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Fogg Art Museum Scrapbook, January 1931-August 1933

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The image is a document announcing two lectures in German to be held at the Fogg Art Museum under the joint auspices of the Fogg Art and the Germanic Museums. The lectures are to be given by Dr. Curt Glaser, the director of the Staatliche Kunstbibliothek in Berlin.

The details of the lectures are as follows:

  1. First Lecture:

    • Date and Time: Thursday, March 31, at 4:30 PM
    • Topic: "Grünewald and the Romanticism of the Old German Masters"
  2. Second Lecture:

    • Date and Time: Friday, April 1, at 4:30 PM
    • Topic: "Dürer and Holbein"

Both lectures will take place in the Large Lecture Room of the Fogg Art Museum. The public is cordially invited to attend these events.

The document also includes a handwritten note at the bottom left corner that reads "A.M.G. March 21, 1932" and another handwritten note at the top right corner that reads "Crimson March 21, 1932." The document has a small piece of paper attached to it, which also contains the details of the lectures.

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The image shows a document from the Crimson newspaper dated March 31, 1932. The document is an announcement about public lectures given by Dr. Curt Glaser, the director of the Staatliche Kunstbibliothek in Berlin, at the Fogg Art Museum and the Germanic Museum.

The announcement lists two lectures:

  1. The first lecture is titled "Grunewald and the Romanticism of the Old German Masters."
  2. The second lecture is titled "Dürer and Holbein."

The lectures are scheduled for:

  • Thursday, March 31, at 4:30 PM
  • Friday, April 1, at 4:30 PM

Both lectures are held in the Large Lecture Room of the Fogg Museum. The document is printed in German and English and is repeated on two different sheets of paper. The document invites the public to attend these lectures.

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The image shows a page with two announcements about lectures in German that were to be given by Dr. Curt Glaser, director of the Staatliche Kunstbibliothek in Berlin, under the joint auspices of the Fogg Art and the Germanic Museums. The lectures were scheduled for Thursday, March 31, and Friday, April 1, 1932, at 4:30 p.m. in the Large Lecture Room of the Fogg Art Museum. The topics of the lectures were:

  1. Grunewald and the Romanticism of the Old German Masters.
  2. Dürer and Holbein.

The public was cordially invited to attend these lectures. There is also a handwritten note on the page indicating the date "Crimson March 31, 1932."

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The image shows two versions of an announcement for a series of lectures to be given in German by Dr. Curt Glaser, the director of the Staatliche Kunstbibliothek in Berlin. The lectures are to be held under the joint auspices of the Fogg Art Museum and the Germanic Museum.

Here are the details:

  1. Dates and Times:

    • Thursday, March 31: Lecture on "Grünewald and the Romanticism of the Old German Masters" at 4:30 o'clock.
    • Friday, April 1: Lecture on "Dürer and Holbein" at 4:30 o'clock.
  2. Location:

    • The lectures will be held in the Large Lecture Room of the Fogg Museum.

Both announcements extend a cordial invitation to the public to attend these lectures. The top part appears to be a newspaper clipping from the "Crimson" dated March 21, 1932, while the bottom part is a formal invitation card reiterating the same details.

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The image contains two separate announcements for lectures given in German at the Fogg Art Museum, both dated March 31, 1932.

  1. Top Announcement (in English):

    • The announcement is titled "Lectures in German."
    • Dr. Curt Glaser, director of the Staatliche Kunstbibliothek in Berlin, will deliver two lectures.
    • The lectures are scheduled for Thursday and Friday afternoons, March 31 and April 1.
    • The topics of the lectures are:
      I. Grunewald and the Romanticism of the Old German Masters.
      II. Dürer and Holbein.
    • The lectures will take place in the Large Lecture Room, Fogg Art Museum, at 4:30 o'clock. The public is cordially invited.
  2. Bottom Announcement (in English):

    • The announcement is titled "FOGG MUSEUM — GERMANIC MUSEUM."
    • It invites the public to two lectures in German at the Fogg Art Museum.
    • Dr. Curt Glaser, Director of the Staatliche Kunstbibliothek in Berlin, will speak on:
      • Thursday, March 31, at 4:30 on "Grunewald and the Romanticism of the Old German Masters."
      • Friday, April 1, at 4:30 on "Dürer and Holbein."
    • The location is the Fogg Museum, Large Lecture Room.

Both announcements are dated March 21, 1932, and are printed on what appears to be old-fashioned paper, with a slight yellowish tint. The text in the top announcement is more detailed and includes a brief note that the public is invited. The bottom announcement is more concise and includes a direct invitation to the lectures.

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The image contains three separate documents, all related to lectures in German given by Dr. Curt Glaser, Director of the Staatliche Kunstbibliothek in Berlin, at the Fogg Art Museum.

  1. Top Left Section:

    • The document is titled "Lectures in German."
    • It announces that Dr. Curt Glaser will give two lectures on Thursday and Friday afternoons, March 31 and April 1.
    • The topics are:
      I. "Grunewald and the Romanticism of the Old German Masters."
      II. "Dürer and Holbein."
    • These lectures will be held in the Large Lecture Room of the Fogg Art Museum at 4:30 PM.
    • The public is cordially invited.
  2. Top Right Section:

    • This document is titled "German Lectures."
    • It reiterates the same information as the top left section but includes the time and date in a slightly different format.
    • It states that the lectures will be held at 4:30 o'clock.
    • The first lecture will be on "Grunewald and the Romanticism of the Old German Masters," and the second will be on "Dürer and Holbein."
    • The date "Crimson March 31, 1932" is handwritten at the bottom right corner.
  3. Center Section:

    • This is a smaller document titled "FOGG MUSEUM — GERMANIC MUSEUM."
    • It invites the public to two lectures in German.
    • The details are:
      • Thursday, March 31, at 4:30 PM: "Grunewald and the Romanticism of the old German Masters."
      • Friday, April 1, at 4:30 PM: "Dürer and Holbein."
    • The lectures will be held in the Large Lecture Room of the Fogg Museum.

All documents collectively announce the same events, providing details on the dates, times, and topics of the lectures, and inviting the public to attend.

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The image shows a page with three separate newspaper clippings and notes announcing two public lectures in German by Dr. Curt Glaser, the director of the Staatliche Kunstbibliothek in Berlin.

Details from the clippings include:

  • The lectures are sponsored jointly by the Fogg Art Museum and the Germanic Museums.
  • The lectures will be given on Thursday, March 31, and Friday, April 1.
  • The time for both lectures is 4:30 o'clock in the afternoon.
  • The topics are: "Grunewald and the Romanticism of the Old German Masters" on March 31, and "Dürer and Holbein" on April 1.
  • The venue is the Large Lecture Room at the Fogg Art Museum.
  • The public is cordially invited to attend.

One clipping is titled "Lectures in German," another is titled "German Lectures" with a handwritten note that says "Crimson March 21, 1932." Another clipping is from the "FOGG MUSEUM—GERMANIC MUSEUM" giving essentially the same information. There is also a handwritten date "Mar 19 1932" on the page. The page appears to be from a scrapbook or collection of announcements.

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This is an image of an old document or flyer that appears to be an announcement for lectures at the Fogg Museum under the heading "Germanic Museum." The text mentions that Dr. Curt Glaser, director of the Staatliche Kunstsammlungen in Berlin, will give two public lectures in German under the joint auspices of the Fogg and Germanic Museums. The subjects of the lectures are listed as "Grunewald and the Romanticism of the old German Masters" and "Dürer and Holbein."

The lectures were scheduled for Thursday, March 31, at 4:30 and Friday, April 1, at 4:30, to be held in the Large Lecture Room of the Fogg Museum.

The document includes annotations, such as "HU 49" written in pencil in the upper-left corner and the date "March 24, 1932" stamped in red ink alongside the header "Crimson," which might indicate a connection or publication date with a university or institution newspaper.

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The image is of a scrapbook page containing various newspaper clippings and a typewritten invitation. The clippings and invitation announce lectures in German to be given by Dr. Curt Glaser, director of the Staatliche Kunstbibliothek in Berlin, under the joint auspices of the Fogg Art Museum and the Germanic Museums.

The lectures are scheduled as follows:

  1. "Grunewald and the Romanticism of the Old German Masters" on Thursday March 31 at 4:30 PM.
  2. "Dürer and Holbein" on Friday April 1 at 4:30 PM.

All lectures will be held in the Large Lecture Room of the Fogg Art Museum and the public is cordially invited. The document features different formats of the announcement, including a printed clipping from "Crimson" dated March 21, 1932, as well as handwritten notes recording the date "March 19, 1932" and other minor annotations.

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The image shows a historical document, likely a printed announcement or invitation, detailing a series of lectures in German. The document is structured into two sections, each presenting the same information in both English and German. Here is a detailed description:

Visual Layout:

  1. Top Section (English):

    • Title: "Lectures in German"
    • Content:
      • Announces two lectures to be given by Dr. Curt Glaser, director of the Staatliche Kunstbibliothek in Berlin.
      • The lectures are under the joint auspices of the Fogg Art Museum and the Staatliche Kunstbibliothek.
      • Dates and times: Thursday, March 31, and Friday, April 1, at 4:30 p.m.
      • Topics:
        • Thursday, March 31: "Grunewald and the Romanticism of the Old German Masters."
        • Friday, April 1: "Dürer and Holbein."
      • Venue: Large Lecture Room, Fogg Art Museum.
      • The public is cordially invited.
  2. Right Section (German):

    • Title: "German Lectures"
    • Content:
      • Mirrors the English section, providing the same information in German.
      • Mentions Dr. Curt Glaser as the lecturer and the joint auspices of the Fogg Art Museum and the Staatliche Kunstbibliothek.
      • Dates and times: Thursday, March 31, and Friday, April 1, at 4:30 p.m.
      • Topics:
        • Thursday, March 31: "Grunewald und die Romantik der alten deutschen Meister."
        • Friday, April 1: "Dürer und Holbein."
      • Venue: Large Lecture Room, Fogg Art Museum.
      • The public is invited.
  3. Bottom Section:

    • A separate printed invitation card reiterates the same details in English:
      • Title: "FOGG MUSEUM — GERMANIC MUSEUM"
      • Content:
        • Invites the public to two lectures in German at the Fogg Art Museum.
        • Joint auspices of the Fogg Art Museum and the Staatliche Kunstbibliothek.
        • Lecturer: Dr. Curt Glaser, Director of the Staatliche Kunstbibliothek in Berlin.
        • Topics:
          • Thursday, March 31, at 4:30 p.m.: "Grunewald and the Romanticism of the Old German Masters."
          • Friday, April 1, at 4:30 p.m.: "Dürer and Holbein."
        • Venue: Large Lecture Room, Fogg Museum.

Additional Details:

  • Handwritten Annotations:
    • In the top left corner, there is handwritten text: "Aug Mar 19 1932," likely indicating a date of annotation or preparation.
    • In the top right corner, "Crimson March 21, 1932" is handwritten, possibly referencing the source or distribution date of the document.
  • Condition:
    • The paper appears aged, with slight discoloration and wear, suggesting it is a historical artifact from the early 20th century.

Purpose:

The document serves as an official announcement or invitation for a series of lectures on art history, focusing on notable German artists Grunewald, Dürer, and Holbein. It highlights the collaboration between the Fogg Art Museum and the Staatliche Kunstbibliothek in Berlin, emphasizing the academic and cultural significance of the event.

Context:

The document reflects early 20th-century academic practices, where museums and libraries collaborated to host public lectures on art history. The bilingual nature of the announcement suggests an effort to reach both English- and German-speaking audiences, likely in an international or multilingual academic setting.