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Fogg Art Museum Scrapbook, January 1929-December 1931

ARCH.2003.25, Rendition: 794149

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The image shows a beige paper with two newspaper clippings pasted on it. The paper is dated "November 22, 1930" and has the word "Transcript" written at the top.

  1. The clipping on the left is titled "Shadows of Coming Events." The article mentions that an exhibit at the Fogg Museum, which was supposed to close the following day, will continue through December. The exhibit includes works by Van Dyck, a series of water colors by John Singer Sargent, and paintings by Philip Hofer and Owen D. Young. The article also notes that a lecture on "Romanesque Capitals and the Carved Ceiling from Dijon" will be held the following day at 2:30 P.M. in the Great Hall of the Fogg Museum.

  2. The clipping on the right is titled "Continuing Exhibits." This article lists several ongoing art exhibits, including an exhibition of British water colors and drawings at the Boston Public Library, an exhibition of paintings by John K. Daniel at the D. P. Norton Galleries, and an exhibition of paintings by Charles W. Blake at the Boston City Art Museum. There are handwritten notes on this clipping, but they are not fully legible. The visible notes include "Ward" and "Nov 23, 1930."

The paper appears to be part of a scrapbook or a collection of news clippings related to art and museum events from that time period.

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The image shows a document or transcript dated November 22, 1930. The document contains two separate newspaper clippings.

The left clipping is titled "Shadows of Coming Events." It discusses the continuation of an exhibit at a museum beyond its originally planned closing date. The exhibit, which includes works by various artists, has been extended through December. Notable additions to the exhibit include works by Philip Hofer, Leesing, and Owen D. Young. The article also mentions a series of water colors that were recently added.

The right clipping is titled "Continuing Exhibits." It lists several artworks and exhibitions that are already ongoing or planned to open soon. It includes:

  • An exhibition of Lief paintings of Brittany by the Knoedler Gallery.
  • Water color paintings by the Knickerbocker Art Center.
  • Paintings by Charles Burchard at the Museum of Modern Art.
  • An exhibition of Blake artworks.

The document is written in a handwritten transcript format with handwritten notes and dates on the margins. The paper appears to be from a file folder, likely part of an archive or museum records.

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The image shows a page from an archival document, likely a transcript or a clipping from a newspaper or museum newsletter dated November 22, 1930.

The page contains two main sections of news:

  1. Shadows of Coming Events:

    • The first section is titled "Shadows of Coming Events."
    • It mentions that the current exhibit at the museum will be continued through December instead of closing the following day.
    • Several new pieces of artwork have been added since the exhibit was first put out, including watercolors by various artists such as Charles M. Russell, Philip Hofer, and Owen D. Young.
    • There is a specific mention of an upcoming event in the museum: "Tomorrow in the Fog" featuring Romanesque capitals and the carved ceiling from Dijon, which will be displayed in the Great Hall of the Fog Museum at 2:30 PM.
  2. Continuing Exhibits:

    • The second section is titled "Continuing Exhibits."
    • It lists ongoing exhibits that have already opened or will open soon, including:
      • "Fog Art Shows" featuring works by Francis Criss, James McNeill Whistler, and others.
      • "Lake Paintings of Brittany" by various artists.
      • "Children's Art Centre" watercolor paintings.
      • "Charles M. Russell's Gallery" showcasing his paintings.
      • "Blake Exhibition" by William Blake.

The document is handwritten with a date and a handwritten note at the bottom left, which reads "Transcript November 22, 1930." There is also some handwritten information on the right side of the page, noting "World 73" and "Nov 19 1930." The page is punched with holes, indicating it was part of a larger collection or file.

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The image shows a piece of paper with two newspaper clippings and handwritten notes attached to it. Here is a detailed summary:

  1. Newspaper Clippings:

    • The first clipping, titled "Shadows of Coming Events," is from an unidentified newspaper and dated November 22, 1930. The article mentions that the current exhibit of work at the Fogg Museum will be extended through December. It highlights a series of watercolors by Philip Hofer and a collection of drawings by Owen D. Young among the upcoming exhibitions. The article also notes that the Romanesque Capitals and the Carved Ceiling from Dijon will be subjects of a talk at 2:30 PM in the Great Hall of the Fogg Museum.

    • The second clipping is titled "Continuing Exhibits" and appears to be from the same newspaper. It lists several ongoing exhibitions including:

      • Jenny Liff's paintings of Brittany.
      • A collection of children's art.
      • Watercolor paintings by the Knoedler Gallery.
      • Paintings by Charles Sheeler.
      • The Blake exhibition.
  2. Handwritten Notes:

    • There are handwritten notes on the paper:
      • The word "Transcript" is written at the bottom left corner, followed by the date "November 22, 1930."
      • There is a date stamp or handwritten note "World 7/7/30" in the top right corner.
      • Another date, "Nov. 17, 1930," is written in the right side margin.

The paper seems to be a collation of information regarding museum exhibitions from late 1930, including details on extended exhibits and events at the Fogg Museum.

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The image shows a typewritten document titled "Shadows of Coming Events," dated November 22, 1930. Here is a detailed summary of its contents:

  1. Current Exhibition Update:

    • The current exhibit at the museum is scheduled to close the following day.
    • The museum will continue to display a series of watercolors by prominent artists such as Walter Colegeo, Philip Hofer, Leslie Cheek, Jr., Walter Tittle, and Owen D. Young until the next exhibition is prepared.
  2. Upcoming Exhibits:

    • Tomorrow, there will be an exhibition featuring "Romanesque Capitals" and "Carved Columns from Dijon."
    • The new exhibit will open on Monday, December 1st, featuring paintings by various artists. These include:
      • Two paintings by Britaug (artist not fully specified)
      • A painting by Charles W. Hawthorne
      • Landscapes and portraits by Gardner Symons
      • Paintings by Colin Campbell Cooper
      • A painting by G. Glenn Newell
      • Works by M. Jean McLane
      • Paintings by George Oberteuffer
      • An exhibition by Charles Hawthorne
  3. Continuing Exhibits:

    • The document lists ongoing exhibits that will remain on view, including:
      • Paintings and sketches by Brita(u)g (possibly Britton)
      • Watercolors by Charles W. Hawthorne
      • Various works in the watercolor gallery, including paintings by Gardner Symons, Colin Campbell Cooper, George Oberteuffer, and others.
  4. Special Note:

    • A reception for the new exhibition is scheduled for the afternoon of December 3rd, from 2:30 P.M. to 5:00 P.M. in the Great Hall of the Fogg Museum.

The document serves as an announcement and a guide for visitors regarding the transition between exhibitions and the details of upcoming art shows.

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The image shows the back of a brown paper document that appears to be a transcript from November 22, 1930. The document is bound with two metal rings on the left side. There are two small newspaper clippings attached to the document.

The first clipping is titled "Shadows of Coming Events" and contains the following text:
"INSTEAD of closing tomorrow as originally planned, the exhibition of block prints by William Blake will be continued through Dec. 15 at the Fogg Museum. These prints have been made into the exhibition since it was opened Nov. 2 and include the new and prints which were bought by Walter S. Brewster, class of 1926, and Mrs. Homer Warner, and which are being shown for the first time.

Tomorrow in the Fogg Capitals and the Current Exhibition from Dijon will be the subjects of the regular Saturday afternoon at 4:30 P.M. in the Fogg Museum."

The second clipping is titled "Continuing Exhibits" and contains the following text:
"In the second floor galleries open to the public, the work includes the following exhibits: "The Sculpture of the Fourth D. Voorhees, class of 1929, paintings of the Sioux Indians by George Catlin, paintings by George Bellows, watercolors by John Singer Sargent, paintings by the American Impressionists, and the Bliss exhibition."

There is also a handwritten note on the document that reads "Transcript November 22, 1930." Additionally, there are some penciled numbers and letters in the top right corner of the document.

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The image shows a piece of brown paper with three cut out newspaper clippings pasted onto it. The paper itself appears to be aged and has some deterioration along the edges, indicating it may be quite old.

The first clipping on the top left is titled "Shadows of Coming Events" and seems to be an announcement about upcoming exhibitions or events in a museum or similar venue. Directly below that clipping is another with the handwritten text "Transcript November 20, 1930," likely indicating the source and date of the article.

On the top right, the second clipping is titled "CONTINUING EXHIBITS" and lists various exhibits that are ongoing. This includes various artworks and collections that are on display.

Finally, there's a separate handwritten note on the brown paper at the top right, close to the second clipping, which includes the words "Harold Pant" followed by a date, "Nov 18 30." This could be a reference to someone's name and the date, possibly connected to the newspaper clippings or relevant to the document's context.

The two holes punched on the left side of the brown paper suggest it might have been part of a binder or file at some point. The purpose of this collection of clippings is not immediately clear from the image alone, and it may have served as a personal record or research material for someone interested in the events or exhibits mentioned.

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This image shows a piece of brown paper with two newspaper clippings glued onto it. The clippings appear to be announcements about upcoming events.

The first clipping, on the left side of the paper, is titled "Shadows of Coming Events" and announces the closing exhibition of art at the Brooklyn Museum. It also mentions the "Tomorrow in the Foyer" event, featuring Captains and the Carved Figures from Utah.

The second clipping, located towards the top right of the paper, is titled "CONTINUING EXHIBITS". This clipping lists various ongoing exhibits, including art from the Roberson Memorial.

The paper has holes punched along the left side, suggesting it may have been part of a binder or scrapbook. There is handwritten text beneath the clippings, noting the source and dates of the newspaper articles. It reads:
"Transcript
November 22, 1930"

and

"Herald
Works of Art
Nov. 12, 1930"

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The image shows a typed document that appears to be a transcript or announcement related to museum exhibits and events. The document is titled "Shadows of Coming Events" and is dated November 22, 1930. It is typed on a light brown card or sheet of paper, with handwritten notes and markings visible.

Key Details from the Document:

  1. Title and Date:

    • The document is labeled "Shadows of Coming Events" and is dated November 22, 1930, as indicated by the handwritten note at the bottom.
  2. Content:

    • The document discusses the continuation of an exhibit at a museum, originally planned to close the previous day but extended through December 15. The exhibit features works by artists such as William Blake, Paul Gardner, Owen College, Philip Hofer, Eli Leessing Rosenthal, Mrs. Roger Warren, and Owen D. Young.
    • It mentions that new additions to the exhibit include watercolors and prints, loaned by Welch.
    • An upcoming event is announced: "The Renaissance Capital and the Carved Ceiling from Dijon", which will be the subject of a talk by Paul Gardner tomorrow afternoon at 2:30 P.M. in the Great Hall of the Fogg Museum.
  3. Handwritten Notes:

    • There are handwritten notes in the upper right corner, including the word "Transcript" and the date "November 22, 1930", confirming the document's purpose as a transcript or record.
    • Additional handwritten text appears near the top right, which seems to reference other exhibits or events, such as "CONTINUING EXHIBITS" and mentions of various artworks and artists, including Jonas Lie, C. Yaze gallery, Children's Art Centre, water color paintings by K. Rivera, Indian Art, Miss Charles Yerkes, Oklahoma Museum, and Cambridge, Blake Art Museum.
  4. Formatting:

    • The document is typed in a formal, structured format, typical of museum announcements or transcripts from the early 20th century.
    • The paper has visible creases and wear, suggesting it may be an archival or historical document.

Summary:

The image depicts a typed transcript or announcement from November 22, 1930, detailing museum exhibits and upcoming events. It highlights the extension of an exhibit featuring works by notable artists and announces a lecture by Paul Gardner on the "Renaissance Capital and the Carved Ceiling from Dijon" scheduled for the following day at the Fogg Museum. Handwritten notes provide additional context about other ongoing exhibits and artworks. The document appears to be part of an archival or historical record.

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The image is of a brown paper page with two pieces of paper attached to it. The first piece of paper is titled "Shadows of Coming Events," and it is dated November 22, 1930. The text on the paper is about the Fogg Museum's decision to extend the exhibit of work by William Blake until December 15. The second piece of paper is titled "Continuing Exhibits" and lists the exhibits that are already open and noted in the art shows.