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Fogg Art Museum Scrapbooks, August 1951-May 1958

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This image displays a vintage, typed program or announcement sheet from the Fogg Art Museum, located at Harvard University, Cambridge 38, Mass.

The document is dated November 23, 1961, and is laid open in what appears to be a tan-colored, aged folder or scrapbook. The paper itself is off-white or cream, consistent with mid-20th-century stationary.

The sheet is formatted with clear, typewritten headings and lists, detailing:

EXHIBITIONS currently on view or upcoming:

  • CRANACH and CLOUET – Princely Portrait Drawings of the Northern Renaissance (for the benefit of the Rhine Museum), November 23 – December 31.
  • THE GRAPHIC ART OF LUCAS CRANACH THE ELDER, November 23 – December 31. Lended by the National Gallery, Washington (Rosenwald Collection).
  • ATHENS IN THE WORLD OF THE FIFTH CENTURY: AN EXHIBITION OF FACTS AND IDEAS, until December 31.
  • MASTERPIECES OF CHINESE BIRD and FLOWER PAINTING, until December 14.
  • EDOUARD MANET – ETCHINGS and LITHOGRAPHS, until December 1.
  • ABSTRACTIONS IN GRAPHIC ART, December 3 – February 1.

PUBLIC LECTURE:

  • Dr. Jakob Rosenberg on “CRANACH THE ELDER AND HIS ROLE IN GERMAN ART”.
  • Thursday, December 6, at 4 P.M. at the Fogg Art Museum.

GALLERY TALKS scheduled for:

  • 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 15TH AND 16TH CENTURY ITALIAN PAINTING” by Lilian Croiser.

  • Saturday, December 1:

    • 2:30 P.M. — General Tour.
    • 3:45 P.M. — “CHINESE PAINTING, A PHILOSOPHICAL EXPRESSION” by Carroll Hogan.

  • Saturday, December 8:

    • 2:30 P.M. — General Tour.
    • 3:45 P.M. — “CRANACH and CLOUET: RENAISSANCE PORTRAIT DRAWING IN THE NORTH” by Sally Schaefer.

The overall aesthetic is formal and academic, typical of institutional museum publications from the early 1960s. The document offers a snapshot of the museum’s programming during that season, highlighting Renaissance and Asian art, as well as graphic arts and public engagement through lectures and guided tours.

The slight curl and wear on the paper and folder edges suggest this is an original, preserved artifact from that time period.

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The image shows a document announcing exhibitions, lectures, and gallery talks at the Fogg Art Museum, Harvard University, in Cambridge, Massachusetts. The document is dated November 20, 1951. It lists several exhibitions, including:

  • "CRANACH and CLOUET – Princely Portrait Drawings of the Northern Renaissance" (November 23 – December 31)
  • "THE GRAPHIC ART OF LUCAS CRANACH THE ELDER" (November 23 – December 31, Lent by the National Gallery, Washington, Rosenwald Collection)
  • "ATHENS IN THE WORLD OF THE FIFTH CENTURY: AN EXHIBITION OF FACTS AND IDEAS" (until December 31)
  • "MASTERPIECES OF CHINESE BIRD and FLOWER PAINTING" (until December 14)
  • "EDOUARD MANET – ETCHINGS and LITHOGRAPHS" (until December 1)
  • "ABSTRACTIONS IN GRAPHIC ART" (December 3 – February 2)

There is also a public lecture, "Dr. Jakob Rosenberg CRANACH THE ELDER AND HIS ROLE IN GERMAN ART," scheduled for Thursday, December 6, at 4 P.M.

Gallery talks are scheduled for specific Saturdays in November and December, with topics such as "General Tour of the Fogg Art Museum," "BOSTON MUSEUM OF FINE ARTS MASTERPIECES: COLOR IN 15TH AND 16TH CENTURY ITALIAN PAINTING," and "CHINESE PAINTING, A PHILOSOPHICAL EXPRESSION."

The document is placed on an aged, brown piece of cardboard, which appears to be part of a box or archive.

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This image shows a printed document from the Fogg Art Museum at Harvard University, dated November 20, 1951. The document lists various exhibitions and events scheduled at the museum.

Exhibitions:

  1. Cranach and Clouet - Princely Portrait Drawings of the Northern Renaissance (For the Benefit of the Rheims Museum) - November 23 - December 31.
  2. The Graphic Art of Lucas Cranach the Elder - November 23 - December 31. Lent by the National Gallery, Washington (Rosenwald Collection).
  3. Athens in the World of the Fifth Century: An Exhibition of Facts and Ideas - until December 31.
  4. Masterpieces of Chinese Bird and Flower Painting - until December 14.
  5. Edouard Manet - Etchings and Lithographs - until December 1.
  6. Abstractions in Graphic Art - December 3 - February 2.

Public Lecture:

  • Dr. Jakob Rosenberg: Cranach the Elder and His Role in German Art - Thursday, December 6, at 4 P.M. at the Fogg Art Museum.

Gallery Talks:

  • 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 15th and 16th Century Italian Painting by Lilian Cramer.
  • Saturday, December 1:
    • 2:30 P.M.: General Tour of the Fogg Art Museum.
    • 3:45 P.M.: Chinese Painting, A Philosophical Expression by Carroll Hogan.
  • Saturday, December 8:
    • 2:30 P.M.: General Tour of the Fogg Art Museum.
    • 3:45 P.M.: Cranach and Clouet: Renaissance Portrait Drawing in the North by Sally Schaefer.

The document is placed on top of a brown folder or cover, suggesting it might be part of a collection or archive. The paper appears to be slightly aged, consistent with its 1951 date.

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The image shows a book opened to a page that displays information about the Fogg Art Museum at Harvard University, Cambridge, Massachusetts. The page lists several exhibitions and events that took place in November and December of 1951. The exhibitions include "CRANACH and CLOUT - Princely Portrait Drawings of the Northern Renaissance," "THE GRAPHIC ART OF LUCAS CRANACH THE ELDER," "ATHENS IN THE WORLD OF THE FIFTH CENTURY: AN EXHIBITION OF FACTS AND IDEAS," "MASTERPIECES OF CHINESE PIRO AND FLOWER PAINTING," "REGARD LANET - ETCHINGS and LITHOGRAPHS," and "ABSTRACTIONS IN GRAPHIC ART." Additionally, there is a public lecture by Dr. Jakob Rosenberg titled "CRANACH THE ELDER AND HIS ROLE IN GERMAN ART," and gallery talks are scheduled on specific dates.

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The image shows a page from a brochure or pamphlet for the Fogg Art Museum at Harvard University, dated November 20, 1951. The page lists upcoming exhibitions and events at the museum, including:

  • "CRANACH and CLOUET - Princely Portrait Drawings of the Northern Renaissance" (November 23 - December 31)
  • "THE GRAPHIC ART OF LUCAS CRANACH THE ELDER" (November 23 - December 31)
  • "ATHENS IN THE WORLD OF THE FIFTH CENTURY: AN EXHIBITION OF FACTS AND IDEAS" (until December 16)
  • "MASTERPIECES OF CHINESE BIRD AND FLOWER PAINTING" (until December 1)
  • "EDOUARD MANET - ETCHINGS AND LITHOGRAPHS" (until December 14)
  • "ABSTRACTIONS IN GRAPHIC ART" (December 3 - February 2)

The page also includes details about public lectures, gallery talks, and tours of the museum. The brochure is open to the section about the "CRANACH and CLOUET" exhibition, which features drawings by Lucas Cranach the Elder and Lucas Cranach the Younger, as well as works by the French artist Jean Clouet.

The overall tone of the brochure is formal and informative, aimed at art enthusiasts and scholars interested in visiting the Fogg Art Museum and its exhibitions.

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The image shows a page from a program or brochure for the Fogg Art Museum at Harvard University, located in Cambridge, Massachusetts. The document is dated November 20, 1951, and outlines various exhibitions, a public lecture, and gallery talks scheduled for the fall and early winter of that year.

Exhibitions:

  1. CRAMACH and CLOUET – Princely Portrait Drawings of the Northern Renaissance

    • Dates: November 23 – December 21
    • Benefit for the Rheims Museum
    • Lent by the National Gallery, Washington (Rosenwald Collections)

  2. THE GRAPHIC ART OF LUCAS CRAMACH THE ELDER

    • Dates: November 23 – December 31
    • Lent by the National Gallery, Washington (Rosenwald Collections)

  3. ATHENS IN THE WORLD OF THE FIFTH CENTURY: AN EXHIBITION OF PARTS AND IDEAS

    • Dates: until December 31

  4. MASTERPIECES OF CHINESE BIRD AND FLOWER PAINTING

    • Dates: until December 14

  5. ECCOARD MANET – ETCHINGS and LITHOGRAPHS

    • Dates: until December 1

  6. ABSTRACTIONS IN GRAPHIC ART

    • Dates: December 3 – February 4

Public Lecture:

  • Dr. Jakob Rosenberg will present a lecture titled "CRAMACH THE ELDER AND HIS ROLE IN GERMAN ART"
    • Date: Thursday, December 6
    • Time: 1 P.M.
    • Location: The Fogg Art Museum

Gallery Talks:

  • 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 15TH AND 16TH CENTURY ITALIAN PAINTING, by Lilian Cramer

  • Saturday, December 1

    • 1:30 P.M.: General Tour of the Fogg Art Museum
    • 3:45 P.M.: CHINESE PAINTING: A PHILOSOPHICAL EXPRESSION, by Carroll Rogan

  • Saturday, December 8

    • 2:30 P.M.: General Tour of the Fogg Art Museum
    • 3:45 P.M.: CRAMACH and CLOUET: RENAISSANCE PORTRAIT DRAWING IN THE NORTH, by Sally Schaeffer

The document is neatly typed and formatted, indicating it is an official program or announcement for the museum's events during that period. The page appears to be part of a larger booklet or folder, as suggested by the visible spine and additional pages on either side.

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The image shows a page from an old book or catalog, featuring a typed document with the title "FOGG ART MUSEUM" at the top. The document is dated November 22, 1931, and lists various exhibitions and events taking place at the museum.

Exhibitions:

  • GRANACH and CLUET - Principally Portrait Drawings of the Northern Renaissance. (For the Benefit of the Ehrine Museum). November 23 - December 21.
  • THE GRAPHIC ART OF LUCAS CRANACH THE ELDER, November 23 - December 21. Lent by the National Gallery, Washington (Rosenwald Collection). ATHENS IN THE WORLD OF THE FIFTH CENTURY: AN EXHIBITION OF PAINTS AND IDEAS, until December 31.
  • MASTERPIECES OF CHINESE BIRD and FLOWER PAINTING, until December 14.
  • EDWARD MANET - ETCHINGS and LITHOGRAPHS, until December 1.
  • ABSTRACTIONS IN GRAPHIC ART, December 3 - February 1.

Public Lecture:

  • Dr. Jakob Rosenberg CRANACH THE ELDER AND HIS ROLE IN GERMAN ART. Thursday, December 6, at 4 P. M. at the Fogg Art Museum.

Gallery Talks:

  • Saturday, November 24
    • 2.30 P. M. General Tour of the Fogg Art Museum.
    • 3.45 P. M. BOSTON MUSEUM OF FINE ARTS MASTERPIECES: GUIDE IN 15TH AND 16TH CENTURY ITALIAN PAINTING by Lilian Grover.
  • Saturday, December 1
    • 2.30 P. M. General Tour of the Fogg Art Museum.
    • 3.45 P. M. CHINESE PAINTING, A PHILOSOPHICAL EXPRESSION by Carroll Hogan.
  • Saturday, December 8
    • 2.30 P. M. General Tour of the Fogg Art Museum.
    • 3.45 P. M. GRANACH and CLUET: RENAISSANCE PORTRAIT DRAWING IN THE NORTH - by Sally Schaefer.

The document appears to be a program or schedule for the Fogg Art Museum, listing various exhibitions, lectures, and events taking place during the winter of 1931.

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The image depicts a page from an old book or catalog, featuring a typed list of exhibits and events at the Fogg Art Museum.

The page is open to a section titled "EXHIBITS" in bold, with the date "November 22, 1951" below it. The list includes various exhibits, such as "CRANACH and CLAUDET - Princely Portrait Drawings of the Northern Renaissance" and "MASTERPIECES OF CHINESE BIRD and FLOWER PAINTING."

Below the exhibits list is a section titled "PUBLIC LECTURE," which announces a lecture by Dr. Jakob Rosenberg on "CRANACH THE ELDER AND HIS ROLE IN GERMAN ART" on Thursday, December 6, at 4 p.m.

The next section is titled "GALLERY TALKS," which lists several gallery talks scheduled for Saturday, November 24, and Saturday, December 1. The final section is titled "General Tour of the Fogg Art Museum," which includes a tour on Saturday, December 8.

The background of the image is a plain gray color, with the book or catalog resting on a flat surface. The overall atmosphere suggests a quiet, academic setting, with the focus on art and culture.

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The image depicts a worn, open book with a letterhead from the Fogg Art Museum at Harvard University. The letter is dated November 22, 1961, and lists various exhibitions and events taking place at the museum.

Key Features:

  • Letterhead: The letterhead features the name "FOGG ART MUSEUM" in large text, followed by "HARVARD UNIVERSITY, CAMBRIDGE 38, MASS." in smaller text.
  • Date: The date "November 22, 1961" is typed below the letterhead.
  • Exhibitions: The letter lists several exhibitions, including:
    • "CRANACH and CLOUET - Princesly Portrait Drawings of the Northern Renaissance."
    • "THE GRAPHIC ART OF LUCAS CRANACH THE ELDER."
    • "ATHENS IN THE WORLD OF THE FIFTH CENTURY: AN EXHIBITION OF FACTS AND IDEAS."
    • "MASTERPIECES OF CHINESE BIRD and FLOWER PAINTING."
    • "EDOUARD MANET - ETCHINGS and LITHOGRAPHS."
    • "ABSTRACTIONS IN GRAPHIC ART."
  • Public Lecture: A public lecture titled "CRANACH THE ELDER AND HIS ROLE IN GERMAN ART" is scheduled for Thursday, December 6, at 4 P.M.
  • Gallery Talks: The letter also lists several gallery talks, including:
    • "General Tour of the Fogg Art Museum. BOSTON MUSEUM OF FINE ARTS MASTERPIECES: CHOICE IN 15TH AND 16TH CENTURY ITALIAN PAINTING" on Saturday, November 24.
    • "General Tour of the Fogg Art Museum. CHINESE PAINTING, A PHILOSOPHICAL EXPRESSION" on Saturday, December 1.
    • "General Tour of the Fogg Art Museum. CRANACH and CLOUET: RENAISSANCE PORTRAIT DRAWING IN THE NORTH" on Saturday, December 8.

Overall: The image provides a glimpse into the cultural and artistic activities taking place at the Fogg Art Museum in 1961. The letter highlights the museum's commitment to showcasing a diverse range of artistic styles and periods, as well as its efforts to engage with the public through lectures and gallery talks.

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The image presents a vintage, open book with a yellowed page featuring an announcement for the Fogg Art Museum at Harvard University in Cambridge, Massachusetts. The page is dated November 20, 1961.

Header
At the top of the page, the museum's name and location are prominently displayed:

  • FOGG ART MUSEUM
  • HARVARD UNIVERSITY, CAMBRIDGE 38, MASS.

Exhibitions
The page lists several exhibitions, including:

  • CRANACH and CLOUET - Principally Portrait Drawings of the Northern Renaissance (For the Benefit of the Ebisus Museum) November 23 - December 21.
  • THE GRAPHIC ART OF LUCAS CRANACH THE ELDER, November 23 - December 31. Lent by the National Gallery, Washington (Rosenwald Collection).
  • ARTS IN THE WORLD OF THE FIFTH CENTURY: AN EXHIBITION OF TECTS AND EURAS, until December 11.
  • MASTERPIECES OF CHINESE BIRD AND FLOWER PAINTING, until December 14.
  • EDOUARD MANET - ETCHINGS and LITHOGRAPHS, until December 1.
  • ABSTRACTIONS IN GRAPHIC ART, December 3 - February 2.

Public Lecture
A public lecture is scheduled:

  • Dr. Jakob Rosenberg CRANACH THE ELDER AND HIS ROLE IN GERMAN ART. Thursday, December 6, at 4 P.M. at the Fogg Art Museum.

Gallery Talks
The page also lists gallery talks, including:

  • 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 15TH AND 18TH CENTURY ITALIAN PAINTING by Lilian Gromer.
  • Saturday, December 1
    • 2:30 P.M. General Tour of the Fogg Art Museum.
    • 3:45 P.M. CHINESE PAINTING, A PHILOSOPHICAL EXPRESSION by Carroll Hogan.
  • Saturday, December 8
    • 2:30 P.M. General Tour of the Fogg Art Museum.
    • 3:45 P.M. CRANACH and CLOUET: RENAISSANCE PORTRAIT DRAWING IN THE NORTH by SALLY SCHAEFFER.

The background of the image features a light gray color, providing a clean and neutral backdrop for the vintage book.