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Fogg Art Museum Scrapbook, January 1929-December 1931

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This image appears to be a page from a historical document or booklet, likely related to an art exhibition. It includes a printed announcement for an exhibition at the Fogg Art Museum hosted by Harvard University. The exhibition is titled "Loan Exhibition of Drawings and Water Colours by Gabriel-Charles Gleyre," which is lent by the Lowell Institute. The dates for the exhibition are from March 2 to April 6, and it is open to the public.

Below the announcement, there is a more detailed description of the exhibition, reiterating the same information about the artworks, artist, and dates. Additionally, there is a short biographical note about Gabriel-Charles Gleyre, providing background on his life and artistic journey. The text mentions that he was commissioned by John Lowell to create works related to a journey to the Near East in 1834 and includes information about his artistic training and travels.

There is also a handwritten note dated "Feb. 28 1931" and another number "228 31" at the bottom right, possibly indicating a filing or cataloging reference. The paper has a slightly aged appearance, suggesting it is from an older document.

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The image appears to be a scanned document, likely from an academic or museum setting, dated February 28, 1931, as indicated by handwritten notes on the left side. The document is composed of two main sections, each discussing an exhibition of art by Gabriel-Charles Gleyre at the Fogg Art Museum, Harvard University.

The left section is a formal announcement titled "LOAN EXHIBITION OF DRAWINGS AND WATER COLOURS BY GABRIEL-CHARLES GLEYRE," borrowed from the Lowell Institute and open to the public from March 2 to April 6. This section is slightly off-centered on the page. Below this announcement is a typed description that elaborates on the context of the exhibition: it details how Gleyre was commissioned by John Lowell to create illustrations for a travelogue of their 1834 journey in the Near East, featuring both landscape and figure subjects in contemporary costume.

The right section mirrors the content of the left but seems to be a newspaper clipping titled "FRENCH ART EXHIBIT TO BEGIN MONDAY AT FOGG." It provides additional biographical details about Gleyre, including his birthplace, education, and artistic career. It notes that Gleyre was of French Swiss origin, born in 1806, trained in Lyon and Paris, and was an avid traveler, having spent time in Italy studying the works of Giotto. The clipping also mentions that Gleyre was an exhibitor in the Paris Salon in 1833.

The document has four perforation holes along the left edge, suggesting it was part of a binder or file. The paper has a beige or light brown tint, and the text is printed in black ink. The background of the scan is a neutral gray. The document appears aged, consistent with the 1931 date.

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This image shows a single sheet of aged, off-white paper, likely from an archival file or press kit, with three distinct printed notices related to an art exhibition. The paper has three punched holes along its left edge, suggesting it was stored in a binder.

The sheet contains the following three announcements, pasted or printed onto it:

  1. Top-Left Notice (on tan paper):
    This is a formal announcement from the Fogg Art Museum — Harvard University. It announces a "Loan Exhibition of Drawings and Water Colours by Gabriel-Charles Gleyre", lent by the Lowell Institute. The exhibition dates are listed as March 2 — April 6, and it is noted to be "Open to the Public".

  2. Right Notice (on white paper):
    This is a press clipping or announcement titled "FRENCH ART EXHIBIT TO BEGIN MONDAY AT FOGG". It provides more details, stating the exhibition of Gleyre's drawings will begin Monday and continue until April 1. It confirms the works were loaned by the Lowell Institute and will include about 30 pictures from a larger travelogue group. It explains these were commissioned by John Lowell in 1834 to illustrate his journey through the Near East, comprising landscape and figure subjects of contemporary costume. The text also provides a brief biography of Gleyre, noting his birth in 1806, death in 1874, training in Lyon and Paris, travels to Italy, and his exhibition at the Paris Salon in 1833. A handwritten date, "C. 2 28 31" (likely February 28, 1931), is at the bottom.

  3. Bottom-Left Notice (on white paper):
    This is another version of the press release, titled "Exhibition of Water Colors and Drawings by Gleyre". It states the exhibition begins March 24 (note: this date conflicts with the other notices) and will show some thirty or more pictures. It repeats the information about the works being commissioned by John Lowell to illustrate his 1834 trip to the Near East. A faint handwritten date, "Feb 28 1931", is visible above this notice.

Overall Description:
This document serves as a historical record of a 1931 loan exhibition of watercolors and drawings by the French-Swiss artist Gabriel-Charles Gleyre at the Fogg Art Museum. The collection, originally commissioned to document a journey through the Near East in 1834, was lent by the Lowell Institute. The different notices on the page suggest this was a working document, possibly used by a museum or press office, containing slightly varying details (notably the start date of March 2 vs. March 24), with handwritten annotations indicating its date of processing. The paper's age, tone, and the presence of multiple clippings all point to it being an archival item from the early 20th century.

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The image shows a page from a magazine or newspaper, featuring two distinct sections of text. The left section is titled "Loan Exhibition of Drawings and Water Colours by Gabriel-Charles Gleyre" and it is lent by the Lowell Institute. The exhibition is held at the Fogg Art Museum at Harvard University from March 1 to April 6, and it is open to the public. The right section of the page is titled "French Art Exhibit to Begin Monday at Fogg" and it mentions that an exhibition of Water Colors and Drawings by Gabriel-Charles Gleyre will be held in the Fogg Art Museum from March 23 until April 1. The exhibition is lent by the Lowell Institute through the courtesy of the Lowell Institute trustee, A. Lawrence Lowell. The group comprises landscape and figure subjects which were originally made to illustrate the journey taken by John Lowell in the Near East in 1834. Gleyre was commissioned by Lowell to make a figure of contemporary costume and a landscape view of each country which they visited. The page also includes a brief biography of Gleyre, stating that he was born in Cheville in 1806 and died in Paris in 1874.

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The image depicts a piece of paper with two distinct sections. The left section appears to be a flyer or announcement, while the right section contains text that seems to be an excerpt from a newspaper article.

The left section, which is a flyer, is titled "FOGG ART MUSEUM—HARVARD UNIVERSITY" at the top. Below this, it states "LOAN EXHIBITION OF DRAWINGS AND WATER COLOURS BY GABRIEL-CHARLES GLEYRE." It is lent by the LOWELL INSTITUTE and is scheduled from MARCH 3 to APRIL 6, open to the public. There is a date stamp at the bottom left corner, reading "N.U.C. F628 1981."

Below the flyer, there is a continuation of the text, providing more details about the exhibition. It mentions that the exhibition will feature an exhibition of water colors and drawings by Gabriel-Charles Gleyre, lent by the Lowell Institute through the courtesy of the trustee, A. Lawrence Lowell. The group comprises landscape and figure subjects which were originally made to illustrate the journey taken by John Lowell, founder of the Institute, in the Near East in 1834. Lowell commissioned Gleyre to make a figure of contemporary costume and a landscape view of each country which he visited in company with Gleyre. The exhibition will number some thirty or more pictures chosen from the complete group and will be shown until April 1st.

The right section of the paper contains text that appears to be from a newspaper article. It mentions a French art exhibit to begin on Monday at the Fogg. It talks about drawings of Gleyre to be featured in the coming show, pictures loaned by the Lowell Institute. It also includes a brief biography of Gabriel-Charles Gleyre, mentioning his birth in 1806, his early training under an artist named Bonnefond, and his major training in Italy. It notes that Gleyre was represented as an exhibitor in the Paris Salon in the year 1833.

The newspaper article also includes a date stamp at the bottom right corner, reading "G.22831."

Overall, the image is a combination of an exhibition announcement and a newspaper article, both centered around the works of Gabriel-Charles Gleyre.

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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.

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The image shows a piece of paper with text on it, likely a page from a newspaper or magazine. The paper is off-white and has three holes punched in it, suggesting it may have been part of a binder or folder.

Here are the details of the image:

  • Title: The title of the article is "FRENCH ART EXHIBIT TO BEGIN MONDAY AT FOGG" in bold black font.
    • The title is centered at the top of the page and takes up about one-third of the width.
  • Subtitle: The subtitle is "Drawings of Gleyre to be Featured in Coming Show—Pictures Loaned by the Lowell Institute" in smaller black font.
    • The subtitle is below the title and takes up about half of the width.
  • Article Body: The article body is written in smaller black font and describes an upcoming art exhibit at the Fogg Art Museum.
    • The article mentions that the exhibit will feature drawings by Gabriel-Chales Gleyre and will be loaned by the Lowell Institute.
    • It also mentions that the exhibit will include 30 pictures from a large travelogue group and was lent by the Lowell Institute through the courtesy of the trustee.
  • Date: The date of the article is not explicitly stated, but it appears to be from the early 20th century based on the style of the font and the content of the article.
  • Background: The background of the image is a plain gray color.
  • Border: There is a thin white border around the edges of the image.

In summary, the image shows a page from a newspaper or magazine with an article about an upcoming art exhibit at the Fogg Art Museum. The article describes the exhibit and its contents, including drawings by Gabriel-Chales Gleyre and a loan from the Lowell Institute. The image has a plain gray background and a thin white border around the edges.

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This image is a scanned page from an old document, featuring a collection of text and images. The page appears to be a compilation of various documents related to art exhibitions, including a loan exhibition of drawings and watercolors by Gabriel-Charles Gleyre at the Fogg Art Museum at Harvard University.

The top-left section of the page contains a beige rectangle with black text that reads "FOGG ART MUSEUM - HARVARD UNIVERSITY" and provides details about the exhibition, including the dates it was open to the public. Below this section is a paragraph of text titled "Exhibition of Water Colors and Drawings by Gleyre," which describes the exhibition and its contents.

On the right side of the page, there is a column of text titled "FRENCH ART EXHIBIT TO BEGIN MONDAY AT FOGG," which discusses an upcoming exhibition of French art at the Fogg Art Museum. The text includes information about the exhibition's opening date, the types of artworks that will be displayed, and the artists whose work will be featured.

Overall, the image suggests that the document is a collection of materials related to art exhibitions at the Fogg Art Museum, likely compiled for archival or research purposes.

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The image is a scanned document featuring a collection of papers related to an art exhibition.

Document Details

The document is a beige-colored paper with three holes punched on the left side, indicating that it was once part of a binder or folder. The paper appears to be aged, with a slightly yellowed tone.

Exhibition Information

The top-left section of the document contains a beige-colored card with black text, which reads: "FOGG ART MUSEUM - HARVARD UNIVERSITY LOAN EXHIBITION OF DRAWINGS AND WATER COLOURS BY GABRIEL-CHARLES GLEYRE LENT BY THE LOWELL INSTITUTE MARCH 23 - APRIL 6 OPEN TO THE PUBLIC." This card is likely an invitation or advertisement for the exhibition.

Newspaper Clippings

To the right of the card are two newspaper clippings, both discussing the same exhibition. The first clipping is titled "FRENCH ART EXHIBIT TO BEGIN MONDAY AT FOGG" and provides details about the exhibition, including the dates and the number of pieces on display. The second clipping is a continuation of the first, providing more information about the artist and his work.

Additional Text

Below the card is another text block, titled "Exhibition of Water Colors and Drawings by Gleyre." This text provides additional information about the exhibition, including the number of pieces on display and the dates of the exhibition.

Overall

The document appears to be a collection of materials related to an art exhibition featuring the work of Gabriel-Charles Gleyre, held at the Fogg Art Museum at Harvard University in 1931.

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The image presents a scanned document featuring two newspaper clippings and a printed exhibit announcement, all related to an art exhibition. The document is printed on aged paper with three-hole punch holes along the left side.

Exhibit Announcement:
The top-left section of the page contains a tan-colored printed announcement for the "Fogg Art Museum - Harvard University Loan Exhibition of Drawings and Water Colours by Gabriel-Charles Gleyre." The announcement provides details about the exhibition, including the dates (March 2 - April 6), the lender (the Lowell Institute), and the fact that it is open to the public.

Newspaper Clippings:
Two newspaper clippings are attached to the right side of the page and the bottom-left corner of the page.

  • The clipping on the right side of the page is titled "French Art Exhibit to Begin Monday at Fogg" and discusses the upcoming exhibition of drawings by Gabriel-Charles Gleyre at the Fogg Art Museum.
  • The clipping on the bottom-left corner of the page is titled "Exhibition of Water Colors and Drawings by Gleyre" and provides additional information about the exhibition, including the dates, the artist, and the lender.

Handwritten Notes:
The document also features handwritten notes, including:

  • "W.L.Ce Feb 28 1931" near the top-left corner
  • "G 2 28 31" near the bottom-right corner

Background:
The background of the image is a light gray color, suggesting that it may be a digital scan or photocopy of the original document. Overall, the image appears to be a historical document related to an art exhibition at Harvard University's Fogg Art Museum.