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Fogg Art Museum Scrapbook, January 1929-December 1931

ARCH.2003.25, Rendition: 794086

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The image shows a collection of documents related to lectures and events, including a calendar entry and several flyers. Here's a detailed description:

  1. Top Left Document:

    • Title: "1930 Early Italian Engravings and Woodcuts"
    • Contains a list of lectures with specific dates and topics:
      • Thursday, November 13th: "Finiguerra and the Beginnings of Engraving in Florence"
      • Thursday, November 20th: "Florentine Engraving"
      • Tuesday, November 25th: "Mantegna and North Italian Engraving"
      • Thursday, December 4th: "Book Illustration"
      • Thursday, December 11th: "Chiaroscuro Woodcut"
    • At the bottom, it mentions "Old Master Drawings" with a date of Tuesday, December 16th.
  2. Top Right Document:

    • Title: "Studies in XVII-Century Art: Cross-Currents of Influence Between Northern and Southern Europe"
    • Contains a list of lectures with specific dates and topics:
      • Thursday, February 5th: "Adam Elsheimer and Northern Artists in Rome"
      • Thursday, February 12th: "Rubens and Van Dyck in their relations with Italy"
      • Thursday, February 19th: "Poussin and Claude"
      • Thursday, February 26th: "Claude's Drawings"
      • Thursday, March 5th: "El Greco and Modern Art"
      • Thursday, March 12th: "Conclusion: Italy the School of the World"
    • It mentions that these lectures will be held in the Large Lecture Hall of the Fogg Art Museum at 5 p.m. and will be open to the public.
  3. Bottom Right Document:

    • Title: "New Lecture Hall - Harvard University The Charles Eliot Norton Lectures 'Rembrandt'"
    • The document announces lectures by Professor Arthur M. Hind of the Department of Prints and Drawings at the British Museum, London. It states:
      • No lectures on December 10 and February 4.
      • Lectures will be held on February 11, 18, and 25 at 8 p.m.
      • Open to the public.
  4. Side Panel:

    • Contains a calendar entry for Harvard Alumni Bulletin, dated November 20, 1930.
    • Lists various events and lectures, including:
      • Friday, November 21: Lecture on "Virgil's Creative Art" by Professor Robert Seymour Conway at the Fogg Art Museum.
      • Saturday, November 22: Football game between Yale and Harvard at New Haven.
      • Sunday, November 23: Appleton Chapel service with Rev. Ernest F. Tittle.
      • Tuesday, November 25: Lecture on "Mantegna and North Italian Engravings" by A.M. Hind.
      • Sunday, November 30: Lecture on "Religion and Social Change" by H.F. Ward.

The documents are arranged in an open booklet format, and the background is a simple, neutral gray. The text is printed in a serif font, and the documents show some signs of aging, with some yellowing and slight discoloration.

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This image is a collage of printed documents related to academic lectures and events, primarily focusing on art history and culture. The papers appear to be from the early 1930s, as indicated by the dates mentioned in the text.

  1. Top Left Document:

    • Title: "1930 EARLY ITALIAN ENGRAVINGS AND WOODCUTS"
    • Includes a schedule of lectures from November 13, 1930, to December 11, 1930, covering topics such as the beginnings of engraving in Florence, Florentine engraving, Mantegna and North Italian engraving, book illustration, and chiaroscuro woodcut.
    • Also mentions "OLD MASTER DRAWINGS" scheduled for December 16, 1930.
  2. Top Right Document:

    • Title: "1931 STUDIES IN XVII-CENTURY ART"
    • Focuses on "CROSS-CURRENTS OF INFLUENCE BETWEEN NORTHERN AND SOUTHERN EUROPE."
    • Includes a schedule of lectures from February 5, 1931, to March 12, 1931, covering artists and themes such as Adam Elsheimer and Northern artists in Rome, Rubens and Van Dyck in their relations with Italy, Poussin and Claude, Claude's drawings, El Greco and modern art, and a conclusion on Italy as the school of the world.
    • Notes that these lectures will be held in the Large Lecture Hall of the Fogg Art Museum at 5 p.m. and will be open to the public.
  3. Bottom Right Document:

    • Title: "NEW LECTURE HALL — HARVARD UNIVERSITY"
    • Announces "THE CHARLES ELIOT NORTON LECTURES 'REMBRANDT'" by Professor Arthur M. Hind of the Department of Prints and Drawings at the British Museum, London.
    • States that there will be no lectures on December 10 and February 4.
    • Professor Hind will lecture on February 11, 18, and 25 at 8 p.m., and the lectures are open to the public.
  4. Top Right Insert:

    • Title: "Harvard Alumni Bulletin NOV. 20, 1930 CALENDAR"
    • Lists various events from November 21 to November 30, 1930, including lectures, football and soccer games, church services, and other activities.
    • Mentions specific lectures such as "Virgil's Creative Art" by Professor Robert Seymour Conway, "Gandhi as a Prophet of the New Era" by S. L. Joshi, and "Religion and Social Change" by H. F. Ward.
  5. Bottom Right Insert:

    • Title: "Transcript NOV.26"
    • Announces two public lectures at the Boston Museum by Professor Arthur M. Hind on engraving and etching and Count Rene d'Harnoncourt on Mexican art and its origins.
    • Both lectures will be supplemented by slides.

The documents are neatly arranged, with the top two papers partially overlapping the bottom right paper. The text is printed in a clear, serif font, typical of the early 20th century. The papers appear to be well-preserved, with only minor signs of age, such as slight discoloration and a small hole in the bottom right paper.

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This image displays three pages from a vintage Harvard University publication, likely from the late 1930s, laid out against a plain light-gray background. The pages are printed on aged, off-white or cream-colored paper, showing some signs of yellowing and slight wear.


The Left Page (Page 1):

This page is titled “1930 EARLY ITALIAN ENGRAVINGS AND WOODCUTS” in a bold serif font.

Below the title, it lists a series of Thursday lectures scheduled for November and December 1930, including:

  • November 17: “Finiguerra and the Beginnings of Engraving in Florence”
  • November 20: “Florentine Engraving”
  • November 27: “Mantegna and North Italian Engraving”
  • December 4: “Book Illustration”
  • December 11: “Chiaroscuro Woodcut”

Beneath a horizontal rule, it begins a new section titled “OLD MASTER DRAWINGS”, with one listed lecture:

  • Tuesday, December 16th (topic not specified here)

The Middle Page (Page 2):

This page is titled “1931 STUDIES IN XVII-CENTURY ART”, with the subtitle “CROSS-CURRENTS OF INFLUENCE BETWEEN NORTHERN AND SOUTHERN EUROPE”.

It lists a sequence of Thursday lectures scheduled for February and March 1931:

  • February 5: “Adam Elsheimer and Northern Artists in Rome”
  • February 12: “Rubens and Van Dyck in their relations with Italy”
  • February 19: “Poussin and Claude”
  • February 26: “Claude’s Drawings”
  • March 5: “El Greco and Modern Art”
  • March 12: “Conclusion: Italy the School of the World”

At the bottom, it notes: “These lectures will be held in the Large Lecture Hall of the Fogg Art Museum at 5 p.m., and will be open to the public.”


The Right Page (Page 3), featuring cut-and-pasted announcements:

This page appears to be a compilation of clippings from the “Harvard Alumni Bulletin”, specifically “No. 20, 1930”.

The top section, under the heading “CALENDAR”, lists events from November 21–26, 1930:

  • Friday, Nov. 21: Lecture on “Virgily Creative Art” by Professor Robert Seymour Conway.
  • Saturday, Nov. 22: Football game Yale vs. Harvard.
  • Sunday, Nov. 23: Appleton Chapel service and lecture on “Gandhi as a Prophet of the New Era.”
  • Tuesday, Nov. 25: Lecture on “Mantegna and North Italian Engravings” by A. M. Hind (echoing the left page).
  • Sunday, Nov. 26: Appleton Chapel service and lecture on “Religion and Social Change.”

Beneath a section titled “Transcript No. 26”, there is a notice about “Two lectures at Boston Museum”:

  • Professor Arthur M. Hind will speak on December 3 and 4 on “Engraving and Etching” and “Count Rene d’Harnoncourt and the origins of Mexican Art,” respectively, to be illustrated by works from the museum.

At the bottom of the page is a larger, prominently pasted announcement printed on buff-colored paper:

**“NEW LECTURE HALL — HARVARD UNIVERSITY
THE CHARLES ELIOT NORTON LECTURES
‘REMBRANDT’
BY
PROFESSOR ARTHUR M. HIND
OF THE DEPARTMENT OF PRINTS AND DRAWINGS AT THE
BRITISH MUSEUM, LONDON.

THERE WILL BE
NO LECTURES ON DEC. 10 AND FEB. 4

PROFESSOR HIND WILL LECTURE ON THE FOLLOWING DATES
FEBRUARY 11, 18, 25 AT 8 P.M.
OPEN TO THE PUBLIC”**


Overall Context:

The documents are academic program materials, primarily for public lectures by Professor Arthur M. Hind — a distinguished figure in art history and curator at the British Museum — focusing on early Italian engraving, seventeenth-century European art, and Rembrandt. These events were hosted by Harvard University’s Fogg Art Museum.

The clippings suggest these pages were likely compiled by a student or staff member as a personal record or planning guide, and the paper’s age and wear indicate their historical value — from the late 1930s, a vibrant time for art education and public lectures at Harvard.

The overall tone is formal and scholarly, with clear typographic hierarchy and a focus on public access to elite cultural knowledge.

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The image shows a Harvard Alumni Bulletin from November 1930. The bulletin features a schedule of lectures and events held at the Fogg Art Museum and the New Lecture Hall at Harvard University. The bulletin includes details such as the date, time, and location of each lecture, as well as the speaker and topic. The lectures cover a range of topics, including early Italian engravings, woodcuts, XVII-century art, and the art of Mexico. The bulletin also includes information about upcoming events and exhibitions at the Fogg Art Museum.

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The image is a photograph of a document that appears to be a bulletin or schedule of events. The document is titled "Harvard Alumni Bulletin" and has a calendar for November 1930 and 1931. The bulletin lists various lectures and events, including topics such as "Early Italian Engravings and Woodcuts," "Studies in XVII-Century Art," and "Old Master Drawings." The bulletin also includes information about the speakers, dates, and locations of the events. The document is printed on paper and appears to be in good condition.

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The image depicts a collection of historical documents, likely from the early 20th century, detailing lecture schedules and announcements related to art and academic events. Here is a detailed description:

Top Left Document:

  • Title: "EARLY ITALIAN ENGRAVINGS AND WOODCUTS"
  • Year: 1930
  • Content: This document outlines a series of lectures scheduled for November and December 1930, focusing on early Italian engravings and woodcuts. The lectures are part of the "Old Master Drawings" series.
  • Lectures Listed:
    • Thursday, November 17th: Pinturicchio and the Beginnings of Engraving in Florence
    • Thursday, November 20th: Florentine Engraving
    • Tuesday, November 24th: Mantegna and North Italian Engraving
    • Thursday, December 4th: Book Illustration
    • Thursday, December 11th: Charoscuro Woodcut
    • Tuesday, December 16th: Old Master Drawings
  • Venue: Lectures are held in the Large Lecture Hall of the Fogg Art Museum at 5 p.m. and are open to the public.

Top Right Document:

  • Title: "STUDIES IN XVIII CENTURY ART: CROSS-CURRENTS OF INFLUENCE BETWEEN NORTHERN AND SOUTHERN EUROPE"
  • Year: 1931
  • Content: This document outlines a series of lectures scheduled for February 1931, focusing on 18th-century art and the cross-currents of influence between Northern and Southern Europe.
  • Lectures Listed:
    • Thursday, February 7th: Adam Elsheimer and Northern Artists in Rome
    • Thursday, February 12th: Rubens and Van Dyck in their relations with Italy
    • Thursday, February 19th: Poussin and Claude
    • Thursday, February 26th: Claude's Drawings
    • Thursday, March 5th: El Greco and Modern Art
    • Thursday, March 12th: Conclusion: Italy the School of the World
  • Venue: Lectures are held in the Large Lecture Hall of the Fogg Art Museum at 5 p.m. and are open to the public.

Bottom Right Document:

  • Title: "HARVARD ALUMNI BULLETIN CALENDAR"
  • Content: This document appears to be a calendar or schedule of events, including lectures, football games, and other university activities. It includes:
    • Football games: Yale vs. Harvard, and Harvard vs. Freshmen.
    • Lectures: Various topics, including religious services, theological seminars, and social changes.
    • Dates and Times: Specific dates and times are listed for each event.
    • Notable Events:
      • Friday, November 21: Lecture by Robert Seymour Conway.
      • Saturday, November 22: Football game.
      • Sunday, November 23: Football game.
      • Tuesday, November 25: Lecture by Mantegna and North Italian Engraving.
      • Sunday, November 30: Lecture by Rev. Ernest E. Titl.
      • Tuesday, December 2: Lecture by Rev. Walter H. Lowrie.
      • Thursday, December 4: Lecture by Rev. Walter H. Lowrie.
      • Thursday, December 11: Lecture by Rev. Walter H. Lowrie.
      • Thursday, December 18: Lecture by Rev. Walter H. Lowrie.

Bottom Left Document:

  • Title: "NEW LECTURE HALL — HARVARD UNIVERSITY: THE CHARLES ELIOT NORTON LECTURES"
  • Subtitle: "REMBRANDT"
  • Lecturer: Professor Arthur M. Hind, of the Department of Prints and Drawings at the British Museum, London.
  • Content: This document announces the "Rembrandt" lectures by Professor Hind, scheduled for February 1931.
  • Lecture Schedule:
    • Dates: February 11, 18, 25 at 8 p.m.
    • Note: No lectures will be held on December 10 and February 4.
    • Open to the Public: The lectures are open to the public.

Overall Context:

The documents collectively provide a glimpse into the academic and cultural programming at Harvard University in the early 1930s. They highlight a strong focus on art history, particularly Italian and Northern European art, as well as broader university events such as football games and religious lectures. The inclusion of specific dates, times, and venues indicates a well-organized schedule aimed at both students and the public. The documents reflect the era's emphasis on intellectual and artistic discourse.

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The image presents a collection of documents related to Harvard University's Fogg Art Museum, showcasing various events and lectures held in 1930 and 1931. The documents are arranged in a collage style, with some overlapping or partially covering others.

  • Early Italian Engravings and Woodcuts (1930)
    • A list of dates and events, including:
      • Thursday, November 13th: Fintguera and the Beginnings of Engraving in Florence
      • Thursday, November 20th: Florentine Engraving
      • Tuesday, November 25th: Mantegna and North Italian Engraving
      • Thursday, December 4th: Book Illustration
      • Thursday, December 11th: Chiaroscuro Woodcut
  • Studies in XVII-Century Art (1931)
    • A list of dates and events, including:
      • Thursday, February 5th: Adam Elsheimer and Northern Artists in Rome
      • Thursday, February 12th: Rubens and Van Dyck in their relations with Italy
      • Thursday, February 19th: Poussin and Claude
      • Thursday, February 26th: Claude's Drawings
      • Thursday, March 5th: El Greco and Modern Art
      • Thursday, March 12th: Conclusion: Italy the School of the World
  • Harvard Alumni Bulletin (Nov. 20, 1930)
    • A calendar of events, including:
      • Friday, November 21: Lecture, "Virginia Woolf: A Study" by Professor Robert Seymour Conway, University of Manchester, England, Fogg Art Museum, 8 P.M.
      • Saturday, November 22: Football, Yale vs. Harvard, at New Haven, 2 P.M.
      • Sunday, November 23: Sunday, November 23: Appleton Chapel services, 11 A.M., preacher, Rev. Ernest E. Fritts, pastor of the First Methodist Church, Framingham, Mass. Lecture, "Gandhi as a Prophet of the New Era" by Professor S. L. Jones, Professor of Comparative Religion, University of Denver College, Phillips Brooks House, 4 P.M.
      • Tuesday, November 25: Lecture, "Montegna and North Italian Engravings" by Professor A. M. Hind, Fogg Art Museum, 5 P.M.
      • Sunday, November 30: Appleton Chapel services, 11 A.M., preacher, Rev. Wilbur Pickens of the First Baptist Church, Buffalo, N.Y. Lecture, "Religion and Social Change" by Professor Christian Robinson Dibblee, Theological Seminary. Phillips Brooks House, 4 P.M.
  • Transcript Nov. 26
    • A transcript of a lecture, including:
      • Two lectures at Boston Museum of Fine Arts: "The Paintings of the Italian Renaissance" by Professor Arthur M. Hind, and "The Sculpture of the Italian Renaissance" by Professor Arthur M. Hind.
      • Professor Hind will lecture on the following dates: February 11, 18, 25 at 8 P.M. Open to the public.
  • New Lecture Hall - Harvard University
    • A notice announcing the opening of a new lecture hall, including:
      • The Charles Eliot Norton Lectures "Rembrandt" by Professor Arthur M. Hind.
      • There will be no lectures on Dec. 10 and Feb. 4.
      • Professor Hind will lecture on the following dates: February 11, 18, 25 at 8 P.M. Open to the public.

In summary, the image presents a collection of documents related to Harvard University's Fogg Art Museum, showcasing various events and lectures held in 1930 and 1931. The documents include lists of dates and events, calendars, transcripts, and notices announcing new lecture halls and events.

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The image depicts a collection of documents related to Harvard University's art history lectures, featuring a 1930-1931 course schedule and a 1930 calendar of events. The documents are arranged on a gray background, with the 1930-1931 course schedule positioned centrally and the 1930 calendar placed to its right.

1930-1931 Course Schedule:

  • Title: "Early Italian Engravings and Woodcuts" (left) and "Studies in XVII-Century Art" (right)
  • Dates: November 13, 1930, to March 12, 1931
  • Lecturers: Various professors, including Arthur M. Hind
  • Topics: Italian engravings, woodcuts, and XVII-century art

1930 Calendar:

  • Title: "Harvard Alumni Bulletin"
  • Dates: November 20, 1930
  • Events: Lectures, exhibitions, and other events related to art and culture

Additional Documents:

  • A small, rectangular document with the title "New Lecture Hall - Harvard University" and information about upcoming lectures by Professor Arthur M. Hind
  • A small, rectangular document with the title "Two Lectures at Boston Museum" and information about upcoming lectures by Professor Arthur M. Hind

Overall, the image provides a glimpse into the academic and cultural activities of Harvard University's art history department during the 1930-1931 academic year.

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The image depicts an open book with a list of lectures on art history, specifically focusing on Italian engravings and woodcuts, as well as studies in 17th-century art.

  • The left page is titled "1930 EARLY ITALIAN ENGRAVINGS AND WOODCUTS" and lists several lecture dates and topics related to Italian art.
  • The right page is titled "1931 STUDIES IN XVII-CENTURY ART" and lists additional lecture dates and topics, including cross-currents of influence between Northern and Southern Europe.
  • A newspaper clipping is attached to the right page, featuring a calendar of events from the Harvard Alumni Bulletin, dated November 20, 1930.
  • A separate paper is placed below the book, advertising the Charles Eliot Norton Lectures by Professor Arthur M. Hind at Harvard University, with a focus on Rembrandt.

The overall impression is that the image showcases a collection of historical documents related to art history lectures at Harvard University in the early 20th century.

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The image presents a collection of vintage papers, including two open booklets and three newspaper clippings.

Booklets:

  • The left booklet is titled "1930 EARLY ITALIAN ENGRAVINGS AND WOODCUTS" and features a list of dates and topics related to Italian engravings and woodcuts.
  • The right booklet is titled "1931 STUDIES IN XVII-CENTURY ART" and lists dates and topics related to 17th-century art.

Newspaper Clippings:

  • The top clipping appears to be from the Harvard Alumni Bulletin, dated November 20, 1930, and lists upcoming events at Harvard University.
  • The middle clipping is a transcript of a lecture on Mexican art, but the date is not visible.
  • The bottom clipping is an advertisement for a lecture by Professor Arthur M. Hind on Rembrandt, scheduled for February 11, 18, and 25 at 8 p.m.

Background:

  • The background of the image is a light gray color, providing a neutral backdrop for the vintage papers.

Overall, the image showcases a collection of historical documents and advertisements related to art and education, likely from the early 20th century.