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Fogg Art Museum Scrapbooks, August 1951-May 1958

ARCH.2003.32, Rendition: 803849

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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.

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The image displays an open book with text on the left page. The right page appears to be blank. The text on the left page seems to be a schedule or announcement related to events at the Fogg Art Museum at Harvard University in Cambridge, Massachusetts, dated October 11, 1951. It mentions public lectures, including one by Dr. Kurt F. Pohlmann, and exhibitions featuring Italian, Spanish, and French paintings, recent additions to the print collection, Indian Miniatures of the Rajput Schools, and ancient glass lent by Ray Winfield Smith. The text also notes that the events are open to the public. The book is held open by a brown paper wrapper or envelope.

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The image shows a page from a newspaper or a printed document, likely from the mid-20th century, detailing an event and exhibitions at the Fogg Art Museum, which is part of Harvard University.

Key points from the document include:

  1. Event Announcement:

    • The document mentions a series of lectures and a public event at the Fogg Art Museum, Harvard University, Cambridge, Massachusetts, scheduled for October 15, 1951.
    • The lecture series includes a Fenway lecture, excluding it from being available to GAITR (which is not defined in the visible part of the document).
  2. Public Lecture:

    • On October 17, at 8 P.M., there will be a public lecture by Dr. Edwin Fenway on "Taxidermy and the Art of Tradition" at the Fogg Art Museum.
  3. Exhibitions:

    • Italian, Spanish, and French Paintings: An exhibition of twenty-seven notable paintings, loaned by the Museum of Fine Arts, Boston.
    • Recent Additions to the Print Collection: These are on display until November 17, with dates extending to October 18.
    • Indian Miniatures of the Rajput Schools: An exhibition of these works, which is an anonymous loan, and it will be on display until October 18.
    • Ancient Glass: Another exhibition featuring ancient glass, lent by Ray Winfield Smith.

The document also includes a few additional lines of handwritten notes at the bottom, though they are not fully legible. The overall context suggests it is part of an announcement or program detailing cultural and artistic events at the Fogg Art Museum.

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The image depicts a page from an old document or record book, likely related to an art museum. Here are the details visible on the page:

  1. Location and Context:

    • The document is from the Fogg Art Museum, Harvard University, Cambridge, Massachusetts.
  2. Public Lectures:

    • The first entry mentions a lecture that was given to Boston and Cambridge, with the exception of the Fenerty lecture, which was only for GAETTI. The lecture was held on October 15, 1951.
  3. Public Lecture Details:

    • On October 17, at 8:00 PM, there was a lecture at the Fogg Museum. The lecture was titled "The Print Collection of the Fogg Art Museum," and it was given by Dr. Martin P. Bullock.
    • Another lecture, "The Development of the Art of the Book," was held on October 11, 1951, by Dr. Martin P. Bullock, also at the Fogg Art Museum.
  4. Exhibitions:

    • Italian, Spanish, and French Paintings: Twenty-seven notable paintings were lent by the Museum of Fine Arts, Boston.
    • Recent Additions to the Print Collection: Exhibited until November 17.
    • Indian Miniatures of the Rajput Schools: An anonymous loan, exhibited until October 18.
    • Ancient Glass: Lent by Ray Winfield Smith.

The document appears to be a schedule or record of events and exhibitions at the Fogg Art Museum in October 1951. There are also some handwritten notes and corrections on the page, likely made by someone reviewing or updating the information.

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The image shows a page from a document, likely a program or a schedule, related to the Fog Art Museum at Harvard University, Cambridge, Massachusetts. Here is a detailed summary of the content:

Header

  • Location: The events are mainly in Boston and Cambridge, with a special lecture in Amherst.
  • Exclusion: The Fennoffsky lecture is excluded from the Boston and Cambridge events and is only available in Amherst.

Event Dates and Details

  • October 11, 1951: A lecture by Dr. Ernst Gombrich titled "The Art of the Renaissance in Italy" at the Harvard University Art Museums.
  • October 17, 1951: At 8:30 P.M., a lecture by Dr. Ernst Gombrich titled "The Art of the Renaissance in Italy" at the Fogg Art Museum, under the joint auspices of the Fogg Art Museum and the Busch-Reisinger Museum.

Public Lectures

  • October 18, 1951: Lecture by Dr. Ernst Gombrich titled "The Art of the Renaissance in Italy" at Harvard University, under the auspices of the Fogg Art Museum.

Exhibitions

  1. Italian, Spanish, and French Paintings

    • Description: Twenty-seven notable Italian, Spanish, and French paintings.
    • Lender: Lent by the Museum of Fine Arts, Boston.
    • Duration: Until November 17.
  2. Recent Additions to the Print Collection

    • Duration: Until November 17.
  3. Indian Miniatures of the Rajput Schools

    • Lender: Anonymous Loan.
    • Duration: Until October 18.
  4. Ancient Glass

    • Lender: Lent by Ray Winfield Smith.

The document seems to be a detailed listing of lectures and exhibitions scheduled at the Fog Art Museum and related venues in October 1951.

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The image shows a document detailing exhibition information from the Fogg Art Museum at Harvard University in Cambridge, Massachusetts. The document appears to be dated October 11, 1951, and it lists several exhibitions that were on display at that time. Here are the specific exhibitions mentioned:

  1. Twenty-seven notable Italian, Spanish, and French Paintings - This exhibition was lent by the Museum of Fine Arts, Boston.

  2. Recent Additions to the Print Collection - This exhibition was available until November 17.

  3. Indian Miniatures of the Rajput Schools - This was an anonymous loan and was on display until October 15.

  4. Ancient Glass - Lent by Ray Winfield Smith, the duration of this exhibition is not fully visible in the image.

The document also includes some postal cancellation marks indicating it was sent via mail to Boston and Cambridge. The envelope's design and postmark suggest it might have been part of an official mailing from the museum.

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This image shows part of an open book or document resting on a surface with a brown folder-like cover. The visible page contains typewritten text, and the content seems to be a dated schedule or listing for events, lectures, or exhibitions related to an art institution. The entries mention various locations, such as the Fogg Art Museum and Harvard University. There are dates and times listed for specific events. For instance, one event is scheduled for October 17 at 8 PM and another mentions an exhibition of Italian, Spanish, and French paintings lent by the Museum of Fine Arts, Boston. Other entries include the mention of Indian miniatures of the Rajput schools and ancient glass lent by Ray Winfield Smith. The document has a formal layout, indicative of a program guide or informational brochure from the mid-20th century, as one of the dates visible is from 1951.

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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 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 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.