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Fogg Art Museum Scrapbooks, August 1951-May 1958

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The image shows an open page from a booklet or pamphlet from the Fogg Art Museum at Harvard University, dated November 6, 1951. The content of the page lists various current exhibitions, gallery talks, and a public lecture taking place at the museum during that month.

Current Exhibitions:

  1. Fifth Century Greece, A Didactic Exhibition

    • Dates: November 15 – December 31

  2. Masterpieces of Chinese Red and Flower Painting

    • Dates: Until December 14

  3. Twenty-Seven Notable Italian, Spanish, and French Paintings

    • Lent by the Museum of Fine Arts, Boston
    • Dates: Until December 16

  4. Recent Additions to the Print Collection

    • Dates: Until December 17

  5. Edouard Manet – Etchings and Lithographs

    • Dates: Until December 1

  6. Ancient Glass

    • Lent by Ray Winfield Smith
    • Indefinite loan

Gallery Talks:

  1. Saturday, November 10

    • 2:30 P.M.: General Tour of the Fogg Art Museum
    • 3:45 P.M.: "Iconostic Verena Accessory in Chinese Painting" by Richard E. Randall, Jr.

  2. Saturday, November 17

    • 2:30 P.M.: General Tour of the Fogg Art Museum
    • 3:45 P.M.: "Glass in the Ancient World" by Thomas Cain

  3. Saturday, November 24

    • 2:30 P.M.: General Tour of the Fogg Art Museum
    • 3:45 P.M.: "Boston Museum of Fine Arts Masterpieces: Color in 17th and 18th Century Italian Paintings" by Miss Frances Henry

Public Lecture:

  • Friday, November 9, at 4 P.M.
    • At the Fogg Art Museum, Large Lecture Room
    • "Bird and Flower Painting in China and the West"
    • Illustrated lecture by Walter C. Farrington

The page appears to be part of a larger document, likely a calendar or schedule of events for the museum during that period.

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The image shows a page from the Fogg Art Museum at Harvard University, dated November 6, 1951. This document lists current exhibitions and events at the museum for that period.

Current Exhibitions:

  1. Fifth Century Greece: A Didactic Exhibition – Running from November 15 to December 31.
  2. Masterpieces of Chinese Bird and Flower Painting – Displayed until December 14.
  3. Twenty-Seven Notable Italian, Spanish, and French Paintings – Lent by the Museum of Fine Arts, Boston, and available until December 16.
  4. Recent Additions to the Print Collection – Displayed until December 17.
  5. Edouard Manet – Etchings and Lithographs – On display until December 1.
  6. Ancient Glass – Lent by Ray Winfield Smith, indefinite loan.

Gallery Talks:

  1. Saturday, November 10:

    • 2:30 P.M.: General Tour of the Fogg Art Museum.
    • 3:45 P.M.: Talk on "Romantic Versus Academic in Chinese Painting" by Richard H. Randall, Jr.

  2. Saturday, November 17:

    • 2:30 P.M.: General Tour of the Fogg Art Museum.
    • 3:45 P.M.: Talk on "Glass in the Ancient World" by Thomas Gain.

  3. Saturday, November 24:

    • 2:30 P.M.: General Tour of the Fogg Art Museum.
    • 3:45 P.M.: Talk on "Boston Museum of Fine Arts Masterpieces: Color in 16th and 17th Century Italian Painting" by Lillian Freeman.

Public Lecture:

  • Friday, November 9: Dr. Benjamin Rowland will give a public lecture at 4 P.M. in the Large Lecture Hall. The topic is an illustrated lecture on "Bird and Flower Painting in China and the West."

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The image shows a document from the Fogg Art Museum at Harvard University, dated November 6, 1951. The document details current exhibitions and gallery talks taking place at the museum. The following exhibitions are listed:

  1. "Fifth Century Greece: A Didactic Exhibition" from November 15 to December 31.
  2. "Masterpieces of Chinese Bird and Flower Painting" until December 14.
  3. "Twenty-Seven Notable Italian, Spanish, and French Paintings," lent by the Museum of Fine Arts, Boston, until December 16.
  4. "Recent Additions to the Print Collection" until December 17.
  5. "Edouard Manet - Etchings and Lithographs" until December 1.
  6. "Ancient Glass," lent by Ray Winfield Smith, on an indefinite loan.

The document also lists gallery talks scheduled for Saturdays:

  • On November 10 at 2:30 P.M., a general tour of the Fogg Art Museum, and at 3:45 P.M., a talk on "Romantic Versus Academic in Chinese Painting" by Richard H. Randall, Jr.
  • On November 17 at 2:30 P.M., a general tour, and at 3:45 P.M., a talk on "Glass in the Ancient World" by Thomas Cain.
  • On November 24 at 2:30 P.M., a general tour, and at 3:45 P.M., a talk on "Boston Museum of Fine Arts Masterpieces: Color in 15th and 16th Century Italian Painting" by William Suida.

Additionally, there is a public lecture scheduled for Friday, November 9, at 4 P.M. in the Fogg Art Museum's Large Lecture Hall, where Dr. Benjamin Rowland will give an illustrated lecture on "Bird and Flower Painting in China and the West."

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The image is a document from the Fogg Art Museum, associated with Harvard University in Cambridge, Massachusetts. It outlines current exhibitions and gallery talks scheduled for November 1951.

Current Exhibitions:

  1. Fifth Century Greece, A Radical Reappraisal - Running from November 15 to December 31.
  2. Masterpieces of Chinese Bird and Flower Painting - Open until December 14.
  3. Twenty-Seven Notables: Italian, Spanish, and French Paintings - Lent by the Museum of Fine Arts, Boston, until December 16.
  4. Recent Additions to the Print Collection - Until December 17.
  5. Edouard Manet - Paintings and Lithographs - Until December 1.
  6. Ancient Glass - Lent by Ray Winfield Smith, on indefinite loan.

Gallery Talks (Saturdays):

  • Saturday, November 10:

    • 2:50 P.M.: General Tour of the Fogg Art Museum.
    • 3:45 P.M.: "Romantic versus Academic in Chinese Painting" by Richard M. Randall, Jr.

  • Saturday, November 17:

    • 2:50 P.M.: General Tour of the Fogg Art Museum.
    • 3:45 P.M.: "Glass in the Ancient World" by Thomas Gain.

  • Saturday, November 24:

    • 2:50 P.M.: General Tour of the Fogg Art Museum.
    • 3:45 P.M.: "Boston Museum of Fine Arts Masterpieces: Color in 16th and 16th Century Italian Painting" by Lilian Trengrove.

Public Lecture:

  • Friday, November 9, at 8 P.M. in the Fogg Art Museum's Large Lecture Hall: Dr. Benjamin Rowland will deliver an illustrated lecture on "Bird and Flower Painting in China and the West."

The document provides a comprehensive schedule for visitors interested in attending various exhibitions and educational events at the museum during November 1951.

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The image is a document from the Fogg Art Museum at Harvard University, dated November 6, 1951. It provides information on current exhibitions and events scheduled for that month.

Current Exhibitions:

  1. Fifth Century Greece: A Didactic Exhibition

    • Dates: November 15 - December 31
    • Location: Room 19

  2. Masterpieces of Chinese Bird and Flower Painting

    • Dates: Until December 14
    • Location: Room 8

  3. Twenty-seven Notable Italian, Spanish, and French Paintings

    • Lender: Museum of Fine Arts, Boston
    • Dates: Until December 16
    • Location: Room 15

  4. Recent Additions to the Print Collection

    • Dates: Until December 17
    • Location: Room 15

  5. Edouard Manet: Etchings and Lithographs

    • Dates: Until December 1
    • Location: Room 10

  6. Ancient Glass

    • Lender: Ray Winfield Smith
    • Dates: Indefinite loan
    • Location: Room 10

Gallery Talks:

  1. Saturday, November 10

    • 2:30 PM: General Tour of the Fogg Art Museum
    • 3:45 PM: "Romantic Versus Academic in Chinese Painting" by Richard H. Randall, Jr.

  2. Saturday, November 17

    • 2:30 PM: General Tour of the Fogg Art Museum
    • 3:45 PM: "Glass in the Ancient World" by Thomas Gale

  3. Saturday, November 24

    • 2:30 PM: General Tour of the Fogg Art Museum
    • 3:45 PM: "Boston Museum of Fine Arts Masterpieces: Color in 16th and 17th Century Italian Painting" by Lillian Thomas

Public Lecture:

  • Friday, November 9
    • Time: 4:00 PM
    • Location: Fogg Art Museum, Large Lecture Hall
    • Speaker: Dr. Benjamin Rowland
    • Topic: "Bird and Flower Painting in China and the West"

The document is neatly organized, detailing the exhibitions and talks available to the public during the month of November 1951.

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The image shows a page from a document or program from the Fogg Art Museum at Harvard University, dated November 6, 1951. It outlines the current exhibitions and scheduled talks for that month.

Current Exhibitions:

  1. "Fifth Century Greece: A Didactic Exhibition" from November 15 to December 11.
  2. "Masterpieces of Chinese Bird and Flower Painting" until December 14.
  3. "Twenty-Seven Notable Italian, Spanish, and French Paintings" lent by the Museum of Fine Arts, Boston, until December 16.
  4. "Recent Additions to the Print Collection" until December 17.
  5. "Edouard Manet: Etchings and Lithographs" until December 1.
  6. "Ancient Glass" lent by Ray Winfield Smith, with an indefinite loan period.

Gallery Talks:

  • Saturday, November 10:

    • 2:30 P.M.: General Tour of the Fogg Art Museum.
    • 3:45 P.M.: Lecture titled "Romantic Versus Academic in Chinese Painting" by Richard H. Randall, Jr.

  • Saturday, November 17:

    • 2:30 P.M.: General Tour of the Fogg Art Museum.
    • 3:45 P.M.: Lecture titled "Glass in the Ancient World" by Thomas Cain.

  • Saturday, November 24:

    • 2:30 P.M.: General Tour of the Fogg Art Museum.
    • 3:45 P.M.: Lecture titled "Boston Museum of Fine Arts Masterpieces: Color in 15th and 16th Century Italian Painting" by Lillian Turner.

Public Lecture:

  • Friday, November 9: At 4 P.M., Dr. Benjamin Rowland will give an illustrated lecture on "Bird and Flower Painting in China and the West" in the Large Lecture Hall of the Fogg Art Museum.

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The image shows a typed document dated November 6, 1951, from the Fogg Art Museum at Harvard University in Cambridge, Massachusetts. The document details current exhibitions, gallery talks, and a public lecture scheduled at the museum.

Current Exhibitions listed include:

  • Fifth Century Greece, A Didactic Exhibition from November 15 to December 31.
  • Masterpieces of Chinese Bird and Flower Painting until December 14.
  • Twenty-Seven Notable Italian, Spanish, and French Paintings lent by the Museum of Fine Arts, Boston, until December 16.
  • Recent Additions to the Print Collection until December 17.
  • Edouard Manet - Etchings and Lithographs until December 1.
  • Ancient Glass, lent by Ray Winfield Smith, indefinite loan.

Gallery Talks scheduled:

  • November 10: General Tour at 2:30 P.M. and "Romantic Versus Academic in Chinese Painting" by Richard H. Randall, Jr. at 3:45 P.M.
  • November 17: General Tour at 2:30 P.M. and "Glass in the Ancient World" by Thomas Cain at 3:45 P.M.
  • November 24: General Tour at 2:30 P.M. and "Boston Museum of Fine Arts Masterpieces: Color in 15th and 16th Century Italian Paintings" by Lillian Cramer at 3:45 P.M.

Public Lecture:

  • November 9, 4 P.M. at the Fogg Art Museum Large Lecture Hall, Dr. Benjamin Rowland will give an illustrated lecture on "Bird and Flower Painting in China and the West."

The document is typewritten and appears to be a formal announcement or newsletter from the museum.

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This image shows a document or brochure detailing events and exhibitions at the Fogg Art Museum, dated November 6, 1951. The Fogg Art Museum is associated with Harvard University, located in Cambridge, Massachusetts. The document lists the current exhibitions, which include "FIFTH CENTURY GREECE, A DIDACTIC EXHIBITION," "MASTERPIECES OF CHINESE BIRD AND FLOWER PAINTING," and "TWENTY-SEVEN NOTABLE ITALIAN, SPANISH, AND FRENCH PAINTINGS," among others. It also mentions recent additions to the print collection and etchings and lithographs by Edouard Manet, along with gallery talks and public lectures on topics such as "Romantic Versus Academic in Chinese Painting" by Richard E. Randall, Jr., and "Glass in the Ancient World" by Thomas Cain. The document provides a specific schedule for gallery talks and public lectures, indicating dates, times, and names of the speakers.

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The image shows a page from a publication or bulletin related to the Fogg Art Museum at Harvard University, dated November 6, 1951. The page is titled "CURRENT EXHIBITIONS" and lists various art exhibitions and gallery talks scheduled at the museum. Here is a detailed description:

Header Information

  • Institution: Fogg Art Museum, Harvard University, Cambridge, Massachusetts.
  • Date: November 6, 1951.

Current Exhibitions

The page lists several exhibitions with their respective dates:

  1. Fifth Century Greece, A Didactic Exhibition

    • Dates: November 15 – December 31.

  2. Masterpieces of Chinese Bird and Flower Painting

    • Dates: Until December 14.

  3. Twenty-seven Notable Italian, Spanish, and French Paintings

    • Lent by: The Museum of Fine Arts, Boston.
    • Dates: Until December 16.

  4. Recent Additions to the Print Collection

    • Dates: Until December 17.

  5. Edouard Manet – Etchings and Lithographs

    • Dates: Until December 1.

  6. Ancient Glass

    • Lent by: Ray Winfield Smith.
    • Loan Status: Indefinite loan.

Gallery Talks

The page also details scheduled gallery talks:

  • Saturday, November 10:

    • 2:30 P.M.: "General Tour of the Fogg Art Museum."
    • 5:45 P.M.: "Romantic Versus Academic in Chinese Painting" – by Richard H. Randall, Jr.

  • Saturday, November 17:

    • 2:30 P.M.: "General Tour of the Fogg Art Museum."
    • 5:45 P.M.: "Glass in the Ancient World" – by Thomas Cain.

  • Saturday, November 24:

    • 2:30 P.M.: "General Tour of the Fogg Art Museum."
    • 5:45 P.M.: "Boston Museum of Fine Arts Masterpieces: Color in 15th and 16th Century Italian Painting" – by Lillian Cramer.

Public Lecture

  • Friday, November 30, at 4 P.M.:
    • Location: Large Lecture Hall, Fogg Art Museum.
    • Speaker: Dr. Benjamin Rowland.
    • Topic: "Bird and Flower Painting in China and the West."

Additional Notes

  • The page includes some handwritten annotations in the margins, likely notes or markings made by someone who viewed or used the bulletin. These annotations are faint and appear to be in pencil or ink.
  • The layout is formal and structured, typical of museum bulletins or program guides from the mid-20th century.

Overall Context

The image reflects the cultural and educational activities of the Fogg Art Museum in 1951, showcasing a variety of art exhibitions and educational events aimed at engaging the public with art history and appreciation. The inclusion of lectures and gallery tours highlights the museum's commitment to public education and outreach.

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The image shows a vintage brochure for the Fogg Art Museum at Harvard University, dated November 6, 1951. The brochure highlights the current exhibitions and upcoming events at the museum. The exhibitions listed include "Fifth Century Greece, A Didactic Exhibition," "Masterpieces of Chinese Bird and Flower Painting," "Twenty-Seven Notable Italian, Spanish, and French Paintings" lent by the Museum of Fine Arts, Boston, "Recent Additions to the Print Collection," "Edouard Manet - Etchings and Lithographs," and "Ancient Glasses" lent by Ray Winfield Smith. The brochure also provides details about gallery talks and public lectures, including a talk by Richard H. Randall, Jr. on "Romantic Versus Academic in Chinese Painting" and a lecture by Dr. Benjamin Rowland on "Bird and Flower Painting in China and the West." The brochure is printed on white paper with black text and has a slightly worn and aged appearance, suggesting it is an old document.