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Fogg Art Museum Scrapbook, January 1929-December 1931

ARCH.2003.25, Rendition: 794178

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The image shows a piece of paper that appears to be a printed notice or announcement. The paper is light beige or cream in color and has a slightly yellowed edge, suggesting it might be an older document. There are four holes punched on the left margin, indicating it was meant to be part of a ring-binder or binder system.

The notice is titled "FOGG ART MUSEUM" at the top in bold, capitalized letters. Below the title, there is a paragraph of text that reads:

"The Fogg Art Museum will have on exhibition throughout the summer a collection illustrating the whole field of prints from the 15th to the 19th centuries. The exhibition will include the works of Pollaiuolo, Mantegna, Dürer, Holbein, Rembrandt, Van Dyck, Whistler, and many others."

On the top left corner of the paper, there are handwritten notes. The numbers "102" and "18" appear in the top left corner, possibly as an identifier or catalog number. Below these numbers, there is the date "1931," indicating the year the notice was likely created or printed.

The paper is set against a light gray background, and the overall appearance suggests it is a historical document related to an art exhibition at the Fogg Art Museum.

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This image shows a piece of paper with text regarding an exhibition at the Fogg Art Museum. The paper appears aged and slightly yellowed, suggesting it is an older document. The text is typed, and there are handwritten notations on the left side that include "NQ13," "Je 18," and "1931." The paper has three holes punched along the left edge, likely for binding in a notebook or folder.

The typed text reads:

FOGG ART MUSEUM

The Fogg Art Museum will have on exhibition throughout the summer a collection illustrating the whole field of prints from the 15th to the 19th centuries. The exhibition will include the works of Pollaiuolo, Mantegna, Dürer, Holbein, Rembrandt, Van Dyck, Whistler, and many others.

The document is placed on a flat surface, and the lighting is even, casting a slight shadow around the edges of the paper.

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This image displays a piece of aged, off-white paper, likely from a file or archive, with visible signs of wear such as discoloration along the top and right edges and a slightly uneven tear on the right side. The paper has four standard punched holes along its left margin, suggesting it was stored in a binder. In the upper left corner, there is faint pencil handwriting that appears to read “No. 13” and “Dec. 18 / 1931,” indicating a catalog number and date.

In the upper center, a small, rectangular typewritten notice is affixed or printed directly onto the page. The heading reads:

FOGG ART MUSEUM

Below this, the notice announces:

The Fogg Art Museum will have on exhibition throughout the summer a collection illustrating the whole field of prints from the 15th to the 19th centuries. The exhibition will include the works of Pollaiuolo, Mantegna, Dürer, Holbein, Rembrandt, Van Dyck, Whistler, and many others.

The note is concise, formal, and serves as an informational announcement about an upcoming print exhibition. The overall appearance of the paper, combined with the date, suggests this is an archival document from 1931 related to an exhibition at the Fogg Art Museum (now part of the Harvard Art Museums). The paper’s condition and layout reflect its use as a working or administrative record rather than a public-facing poster or program.


In summary: This is a 1931 archival notice from the Fogg Art Museum announcing a summer exhibition of prints spanning the 15th to 19th centuries, featuring major artists such as Dürer, Rembrandt, and Whistler. The document shows signs of age and was likely kept in a binder.

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This image is a photograph of a piece of paper with text written on it. The paper is beige and has a slightly worn appearance, suggesting that it may be an old document or a reproduction of one. The text on the paper reads, "Fogg Art Museum." Below the text, there is a date written in the upper left corner, "18.13." The paper appears to be folded in half, with the left side containing more text and the right side being blank. The text on the left side of the paper is written in a cursive font and includes the names of various artists, such as Pollaiuolo, Mantegna, Dürer, Holbein, Rembrandt, Van Dyck, Whistler, and others. The text also mentions that the Fogg Art Museum will have an exhibition throughout the summer showcasing a collection of prints from the 15th to the 19th centuries.

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The image shows a piece of paper with a beige color and a rectangular shape. It has a slightly worn look, with a few holes along the left side, suggesting that it might have been bound or pinned at some point. The paper appears to be a single sheet, with no visible folds or creases.

On the left side of the paper, there is a rectangular section with black text. The text is written in a small font and appears to be a description or announcement related to an art exhibition. The text reads, "The Fogg Art Museum will have on exhibition throughout the summer a collection illustrating the whole field of prints from the 15th to the 19th centuries. The exhibition will include the works of Pollaiuolo, Mantegna, Durer, Holbein, Rembrandt, Van Dyck, Whistler, and many others."

The rest of the paper is blank, with no other visible markings or text. The overall appearance of the paper suggests that it may be an old announcement or promotional material for an art exhibition at the Fogg Art Museum. The use of a beige-colored paper and the small font size of the text give the image a vintage or historical feel, suggesting that it may be from a past era.

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The image shows a document from the Fogg Art Museum, dated to the summer of 1931. The document is a typed announcement or notice, printed on light-colored paper with a slightly aged appearance. The text is centered and reads:


FOGG ART MUSEUM

The Fogg Art Museum will have on exhibition throughout the summer a collection illustrating the whole field of prints from the 15th to the 19th centuries. The exhibition will include the works of Pollaiuolo, Mantegna, Dürer, Holbein, Rembrandt, Van Dyck, Whistler, and many others.


The document appears to be a formal announcement for an art exhibition focusing on historical prints spanning several centuries. The names listed—Pollaiuolo, Mantegna, Dürer, Holbein, Rembrandt, Van Dyck, and Whistler—are renowned artists known for their contributions to printmaking. The paper has visible perforations along the left edge, suggesting it may have been part of a bound or archived collection. The top left corner includes handwritten markings, likely catalog or filing notes, with the numbers "18.18" and "1931" visible. The overall condition of the paper indicates it is an archival or historical artifact.

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This is an image of a beige paper document with punched holes on the left margin, suggesting it might be from a binder or a similar filing system. It appears to be a typed document concerning the Fogg Art Museum. There's a header in bold that reads "FOGG ART MUSEUM," followed by a brief notice that talks about an exhibition throughout a summer featuring a collection illustrating the whole field of prints from the 15th to the 19th centuries. The text mentions that this exhibition will include works of various renowned artists such as Pollaiuolo, Mantegna, Dürer, Holbein, Rembrandt, Van Dyck, Whistler, and others.

The document shows signs of wear and age, with a torn upper right corner and discolored edges. There appear to be handwritten notes at the top left corner, possibly referencing a cataloging or indexing system. The numbers "H 18" and "1931" are visible, though "1931" might refer to a year. The lighting and composition of the photo are neutral, focusing on presenting the document clearly.

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The image shows a sheet of cream-colored paper with three evenly spaced holes punched on the left side, presumably for placement in a binder. The top edge of the paper is slightly irregular, possibly torn. In the top left corner of the sheet, there is a small piece of printed text detailing an exhibition at the Fogg Art Museum. The text reads:

"FOGG ART MUSEUM
The Fogg Art Museum will have on exhibition throughout the summer a collection illustrating the whole field of prints from the 15th to the 19th centuries. The exhibition will include the works of Pollajuolo, Mantegna, Dürer, Holbein, Rembrandt, Van Dyck, Whistler, and many others."

Handwritten notes are visible next to the printed text, indicating the date "28.18 1931" and additional notations "N.B. Y.B. M.B."

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The image shows a beige or off-white sheet of paper with a small piece of text pasted near the top left corner. The text is titled "FOGG ART MUSEUM" and announces an exhibition at the Fogg Art Museum featuring a collection illustrating the field of prints from the 15th to the 19th centuries. It mentions that the exhibition will include works by Pollaiuolo, Mantegna, Dürer, Holbein, Rembrandt, Van Dyck, Whistler, and many others. On the left margin of the paper, there are four holes punched vertically, suggesting the sheet may have been part of a binder or scrapbook. There are also handwritten notes near the top left margin that read "NAB Ye 18 1931." The rest of the sheet is blank.

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The image displays a beige sheet of paper with three small holes punched along the left edge, suggesting it was intended for placement in a binder or folder. Towards the top left side, there's a small cutout with typed text. The text mentions the "Fogg Art Museum" and describes an exhibition showcasing a collection of prints from the 15th to 19th centuries. Notable artists mentioned include Pollaiuolo, Mantegna, Dürer, Holbein, Rembrandt, Van Dyck, Whistler, and others. The sheet has minimal wear, such as a slight tear and discoloration along the top right edge, while the rest appears largely blank.