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Fogg Art Museum Scrapbook, January 1929-December 1931

ARCH.2003.25, Rendition: 794220

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The image shows a page with printed text, which appears to be an article or announcement about an exhibition of Dutch art at Harvard University. The text is titled "Harvard Shows Work by Little Dutch Masters" and provides details about the exhibition, including the artists featured, the venues involved, and the dates.

The page is cream-colored and has some wear, with visible perforations along the edges, suggesting it might have been part of a booklet or magazine. At the bottom of the page, there is a handwritten note that reads "Art News March 28 1931," indicating the source and date of the article. The paper has a slight yellowish tint, and there are faint shadows cast on the page, possibly from the way it was photographed.

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This image is a scanned page or article from a publication dated March 28, 1931, titled "Art News," as indicated by handwritten text in the bottom-left corner of the page. The article itself is titled "Harvard Shows Work by Little Dutch Masters" and appears to be printed on a light peach or cream-colored paper with three hole punches on the left margin, suggesting it may have been part of a binder or loose-leaf collection.

The article discusses an exhibition of drawings by the Little Dutch Masters of the 17th century being held at the Germanic Museum of Harvard University until April 25, 1931. It mentions that these works have been neglected by American collectors and are seldom on view, making this exhibition of more than fifty drawings from public and private collections across the country of particular interest.

The text provides a detailed overview of the exhibition, highlighting various artists and their contributions. It mentions that although Rembrandt is present with five splendid drawings lent by the Fogg Museum, the rest of the exhibition is devoted to his contemporaries. The article lists several artists and their specialties, such as landscape paintings by Van Goyen, Ruisdael, Van der Neer, Averkamp, Albert Cuyp, Everdingen, and William van de Velde; Dutch portraiture by Lucas de Heer, Nicholas Maes, and Abraham Hondius; genre paintings by Adrian and Isaac van Ostade, Jan Steen, Adrien van de Venne, Caspar Netscher, and a sketch by Cornelius Dusart; animal paintings by Paul Potter and Hondecoeter; and still life studies by Jan van Huysum.

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This image shows a single sheet of aged, off-white paper, likely from a file or archive, with three hole-punches along the left margin. Affixed to the upper-left portion of the page is a rectangular newspaper clipping or typed article with a bold headline:

Harvard Shows Work by Little Dutch Masters

The article announces an exhibition of drawings by the "Little Dutch Masters" of the 18th century, held at the Germanic Museum of Harvard University until April 25. It laments that the works of these artists are often overlooked by American collectors, making this display of over fifty drawings from public and private collections across the country “a display of uncommon interest.”

The article details the exhibition’s contents:

  • It includes five drawings by Rembrandt (lent by the Fogg Museum), with the rest focusing on his contemporaries.
  • Landscape drawings are by Van Goyen, Ruysdael, Van der Neer, Averkamp, Albert Cuyp, Everdingen, and William van de Velde.
  • Dutch portraiture is represented by Lucas de Heer, Nicholas Maes, and Abraham Hondius.
  • Genre paintings are studied through sketches by Adrian and Isaac van Ostade, Jan Steen, Adrien van de Venne, Caspar Netscher, and a “dashing little sketch” from the Morgan Library by Cornelius Dusart (noted for its “power and breadth of a Goya”).
  • Animaliers are represented by Paul Potter and Hondcoeter.
  • Still life is featured in the “sparkling studies” of Jan van Huysum.

Below the newspaper clipping, there is a handwritten note in pencil, in cursive script:

Gust. Neurd
March 28 1931

This suggests the page was annotated or filed by someone named Gustav (or Gust.) Neurd on that date.

The overall impression is that of a historical document or press clipping related to an art exhibition held nearly a century ago, preserved for archival or personal reference. The paper shows signs of aging, with slight discoloration and creasing, consistent with its likely age.

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The image is a scanned page from a magazine or newspaper featuring an article titled "Harvard Shows Work by Little Dutch Masters." The article discusses an exhibition of drawings by the Little Dutch Masters of the 17th century held at the Harvard University Germanic Museum until April 25. The exhibition showcases works by artists who have been neglected by American collectors. The collection includes more than fifty drawings from public and private collections across the country, representing a significant display of uncommon interest. The article highlights Rembrandt's presence in the form of five splendid drawings lent by the Fogg Museum, dedicated to his contemporaries. The rest of the exhibition is devoted to the drawings of Van Goyen, Ruisdael, Van der Neer, Averkamp, Albert Cuyp, Everdingen, and William van de Velde. The article also mentions the presence of Dutch portraiture, landscapes, and sketches of various artists, including Lucas de Heer, Nicholas Hondius, and Abraham Hondius. The sketches are displayed in paint, and some are stained. The exhibition is represented by Paul and Cornelias Steeven, Adrien van de Venne, Caspar Netcher, and a dashing little sketch from the Morgan Library by Cornelis Dusart. The article concludes with the date of March 28, 1931.

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The image is a photograph of a newspaper clipping. The clipping is from an article titled "Harvard Shows Work by Little Dutch Masters." The article is about an exhibition of drawings by Dutch Masters of the 17th century held at the Fogg Museum of Harvard University from March 25 to April 25.

The text explains that the works of these artists have been neglected by American collectors, resulting in sparse collections in the country. The exhibition features over fifty drawings from public and private collections, providing a rare and representative display of uncommon interest.

The article mentions that Rembrandt is represented by five splendid drawings lent by the Fogg Museum, while the rest of the exhibition is devoted to the works of other artists such as Van Goyen, Ruisdael, Van der Neer, Averkamp, Albert Cuyp, Everdingen, and William van de Velde. It also highlights the presence of Dutch portraiture in the works of Lucas de Heer, Nicholas Maes, and Abraham Hondius. Additionally, sketches of Steen, Adrien van Ostade, Jan Netcher, and a dashing little sketch from the Morgan Library by Cornelis Dusart are featured. The article notes that Paul Potter's animaliers and Jan van Huysum's still lifes are also included in the exhibition.

The clipping is dated March 28, 1931, and appears to have been cut from a newspaper, as evidenced by the rough edges and the visible fold lines. The background of the clipping is a light beige color, and the text is printed in black ink.

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The image shows a typed document titled "Harvard Shows Work by Little Dutch Masters". It appears to be a press release or exhibition announcement for an art exhibition held at the Germanic Museum of Harvard University. The document highlights an exhibition of drawings by the Little-Dutch Masters of the XVII century, which ran until April 25.

Key Details from the Document:

  1. Exhibition Overview:

    • The exhibition features over fifty drawings from public and private collections across the country.
    • These works are described as uncommon and representative of the Little-Dutch Masters, a group of artists from the 17th century.
  2. Artists Featured:

    • Rembrandt: Represented by five splendid drawings from the Fogg Museum.
    • Landscape: Includes works by Van Goyen, Ruysdael, Van der Neer, Avercamp, and Albert Cuyp.
    • Dutch Portraiture: Features works by Evertingen and William van de Velde.
    • Genre Painting: Includes sketches by Abraham Hondius.
    • Animal Studies: Represented by Paul Potter and Hondecoeter.
    • Still Life: Showcases the sparkling studies of Jan van Huysum.
  3. Purpose of the Exhibition:

    • The document emphasizes that these artists have been neglected by American collectors despite their charm and artistic merit.
    • The exhibition aims to bring these works to wider attention and provide a comprehensive view of the Little-Dutch Masters.
  4. Visual Elements:

    • The document is typed on a light-colored paper with a clean, formal layout.
    • There are handwritten notes at the bottom left corner, including the words "but NEED" and a date, "2/23/1931," suggesting it may have been part of an archival or preparatory process.

Overall Impression:

The document serves as a promotional piece for an art exhibition, aiming to inform readers about the significance of the Little-Dutch Masters and encourage attendance at the Germanic Museum of Harvard University. It highlights the diversity of genres and artists featured, underscoring the exhibition's value as a rare opportunity to view these historically significant works.

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This image shows a light beige paper with a clipped newspaper article titled "Harvard Shows Work by Little Dutch Masters" attached to the upper portion. The article is about an exhibition of drawings by Dutch masters of the XVIIth and XVIIIth centuries at Harvard University. There is handwriting in black ink at the bottom-left corner of the paper that reads "G.C. Mum-," with the rest of the word cut off, and beneath that is the date "March 28 1931." Three black holes punched along the left edge of the paper show that this sheet was likely part of a binder or collection. Above the article, the top edge of the paper curls slightly, indicating it is not perfectly flat.

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The image displays a piece of paper with a small newspaper clipping attached near the top left corner. The clipping is titled "Harvard Shows Work by Little Dutch Masters." It contains text describing an exhibition of drawings by the Little Dutch Masters at the Germanic Museum of Harvard University that runs until April 5. The exhibition showcases drawings by artists such as Cornelis Vroom, Isaac Van Ostade, Jan Steen, Adriaen Van de Velde, Caste Decker, Abraham Van Beijer, and Jan Van Huysum among others.

Below the clipping, handwritten on the paper are the words:
"Art News March 28 1931"

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This image shows a beige sheet of paper with a newspaper clipping adhered to its upper left side. The clipping discusses an exhibition at Harvard University featuring Dutch artists' works, specifically drawings from "Little Dutch Masters.” The text highlights the rarity and value of these selected artworks on display and mentions the names of several artists, including Rembrandt, Jan Van Huysum, and others.

Below the clipping, handwritten text reads:
"Art News March 28, 1931," likely annotating the date and origin of the clipping. There are three punched holes along the left margin, suggesting this paper might have been stored in a binder. The rest of the page is blank.

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The image shows a single sheet of light-colored paper with a small newspaper clipping attached near the top left corner. The clipping is titled "Harvard Shows Work by Little Dutch Masters" and is a brief article discussing an exhibition of drawings by 17th-century Little Dutch Masters held at the Germanic Museum of Harvard University until April 25. The article mentions the rarity of the exhibition, the artists featured, and the types of drawings displayed. There is also a handwritten note below the clipping that reads "Art News March 28 1931." The paper has four evenly spaced holes punched along its left edge, indicating that it might have been part of a binder or scrapbook. The rest of the sheet is blank.