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Fogg Art Museum Scrapbook, January 1929-December 1931

ARCH.2003.25, Rendition: 794204

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The image shows a page from what appears to be an archival or historical document, likely related to an art exhibition. The page is titled "FOGG ART MUSEUM - HARVARD UNIVERSITY" and details a "LOAN EXHIBITION OF DRAWINGS AND WATER COLOURS BY GABRIEL-CHARLES GLEYRE," which was lent by the Lowell Institute and took place from March 2 to April 6, with the note that it was open to the public.

Below this, there are two newspaper clippings. The first, from the "Boston Traveler," mentions an exhibition of drawings and watercolors by Gabriel-Charles Gleyre at the Fogg Art Museum, noting that the exhibition was on view from March 2 to April 6 and was lent by the Lowell Institute. The clipping is dated March 7, 1931.

The second clipping, from the "Art News" section titled "Shadows of Coming Events," also refers to the exhibition at the Fogg Art Museum from March 2 to April 6. It provides some context about the artist, Gabriel-Charles Gleyre, mentioning that the exhibition features about thirty water colors and drawings. This clipping is dated February 28, 1931.

The page appears to be part of a binder or file, as it has three holes punched along the left side, suggesting it is stored with other related documents.

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The image shows a page from a document containing information about a loan exhibition at the Fogg Art Museum at Harvard University. The exhibition was titled "Loan Exhibition of Drawings and Water Colours by Gabriel-Charles Gleyre," and it was lent by the Lowell Institute. The exhibition dates were from March 2 to April 6, and it was open to the public.

The page contains two main articles:

  1. Boston Art News Article (March 7, 1931):

    • The article describes Gabriel-Charles Gleyre's first one-man show at Messrs. Dougherty's galleries, featuring a selection of his paintings, etchings, and drawings.
    • It mentions that an exhibition of Gleyre’s drawings and watercolors is on view at the Fogg Art Museum at Harvard University, lent by the Lowell Institute. This exhibition will last until April 6.
  2. Newspaper Clipping (from "Shadows of Coming Events" section, February 28, 1931):

    • This clipping details an upcoming exhibit at the Fogg Art Museum featuring some thirty watercolors and drawings by Gabriel-Charles Gleyre.
    • It notes that the show is a loan courtesy of the trustees and includes a piece commissioned by John Lowell to make a painting of a figure subject made by Gleyre, who was a French artist of Swiss origin, born in Cheviot in 1806 and died in Paris in 1874.

The document page itself appears to be from a folder, with some creases and a slight discoloration, indicating it might be an archival or historical document.

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The image shows a piece of paper that appears to be an informational sheet or press clipping related to an exhibition at the Fogg Art Museum at Harvard University.

At the top, there is a yellowed label or heading stating:

  • "FOGG ART MUSEUM — HARVARD UNIVERSITY"
  • "LOAN EXHIBITION OF DRAWINGS AND WATER COLOURS BY GABRIEL-CHARLES GLEYRE"
  • "LENT BY THE LOWELL INSTITUTE"
  • "MARCH 3 — APRIL 6"
  • "OPEN TO THE PUBLIC"

Below this heading, there are two sections of text:

  1. The left section is a newspaper article from "BOSTON" dated March 7, 1931, titled "Art News." It mentions that Mr. Bottiger, in his first one-man show at Messrs. Durlacher’s, is represented by a collection of paintings, etchings, and watercolors. The text also notes that an exhibition of drawings and watercolors by Gabriel-Charles Gleyre is on view at the Fogg Art Museum, Harvard University, and was lent by the Lowell Institute. The exhibition is open until April 6.

  2. The right section is a newspaper clipping titled "Shadows of Coming Events" from the same date, March 7, 1931. It provides details about the exhibition at the Fogg Art Museum, stating that it includes some thirty watercolors and drawings by Gabriel-Charles Gleyre, lent by the trustees of the Lowell Institute. The clipping mentions that Gleyre was commissioned by John Lowell to paint a figure subject, and it notes some biographical information about Gleyre, including his birth in 1806 in Chexbres, Switzerland, and his death in Paris in 1874.

The overall theme of the paper is to inform readers about the exhibition of Gabriel-Charles Gleyre's work at the Fogg Art Museum, Harvard University, during the period of March 3 to April 6, 1931.

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The image shows a document from the Fogg Art Museum at Harvard University detailing a loan exhibition. The main heading reads:

"FOGG ART MUSEUM — HARVARD UNIVERSITY
LOAN EXHIBITION OF
DRAWINGS AND WATER COLOURS
BY GABRIEL-CHARLES GLEYRE
LENT BY THE LOWELL INSTITUTE
MARCH 2 — APRIL 6
OPEN TO THE PUBLIC"

Below this heading, there are two newspaper clippings.

  1. The first clipping is from the Boston newspaper and is dated March 7, 1931. It mentions Mr. Bottinger's first one-man show at Messrs. Doll & Richards, represented by a comprehensive selection of paintings, etchings, and drawings. It highlights an exhibition of drawings and watercolors by Gabriel-Charles Gleyre on view at the Fogg Art Museum, Harvard University, from March 2 to April 6, lent by the Lowell Institute.

  2. The second clipping is from a publication titled "Shadows of Coming Events" and dated February 28, 1931. It discusses the exhibition of approximately thirty watercolors and drawings by Gabriel-Charles Gleyre at the Fogg Art Museum. It mentions that the collection was a gift to the museum from the Lowell Institute. The article also notes that Lawrence Lowell, former president of Harvard, commissioned the artist to make a portrait of his wife, and that Gleyre was born in Switzerland of French origin in 1806 and died in Paris in 1874.

The document is bound in a folder with holes along the left side, indicating it is part of a larger collection or archive.

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The image displays a document related to an art exhibition held at the Fogg Art Museum at Harvard University. Here are the key details:

  1. Exhibition Details:

    • Title: Loan Exhibition of Drawings and Water Colours by Gabriel-Charles Gleyre
    • Lender: The Lowell Institute
    • Dates: March 2 to April 6
    • Access: Open to the public
  2. Article Excerpt from "Art News" (March 7, 1931):

    • The article announces that Mr. DeTinger's first one-man show at Macbeth's features a comprehensive collection of his paintings, etchings, and drawings.
    • It also mentions an exhibition of drawings and watercolors by Gabriel-Charles Gleyre, taking place at the Fogg Art Museum from March 2 to April 6.
  3. Shadows of Coming Events:

    • This section provides a brief background on the artist Gabriel-Charles Gleyre.
    • Gleyre, a Swiss artist born in Chevilly, was known for his watercolors.
    • The exhibit at the Fogg Art Museum features around thirty of Gleyre’s watercolor paintings, lent by the Lowell Institute.
    • The collection includes views of the countryside in Italy, Greece, and Turkey, created when the artist traveled with John Lowell Jr. in the 1830s.

The document is a blend of an official exhibition announcement and an excerpt from an art news publication from 1931.

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The image is a page from a scrapbook or a collection of newspaper clippings related to art exhibitions. The page is dated March 7, 1931, and contains three distinct sections:

  1. Top Section:

    • This is a notice 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. The exhibition is open to the public from March 3 to April 6.
  2. Bottom Left Section:

    • This is a newspaper clipping titled "Art News" dated March 7, 1931. It mentions an annual show at Mowers, Doll & Richards by Mr. Bettanier, featuring paintings, etchings, and drawings. Additionally, it highlights the exhibition of drawings and watercolors by Gabriel-Charles Gleyre at the Fogg Art Museum, on loan from the Lowell Institute, and notes that the exhibition will be held until April 6.
  3. Bottom Right Section:

    • This is another newspaper clipping titled "Shadows of Coming Events." It provides more details about the exhibition at the Fogg Art Museum, emphasizing the variety of Gleyre's watercolors, which include landscapes, seascapes, and figure studies. The article mentions that Gleyre was born in Switzerland and died in Paris in 1878. It also notes that John Lowell, who lent the collection, was commissioned by his father to make a collection of watercolors of Swiss scenery.

Overall, the page is a compilation of announcements and reviews related to the exhibition of Gabriel-Charles Gleyre's works at the Fogg Art Museum in 1931.

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The image contains a beige-colored paperboard with an assortment of smaller papers attached to it. There are four papers pinned with what appear to be pieces of tape.

In the top center, there's a larger tan-colored paper with black text announcing an event at the Fogg Art Museum — Harvard University. It's a loan exhibition of "Drawings and Water Colours by Gabriel-Charles Gleyre," lent by the Lowell Institute, scheduled from March 1 to April 6, with an indication that it is open to the public.

On the bottom left corner, there's a smaller paper with typewritten text "Art News," followed by a handwritten date, "March 6, 1931."

The bottom right corner features a cut-out newspaper clipping titled "Shadows of Coming Events." It previews the same event at the Fogg Art Museum, which begins on March 2 and highlights the loaned works of Gabriel-Charles Gleyre.

On the far left side of the board, aligned vertically, there's another newspaper cut-out from "Boston," mentioning an exhibition of drawings and water colors by Gabriel-Charles Gleyre. This section also mentions the Lowell Institute and states that the exhibition will last until April 6.

Added handwritten notations include "Tues" with a date "Feb 28 '31" near the top right corner, and there are three holes punched along the left edge of the paperboard, suggesting it might have been part of a binder or a collection of documents. The materials and their layout suggest an archival or historical nature, possibly for research or record-keeping purposes.

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The image is a single sheet from a scrapbook or album with three articles and clippings adhered to the surface.

At the top is a beige piece of paper with the following typed information:

"FOGG ART MUSEUM - HARVARD UNIVERSITY
LOAN EXHIBITION OF
DRAWINGS AND WATER COLOURS
BY GABRIEL-CHARLES GLEYRE
LENT BY THE LOWELL INSTITUTE
MARCH 3 - APRIL 6
OPEN TO THE PUBLIC"

Below this exhibit announcement, there are two newspaper clippings. On the left side, there is a clipping with a brief news update on art exhibitions in Boston. It mentions Mr. Bettinger's one-man show and highlights the exhibition of Gabriel-Charles Gleyre’s works at the Fogg Art Museum of Harvard University.

The clipping on the right side talks about the exhibition of drawings and watercolors by Gabriel-Charles Gleyre held at the Harvard University’s Fogg Art Museum from March 3 through April 6.

Handwritten text is visible near the clippings: "Art News March 7, 1931" and "Times Feb 28, 1931". There are also two punched holes on the left side of the sheet, suggesting it was part of a bound collection. The background is plain and neutral in color.

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The image appears to be a page from an old newspaper or magazine, featuring an announcement for an art exhibition. Here is a detailed description of the image:

The image shows a rectangular page with a beige or light brown background. The page has a clean, minimalist design with a simple layout.

The main text on the page reads:

"FOGG ART MUSEUM - HARVARD UNIVERSITY

LOAN EXHIBITION OF
DRAWINGS AND WATER COLOURS
BY GABRIEL-CHARLES GLEYR

LENT BY THE LOWELL INSTITUTE

MARCH 3 - APRIL 6
OPEN TO THE PUBLIC"

This text announces an exhibition of drawings and watercolors by the artist Gabriel-Charles Gleyre, which was being held at the Fogg Art Museum at Harvard University from March 3rd to April 6th. The exhibition was lent by the Lowell Institute.

Below this main text, there is a smaller section that reads:

"Shadows of Coming Events

AT THE FOGG ART MUSEUM, MARCH 2 THROUGH APRIL 1, WILL BE HELD AN EXHIBITION OF SOME THIRTY WATER COLORS AND DRAWINGS BY GABRIEL-CHARLES GLEYR, LENT BY THE LOWELL INSTITUTE THROUGH THE COURTESY OF THE TRUSTEE, A LAWRENCE LOWELL. IT COMPRISES LANDSCAPE AND FIGURE SUBJECTS MADE BY THE ARTIST WHEN HE WAS COMMISSIONED BY LOWELL ON A JOURNEY IN THE NEAR EAST IN 1834. GLEYRE WAS BORN AT CHEVEILLY IN SWITZERLAND IN 1808 AND DIED IN PARIS IN 1874."

This section provides more details about the exhibition, including the dates, the number of works on display, and a brief biography of the artist Gabriel-Charles Gleyre.

The image also includes a small clipping or excerpt from another publication, which reads:

"Mr. Bettinger in his first one-man show at Messrs. Doll & Richards is represented by a comprehensive collection of paintings, etchings and drawings."

This clipping appears to be a review or announcement of a separate exhibition by an artist named Mr. Bettinger, which was being held at the Doll & Richards gallery.

Overall, the image is a page from an old newspaper or magazine announcing an art exhibition at the Fogg Art Museum, featuring works by the artist Gabriel-Charles Gleyre.

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The image shows a piece of paper with some text and pictures. It seems to be an old document. It has a beige color. The paper is folded in the middle, and the edges are slightly torn. There are three pieces of paper attached to the main paper with some text and pictures. The main paper has the text "FOGG ART MUSEUM-HARVARD UNIVERSITY" at the top. Below it, there is a piece of paper with some text and pictures. It seems to be an advertisement for an exhibition. The text on the paper reads, "LOAN EXHIBITION OF DRAWINGS AND WATER COLOURS BY GABRIEL-CHARLES GLEYRE LENT BY THE LOWELL INSTITUTE MARCH 3 - APRIL 6 OPEN TO THE PUBLIC." There is also a piece of paper with the text "BOSTON" and "Art News March 7, 1931" on it.