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Fogg Art Museum Scrapbook, January 1929-December 1931

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The image appears to be a scanned page of a document or booklet related to the Fogg Art Museum, which is a renowned art museum. The page contains several sections, each describing exhibitions held at the Fogg Art Museum during the early 20th century, likely around 1931-1932. The document lists various exhibitions, along with the dates they were on display, such as:

  1. Exhibitions of Book Illustration in the Fifteenth Century (January-February 1931).
  2. English Watercolors of the Eighteenth and Nineteenth Centuries.
  3. American Twentieth-Century Watercolors.
  4. Etchings and Engravings of the Fifteenth and Sixteenth Centuries of Europe.
  5. Exhibitions of watercolors by Turner and the British School.
  6. Exhibitions of American watercolors.
  7. Exhibitions of etchings and engravings by masters from Italy, France, and Germany.

The document also mentions a "Hervey E. Wetzel Memorial Exhibition of Chinese, Japanese, and Korean Art," which focuses on bronze jade, pottery, sculpture, and Persian miniatures.

There are handwritten annotations and markings on the document, including dates and possibly some notes or highlights, suggesting that this document was used for planning or record-keeping purposes. The overall tone of the document reflects the museum's focus on showcasing a wide range of artistic mediums and periods, including printmaking, painting, and other forms of visual art.

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This image shows a page containing multiple notices from the Fogg Art Museum, detailing various exhibitions and events. The page appears to be a compilation of different dates and announcements, with handwritten notes and dates written in the margins. Here is a summary of the content:

Left Column:

  1. Exhibition of Book Illustration in the Fifteenth Century:

    • Held through January and February.
    • Features rare and beautiful books loaned from collections, including those of Dr. Rosenbach and Mr. Rosenwald.
    • Includes twenty drawings of Old Boston by Lester G. Hornby.
    • Also on exhibit are Mayan objects and seventeenth-century prints.
  2. Exhibition of Book Illustration in the Fifteenth Century:

    • Continues through February.
    • Also features Mayan objects and seventeenth-century prints.
    • Includes Chinese Paintings of the Ming and Ch'ing Dynasties from the Bruce collection, gifted by Mr. Galen L. Stone.
  3. Exhibition of European Prints and Engravings:

    • On display until December 1st.
    • Includes works from the 15th and 16th centuries by Mantegna, Antonio Pollaiuolo, Dürer, Schongauer, and others.
    • Features the Hervey E. Wetzel Memorial Exhibition of Chinese, Japanese, and Korean Art, including bronze jade, pottery, sculpture, and Persian miniatures.
    • European silks and velvets from the 15th through the 18th centuries are also on exhibit until November 23rd.
  4. Exhibition of English Watercolors of the 18th and 19th Centuries:

    • On display until October 31st.
    • Includes works by Turner and Ruskin.
    • Also features American watercolors of the 20th century, including Charles Hopkinson, John Marin, and others.
    • European prints and engravings of the 15th and 16th centuries are also on display.

Right Column:

  1. Exhibition of English Watercolors of the 18th and 19th Centuries:

    • Held through the specified period.
    • Features American watercolors of the 20th century and etchings and engravings from the 15th and 16th centuries in Europe.
  2. Exhibition of Watercolors of Turner and the British School:

    • Features American watercolors of the 20th century and etchings and engravings by masters from the 15th and 16th centuries in Italy, France, and Germany.
  3. Exhibition of English Watercolors of the 18th and 19th Centuries:

    • Includes American watercolors of the 20th century and etchings and engravings by masters from the 15th and 16th centuries in Italy, France, and Germany.
  4. Exhibition of European Prints and Engravings:

    • On display until December 1st.
    • Includes works from the 15th and 16th centuries by Mantegna, Antonio Pollaiuolo, Dürer, Schongauer, and others.
    • Features the Hervey E. Wetzel Memorial Exhibition of Chinese, Japanese, and Korean Art, including bronze jade, pottery, sculpture, and Persian miniatures.
    • European silks and velvets from the 15th through the 18th centuries are also on exhibit until November 23rd.

Additional Notes:

  • The bottom right section mentions exhibitions of Buddhist paintings and architectural drawings by Walter Cope.
  • There are handwritten notes and dates in the margins, indicating specific dates and events.

The page is organized into sections, each detailing a specific exhibition or event, with additional notes providing further context and dates.

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This image shows a single, aged, off-white paper page, likely from a scrapbook or archive, covered with multiple pasted-down clippings of text. The paper has visible signs of aging—yellowing, slight discoloration, and minor creases.

The clippings are all announcements from the Fogg Art Museum, detailing its various exhibitions, mostly from the early 1930s. Each clipping is a distinct rectangular block of typewritten text, pasted onto the page, often overlapping or placed close to others.

The content of the clippings lists exhibitions featuring:

  • Book illustration from the 15th century
  • Drawings of Old Boston by Lester G. Hornby
  • Mayan objects and 17th-century prints
  • English watercolors from the 18th and 19th centuries
  • American 20th-century watercolors
  • Etchings and engravings by masters from 15th & 16th century Europe (Italy, France, Germany)
  • Paintings from the Ming and Ch’ing Dynasties (China)
  • The Hervey E. Wetzel Memorial Exhibition of Chinese, Japanese, and Korean Art (bronze, jade, pottery, sculpture, miniatures)
  • European silks and velvets (Italian, Spanish, French, 15th-18th centuries)
  • Drawings by Walter Cope
  • Buddhist paintings

Many clippings include hand-written annotations in pencil, indicating dates (e.g., “Jan. 16, 1932”, “Oct 3 1931”, “Nov 7”, “Dec 12”) and sometimes checkmarks or crosses, suggesting these were tracked or noted for reference. One prominent annotation near the top left reads “Gazette Jan. 16, 1932,” indicating the source and date of that particular clipping. Another annotation near the bottom right notes “SECOND HALF YEAR Dec. 14...” and includes some German text.

The overall arrangement is dense and somewhat haphazard, typical of a researcher or enthusiast compiling a record of events. The page offers a snapshot of the museum’s programming and collecting interests nearly a century ago.

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The image is of a vintage newspaper article titled "Fogg Art Museum." The article is dated January 16, 1932, and provides information about various exhibitions being held at the Fogg Art Museum in Cambridge, Massachusetts. The article lists several exhibitions, including:

  1. "Exhibition of Book Illustration in the Fifteenth Century": This exhibition features rare and beautiful books, some of which have been loaned from the collections of Dr. Rosenbach of Philadelphia and Mr. Rosenwald. It will run until February 1st. Additionally, there will be an exhibition of Mayan objects and seventeenth-century prints, and a collection of Chinese paintings from the Ming and Ch'ing Dynasties, donated by Mr. Galen L. Stone.

  2. "Exhibition of English Watercolors of the Eighteenth and Nineteenth Centuries": This exhibition showcases American twentieth-century watercolors, etchings, and engravings of the fifteenth and sixteenth centuries of Europe.

  3. "Exhibition of Water Colors of Turner and the British School": This exhibition features works from the eighteenth and nineteenth centuries.

  4. "Exhibition of American Water Colors of the Twentieth Century": This exhibition includes works from the twentieth century.

  5. "Exhibition of Etchings and Engravings by the Masters of the Fifteenth and Sixteenth Centuries in Italy, France, and Germany": This exhibition features works from Italy, France, and Germany.

  6. "Hervey E. Wetzel Memorial Exhibition of Chinese, Japanese, and Korean Art": This exhibition features bronze jade, pottery, sculpture, Persian miniatures, and other artworks from China, Japan, and Korea.

  7. "Exhibition of European Silks and Velvets": This exhibition features Italian, Spanish, and French silks and velvets from the fifteenth through the eighteenth centuries.

  8. "Exhibition of English Water Colors of the Eighteenth and Nineteenth Centuries": This exhibition features Turner and Ruskin watercolors.

  9. "Exhibition of American Water Colors of the Twentieth Century": This exhibition features works from the twentieth century.

  10. "Exhibition of European Prints and Engravings of the Fifteenth and Sixteenth Centuries": This exhibition features works from the fifteenth and sixteenth centuries.

  11. "Exhibition of Drawings of Old and New Masters from the Famous Collection of Dan Fellows Platt": This exhibition features drawings from the collection of Dan Fellows Platt.

  12. "Architectural Drawings by Walter Cope": This exhibition features architectural drawings by Walter Cope.

  13. "Mayan Objects": This exhibition features Mayan objects.

The article also mentions that on Sunday afternoons, there will be conducted tours through the Fogg Art Museum, one at 2:30 and the other at 3:30 o'clock.

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The image is a photograph of a newspaper clipping featuring several articles about exhibitions at the Fogg Art Museum. The clipping appears to be from the early 20th century, as indicated by the style of the print and the content of the articles.

The top article is titled "FOGG ART MUSEUM" and describes an exhibition of book illustration in the 15th century. It mentions that many rare and beautiful books have been loaned, including collections from Dr. Rosenbach of Philadelphia and Mr. Rosenwald. It also notes that there will be shown twenty drawings of Old Boston by Lester G. Hornby, and there is an exhibition of a collection of Mayan objects and 17th-century prints.

Below this, there are several other articles, each detailing different exhibitions at the Fogg Art Museum. These include:

  1. An exhibition of English watercolors of the 18th and 19th centuries, American 20th-century watercolors, etchings, and engravings of the 15th and 16th centuries in Europe, and Chinese paintings from the Bruce collection.
  2. An exhibition of European prints and engravings of the 15th and 16th centuries, including Mantegna, Antonio Pollaiuolo, Dürer, Schongauer, and others, along with the Hervey E. Wetzel Memorial Exhibition of Chinese, Japanese, and Korean Art.
  3. An exhibition of English water colors of the 18th and 19th centuries, American water colors of the 20th century, European prints and engravings of the 15th and 16th centuries, and the Hervey E. Wetzel Memorial Exhibition of Chinese, Japanese, and Korean Art.
  4. An exhibition of European prints and engravings of the 15th and 16th centuries, the Hervey E. Wetzel Memorial Exhibition of Chinese, Japanese, and Korean Art, and an exhibition of architectural drawings by Walter Cope and New Masters from the famous collection of Dan Fellows Platt.

The articles also mention specific dates for these exhibitions and provide details about the artists and artworks on display. The clipping has a vintage look, with slightly yellowed paper and some creases, indicating its age. The text is printed in a serif font, typical of newspaper print from that era. The layout is straightforward, with each article separated by horizontal lines and the title "FOGG ART MUSEUM" repeated at the beginning of each section.

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The image shows a page from a newsletter or bulletin from the Fogg Art Museum, dated January 16, 1932. The document is a printed announcement detailing various exhibitions and events scheduled at the museum. The layout is organized into multiple sections, each describing different exhibitions, their contents, and their durations. Here is a breakdown of the content:

Header:

  • The top of the page features the text "FOGG ART MUSEUM" prominently displayed, indicating the source of the announcement.

Main Content:

The page is divided into several sections, each announcing different exhibitions:

Section 1: Exhibition of Book Illustration in the Fifteenth Century

  • Dates: Through January and February.
  • Details: The museum is holding an exhibition of book illustration from the Fifteenth Century. Many rare and beautiful books have been loaned, including some from the collections of Dr. Rosenbach of Philadelphia and Mr. Rosenwald. Until February 1st, there will be twenty drawings of Old Boston by Lester G. Hornby. Additionally, there is a collection of Mayan objects and seventeenth-century prints on exhibition.

Section 2: Chinese Paintings of the Ming and Qing Dynasties

  • Dates: Through February.
  • Details: Some Chinese paintings from the Ming and Qing dynasties, from the Bruce collection, are also being shown. These are a gift of Mr. Galen L. Stone.

Section 3: European Prints and Engravings of the 15th and 16th Centuries

  • Dates: On exhibition until December 1st.
  • Details: The exhibition includes works by Mantenga, Antonio Pollainolo, Dürer, Schongauer, and others.

Section 4: Harrey E. Wetzel Memorial Exhibition of Chinese, Japanese, and Korean Art

  • Dates: On exhibition until November 23d.
  • Details: This exhibition features bronze jade, pottery, sculpture, Persian miniatures, and other works.

Section 5: European Silks and Velvets: Italian, Spanish, and French (15th–18th centuries)

  • Dates: On exhibition until November 23d.
  • Details: The exhibition includes European silks and velvets from Italy, Spain, and France, spanning the 15th to 18th centuries.

Section 6: English Watercolors of the 18th and 19th Centuries

  • Dates: On exhibition until October 31st.
  • Details: The exhibition includes works by Turner and Ruskin.

Section 7: American Watercolors of the 20th Century

  • Dates: On exhibition until October 31st.
  • Details: The exhibition includes works by Charles Hopkinson, John Marin, and others.

Section 8: European Prints and Engravings of the 15th and 16th Centuries

  • Dates: On exhibition until December 1st.
  • Details: The exhibition includes works by Mantenga, Antonio Pollainolo, Dürer, Schongauer, and others.

Section 9: Harrey E. Wetzel Memorial Exhibition of Chinese, Japanese, and Korean Art

  • Dates: On exhibition until November 23d.
  • Details: This exhibition features bronze jade, pottery, sculpture, Persian miniatures, and other works.

Section 10: Drawings from November 23 to December 12

  • Dates: On exhibition from November 23 to December 12.
  • Details: The exhibition will feature drawings and masters from the famous collection of Dan Fellows Platt.

Additional Information:

  • Tours: The document mentions that Sunday afternoons will feature further notice for tours through the Fogg Art Museum, with one tour at 2:30 p.m. and another at 3:30 p.m.

Handwritten Notes:

  • There are handwritten notes and markings on the page, including dates (e.g., "Jan. 16, 1932"), annotations, and checkmarks next to certain sections. These annotations suggest that the page may have been used for record-keeping or planning purposes.

Visual Layout:

  • The text is typed in a formal, structured format, typical of museum announcements or newsletters from the early 20th century.
  • The page has a slightly aged appearance, with some discoloration and faint markings, indicating its historical context.

Overall Context:

The document serves as an informational guide for visitors to the Fogg Art Museum, highlighting a variety of exhibitions spanning different periods, regions, and art forms. It reflects the museum's commitment to showcasing diverse collections and providing educational opportunities for the public.

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The image appears to show a collection of typed event listings or notices for exhibitions at the Fogg Art Museum. The listings are organized into a grid, with each section indicating a different exhibition with its corresponding dates. These notices seem to be arranged chronologically, detailing various exhibitions alongside amendments and annotations handwritten in red, black, and blue ink, possibly adding corrections or updates such as new dates.

In these listings, various art mediums and historical periods are referenced, including book illustrations, engravings, watercolors, and exhibitions of cultural artifacts from Chinese, Japanese, Korean, and European origin. There are mentions of specific types of artworks such as English watercolors, American watercolors, etchings and engravings by master artists from Europe, and Persian miniatures, among others.

The paper shows signs of wear and age, including crease marks and a slightly tattered edge, suggesting it may be an archival document or an excerpt from a historical record. The top of the document features a date stamp reading "Jan. 6, 1932," which could indicate the time of printing or archiving.

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The image shows a printed page that appears to be part of a pamphlet or booklet detailing various exhibitions held at the Fogg Art Museum. The text is divided into sections, each describing different exhibits happening at different times in the museum's schedule.

  • The top section mentions exhibitions through January and February focusing on book illustration from the fifteenth century, drawings of Old Boston by Lester G. Hornby, and a collection of Mayan objects and seventeenth-century prints.

  • The sections underneath describe exhibitions continuing through February, then specific exhibitions up to October 31st regarding English watercolors, American watercolors, and European prints and engravings from the fifteenth and sixteenth centuries.

  • Multiple sections describe similar exhibitions extending through different dates including December 1st, featuring European prints and engravings, Hever E. Wetzel Memorial Exhibition, and on European silks and velvets on display until November 23rd.

  • Other sections provide information about exhibitions of English and American watercolors, etchings and engravings, architectural drawings by Walter Cope, Mayan objects, and Buddhist sculptures from the Dens Fellows collection.

Handwritten notes and dates are visible on the page, marking publication dates like "Jan. 16, 1932" of "Gazette," and other dates and notes that likely correspond to the scheduling of the exhibitions (e.g., Sept 26, 1931; Oct 10, 1931; Dec 12).

The page is slightly yellowed, indicating it might be old or aged, and there are visible crease marks and some annotations in pencil.

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  • It looks like a vintage showroom/catalog page from the Fogg Art Museum.
  • The page is yellowed with age and contains small blocks of typed text arranged in two columns.
  • Each block has a heading that reads “FOGG ART MUSEUM” and describes different exhibitions (e.g., book illustration, watercolors, etchings, engravings, Chinese/Japanese art, etc.).
  • The entries include dates and brief exhibition notes; some blocks mention “English watercolors,” “American watercolors,” and other themes.
  • There are handwritten pencil notes and dates in the margins (e.g., 1931–1932), suggesting it was used as a schedule or reference.
  • The layout is dense, with short paragraphs and little spacing, typical of old exhibition bulletins or pamphlets.

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This image features a typed document on a slightly aged paper background, consisting of multiple sections with information about exhibitions at the Fogg Art Museum. Each section is labeled "FOGG ART MUSEUM" and describes various exhibits, including dates and details about the artworks and artists presented. Exhibitions cover a range of topics such as:

  • English and American watercolors of the 18th, 19th, and 20th centuries.
  • Etchings and engravings from the 15th and 16th centuries.
  • Chinese, Japanese, and Korean art, including bronze jade, pottery, sculptures, and Persian miniatures.
  • European silks and textiles from Italy, Spain, and France.

Handwritten notes and annotations, such as dates and markings, are visible throughout the document. These notes are in pencil and appear to provide additional information or track dates for certain exhibitions.