conditions in Modern China as I Have Seen Them":
      • Date: Thursday, November 20, at 8 p.m.
      • Topic: Under the auspices of the Harvard-Yenching Institute.

Among the Museums

  • Museum of Fine Arts, Boston:
    • Open weekdays from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., Sundays from 1:30 p.m. to 5 p.m., closed holidays.
  • Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum:
    • Open to the public every day except legal holidays, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. with an admission fee of 25 cents.
  • Fogg Art Museum, Harvard University:
    • Open daily from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., Sundays from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m.
    • Special exhibitions include prints and drawings from the Fogg Museum collection and an exhibition on the Oriental Research of the Chinese government.
    • The museum is also hosting the Charles Eliot Norton Lectures by Professor Arthur Mayger Hind.

The Charles Eliot Norton Lectures

  • Professor Arthur Mayger Hind, Keeper of the Department of Prints and Drawings at the British Museum, London, will deliver a series of lectures on Rembrandt:
    • Open to the public at the Fogg Art Museum at 5 p.m.
    • Dates and topics:
      • Nov. 19: "Rembrandt as I Have Seen Him."
      • Dec. 3: "Histories."
      • Dec. 10: "Portraits."
      • Feb. 4: "Holy Families."
      • Feb. 11: "Landscapes."
      • Feb. 25: "Conclusion."

Free Lectures at the Fogg Art Museum

  • A series of lectures is announced, including:
    • "Florentine Engraving" by Professor Hind on November 20.
    • "Book Illustration" on December 4.
    • A lecture on "Old Master Drawings" on December 16, open to the public.

Additional Lectures by Professor Arthur Mayger Hind

  • Further lectures on "Early Italian Engravings and Woodcuts" will be given in the academic year 1930-31.

Lectures on Northern Art

  • Professor Hind will also give lectures on Northern Art:
    • Dates and topics include:
      • Nov. 12: "Eichler and Northern Art."
      • Feb. 12: "Dürer."
      • Mar. 5: "Holbein and Conscious Italian Influence."

A Russian in New England

  • A series of lectures on Russian art and culture, including:
    • Nov. 26: "Cross Currents of Polish Art."
    • Dec. 10: "Russian Portrait Painting in the Eighteenth Century."
    • Jan. 21: "Russian Church Architecture."
    • Feb. 4: "Russian Peasant Art."
    • Mar. 4: "Russian Folk Art and Icons."

Overall, the page is a detailed schedule of various art-related lectures and museum activities, focusing on both Western and Eastern art traditions.

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The image is a page from a publication, likely a newsletter or bulletin, dated November 15, 1930. It contains several announcements related to lectures and events at the Fogg Art Museum and Harvard University. Here is a detailed summary of the contents:

Lectures by Mr. Henry Killam Murphy

  • Speaker: Henry Killam Murphy, Architectural Adviser to the National Government of China.
  • Dates and Times:
    • Wednesday, November 19, at 4 p.m.: "The Adaptation of Chinese Traditional Architecture to Modern Requirements" (Division of the Fine Arts).
    • Thursday, November 20, at 8 p.m.: "The Adaptation of Chinese Traditional Architecture to Modern Requirements" (Harvard-Yenching Institute).

The Charles Eliot Norton Lectures

  • Speaker: Professor Arthur Mayger Hind, former Slade Professor of Fine Art at Oxford University and Keeper of the Department of Prints and Drawings at the British Museum.
  • Dates and Times:
    • November 19, at 5 p.m.: "Rembrandt's School."
    • December 3, at 5 p.m.: "Histories."
    • December 10, at 5 p.m.: "Second Half-Year."
    • February 4, at 5 p.m.: "Portraits."
    • February 11, at 5 p.m.: "Landscapes."
    • February 25, at 5 p.m.: "Conclusion."

Additional Lectures by Professor Arthur Mayger Hind

  • Topic: Early Italian Engravings and Woodcuts.
  • Dates and Times:
    • November 25, at 4 p.m.: "Mantegna and North Italian Engraving."
    • December 2, at 4 p.m.: "Book Illustration."
    • December 9, at 4 p.m.: "Woodcut."
    • December 16, at 4 p.m.: "Old Master Drawings."

Among the Museums

  • Fogg Art Museum Exhibitions:
    • Russian Icons, Medieval Italian and Spanish paintings, and drawings.
    • Chinese paintings and objects from the Arthur Sachs collection.
    • German, Austrian, and Swiss prints.
    • Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum exhibitions.

Free Lectures at the Fogg Art Museum

  • Speakers: Arthur Pope and Phyllis Ackerman.
  • Topic: Persian Art.
  • Dates and Times:
    • November 12, at 8 p.m.: "Persian Architecture."
    • November 19, at 8 p.m.: "Persian Painting."
    • November 26, at 8 p.m.: "Persian Pottery."

A Russian in New England

  • Speaker: Vladimir D. Bakhmeteff.
  • Date and Time: November 19, at 8 p.m.
  • Topic: Personal experiences and observations of a Russian in New England.

Additional Notes

  • The Fogg Art Museum is open free every day except Monday.
  • Special exhibitions and lectures are highlighted, including those by Charles Eliot Norton and Vladimir D. Bakhmeteff.

The page is neatly organized with clear headings and detailed information about each event, providing a comprehensive overview of the cultural and academic activities scheduled at the Fogg Art Museum and Harvard University during that period.

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The image shows a page from a publication with a historical appearance, possibly a newsletter or bulletin, titled "Gazette No. 15." The page includes several sections with titles and text, which appear to be announcements or descriptions of lectures and exhibitions related to art and cultural topics. One can observe that the page is aged, with some discoloration typical of old paper documents. The entries on the page mention lectures at the Fogg Art Museum, free lectures, and a series of lectures by Professor Arthur M. Sackler, among others. It seems to cover museum news and related educational programs. There are also handwritten notes on the page, including "Post No. 9" and "Post No. 23," which may imply that the document was part of a larger collection or a filing system. The holes punched in the left margin indicate that the page was likely held together in a binder or folder.

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The image shows a page from a scrapbook or binder, containing various newspaper clippings about art lectures, museum events, and exhibitions. The clippings are organized in sections and attached to the page. Each article discusses different events and lectures related to art that occurred or were scheduled to take place.

  1. Top Left: An article about lectures by Mr. Henry Killam Murphy, dated "Gazette Nov. 15". These lectures were given at the Fogg Art Museum.

  2. Top Center: An article about the Charles Eliot Norton Lectures by Professor Arthur Mayger Hind, discussing a series of lectures on Rembrandt.

  3. Middle Left: An article titled "Among the Museums", annotated as "Post Nov.9 1930", discussing various exhibitions and lectures taking place at different museums.

  4. Middle Center: Information about free lectures at the Fogg Art Museum, highlighting presentations by Arthur Mayger Hind.

  5. Bottom Left: Announcement of lectures at the Fogg Art Museum, annotated as "Post Nov.30", mentioning Henry Killam Murphy's lectures and Professor Hind's.

  6. Bottom Right: An article titled "A Russian in New England" discussing an individual from Russia (likely an artist or lecturer) in New England.

The page itself shows signs of aging, such as some yellowing along the edges, and there are three visible hole punches, indicating it might be archived in a binder. The overall theme of the content is centered around art, museums, and educational lectures.

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The image is a page from a historical newspaper or magazine, dated November 1930. The page contains several articles and announcements related to art, architecture, and cultural events. Here is a detailed description of the image:

  1. Header:

    • The top of the page has a header titled "Gazette Nov. 15," indicating the publication date.
  2. Main Article:

    • Title: "The Charles Eliot Norton Lectures"
    • Content: This section provides information about the Charles Eliot Norton Lectures, which were to be delivered by Professor Arthur Mayer Hind, a former Slade Professor at Oxford University and Assistant Keeper of the Department of Prints and Drawings at the British Museum. The lectures were scheduled to be held in the New Lecture Hall at the Fogg Art Museum, corner of Kirkland and Oxford Streets, on Wednesday evenings at 8:00 PM. The lecture series was divided into two halves, with the first half covering topics such as Portraits, Landscapes, and Conclusion, and the second half focusing on subjects like Florentine Engraving, Mantegna and North Italian Engraving, Book Illustration, and Chiaroscuro.
  3. Additional Lecture Information:

    • Title: "Among the Museums"
    • Content: This section provides details about the hours of operation for the Fogg Art Museum, which was open free every week day from 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. on weekdays and from 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. on Sundays. It also mentions special exhibitions, including ship models and a collection of Egyptian royal portraits.
  4. Sidebar Article:

    • Title: "Free Lectures at the Fogg Art Museum"
    • Content: This section announces a series of free lectures at the Fogg Art Museum, including talks by Professor Hind on topics such as "Old Master Drawings," "Florentine Engraving," and "Early Italian Engraving." It also mentions a lecture by Professor Charles Eliot Norton on "Conditions in Modern China as I Have Seen Them."
  5. Other Announcements:

    • Title: "A Russian in New England"
    • Content: This section briefly mentions a Russian painter living in Boston and attending the school of Anders Zorn.
  6. Additional Text:

    • The page contains additional text that provides further details about the lectures, the museum's hours, and other cultural events.

The overall layout of the page is organized with headings and subheadings, making it easy to navigate through the various announcements and articles. The content reflects a focus on art, architecture, and cultural education during the early 20th century.

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The image shows a page from a newspaper or magazine with several sections of text and headlines. The page is divided into multiple columns, each containing different articles or announcements. The headlines and text are printed in black ink on a white background.

The top section of the page features an article titled "The Charles Eliot Norton Lectures." This article announces a series of lectures by Professor Arthur Mayger Hind, who will be discussing various topics related to art and history. The lectures are scheduled to take place on specific dates and times, and the article provides details about the subjects that will be covered.

Below the main article, there are several smaller sections with headlines such as "Among the Museums," "Free Lectures at the Fogg Art Museum," and "A Russian in New England." These sections provide information about upcoming events, exhibitions, and lectures at various museums and institutions.

The "Among the Museums" section lists the opening hours and admission fees for different museums, including the Boston Museum of Fine Arts and the Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum. It also mentions special exhibitions and events taking place at these museums.

The "Free Lectures at the Fogg Art Museum" section advertises a series of free lectures that will be held at the Fogg Art Museum. The lectures cover a range of topics related to art history and are open to the public.

The "A Russian in New England" section appears to be an announcement or article about a Russian individual or event taking place in New England. However, the specific details are not clearly visible in the image.

Overall, the page seems to be a compilation of announcements, articles, and information related to art, museums, and cultural events in the region. The layout is typical of a newspaper or magazine, with multiple columns and headlines to organize the different sections of content.