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Fogg Art Museum Scrapbook, January 1929-December 1931

ARCH.2003.25, Rendition: 794254

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The image shows a piece of aged, yellowed paper with a list of artworks, likely from a catalog or an exhibition guide. The paper appears to be folded or creased, and there is a small stain on the right side. The text on the paper lists several artworks, including their titles, artists, media, and lenders or owners. Here is a detailed summary of the content:

  1. (a) Portrait of Diego Martelli. Anonymous Loan. Charcoal.
    (b) Portrait of Diego Martelli. Anonymous Loan. Charcoal and White.
    Studies for No. 7 in this catalogue.

  2. Portrait of a Woman. 1874. Anonymous Loan. Charcoal and pastel.
    One of the same period as No. 17 in this catalogue, but perhaps a different sitter.

  3. (a) Miss Lola at the Cirque Fernando. Lent by Jacques Seligmann & Co.
    (b) The Roof of the Cirque Fernando. Lent by Jacques Seligmann & Co.
    Studies for the painting in the Tate Gallery.

  4. Jockey. Anonymous Loan. Wash.

  5. (a) After the Bath. Anonymous Loan. Charcoal.
    (b) Woman Drying Herself. Anonymous Loan. Charcoal.
    Studies for the painting in the Louvre. Drawing are in the original frames chosen by Degas.

  6. The Bath. Anonymous Loan. Charcoal.

  7. Ballet Dancer. Anonymous Loan. Pencil on pink paper.

MONOTYPES

  1. Mlle. Bécat, circa 1875. Lent by Jacques Seligmann & Co.
    Upon the base of a lithograph, Degas has printed a monotype, and retouched it with pastel, giving a striking effect of brilliant light.

  2. Dancer, Standing. Lent by Jacques Seligmann & Co.
    Similar in its mélange of techniques to the previous picture this jewel-like print is interesting in its effect of suspended movement and space.

The document seems to be part of a larger catalog, focusing on works related to or by Edgar Degas, given the mention of his name and techniques associated with him.

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The image shows a page from what appears to be an exhibition catalog or a similar document listing various artworks. The page is slightly torn at the bottom edge and is laid flat on a surface.

The entries on the page include:

  1. Item 17:

    • (a) Portrait of Diego Martelli, Anonymous Loan, Charcoal.
    • (b) Portrait of Diego Martelli, Anonymous Loan, Charcoal and White. Studies for No. 7 in this catalogue.
  2. Item 18:

    • Portrait of a Woman, 1784, Anonymous Loan, Pastel. A study of the same pose as No. 10 in this catalogue, but perhaps a different model.
  3. Item 19:

    • (a) Miss Lola at the Cirque Fernando, Lent by Jacques Seligmann & Co., Crayon.
    • (b) The Roof of the Cirque Fernando, Lent by Jacques Seligmann & Co., Crayon. Studies for the painting in the Tate Gallery.
  4. Item 20:

    • Jockey, Anonymous Loan, Wash.
  5. Item 21:

    • (a) After the Bath, Anonymous Loan, Charcoal.
    • (b) Woman Drying Herself, Anonymous Loan, Charcoal. These two and the following drawing are in the original frames chosen by Degas.
  6. Item 22:

    • The Ballet Class, Anonymous Loan, Charcoal.
  7. Item 23:

    • Ballet Girl, Anonymous Loan, Pencil on pink paper.
  8. Monotypes:

    • Item 24: Mlle. Bécat, circa 1873, Lent by Jacques Seligmann & Co. Degas has printed a monotype, and retouched it with pastel, giving a striking effect of artificial light.
    • Item 25: On the Stage, Lent by Jacques Seligmann & Co. Similar in its mélange of techniques to the previous picture, this jewel-like print is interesting in its effect of suspended movement and space.

The page is partially damaged with a visible tear at the bottom edge and some creases, but the content remains legible.

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The image shows a page from a catalog or a list of artworks, specifically from an exhibition or collection of works by Edgar Degas. The page is titled with numbered entries describing various pieces:

  1. Item 17:

    • (a) Portrait of Diego Martelli, Charcoal, Anonymous Loan.
    • (b) Another Portrait of Diego Martelli, Charcoal and White, Studies for No. 7 in this catalogue.
  2. Item 18:

    • Portrait of a Woman, circa 1784, Anonymously Loaned, Pastel.
  3. Item 19:

    • (a) Miss Lola at the Cirque Fernando, Lent by Jacques Seligmann & Co., Crayon.
    • (b) The Roof of the Cirque Fernando, Lent by Jacques Seligmann & Co., Crayon.
    • Studies for the painting in the Tate Gallery.
  4. Item 20:

    • Jockey, Anonymous Loan, Wash.
  5. Item 21:

    • (a) After the Bath, Anonymous Loan, Charcoal.
    • (b) Woman Drying Herself, Anonymous Loan, Charcoal. These two drawings are part of the original frames chosen by Degas.
  6. Item 22:

    • The Bath, Anonymous Loan, Charcoal.
  7. Item 23:

    • Ballet Girl, Anonymous Loan, Pencil on pink paper.
  8. Monotypes:

    • Item 24:

      • Mlle. Bécat, circa 1873, Lent by Jacques Seligmann & Co. A monotype based on a lithograph, retouched with pastel, giving an effect of artificial light.
    • Item 25:

      • On the Stage, Lent by Jacques Seligmann & Co. Similar to the previous monotype, this piece also employs mixed techniques, creating a jewel-like print with a striking effect of suspended movement and space.

The page is part of an organized listing, likely for a catalog of Degas's artwork, detailing the mediums, loans, and specific studies associated with each piece. The document appears to be well-maintained and is likely part of a collection or museum's documentation.

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The image shows an open book or catalog laid on a flat surface. The right page is blank, while the left page contains typed text, seemingly a list of artworks, possibly from an exhibition or a collection. The entries are numbered and include details such as titles, creators, types of works, and sometimes additional information like the medium, the lender, and specific details about the pieces.

Here is a detailed summary of the text:

  1. 17. Portrait of Diego Martelli

    • (a) Anonymous Loan
    • (b) Anonymous Loan
    • Charcoal and White
    • Studies for No. 7 in this catalogue
  2. 18. Portrait of a Woman

    • (a) Anonymous Loan
    • Pencil, 1784
    • A study of the same pose as No. 10 in this catalogue, but perhaps a different model
  3. 19. Miss Lola at the Cirque Fernando

    • (a) Lent by Jacques Seligmann & Co.
    • Red chalk
  4. 20. The Roof of the Cirque Fernando

    • (b) Lent by Jacques Seligmann & Co.
    • Pen and ink
    • Studies for the painting in the Tate Gallery
  5. 21. Jockey

    • (a) Anonymous Loan
    • Wash
  6. 22. After the Bath

    • (a) Anonymous Loan
    • Charcoal
  7. 23. Woman Drying Herself

    • (b) Anonymous Loan
    • Charcoal
    • These two and the following drawing are in the original frames chosen by Degas
  8. 24. The Bath

    • (a) Anonymous Loan
    • Charcoal
  9. 25. Ballet Girl

    • Anonymous Loan
    • Pencil on pink paper
  10. MONOTYPES

      1. Mlle. Bécat, circa 1875
      • Lent by Jacques Seligmann & Co.
      • Upon the base of a lithograph, Degas has printed a monotype, and retouched it with pastel, giving a striking effect of artificial light
      1. On the Stage
      • Lent by Jacques Seligmann & Co.
      • Similar in its mélange of techniques to the previous picture, this jewel-like print is interesting in its effect of suspended movement and space

The text is neatly organized, and the catalog seems to be an important document for understanding a collection of artworks, possibly by a specific artist, given the recurring references to "Degas."

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The image displays a page from a catalog listing various artworks, specifically focusing on loans, drawings, and monotypes. Here is a detailed description of the contents:

Drawings (Loans)

  1. Portraits of Diego Martelli:
  • (a) Anonymous loan, Charcoal.
  • (b) Anonymous loan, Charcoal and White.
  • Studies for No. 7 in this catalogue.
  1. Portrait of Woman, 1784:
  • Anonymous loan, Charcoal and chalk.
  • A study of the same pose as No. 10 in this catalogue, but perhaps a different model.
  1. Scenes at the Cirque Fernando:
  • (a) "Miss Lola at the Cirque Fernando" lent by Jacques Seligmann & Co., Crayon.
  • (b) "The Roof of the Cirque Fernando" lent by Jacques Seligmann & Co., Crayon.
  • Studies for the painting in the Tate Gallery.
  1. Jockey:
  • Anonymous loan, Wash.
  1. After the Bath:
  • (a) Anonymous loan, Charcoal.
  • (b) "Woman Drying Herself," Anonymous loan, Charcoal. These two and the following drawing were studies chosen by Degas.
  1. The Bath:
  • Anonymous loan, Charcoal.
  1. Ballet Girl:
  • Anonymous loan, Pencil on pink paper.

Monotypes

  1. Mlle. Bécat, circa 1875:
  • Lent by Jacques Seligmann & Co.
  • Based on a lithograph, Degas has painted a monotype and retouched it with pastel, giving a striking effect of artificial light.
  1. On the Stage:
  • Lent by Jacques Seligmann & Co.
  • Similar in technique to the previous entry, this jewel-like print is notable for its depiction of suspended movement and space.

This catalog page provides details about each artwork, including the medium used, the lender, and additional notes on the pieces, such as their relation to other works and specific artistic techniques.

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The image shows a page from a catalog or an exhibition guide, detailing various artworks. The page appears to be focused on drawings and monotypes, likely from an exhibition. Here’s a detailed summary of the contents:

  1. Item 17:

    • (a) Portrait of Diego Martelli, Anonymous Loan, Charcoal.
    • (b) Portrait of Diego Martelli, Anonymous Loan, Charcoal and White. Studies for No. 7 in this catalog.
  2. Item 18:

    • Portrait of a Woman, 1784, Anonymous Loan, Charcoal.
    • A study of the same pose as No. 10 in this catalog, but perhaps a different model.
  3. Item 19:

    • (a) Miss Lola at the Cirque Fernando, Lent by Jacques Seligmann & Co., Crayon.
    • (b) The Roof of the Cirque Fernando, Lent by Jacques Seligmann & Co., Crayon.
    • Studies for the painting in the Tate Gallery.
  4. Item 20:

    • Jockey, Anonymous Loan, Wash.
  5. Item 21:

    • (a) After the Bath, Anonymous Loan, Charcoal.
    • (b) Woman Drying Herself, Anonymous Loan, Charcoal.
    • These two and the following drawing are in the original frames chosen by Degas.
  6. Item 22:

    • The Bath, Anonymous Loan, Charcoal.
  7. Item 23:

    • Ballet Girl, Anonymous Loan, Pencil on pink paper.

Monotypes:

  1. Item 24:

    • Mlle Beca, circa 1873, Lent by Jacques Seligmann & Co.
    • Upon the base of a lithograph, Degas has printed a monotype, and retouched it with pastel, giving a striking effect of artificial light.
  2. Item 25:

    • On the Stage, Lent by Jacques Seligmann & Co.
    • Similar in its mélange of techniques to the previous picture, this jewel-like print is interesting in its effect of suspended movement and space.

The page includes information about the medium used, the lender (if applicable), and brief descriptions or notes about each artwork. The entries are numbered and appear to be part of a catalog listing artworks by Edgar Degas.

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The image shows a portion of what appears to be a printed exhibition catalogue or list of artworks. The left side features text in English with numbered entries, likely corresponding to individual pieces of art within the exhibition. The entries give the title of the art piece, the name of the artist (though listed as "Anonymous" on multiple entries), the medium used (such as charcoal, chalk), and sometimes additional information such as the lender's name or notes on the artwork.

For instance, item 17 is titled "Portrait of Didio Martelli" and is listed as being created with charcoal by an anonymous artist. Several entries note that items have been loaned by Jacques Seligmann & Co., indicating the involvement of an art dealer or gallery.

On the right side, there's an institutional or collection stamp embossed on the paper, signifying ownership or association with an archive, library, or museum, but the name is not visible in the photo.

The page itself has aged, evident from the discolored edges, and the paper exhibits signs of wear, such as the torn bottom right corner. The page is also slightly warped or not laying flat, suggesting it may be fragile or old.

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The image shows a piece of paper with a list of art pieces, including drawings and monotypes, each with brief descriptions and occasionally mentioning the medium and the lender. It appears to be a catalog or information leaflet from an art exhibition. The paper is light beige, and the text is predominantly in black ink, laid out in a structured manner with numbered entries. The right side of the paper features a slightly overlapping blank sheet, bearing a faint embossed seal-like mark, likely from the institution or organization that produced the document. The embossing shows an image and the text "ROMA."

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The image shows two sheets of paper partially overlapping each other, resting on a flat surface. The smaller sheet on the left has printed text that appears to be a catalogue or list of artworks, including titles and brief descriptions or notes about each piece. The titles mentioned include "Portrait of Diego Martelli," "Portrait of a Woman," "Miss Lola at the Cirque Fernando," "Jockey," "After the Bath," "The Bath," "Ballet Girl," and two monotypes: "Mlle. Bécat" and "On the Stage." The right sheet is larger, blank, and has some texture around the edges, with a faint circular mark or watermark visible. The overall setting looks like archival or museum documentation.

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The image is a close-up view of a page from a catalog or an exhibition booklet. The page is predominantly white with black text, and it features a list of items with accompanying descriptions and details. The text is organized in a structured format, with numbers and letters indicating different entries. The items listed appear to be artworks, possibly drawings or prints, with details about their medium, size, and sometimes the artist or owner. The page has a slightly worn appearance, with some edges showing signs of wear or slight discoloration, indicating it might be an older document. The background of the image is a plain, light-colored surface, which helps to highlight the text and details on the page.