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Fogg Art Museum Scrapbooks, August 1951-May 1958

ARCH.2003.32, Rendition: 803849

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The image shows a document placed on a aged, brown, possibly cardboard, surface. The document appears to be typed and includes details about exhibitions and lectures that took place at the Fogg Art Museum, Harvard University, in Cambridge, Massachusetts, on October 17, 1951. The text mentions a public lecture by Dr. Erwin Panofsky and lists several exhibitions, including:

  • Twenty-seven notable Italian, Spanish, and French Paintings, lent by the Museum of Fine Arts, Boston.
  • Recent Additions to the Print Collection, until November 17.
  • Indian Miniatures of the Rajput Schools, (Anonymous Loan, until October 18).
  • Ancient Glass, lent by Ray Winfield Smith.

The document also includes times for general tours of the Fogg Art Museum on Saturday, October 20, 21, 22, and 27. The overall appearance suggests it is a historical document, possibly a newsletter or a flyer from the time.

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The image shows an old document placed in a folder with a light brown cover. The document appears to be a typewritten page from a museum or academic institution, dated October 13, 1951. It is associated with the Fogg Art Museum at Harvard University in Cambridge, Massachusetts.

The content of the document includes information about a public lecture and several exhibitions. The lecture, scheduled for October 11, 1951, was to be given by Dr. Erwin Panofsky from the Institute for Advanced Study at Princeton University. The topic of the lecture was "Texts and Pictures: Accidents on the Road of Tradition."

The exhibitions listed include:

  1. Twenty-seven notable Italian, Spanish, and French paintings lent by the Museum of Fine Arts, Boston.
  2. Recent additions to the Print Collection, on display until November 17.
  3. Indian Miniatures of the Rajput Schools, on anonymous loan until October 18.
  4. Ancient Glass, lent by Ray Winfield Smith.

The text is printed in a standard typewriter font, and the paper has some signs of age, with slight discoloration and possible creases. The document is part of a larger collection, as indicated by the multiple pages visible in the folder.

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The image shows a page of a book or a document with text written on it. The paper appears to be aged, with some discoloration and wear, indicating that it is an old document. The text is written in black ink and is arranged in a structured format, possibly a list or a table. The content of the text is not immediately clear, but it appears to be related to an exhibition or event, possibly in the field of art or culture. The text includes names of individuals, dates, and locations, suggesting that it may be a program or schedule for an event. The image is cropped, and only a portion of the page is visible, making it difficult to determine the full context of the document.

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The image shows a page from a book or a document. The page is white and appears to be from an older book or document, as evidenced by the aged and slightly yellowed paper. The text on the page is written in black ink and includes a list of exhibitions and events, along with their dates and locations. The text is organized in a table-like format, with columns for the event name, date, and location. The page also includes a header with the title of the document, which reads "Exhibitions." The image is a close-up of the page, and the background is blurry, suggesting that it was taken with a camera or a scanner.

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The image depicts an open book or document, likely a catalog or program, with visible pages showing typed text. The visible page appears to be from a publication related to an art museum or academic institution, dated October 11, 1951. The content includes details about lectures, exhibitions, and events, such as:

  1. Lecture Announcement: A public lecture scheduled for October 17 at 9 P.M. at the Fogg Art Museum, under the joint auspices of the Fogg Art Museum and the Harvard Graduate School of Design. The lecture is titled "Texts and Pictorial Illustration: Lecture by Dr. Ernst Panofsky, Institute for Advanced Study, Princeton, N.J."

  2. Exhibitions: The page lists several exhibitions:

    • Twenty-seven notable Italian, Spanish, and French Paintings, lent by the Museum of Fine Arts, Boston.
    • Recent Additions to the Print Collection, available until November 17.
    • Indian Miniatures of the Rajput Schools (an anonymous loan), available until October 18.
    • Ancient Glass, lent by Ray Winfield Smith.
  3. Location and Date: The document is associated with the Fogg Art Museum at Harvard University in Cambridge, Massachusetts, and is dated October 11, 1951.

The book itself has a worn, brown cardboard cover, suggesting it may be an archival or historical document. The visible text is typed, and the layout is formal, typical of mid-20th-century institutional publications. The left page is partially visible, showing additional text, but the details are not fully legible in the image. The overall condition and style indicate that this is likely a historical record or program from the Fogg Art Museum.

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This image shows a page from a book or catalog, with the page on the left being blank and the page on the right containing text. The text is typed on a piece of paper that has been inserted into the book, and it appears to be a list of exhibitions at the Fogg Art Museum at Harvard University in Cambridge, Massachusetts.

The text includes the following information:

  • Date: October 11, 1961
  • Exhibitions:
    • Twenty-seven notable Italian, Spanish, and French paintings lent by the Museum of Fine Arts, Boston
    • Recent additions to the Print Collection, until November 17
    • Indian Miniatures of the Rajput Schools (Anonymous Loan), until October 18
    • Ancient Glass, lent by Ray Winfield Smith

The background of the image is a light brown color, which suggests that the book or catalog is old and may have been printed on yellowed paper. Overall, the image appears to be a historical document or artifact related to the Fogg Art Museum and its exhibitions.

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The image depicts an open book with a typed page on a white background, surrounded by a brown paper cover. The page features a list of exhibitions at the Fogg Art Museum, Harvard University, Cambridge, MA, USA, dated October 11, 1951.

  • Book Cover
    • The book cover is made of brown paper.
    • It has a rough texture and appears to be worn.
    • The cover is slightly torn and creased.
  • Page Content
    • The page is typed on white paper.
    • The text is in black ink and is written in a formal font.
    • The page lists several exhibitions at the Fogg Art Museum, including:
      • "Twenty-seven notable Italian, Spanish, and French Paintings, lent by the Museum of Fine Arts, Boston"
      • "Recent Additions to the Print Collection, until November 17"
      • "Indian Miniatures of the Rajput Schools (Anonymous Loan, until October 18)"
      • "Ancient Glass, lent by Ray Winfield Smith"
  • Background
    • The background of the image is a plain gray color.
    • There are no other objects or features visible in the background.

In summary, the image shows an open book with a typed page listing exhibitions at the Fogg Art Museum. The book cover is made of brown paper and appears to be worn, while the page content is written in a formal font on white paper. The background of the image is a plain gray color.

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The image depicts a stack of papers, with the top sheet being the most visible. The top sheet is a typed document on white paper, featuring black text that appears to be a list of exhibitions at the Fogg Art Museum, Harvard University, Cambridge, Massachusetts, dated October 11, 1961.

Key Features:

  • Document Details:
    • Typed on white paper
    • Black text
    • Lists exhibitions at the Fogg Art Museum
    • Dated October 11, 1961
  • Exhibition List:
    • Twenty-seven notable Italian, Spanish, and French Paintings, lent by the Museum of Fine Arts, Boston
    • Recent Additions to the Print Collection, until November 17
    • Indian Miniatures of the Rajput Schools (Anonymous Loan, until October 18)
    • Ancient Glass, lent by Ray Winfield Smith
  • Paper Stack:
    • Multiple sheets of paper stacked on top of each other
    • Top sheet is the most visible
  • Background:
    • Light brown cardboard or folder
    • Gray background visible around the edges of the cardboard or folder

Summary:

The image shows a stack of papers with a typed document on top, listing exhibitions at the Fogg Art Museum, Harvard University, dated October 11, 1961. The document is placed on a light brown cardboard or folder, which is set against a gray background.

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The image presents a scanned document, likely a page from an old book or a collection of papers, featuring a typed notice on a white sheet of paper. The notice is centered and appears to be an announcement for an event at the Fogg Art Museum.

  • Header
    • The header includes the name of the museum, "Fogg Art Museum," followed by its address: "Harvard University, Cambridge 38, Massachusetts."
  • Date and Event Type
    • Below the header, the date "October 11, 1951" is listed, along with the event type: "Public lecture."
  • Lecture Details
    • The lecture is scheduled for October 17 at 8 P.M. at the Fogg Museum, under the joint auspices of the Fogg Art Museum and the Busch-Reisinger Museum.
    • The lecture is titled "Accidents on the Road of Tradition" and is being delivered by Dr. Erwin Panofsky from the Institute for Advanced Study, Princeton University.
  • Exhibitions
    • The notice lists several exhibitions, including:
      • Twenty-seven notable Italian, Spanish, and French Paintings, lent by the Museum of Fine Arts, Boston
      • Recent Additions to the Print Collection, until November 17
      • Indian Miniatures of the Rājput Schools (Anonymous Loan, until October 18)
      • Ancient Glass, lent by Ray Winfield Smith

In summary, the image displays a typed notice for a public lecture and exhibitions at the Fogg Art Museum, Harvard University, dated October 11, 1951. The lecture, titled "Accidents on the Road of Tradition," is scheduled for October 17 at 8 P.M. and features several exhibitions showcasing various artworks.

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The image shows an open book or document with a printed page visible. The page appears to be a list of exhibitions and events related to art and culture in the Boston and Cambridge area, specifically associated with Harvard University. The text is typed and includes details about various exhibitions and their durations.

The content of the page is as follows:

  1. Heading:

    • "To Boston and Cambridge"
    • "with the cooperation of the Fogg Art Museum, which was founded in 1895."
    • "Harvard University, Cambridge, Mass."
  2. General Information:

    • "Go to the Small Fogg Art Museum"
    • "Harvard University"
    • "Cambridge 38, Massachusetts"
    • "Daily 9-5"
  3. Exhibitions:

    • Documents of Art History:
      • October 13 to October 21, 1961
    • Paintings by Jean Dubuffet:
      • October 13 to November 4, 1961
    • German and Dutch Paintings:
      • October 13 to November 4, 1961
    • Exhibition of Works by the Art Students League of New York:
      • October 13 to November 4, 1961
    • Twenty-seven notable Italian, Spanish, and French Paintings:
      • Lent by the Museum of Fine Arts, Boston
    • Recent Additions to the Print Collection:
      • Until November 17
    • Indian Miniatures of the Rajput Schools:
      • Anonymous Loan, until October 15
    • Ancient Glass:
      • Lent by Ray Winfield Smith

The document seems to be a guide or schedule for art exhibitions and events taking place at the Fogg Art Museum at Harvard University in October and November of 1961.