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The image shows a document related to an art exhibition at the Fogg Art Museum, part of Harvard University. The document is dated March 28, 1931. The exhibition is a loan exhibition of drawings and watercolors by Gabriel-Charles Gleyre, lent by the Lowell Institute. The exhibition is scheduled to run from March 2 to April 6 and is open to the public.

The document includes a press release or announcement about the exhibition. It mentions that the exhibition will feature drawings and watercolors by Gleyre, which were originally created to illustrate the journey of John Lowell in the Near East in 1834. The works were commissioned by Lowell to depict contemporary costumes and landscapes of the countries he visited. The exhibition will showcase around thirty or more pictures chosen from the complete group.

Additionally, the document provides background information on Gabriel-Charles Gleyre. Born in Chevilly, of French-Swiss origin in 1806, Gleyre studied in Paris and later under an artist named Bonnarfond. He traveled extensively, including visits to Italy, Greece, and Rome, and was known for his landscape and figure subjects. In 1835, he was recognized as an exhibitor in the Paris Salon.

The document is typed and includes some handwritten annotations, such as the date "March 28, 1931" and the reference "G. 2. 28. 31." The paper appears aged, indicating it is an archival document.

The image displays a document related to an exhibition at the Fogg Art Museum at Harvard University. Here is a detailed summary:

Title:

Loan Exhibition of Drawings and Water Colours by Gabriel-Charles Gleyre

Organized by:

Fogg Art Museum, Harvard University

Lender:

The Lowell Institute

Dates of Exhibition:

March 2 - April 6

Access:

Open to the Public

Content of the Exhibition:

The exhibition features watercolors and drawings by Gabriel-Charles Gleyre, lent by the Lowell Institute. The collection includes approximately thirty or more pictures from a larger group that originally depicted landscapes and figure subjects. These were created to illustrate a journey made by John Lowell, founder of the Institute, through the Near East in 1834.

Lowell commissioned Gleyre to produce a painting of a contemporary costume and a landscape from each country he visited during his travels. Gleyre accompanied Lowell on part of the journey.

Background on Gabriel-Charles Gleyre:

• Born in Chevilly, Switzerland, in 1806.
• Died in Paris in 1874.
• Studied art in Lyon and later moved to Paris for additional training.
• Traveled to Italy in 1828, where he copied works by old masters.
• Spent four years in Italy and later visited Florence and Rome.
• Exhibited in the Paris Salon from 1833 onwards.

Additional Information:

The exhibition runs from Monday, March 2nd, to April 1st, and will be open to the public.

Note:

There are two versions of the document, one being a draft or earlier version with handwritten dates and notes, and the other a cleaner, printed version. Both contain essentially the same information.

The image is a newspaper clipping and a corresponding informational card from the Fogg Art Museum at Harvard University. The clipping and card provide details about a loan exhibition of drawings and watercolors by Gabriel-Charles Gleyre.

Newspaper Clipping:

Headline: "French Art Exhibit to Begin Monday at Fogg"
Details:

• The exhibition features drawings by Gleyre.
• It is set to begin on Monday and continue until April 1.
• The exhibition includes watercolors and drawings by Gabriel-Charles Gleyre, loaned by the Lowell Institute.
• The exhibition consists of about 30 pictures from a larger group commissioned by John Lowell, founder of the Lowell Institute, to illustrate his travels in the Near East in 1834.
• The pictures depict contemporary costumes and landscapes of the countries visited during Lowell's journey.
• Gleyre was born in Chevilly, France, in 1806 and died in Paris in 1874. He began his training in Lyon under an artist named Bonnefond and later studied in Paris under Antoine-Jean Gros. He spent time in Italy studying frescoes and was represented in the Paris Salon in 1833.

Informational Card:

Header:

• Fogg Art Museum, Harvard University
• Loan Exhibition of Drawings and Water Colors by Gabriel-Charles Gleyre
• Lent by the Lowell Institute
• Dates: March 2 - April 6
• Open to the public

Description:

• The exhibition includes watercolors and drawings by Gabriel-Charles Gleyre.
• These works were commissioned by John Lowell to illustrate his travels in the Near East in 1834.
• The exhibition will feature about thirty or more pictures from the complete group.
• The exhibition is open from March 2 to April 6.

The card and clipping both emphasize the historical and artistic significance of the exhibition, highlighting the journey and artistic contributions of Gabriel-Charles Gleyre.

The image contains information related to an art exhibition held at the Fogg Art Museum at Harvard University in the early 1930s. The exhibition is titled "Loan Exhibition of Drawings and Water Colours by Gabriel-Charles Gleyre," loaned by the Lowell Institute.

Here is a detailed summary:

1. Exhibition Information:

   • Location: Fogg Art Museum, Harvard University
   • Loan Source: Lowell Institute
   • Dates: March 2 to April 6 (as indicated on the poster)
   • Public Access: Open to the public

2. Newspaper Clippings:

   • Headline: "French Art Exhibit to Begin Monday at Fogg"
   • Content:
     • The exhibition begins on Monday and runs until April 1st.
     • The exhibit includes drawings and watercolors by Gabriel-Charles Gleyre.
     • The works were originally made to illustrate the travels of John Lowell in the Near East in 1834.
     • The exhibition features some thirty or more pictures, selected from a larger group.
     • Gleyre was commissioned by Lowell to create a series of contemporary costume and landscape views from each country visited.

3. Biographical Information on Gleyre:

   • Born in Chevilley, France in 1806.
   • Died in Paris in 1874.
   • Studied under an artist named Bonnefond in Lyon.
   • Began his major training in Italy in 1828, where he copied Giotto frescoes in Padua.
   • Spent four years in Italy and was represented as an exhibitor in the Paris Salon in 1833.

The document also includes a date stamp of March 28, 1931, indicating when the information was recorded or when the exhibition was scheduled to take place.

The image shows a document related to an art exhibition at Harvard University's Fogg Art Museum. The exhibition is titled "Loan Exhibition of Drawings and Water Colours by Gabriel-Charles Gleyre," and it is organized by the Lowell Institute. The event is scheduled to begin on March 2 and continue until April 6.

Here are some detailed points from the document:

1. Exhibition Details:

   • Dates: March 2 to April 6.
   • Location: Fogg Art Museum, Harvard University.
   • Subjects: Watercolors and drawings by Gabriel-Charles Gleyre.

2. Context:

   • The exhibition includes watercolors and drawings made to illustrate John Lowell's travels in the Near East in 1834.
   • Gleyre was commissioned by Lowell to create these pictures.
   • The exhibition will feature approximately 30 pictures chosen from the complete set.

3. Description of Gleyre:

   • Gleyre was born in Cheviot, Switzerland, in 1806 and died in Paris in 1874.
   • He began his artistic training in Lyon under an artist named Bonnefond.
   • In 1833, Gleyre traveled extensively in Italy, including Florence and Rome, where he spent four years.
   • He was a notable exhibitor in the Paris Salon.

4. Additional Information:

   • The exhibition is open to the public.
   • The document mentions that the exhibition is part of the Lowell Institute’s loan agreement and is curated through the courtesy of Lowell Institute trustee A. Lawrence Lowell.

The newspaper clipping on the right side of the document provides a brief description of the exhibit, emphasizing that it will feature drawings by Gleyre, which were loaned by the Lowell Institute.

The image displays a document related to an art exhibition at the Fogg Art Museum, Harvard University. The main focus is on a loan exhibition of drawings and watercolors by Gabriel-Charles Gleyre, which is on display from March 2 to April 6. The exhibition is open to the public and features works lent by the Lowell Institute.

The document includes a newspaper clipping titled "FRENCH ART EXHIBIT TO BEGIN MONDAY AT FOGG," which announces the start of the exhibition. The clipping provides details about the exhibition, including that it will feature drawings by Gleyre and that the exhibition was arranged by the Lowell Institute. It also provides a brief biography of Gleyre, noting his birth in Switzerland, his training in Paris, and his subsequent career as an artist and teacher in Paris.

The document also includes a description of the exhibition, explaining that the works were originally created to illustrate the journey taken by John Lowell in the Near East in 1834. The exhibition includes landscapes and figure subjects, as well as a figure of contemporary costume and a landscape view of each country visited by Lowell and Gleyre. The exhibition will feature around thirty or more pictures chosen from the complete group and will be on display until April 1.

This image displays a collection of paper materials with text, presumably archival documents or notices about art exhibitions. The top portion of the sheet contains two rectangular cut-out notices that are pasted onto a larger piece of paper. There are holes punched on the left side of this larger sheet, indicating it was probably held in a binder or a similar organizing system.

The notice on the left-hand side is titled "FOGG ART MUSEUM — HARVARD UNIVERSITY" and indicates a "LOAN EXHIBITION OF DRAWINGS AND WATER COLOURS BY GABRIEL-CHARLES GLEYRE," which was "LENT BY THE LOWELL INSTITUTE" and took place from "MARCH 3 – APRIL 6," though the year is not indicated. The bottom of this notice states that it is "OPEN TO THE PUBLIC."

The notice on the right is headlined "FRENCH ART EXHIBIT TO BEGIN MONDAY AT FOGG," with a subtitle "Drawings of Gleyre to be Featured in Coming Show—Pictures Loaned by the Lowell Institute." This article provides additional information about the exhibition, mentioning the dates it will be open, the contributor of the artwork (A. Lawrence Lowell), and some background information about the artist Gabriel-Charles Gleyre.

Beneath these two notices, there's another piece of paper with text starting with "Exhibition of Water Colors and Drawings by Gleyre," which seems to elaborate on the information contained in the notices above, detailing the contents and significance of the exhibition.

In the top left corner of the larger sheet, there is a handwritten note that appears to say "N U. Cc F 6-23 '931," possibly a cataloging or reference code for archival purposes.

The image displays a scrapbook page featuring materials related to an art exhibition. On the left side of the page, there is a brown printed card from the Fogg Art Museum at Harvard University announcing a Loan Exhibition of Drawings and Water Colours by Gabriel-Charles Gleyre, lent by the Lowell Institute. The exhibition runs from March 3 to April 6 and is open to the public.

Below the card, there is a newspaper clipping dated February 28, 1931 (indicated by handwritten text: "NYCC Feb. 28, 1931"). The clipping gives details about the exhibition, explaining that the watercolors and drawings were commissioned by John Lowell to illustrate his journey to the Near East in 1844. The exhibition includes landscape and figure subjects representing contemporary costumes and views of each country visited on the travels.

On the right side of the page, there is another newspaper clipping titled "French Art Exhibit to Begin Monday at Fogg." This clipping describes the same exhibition and provides additional information about Gleyre’s background, noting his birth in Chevilly, near Paris in 1806, his training in Lyon and Paris under Bonifacio and Delaroche, and his travels in Italy. It mentions that he spent four years there before exhibiting at the Paris Salon in 1834.

The image shows a scrapbook or album page with three clippings related to an art exhibition. The clippings are neatly affixed to the page, which has three punched holes on the left side, indicating it might be part of a binder.

1. The top-left clipping is a typed invitation or announcement card from the Fogg Art Museum at Harvard University. It announces a loan exhibition of drawings and watercolors by Gabriel-Charles Gleyre, lent by the Lowell Institute, running from March 2 to April 6, and open to the public.

2. Below the announcement card on the left side is a newspaper clipping titled "Exhibition of Water Colors and Drawings by Gleyre." It provides details about the exhibition, which begins March 2 at the Fogg Art Museum and features works lent by the Lowell Institute. It describes the subject matter of the paintings, including landscapes and figures illustrating the journey taken by John Lowell in the Near East in 1834. The exhibition includes approximately thirty or more pictures and will be shown until April 1st.

3. To the right is another newspaper clipping titled "French Art Exhibit to Begin Monday at Fogg." It discusses the upcoming exhibition of watercolor and drawings by Gabriel-Charles Gleyre, beginning Monday, April 1, at the Fogg Art Museum. It mentions that some 30 pictures come from a large travelogue group lent by the Lowell Institute. The article gives background information about Gleyre, his early training, his travels to Italy, and his participation in the Paris Salon in 1833.

Together, the items document and promote the same exhibition of Gabriel-Charles Gleyre's works, emphasizing its connection to the Lowell Institute and Harvard's Fogg Art Museum. The page is dated February 28, 1931, suggesting the exhibition was held that year.

The image shows a document from the Fogg Art Museum at Harvard University, detailing an upcoming exhibition of Water Colors and Drawings by Gabriel-Charles Gleyre. The document is structured into two main sections:

Left Side:

• Title: "LOAN EXHIBITION OF DRAWINGS AND WATER COLOURS BY GABRIEL-CHARLES GLEYRE"
• Details:
  • Lent by: The Lowell Institute.
  • Dates: March 2 – April 6.
  • Open to the Public.
  • Exhibition Overview: The exhibition features landscape and figure subjects originally made to illustrate the journey taken by John Lowell, the founder of the Lowell Institute, in the Near East in 1834. Gleyre was commissioned by Lowell to create contemporary costumes and landscape views of each country visited.

Right Side:

• Headline: "FRENCH ART EXHIBIT TO BEGIN MONDAY AT FOGG"
• Details:
  • Exhibition Title: "Drawings of Gleyre to be Featured in Coming Show—Pictures Loaned by the Lowell Institute."
  • Dates: The exhibition will run from Monday until April 1.
  • Exhibition Content: The show includes 30 pictures from a larger group of works loaned by the Lowell Institute. The works are described as landscape and figure subjects illustrating John Lowell's journey in the Near East in 1834.
  • Artist Background: Gabriel-Charles Gleyre, a French-Swiss artist born in 1806 and died in Paris in 1874, began his career in Lyon, studied under Bonnardel in Paris, and traveled extensively. He spent four years in Italy, copying works by Florentine and Roman masters, and was represented in the Paris Salon in 1833.

Additional Notes:

• The document includes a handwritten note at the bottom left corner: "G. 2-28 31", likely a catalog or reference number.
• The overall design is simple, with clean typography and a formal layout typical of museum announcements from the early 20th century.

This document serves as an announcement for an art exhibition at the Fogg Art Museum, highlighting the works of Gabriel-Charles Gleyre and their historical and artistic significance.