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Fogg Art Museum Scrapbook, January 1929-December 1931

ARCH.2003.25, Rendition: 794218

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The image shows a piece of paper that appears to have been attached to a larger document. The bottom portion of the attached paper is blank. The top part of the attached paper contains printed text that reads:

"MUSEUM OF FINE ARTS, BOSTON

A private view of the Memorial Exhibition of the Works of Charles Grafly will be held in the Renaissance Court on Tuesday afternoon, March 17, from two-thirty to five o'clock.

On the same day at three o'clock in the Lecture Hall Dr. Kalidas Nag, Lecturer in Art, Archaeology, and History at the University of Calcutta, will give an illustrated lecture on The Art and Archaeology of India."

Below the printed text, there is a handwritten note that says, "Lecture at FA 17-," and the date "Mar 18" is also written there. The paper appears to be a note or reminder about an event and lecture scheduled at the Museum of Fine Arts, Boston.

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This image is a photograph of a document, likely a flyer or announcement, attached to a larger sheet of paper. The document is titled "MUSEUM OF FINE ARTS, BOSTON" and announces a private view of the Memorial Exhibition of the Works of Charles Grafly. The private view is scheduled for Tuesday afternoon, March 17, from two-thirty to five o'clock in the Renaissance Court. Additionally, it mentions that on the same day, at three o'clock in the Lecture Hall, Dr. Kalidas Nag, a lecturer in Art, Archaeology, and History at the University of Calcutta, will give an illustrated lecture on The Art and Archaeology of India.

The document has some handwritten notes and markings on it. There is an orange vertical line on the left side of the text, and below the text, there are some handwritten words that appear to be "Dale," "Mar 18," and "Subject." The larger sheet of paper to which the document is attached has three holes punched on the left side, suggesting it was placed in a binder or folder. The overall appearance of the paper and the document suggests it is an older item, possibly from the mid-20th century.

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This image shows a vintage, off-white, horizontally oriented rectangular card or notice, mounted or affixed to a larger sheet of similarly colored paper that has three binder holes punched along its left edge. The card itself appears to be an official announcement from the Museum of Fine Arts, Boston.

The printed text is typewritten in a classic serif font and is centrally aligned. It announces two events scheduled for Tuesday, March 17th:

  1. A private view of the “Memorial Exhibition of the Works of Charles Graffy” to be held in the Renaissance Court from 2:30 to 5:00 PM.
  2. An illustrated lecture to be given at 3:00 PM in the Lecture Hall by Dr. Kalidas Nag, Lecturer in Art, Archaeology, and History at the University of Calcutta, on the topic “The Art and Archaeology of India.”

The printed text is accompanied by several handwritten additions and annotations in blue ink, primarily in the lower-left portion of the card:

  • Below the line mentioning Dr. Nag’s lecture, there is a note: “Lecture at F.A. 17 –”. This appears to be a shorthand reference, likely meaning “Fine Arts, March 17”.
  • Below that, there is a handwritten header: “Date — Mar. 17”.
  • Another handwritten word, “Subject—”, appears to the left, though no specific subject is written next to it.
  • A thin, vertical orange line has been drawn along the left margin of the printed text.

The overall condition of the paper suggests age, with slight discoloration, giving it a historical feel. The item appears to be a preserved administrative or planning document, possibly a memo or notice circulated internally at the museum.

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The image shows a document with a beige background. The document contains a series of texts. The top left corner of the document has a title that reads "Museum of Fine Arts, Boston." The text below the title reads, "A private view of the Memorial Exhibition of the Works of Charles Grafly will be held in the Renaissance Court on Tuesday afternoon, March 17, from two-thirty to five o'clock." The text below reads, "On the same day at three o'clock in the Lecture Hall Dr. Kalidas Nag, Lecturer in Art, Archaeology, and History at the University of Calcutta, will give an illustrated lecture on The Art and Archaeology of India." The text below reads, "Date: 1919."

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A piece of paper with some text is pinned to a larger sheet of paper. The larger sheet of paper is pinned to a wall. The text on the smaller piece of paper reads, "MUSEUM OF FINE ARTS, BOSTON A private view of the Memorial Exhibition of the Works of Charles Graly will be held in the Renaissance Court on Tuesday afternoon, March 17, from two-thirty to five o'clock. On the same day at three o'clock in the Lecture Hall Dr. Kalidas Nag, Lecturer in Art, Archaeology, and History at the University of Calcutta, will give an illustrated lecture on The Art and Archaeology of India." The text is written in black ink, and the paper is folded in the middle.

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The image shows a printed announcement card from the Museum of Fine Arts, Boston. The card is light beige with a slightly worn and aged appearance, suggesting it may be an archival or historical document. The text is centered and printed in a formal, serif font.

Key Details from the Card:

  1. Event Announcement:

    • A private view of the Memorial Exhibition of the Works of Charles Grafly will be held.
    • The exhibition will take place in the Renaissance Court on Tuesday afternoon, March 17, from two-thirty to five o'clock.
  2. Lecture Information:

    • On the same day, at three o'clock in the Lecture Hall, Dr. Kalidas Nag, a Lecturer in Art, Archaeology, and History at the University of Calcutta, will deliver an illustrated lecture on "The Art and Archaeology of India."
  3. Handwritten Notes:

    • Below the printed text, there are handwritten annotations in black ink:
      • "Lectured at FA 17" — This likely refers to the fact that the lecture took place in February or March 1917.
      • "Subject: Monk" — This may indicate a specific topic or theme related to the lecture or exhibition, possibly focusing on monastic art or figures.

Visual Characteristics:

  • The card has three circular holes along the left edge, suggesting it may have been part of a bound collection or file.
  • The overall condition of the card shows signs of age, with slight discoloration and wear, indicating its historical nature.

Purpose:

The card serves as an invitation or announcement for a private viewing of an art exhibition and a related lecture, highlighting the cultural and academic significance of the events at the Museum of Fine Arts, Boston. The handwritten notes provide additional context about the timing and subject matter of the lecture.

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The image depicts a piece of paper with a typed note in the center, attached to a beige sheet with three holes on the left side. The note is a typed announcement for an event at the Museum of Fine Arts in Boston, featuring a private viewing of Charles Graffy's works in the Renaissance Court on Tuesday, March 17, from 2:30 to 5:00 PM. The note also mentions a lecture by Dr. Kalidas Nag on the same day at 3:00 PM in Lecture Hall, focusing on "The Art and Archaeology of India." The note is handwritten in pencil and appears to be a copy of the original announcement, with some words crossed out and replaced.

The background of the image is a light gray color, suggesting that it may be a digital scan or photograph of the original document. Overall, the image provides a clear and concise overview of the event, including the date, time, location, and topic of the lecture.

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The image shows a piece of paper with a typed announcement for an event at the Museum of Fine Arts in Boston. The announcement is typed on a beige rectangle and reads:

"MUSEUM OF FINE ARTS, BOSTON

A private view of the Memorial Exhibition of the Works of Charles Graffy will be held in the Renaissance Court on Tuesday afternoon, March 17, from two-thirty to five o'clock.

On the same day at three o'clock in the Lecture Hall Dr. Kalidas Nag, Lecturer in Art, Archaeology, and History at the University of Calcutta, will give an illustrated lecture on The Art and Archaeology of India."

The announcement is attached to a larger sheet of paper with three holes punched along the left side, suggesting that it was once part of a binder or folder. The background of the image is a light gray color.

Overall, the image appears to be a historical document or artifact related to the Museum of Fine Arts in Boston, specifically an announcement for an event featuring a lecture by Dr. Kalidas Nag.

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The image depicts a beige sheet of paper with a smaller, aged paper affixed to its upper-left corner. The smaller paper is headed by the text "MUSEUM OF FINE ARTS, BOSTON" and contains a typed message announcing two events: a private viewing of Charles Grafly's memorial exhibition and a lecture by Dr. Kalidas Nag on "The Art and Archaeology of India." The text is typed in black ink, with some handwritten notes in pencil at the bottom, including the date "Nov. 19" and the phrase "lecture at FAM." A vertical orange line is drawn on the left side of the paper, adjacent to the typed text.

The larger beige sheet has four holes punched along its left edge, suggesting that it was once part of a binder or folder. The background of the image is a light gray color, providing a neutral backdrop for the papers. Overall, the image appears to be a scanned or photographed document related to an art exhibition or lecture at the Museum of Fine Arts in Boston.

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The image presents a scanned document, likely a photocopy or digital scan of an aged paper featuring a printed notice. The paper is off-white and has three holes punched along its left edge.

At the top center of the page, a rectangular notice is affixed, with its top aligned with the top edge of the paper. This notice is printed on a slightly darker beige paper and reads:

MUSEUM OF FINE ARTS, BOSTON

A private view of the Memorial Exhibition of the Works of Charles Grafly will be held in the Renaissance Court on Tuesday afternoon, March 17, from two-thirty to five o'clock.

On the same day at three o'clock in the Lecture Hall Dr. Kalidas Nag, Lecturer in Art, Archaeology, and History at the University of Calcutta, will give an illustrated lecture on The Art and Archaeology of India.

Below the notice, handwritten notes are visible, although they are difficult to decipher due to their faintness. The text appears to read: "Date: _ _ _ _ _ _" followed by "Museum of art F A M" and additional illegible writing.

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 and lecture at the Museum of Fine Arts in Boston.