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The document is a bulletin from Harvard Alumni, dated November 18, 1932, detailing significant updates about the Fogg Museum. The main article describes the opening of the new wing of the Fogg Museum, which was dedicated on November 9, 1932. The event included speeches from the director, Dr. Edward W. Forbes, and Mr. James Loeb. The new wing, funded by Mrs. Nettie G. Naumburg, houses the Naumburg Collection and is designed to be used as both an exhibition space and a living room for students and tutors. The collection includes notable pieces like Rembrandt's "Head of an Old Man" and Murillo's "Holy Family," among others. The wing will be open to the public for a month before being dedicated for student use. Another article highlights the value of the Naumburg bequest, which is appraised at $788,004, with many pieces being transported from New York to Cambridge. The document also mentions the formal dedication ceremony and the planned use of the space for study and discussion by students.

The image is a page from the Harvard Alumni Bulletin dated November 18, 1932. The page details two main events related to the Fogg Art Museum.

1. Opening of the New Wing:

   • The new wing of the Fogg Art Museum opened on November 10, 1932. The dedication ceremony took place on November 9. Edward W. Forbes, director of the museum, thanked Mrs. Nettie G. Naumburg for her generosity, which enabled the building of the new wing. The wing features a living room designed to be a gallery for students and their tutors, named after the Naumburg family.

2. Naumburg Art Collection:

   • Mrs. Nettie G. Naumburg's art collection, valued at $788,000, was transferred to the museum. The collection includes notable pieces by artists such as Rembrandt, Murillo, El Greco, Hals, and others. The dedication ceremony included speeches by President Lowell, Mr. James Rosenberg, and other dignitaries. The new wing will house the collection formally before public inspection, which will be allowed on November 9 at 3 o'clock.

Additionally, the bulletin notes that students can use the new wing for study and discussion, and it's designed to foster appreciation for fine arts through its living room and formal gallery spaces.

The page also includes the names of speakers and the specific details of the rooms within the new wing, such as the living room, dining room, and formal gallery. The layout and decor were designed to emulate a residence, providing an immersive experience for visitors.

The image is a page from the Harvard Alumni Bulletin, dated November 18, 1932. The main articles on the page discuss the new wing of the Fogg Art Museum at Harvard University.

1. New Wing of the Fogg Museum:

   • The new wing was opened to the public on Thursday, November 10, following an informal dedication ceremony the previous day.
   • Dr. Edward W. Forbes, the director of the museum, expressed gratitude to Mrs. Nettie G. Naumburg for her generosity in bequeathing the museum a substantial art collection, which will be housed in the new wing.
   • The new room will serve as a living room and gallery, primarily for students and their tutors to study and discuss art informally.
   • The room features several notable artworks, including a large painting by Murillo, and will be open to the public until December 10.

2. Masterpieces in Naumburg Bequest:

   • Mrs. Nettie G. Naumburg’s bequest to the Fogg Art Museum includes valuable works of art, totaling $788,000.
   • The collection includes paintings by Rembrandt, Murillo, and El Greco, among others.
   • The value of the collection is broken down, highlighting specific pieces like Rembrandt’s "Head of an Old Man," Murillo’s "Holy Family," and El Greco’s "Christ Driving the Money Changers from the Temple."

3. Dedication and Formal Inspection:

   • The formal dedication of the new wing will take place on November 9 at 3:00 PM.
   • The Naumburg Collection will be formally opened to guests of the museum.
   • The new wing is designed to house the Naumburg Collection, which will be used primarily by students and researchers.
   • The space includes a living room, study rooms, and a gallery, and the atmosphere will be conducive to study and discussion.

4. Additional Notes:

   • The bulletin mentions that the new wing will be open for public inspection.
   • The building is designed by architects Coolidge, Shepley, Bulfinch and Abbott.
   • The room layout includes a living room, study rooms, and a gallery, with the original furniture and decorations preserved.

The page concludes with a note that students will be permitted to use the rooms for study and discussion, with the formal atmosphere abolished for these purposes.

The image is a page from the Harvard Alumni Bulletin dated November 18, 1932. It contains two articles about the new wing of the Fogg Art Museum, which was dedicated on November 9, 1932.

Headline and Main Article:

• Headline: "New Wing of the Fogg Museum"
• Summary: The article details the opening of the new wing of the Fogg Art Museum, which was officially dedicated on November 9, 1932. The ceremony was presided over by Dr. Edward W. Forbes, the director of the museum. The wing was funded by Mrs. Nettie G. Naumburg, who bequeathed her collection of art to Harvard University. The new wing features a living room that will be used by students and staff for informal gatherings and discussions about art.

Masterpieces in Naumburg Bequest:

• The article lists several notable pieces from Mrs. Naumburg's collection, including:
  • Rembrandt’s "Head of an Old Man"
  • Murillo’s "Holy Family"
  • El Greco’s "Christ Driving the Money Changers from the Temple"
  • Franz Hals’s "Portrait of a Man"
  • Murillo’s "Madonna and Child"
  • Various other pieces by artists such as Lorenzo di Credi, Bronzino, and Frans Hals.
• The total value of the collection is estimated at $788,004.

Second Article:

• Headline: "New Wing of Fogg to Be Dedicated Next Wednesday"
• Summary: This article reiterates the dedication ceremony scheduled for November 9 at 3:00 p.m. It mentions that the new wing will house Mrs. Naumburg's collection, including pieces like Rembrandt's "Portrait of an Old Man" and Murillo's "Madonna and Child." The wing will be used primarily for study and discussion by students and will be open to the public for one month.

Additional Information:

• The new wing includes a formal living room that will be used for gatherings and discussions, featuring artworks from Mrs. Naumburg's collection.
• The new wing also contains a dining room and a study room, with the latter to be used by students for informal study sessions.
• The entrance to the new wing is through a replica of the dining room from Mrs. Naumburg's home in New York.

The page is signed by the editor, and the date at the bottom is November 2, 1932.

The image is a page from the Harvard Alumni Bulletin dated November 18, 1932. It contains several articles related to the Fogg Art Museum at Harvard University.

Key Sections:

1. New Wing of the Fogg Museum

• The new wing of the Fogg Art Museum opened to the public on November 10.
• An informal ceremony for the dedication occurred on November 9.
• Edward W. Forbes, the museum director, expressed gratitude to Mrs. Nettie G. Naumburg, whose bequest made the addition possible.
• James J. Rorimer, who spoke at the event, highlighted Mrs. Naumburg’s vision to create a space that could be used as a living room for students and tutors.
• The new room will be open for one month before being closed temporarily for final adjustments and will reopen in December.
• This space will be used for studying major works in Fine Arts by both instructors and students.

2. Masterpieces in Naumburg Bequest

• Mrs. Naumburg’s notable collection includes several masterpieces:
  • Rembrandts: “Head of an Old Man,” “Madonna and Child by Luini,” “Portrait of an Old Man.”
  • Other artists: “Holy Family” and “Oriental” by Murillo, “Portrait of a Young Man” by Lorenzo di Credi, “Madonna and Child” by Francesco Fiorentino, and works by Hals and Franz Hals.
• The total value of the collection is estimated at $788,004.
• Specific paintings are valued at:
  • Rembrandt’s “Head of an Old Man” at $125,000.
  • Paintings by Hals and Murillo at $75,000 each.
  • Several other works also have significant valuations.

3. New Wing to Be Dedicated Next Wednesday

• The new wing will be formally dedicated next Wednesday.
• This addition houses the Naumburg Collection.
• The rooms will be open to the public for inspection.
• Students will be allowed to use these rooms for study and art discussions.

4. Public Inspection

• Students can use the new wing for study and discussion of art.
• The new rooms will be primarily for the use of the university community.

Additional Notes:

• The layout and design of the new wing include specific spaces for displaying and studying art.
• The wing features a formal atmosphere with reproductions of notable artworks and an entrance through a passage that leads to various rooms.

This page provides a comprehensive overview of the new developments at the Fogg Art Museum, emphasizing the new opportunities for students and the public to engage with the art collection.

The image is a page from the Harvard Alumni Bulletin, dated November 18, 1932. The main article is titled "New Wing of the Fogg Museum" and discusses the opening of a new wing of the Fogg Art Museum at Harvard University. The article mentions that the new wing was opened on Thursday, November 10, with an informal ceremony on November 9. Dr. Edward W. Forbes, the director of the museum, acknowledged the generosity of Mrs. Nettie G. Naumburg, who funded the splendid addition. The new wing includes a living room intended to be a place for students to study and discuss art in a formal atmosphere.

The article highlights several masterpieces in the Naumburg bequest, including works by Rembrandt, Franz Hals, El Greco, and others. The collection is valued at $788,004 and includes notable paintings such as Rembrandt's "Head of an Old Man" and El Greco's "Christ Driving the Money-Changers from the Temple."

The new wing is described as a living room with Jacobean style, hung with pictures, and furnished with antiques. It is intended to be a room for living art, where students and tutors can discuss and appreciate the beauty of fine arts. The formal dedication of the new wing, containing the Naumberg Art Collection, will take place on Wednesday, November 23, at 5 o'clock. The wing will be open for public inspection starting December 10 and will be used principally for the instruction of students.

The architects of the new wing are Coolidge, Shepley, Bulfinch, and Abbott, with Dr. E. W. Forbes and Professor P. E. Sachs as directors of the Fogg Art Museum.

This image is of a printed page from the "Harvard Alumni Bulletin" dated November 15, 1932. The page contains three columns of text, discussing art and museum-related topics.

The left column is headed "MASTERPIECES IN NAUMBURG BEQUEST," detailing an art collection bequeathed to the Fogg Art Museum at Harvard by Mrs. Nettie G. Naumburg. The text describes specific pieces and their value.

The center column features two articles. The top part is titled "NEW WING OF FOGG MUSEUM," which announces the opening of a new wing at the Fogg Art Museum and provides information about the collection on display and the museum's benefactors. The lower portion discusses "THE VAN EYCKS' ADORATION OF THE MYSTIC LAMB," attributing the Ghent altarpiece to the brothers Van Eyck, and calling it a milestone in the history of painting.

The right column has a heading "NEW WING OF FOGG TO BE DEDICATED NEXT WEDNESDAY" and speaks to the formal opening of this same new wing, describing the planned public inspection and noting that the regularly formal atmosphere will be abolished.

Overall, the page conveys a part of the history of the Fogg Art Museum, including an important bequest and the museum's expansion in the early 20th century. It includes a watermark or stamp reading "Nov 21, 1932" in the lower right corner, likely indicating a library processing date or similar archiving detail.

The image is of a page from the "Harvard Alumni Bulletin" dated November 18, 1932. The page features several articles discussing the opening of a new wing at the Fogg Art Museum and details about the Naumburg Bequest.

The section titled "New Wing of the Fogg Museum" highlights the dedication ceremonies for the new wing, which opened to the public on November 10, 1932. The article mentions speeches by Dr. Edward W. Forbes and James Rosenberg, discussing the contribution of Mr. and Mrs. Naumburg towards the museum's expansion. The wing includes important art pieces the Naumburgs collected.

Adjacent to this article is a column titled "New Wing of Fogg to be Dedicated Next Wednesday," detailing the public inspection dates and the importance of the Naumburg collection, which will be a new addition to the museum.

Another article, "Masterpieces in Naumburg Bequest," lists prominent artworks included in the collection, stating the bequest value at $788,004. Art pieces mentioned include works by Murillo, Troyon, Bernardino Luini, Lorenzo de Creda, Pier Francesco Fiorentino, an Iberian master, and others.

The detailing in the articles emphasizes the significance of the Naumburg's contributions in promoting fine arts and the academic value the new wing provides for students. The page is marked with handwritten notations and a date, "Crimson Nov. 2, 1932," indicating the timeline and possible referencing by the editor.

The image shows a page from the Harvard Alumni Bulletin dated November 18, 1932. The page contains several newspaper clippings and articles about the opening and dedication of a new wing at the Fogg Art Museum at Harvard University.

The main articles highlight:

1. New Wing of the Fogg Museum - The new wing was opened to the public on November 10, 1932. An informal ceremony was held the day before on November 9, with speeches by Dr. Edward W. Forbes, Mrs. Nettie G. Naumburg (whose bequest financed the addition), President Lowell, and Mr. James Rosenberg. The new wing was intended to be a living room for students and tutors to study art informally.

2. Masterpieces in Naumberg Bequest - Mrs. Nettie G. Naumburg's notable collection of paintings, tapestries, antique furniture, and other works of art was bequeathed to the museum. Notable paintings include Rembrandt’s “Head of an Old Man,” “Madonna and Child” by Luini, and El Greco’s “Christ Driving the Money-Changers from the Temple.”

3. Naumburg Art, $788,004 - The art collection and funds provided by Mrs. Naumburg are valued at $788,004 in the estate transfer tax appraisal. The article lists some of the pieces' appraised values.

4. Description of the Apartment/Room - The room is paneled with oak and decorated with various important works of art that hang around the room. It is designed as a "living room for a living people for a living art," with a warm atmosphere for study and appreciation of art.

5. New Wing of Fogg to Be Dedicated Next Wednesday - Formal dedication ceremony scheduled for November 9, 1932, featuring speeches from President Lowell and Mr. James N. Rosenberg. The wing contains the Naumberg Art Collection, including works by Rembrandt, Franz Hals, Bartolomeo Murillo, Lorenzo di Credi, and others. Visitors and students will have access to the new rooms for study, with an emphasis on maintaining a less formal atmosphere.

6. Replica of Residence - Describes how the rooms and furnishings in the new wing are reproductions of the Naumberg family home in New York, with details like a passageway, dining room, foyer, stairway, and study rooms designed for informal use.

The page includes a handwritten note with the date "Nov. 18 1932" at the top and other date annotations next to individual clippings, such as "Feb. 11, 1933" and "Nov. 2, 1932" at the bottom right labeled "Crimson."

The image is a page from the Harvard Alumni Bulletin, dated November 18, 1932. The page contains two main articles. The first article is titled "New Wing of the Fogg Museum" and discusses the opening of a new wing in the Fogg Art Museum, which was dedicated on November 10, 1932. The wing was made possible by a bequest from Mrs. Nettie G. Naumburg. The article describes the design and furnishings of the new wing, including the placement of various paintings and sculptures, and mentions that the wing will be open to the public for one month before it is formally dedicated. The second article is titled "Masterpieces in Naumburg Bequest" and provides details about the art collection bequeathed by Mrs. Naumburg, including the value of the collection and descriptions of some of the most notable pieces, such as Rembrandt's "Head of an Old Man" and El Greco's "Christ Driving the Money Changers from the Temple."