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Fogg Art Museum Scrapbook, January 1931-August 1933

ARCH.2003.26, Rendition: 791726

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The image shows a page from a publication, likely a newspaper or magazine, featuring an article and an illustration. The page is yellowed, indicating some age. Here are the key elements:

  1. Illustration and Caption:

    • The main feature on the left side of the page is an illustration of a portrait. The portrait is labeled as "Portrait of Giuliano de’ Medici by Andrea del Verrocchio."
    • The caption below the illustration reads: "Portrait of Giuliano de’ Medici by Andrea del Verrocchio. To Be Seen Next Week in the Exhibition of Selected Objects from the Dreyfus Collection at the Fogg Museum, Cambridge."
  2. Articles:

    • On the right side of the page, there are two articles.
    • The first article, headlined "Unusual Exhibition at Fogg," describes an exhibition at the Fogg Museum, which includes the portrait of Giuliano de' Medici. It mentions that the exhibition consists of works by great Italian masters such as Donatello, Verrocchio, and others, and will remain open for one week only.
    • The second article, headlined "Current Exhibitions," provides information about various art exhibitions. It mentions that all art exhibitions are open to the public free of charge, with special evening hours on Tuesdays. It lists several museums and galleries, including the Museum of Fine Arts, the Fogg Museum, the Boston Public Library, the Carnegie Institute, and the Toledo Museum, along with details of the artworks and collections on display at each venue.
  3. Handwritten Note:

    • At the top of the page, there is a handwritten note that reads: "From Feb 10, 1932."

The page is likely from a 1932 issue of an art or cultural publication, announcing and describing art exhibitions taking place at that time.

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The image is a page from a newspaper dated February 10, 1932. It contains two articles related to art exhibitions.

  1. Top Left Section:

    • The left part of the page features a black-and-white photograph of a portrait of Giuliano de' Medici by Andrea Verrocchio. The caption below the photograph reads: "Portrait of Giuliano de' Medici by Andrea Verrocchio. To Be Seen Next Week in the Exhibition of Selected Objects from the Dreyfus Collection at the Fogg Museum, Cambridge."
  2. Top Right Section:

    • The top right section has a headline: "Unusual Exhibition at Fogg."
    • The article describes an exhibition of selected sculptures and medals from the Dreyfus Collection at the Fogg Museum in Cambridge. The exhibition highlights works by notable Italian artists such as Donatello, Verrocchio, and others, with a particular emphasis on the collection's significant examples of Renaissance-era bias. The text mentions that this collection includes a notable portrait of Giuliano de' Medici and other famous items. It notes that this exhibition will remain open for only a week.
  3. Bottom Right Section:

    • The bottom right section is titled "Current Exhibitions."
    • It provides information on the museum's current exhibitions, including:
      • "The Museum's Fine Arts Exhibition" which runs from 9 AM to 4 PM on weekdays.
      • Details about the opening hours and specific days the exhibitions are available, including weekends.
      • An exhibition of Italian Renaissance drawings and engravings by famous artists.
      • A section on the "Dreyfus Collection," which includes a variety of illustrated books and manuscripts from the 17th to 19th centuries.
      • The museum is open on weekdays from 9 AM to 5 PM and on weekends from 10 AM to 5 PM, with the exception of holidays.

The page seems to be promoting and detailing the historical and artistic significance of the exhibitions at the Fogg Museum during that period.

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The image is a newspaper clipping dated February 10, 1932. It contains two main articles related to exhibitions at the Fogg Museum in Cambridge.

  1. Left Section:

    • The larger section features a black-and-white photograph of a sculpture titled "Portrait of Giuliano de’Medici" by Andrea Verrocchio.
    • The accompanying text states that this portrait will be seen next week in the exhibition of selected objects from the Dreyfus Collection at the Fogg Museum, Cambridge.
  2. Right Section:

    • The top part is titled "Unusual Exhibition at Fogg" and mentions a collection of sculptures and medals from the Dreyfus Collection, which is on display at the Fogg Museum. The collection includes works by notable Italian artists such as Donatello, Verrocchio, and Desiderio da Siena. It highlights the rarity of the collection, noting that the exhibition will remain open for just one week.
    • The bottom part is titled "Current Exhibitions" and provides information on various exhibitions open at the museum. It notes that all exhibitions are free and open to the public during specific hours and days. It mentions a few specific exhibitions, including:
      • "Medieval Fine Arts Exhibition" with various items from the 12th to the 15th century.
      • "Exhibition of the Fogg Collection," including a section of prints and drawings.
      • An exhibition of German sixteenth-century engravings.
      • A display of illustrations from the fifteenth century.
      • "The Great Centres of Book Illustration" showcasing works from the fifteenth to the eighteenth century.
      • The exhibition of works by seventeenth-century and eighteenth-century artists, including prints and drawings.

The clipping provides a snapshot of the cultural and artistic offerings available at the Fogg Museum during early 1932.

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The image is a newspaper clipping dated February 10, 1932. It features an article about an upcoming exhibition at the Fogg Museum in Cambridge.

  1. Headline and Main Article:

    • The headline reads "Unusual Exhibition at Fogg."
    • The article discusses a selected group of sculptures and medals from the Dreyfus Collection, which will be exhibited at the Fogg Museum.
    • The collection consists of works by notable Italian artists such as Donatello, Verrocchio, and Desiderio.
    • The exhibition includes "some of the greatest examples of the Italian medalist's art."
    • The exhibition is scheduled to run for only one week.
  2. Image:

    • There is a photograph of a sculpture titled "Portrait of Giuliano de' Medici by Andrea Verrocchio."
    • The caption under the photo reads: "Portrait of Giuliano de' Medici by Andrea Verrocchio. To Be Seen Next Week in the Exhibition of Selected Objects from the Dreyfus Collection at the Fogg Museum, Cambridge."
  3. Current Exhibitions Section:

    • This section lists other current exhibitions at the museum.
    • It mentions that all exhibitions are free and open to the public.
    • The exhibitions include:
      • A selection of drawings by Albrecht Dürer.
      • An exhibition of the Fogg collection, which includes Renaissance and Baroque paintings and drawings.
      • A selection of sixteenth-century Italian drawings.
      • A collection of prints by Albrecht Dürer.
      • A display of illustrations of the Fifteenth Century, including works by Leonardo da Vinci and other famous artists.
      • An exhibition of seventeenth- and eighteenth-century prints and drawings.
  4. Additional Notes:

    • The article mentions that the museum is closed on Mondays and open from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. on other days.
    • The exhibition dates and hours for the Dreyfus Collection are not specified in detail but imply a brief, one-week duration.

The clipping seems to be part of a larger collection or archive, as indicated by the handwritten date and text in the top left corner.

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The image is a page from an old newspaper dated Tuesday, February 10, 1932. The main content on the page includes an announcement and details about exhibitions at the Fogg Museum in Cambridge.

  1. Main Featured Image and Article:

    • The left side of the page features a photograph of a sculpture titled "Portrait of Giuliano de'Medici" by Andrea Verrocchio.
    • The caption under the photograph states that this piece will be part of an exhibition of selected objects from the Dreyfus Collection at the Fogg Museum, Cambridge, to be seen the following week.
  2. Unusual Exhibition at Fogg:

    • The top-right section announces a special exhibition at the Fogg Museum, highlighting a selected group of sculptures and medals from the famous Dreyfus Collection.
    • The exhibition includes works by renowned Italian artists such as Matteo de’ Pasti, Antonio Pollaiuolo, Francesco di Giorgio, Adriano Fiorentino, Desiderio, Rossellino, and others.
    • Notably, the collection of medals is described as one of the greatest in existence, with some pieces being unique examples of Renaissance medallic art.
    • The exhibition is noted to remain open for only one week.
  3. Current Exhibitions:

    • Below the announcement of the special exhibition, there is a listing of current exhibitions in various locations.
    • At the Fogg Museum, there are exhibitions of illuminated manuscripts and Persian miniatures.
      • Illuminated Manuscripts: Open from 9 AM to 5 PM on weekdays, and 2 PM to 5 PM on Sundays.
    • Other exhibitions mentioned include:
      • Works by John Sloan at the Addison Gallery in Andover.
      • Modern French paintings at the Worcester Art Museum.
      • French paintings at the Museum of Modern Art in New York.
      • Paintings by Vincent van Gogh at the Museum of Modern Art in New York.
      • Works by Paul Gauguin at the Museum of Modern Art in New York.
      • Art of the Gold Coast at the Brooklyn Museum, open weekdays and Saturdays.
      • An exhibition of the art of illustration at the Century Association, featuring works by Arthur Ignatius Keller and others, running until February 20.

Overall, the page focuses on promoting art exhibitions, particularly emphasizing the rare and significant collection of Renaissance medals and sculptures at the Fogg Museum.

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The image is a newspaper clipping from February 10, 1932, featuring an article about an exhibition at the Fogg Museum in Cambridge. The exhibition showcases selected objects from the famous Dreyfus Collection.

The main image on the left is a portrait bust of Giuliano de' Medici by Andrea Verrocchio, which is highlighted as one of the key pieces in the exhibition. The caption below the image states that this portrait will be on display the following week.

To the right of the image, there are two text sections:

  1. The top section, titled "Unusual Exhibition at Fogg," describes the exhibition as a unique opportunity to view masterpieces by renowned Italian Renaissance artists such as Donatello, Botticelli, and the Della Robbia family. It mentions that the exhibition will be open for only one week.

  2. The bottom section, titled "Current Exhibitions," lists various art exhibitions happening in Boston at the time. It includes details about exhibitions at the Museum of Fine Arts, the Fogg Art Museum, the Boston Public Library, and the Busch-Reisinger Museum. The exhibitions feature a variety of artworks, including paintings, drawings, and illustrations from different periods and artists.

The overall tone of the article emphasizes the significance and rarity of the exhibitions, particularly the one at the Fogg Museum.

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The image appears to be a photograph of a piece of paper that contains three sections of text and one image of a sculptured bust. The upper left section is a caption for the bust image below it, stating "Portrait of Giuliano de'Medici by Andrea Verrocchio." This indicates that the bust is an artwork depicting a historical figure and is attributed to the artist Andrea Verrocchio. There's also a note that the portrait will be shown next week in an exhibition of selected objects from the Berg Collection at the Fogg Museum, Cambridge.

The upper right section is titled "Current Exhibitions," suggesting a list of ongoing exhibits, possibly related to art or history, but the text is too small to read in detail. There appears to be a handwritten note on the top of the paper, "Times, Feb 10 1952," which likely indicates the newspaper name and the date of publication.

The paper is positioned against a cream-colored background and shows signs of age and minor deterioration, such as discoloration, creases, and tears, particularly along its edges. The document itself seems to be mounted or carefully placed on a larger piece of sturdy material, possibly for preservation.

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The image is of a newspaper clipping featuring a photograph and accompanying text. The photograph shows a detailed, ornate bust sculpture, identified as the "Portrait of Giuliano de' Medici by Andrea Verrocchio." The text below the photograph mentions that the sculpture will be part of an exhibition of selected objects from the Dreyfus Collection at the Fogg Museum in Cambridge.

There are additional sections of text to the right of the photograph. The upper section is titled "Unusual Exhibition at Fogg," detailing the upcoming exhibit of small sculptures and medals from the famous Dreyfus Collection at the Fogg Museum.

The lower section, titled "Current Exhibitions," provides information on various ongoing art exhibitions in different locations. The text includes brief descriptions of the exhibitions, their locations, and the types of artworks being displayed. The article is dated February 10, 1932, handwritten in the upper left corner.

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The image shows a page from what appears to be an old scrapbook or archival collection. The page has a yellowed tone, indicating its age, and contains three clippings:

  1. On the left side, there is an image of a sculpture bust labeled "Portrait of Giuliano de' Medici by Andrea Verrocchio." Below the bust, the text mentions the sculpture will be seen next week in the Exhibition of Selected Objects from the Dreyfus Collection at the Fogg Museum, Cambridge.

  2. To the right of the bust image, at the top, there is a small newspaper clipping titled "Unusual Exhibition at Fogg." This clipping describes an exhibition of sculpture and medals from the Dreyfus Collection of France, displayed at the Fogg Museum in Cambridge for one week.

  3. Below the "Unusual Exhibition at Fogg" clipping, there is another newspaper clipping titled "Current Exhibitions." It provides information about several art exhibitions open to the public, including operating hours for the Museum of Fine Arts and details about exhibits at the Fogg Art Museum.

The page has some handwritten notes at the top left corner that read, "Trans. Feb 10, 1932," suggesting a date when this page or its content was compiled or referenced. There are additional faint marks on the edges but mostly the page is focused on these three clippings related to art exhibitions and the sculpture of Giuliano de' Medici.

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A page from a newspaper is shown. The page is old and yellowed. The page has a picture of a sculpture on the left side. The sculpture is a portrait of Giuliano de' Medici by Andrea Verrocchio. The sculpture is a bust of Giuliano de' Medici, a prominent figure in Renaissance Italy. The sculpture is made of bronze and is a detailed representation of Giuliano's likeness. The sculpture is displayed in a museum. The page also has text on the right side. The text is about the sculpture and the museum.