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Fogg Art Museum Scrapbooks, August 1951-May 1958

ARCH.2003.32, Rendition: 803858

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This image shows a vintage, open booklet or program, resting inside a worn, brown paper cover, possibly from a scrapbook or archive.

The visible page is dated December 4, 1951, and contains typed text outlining the schedule for that week at what is clearly the Fogg Art Museum (now part of the Harvard Art Museums).

The content is organized into two main sections:

  1. EXHIBITIONS:

    • Cranach and Clouet - Princely Portrait Drawings of the North Renaissance. (Benefit for the Rheims Museum) — Until December 31.
    • The Graphic Art of Lucas Cranach the Elder. Lent by the National Gallery, Washington (Rosenwald Collection) — Until December 31.
    • 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.
    • Abstractions in Graphic Art — Until February 8.

  2. PUBLIC LECTURE:

    • A lecture by Prof. A. D. Trendall, of the University of Sydney, Australia, on South Italian Theatre: Dramatic Representations on Italiote Vases. This was sponsored by the Department of Classics and the Fogg Museum, scheduled for Thursday, December 13, at 4 P.M. in the Fogg Art Museum, Small Lecture Hall.

  3. GALLERY TALKS:

    • 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.
    • Saturday, December 15:
      • 2:30 P.M. — General Tour of the Fogg Art Museum.
      • 3:45 P.M. — The Drawing and Graphic Work of Lucas Cranach, the Elder — by Peter Wick.

The page is typewritten on white paper and shows some slight blurring or ghosting from text on the reverse side, which is visible through the paper. The overall aesthetic is utilitarian and historical, characteristic of institutional programs from the 1950s.

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The image shows a page from a document dated December 4, 1951. The page outlines details of various exhibitions and public lectures at a museum. Here are the main points on the page:

  1. Exhibitions:

    • "CRANACH and CLOUET - Princely Portrait Drawings of the North Renaissance. (For the Benefit of the Rheims Museum), until December 31."
    • "THE GRAPHIC ART OF LUCAS CRANACH THE ELDER, until 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."
    • "ABSTRACTIONS IN GRAPHIC ART, until February 2."

  2. Public Lecture:

    • Prof. A. D. Trendall, of the University of Sydney, Australia:
      • "SOUTH ITALIAN THEATRE: DRAMATIC REPRESENTATIONS ON ITALIOTE VASES (Sponsored by the Department of Classics and the Fogg Museum)."
      • Thursday, December 13, at 4 P.M., at the Fogg Art Museum, Small Lecture Hall.
    • Prof. A. D. Trendall, of the University of Sydney, Australia:
      • "SOUTH ITALIAN THEATRE: DRAMATIC REPRESENTATIONS ON ITALIOTE VASES (Sponsored by the Department of Classics and the Fogg Museum)."
      • Saturday, December 8, at 4 P.M., at the Fogg Art Museum, Small Lecture Hall.

  3. Gallery Talks:

    • 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.
    • Saturday, December 15.
      • 2:30 P.M. - General Tour of the Fogg Art Museum.
      • 3:45 P.M. - THE DRAWING and GRAPHIC WORK OF LUCAS CRANACH, THE ELDER, by Peter Wick.

The page is typed in a formal, typewritten style, and the document appears to be part of a museum catalog or event schedule. The title "EXHIBITIONS" and "PUBLIC LECTURE" are clearly marked, making it easy to distinguish between different sections of the content.

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This image shows a typed document dated December 4, 1951, that appears to be a schedule or announcement for exhibitions and public lectures at a museum, likely the Fogg Art Museum based on the content. The document is set within a brown folder or binder.

The document is divided into two main sections: "EXHIBITIONS" and "PUBLIC LECTURE."

EXHIBITIONS:

  • Cranach and Clouet - Princely Portrait Drawings of the North Renaissance: For the benefit of the Rheims Museum, running until December 31.
  • The Graphic Art of Lucas Cranach the Elder: Running until December 31, lent by the National Gallery, Washington (Rosenwald Collection).
  • Athens in the World of the Fifth Century: An Exhibition of Facts and Ideas: Running until December 31.
  • Masterpieces of Chinese Bird and Flower Painting: Running until December 14.
  • Abstractions in Graphic Art: Running until February 2.

PUBLIC LECTURE:

  • Prof. A. D. Trendall of the University of Sydney, Australia, will give a lecture on "South Italian Theatre: Dramatic Representations on Italiote Vases" on Thursday, December 13, at 4 P.M., at the Fogg Art Museum, Small Lecture Hall. This lecture is sponsored by the Department of Classics and the Fogg Museum.

GALLERY TALKS:

  • 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.
  • Saturday, December 15:
    • 2:30 P.M.: General Tour of the Fogg Art Museum.
    • 3:45 P.M.: "The Drawing and Graphic Work of Lucas Cranach, the Elder" by Peter Wick.

The document is neatly typed in a clear, legible font, and the text is well-organized, making it easy to read and follow. The paper appears to be slightly aged, consistent with the date on the document.

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The image shows an open book with a page that contains information about exhibitions and events. The book is opened to a page with the date "December 4, 1951" at the top. The page lists several exhibitions, including "CRANACH and CLOUTET - Princely Portrait Drawings of the North Renaissance" and "THE GRAPHIC ART OF LUCAS CRANACH THE ELDER, until December 31." There is also a section for "PUBLIC LECTURE" with details about a lecture by Prof. A. D. Trendall of the University of Sydney, Australia. The book appears to be a program or guide for an art museum, possibly the Fogg Art Museum, based on the context provided.

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The image shows an open book, with the page displaying a schedule of events and exhibitions. The text is in a serif font and is divided into sections, including "EXHIBITIONS" and "PUBLIC LECTURE." The date at the top of the page is December 4, 1951. The page includes details about various exhibitions, such as "CRANACH and GLOUET - Princely Portrait Drawings of the North Renaissance," "THE GRAPHIC ART OF LUCAS GRANACH THE ELDER," and "MASTERPIECES OF CHINESE BIRD and FLOWER PAINTING." There are also details about public lectures and gallery talks, including a lecture by Prof. A. D. Trendall on "DRAMATIC REPRESENTATIONS ON ITALIC VASE." The page has a brown cover and appears to be a printed document.

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The image shows an open book or booklet with a page titled "EXHIBITIONS", dated December 4, 1951. The page contains a list of various exhibitions and events, along with details about their durations, sponsors, and associated activities. Here is a breakdown of the content:

Exhibitions Listed:

  1. CRANACH and CLOUET – Princely Portrait Drawings of the North Renaissance

    • For the Benefit of the Rheims Museum, until December 31.
    • Lent by the National Gallery, Washington (Rosenthal Collection).

  2. THE GRAPHIC ART OF LUCAS CRANACH THE ELDER, until December 31.

    • Lent by the National Gallery, Washington (Rosenthal Collection).

  3. ATHENS IN THE WORLD OF THE FIFTH CENTURY: AN EXHIBITION OF FACTS AND IDEAS, until December 14.

  4. MASTERPIECES OF CHINESE BIRD AND FLOWER-PAINTING, until December 14.

  5. ABSTRACTIONS IN GRAPHIC ART, until February 2.

  6. PUBLIC LECTURE

    • Prof. A. D. Trendall, of the University of Sydney, Australia:
      • SOUTH ITALIAN THEATRE: DRAMATIC REPRESENTATIONS ON ITALIC VASES
      • Sponsored by the Department of Classics and the Fogg Museum,
      • THURSDAY, December 13, at 4 P.M., at the Fogg Art Museum, Small Lecture Hall.

Gallery Talks:

  • Saturday, December 8

    • 2:50 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.

  • Saturday, December 15

    • 2:50 P.M.: General Tour of the Fogg Art Museum.
    • 3:45 P.M.: THE DRAWING and GRAPHIC WORK OF LUCAS CRANACH, THE ELDER, by Peter Wick.

Additional Notes:

  • The page appears to be part of a program or bulletin for the Fogg Art Museum, likely used for public announcements or event schedules.
  • The layout is structured with clear headings, dates, times, and descriptions for each event or exhibition.
  • The paper has a slightly aged appearance, consistent with a document from the early 1950s.

This page serves as a historical record of cultural events and exhibitions held at the Fogg Art Museum during that time.

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The image shows a page from a document or book. The page has text which appears to be a listing of exhibitions and events with their respective schedules. The document header indicates the date December 4, 1951, and lists various exhibitions including art by Cranach and Clouet, described as "Princely-Portrait Drawings of the North Renaissance." It mentions "THE GRAPHIC ART OF LUCAS CRANACH THE ELDER," with loans from the National Gallery Washington (Rosenwald Collection), running until December 31st. Additionally, there are other exhibitions related to the "WORLD OF THE FIFTH CENTURY," "CHINESE BIRD," and "FLOWER-PAINTING," along with "ABSTRACTIONS IN GRAPHIC ART."

A public lecture by Prof. A. D. Trendall is also noted, with additional gallery talks and general tours of the Fogg Art Museum, including discussions about Italian theatre and Renaissance portrait drawing. The entries are written in a formal style, typical of event listings in an academic or museum context. The page itself shows some signs of aging, with yellowing and a frayed edge on the right-hand side, indicative of physical documents from the mid-20th century.

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The image shows a typed page dated December 4, 1951, listing upcoming exhibitions, public lectures, and gallery talks. The content is organized under three headings:

  1. EXHIBITIONS:
  • "CRANACH and CLOUET - Princely Portrait Drawings of the North Renaissance." (For the Benefit of the Rheims Museum), until December 31.
  • "THE GRAPHIC ART OF LUCAS CRANACH THE ELDER," until 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.
  • "ABSTRACTIONS IN GRAPHIC ART," until February 2.
  1. PUBLIC LECTURE:
  • Prof. A. D. Trendall, of the University of Sydney, Australia, will speak on "SOUTH ITALIAN THEATRE: DRAMATIC REPRESENTATIONS ON ITALIAN VASES" (Sponsored by the Department of Classics and the Fogg Museum) on Thursday, December 13, at 4 P.M., at the Fogg Art Museum, Small Lecture Hall.
  1. GALLERY TALKS:
  • 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.
  • Saturday, December 15:
    • 2:30 P.M.: General Tour of the Fogg Art Museum.
    • 3:45 P.M.: "THE DRAWING and GRAPHIC WORK of LUCAS CRANACH, THE ELDER," by Peter Wick.

The typed text is on a white sheet placed on top of a worn, light brown background book or folder, and it appears to be an official or archival document page.

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The image shows an open book resting on a light brown folder. The right-hand page is a typewritten bulletin or catalog entry dated December 4, 1951. It lists exhibitions (e.g., Cranach and Clouet – Princely Portrait Drawings of the North Renaissance; The Graphic Art of Lucas Cranach the Elder) and a Public Lecture section with scheduled times (e.g., 2:50 PM, 3:45 PM) and venues like the Fogg Art Museum. The page is pale white with small, densely packed text, while the left page is slightly visible and appears inverted or reflected. The overall look is that of a vintage museum program or notice.

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The image shows a typed page of text, dated December 4, 1951. The page is a list of exhibitions, public lectures, and gallery talks. It includes detailed information about art exhibitions, such as:

  • Exhibitions:

    • "CRANACH and CLOUET - Princely-Portrait Drawings of the North Renaissance" (on behalf of the Rheims Museum, until December 31).
    • "THE GRAPHIC ART OF LUCAS CRANACH THE ELDER" (lent by the National Gallery, Washington, until December 31).
    • "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).
    • "ABSTRACTIONS IN GRAPHIC ART" (until February).

  • Public Lecture:

    • A lecture by Prof. A. D. Trendall of the University of Sydney on "SOUTH ITALIAN THEATER: DRAMATIC REPRESENTATIONS ON ITALIAN VASES" (December 13 at the Fogg Art Museum, Small Lecture Hall).

  • Gallery Talks:

    • Scheduled for Saturday, December 8, and Saturday, December 15, including a general tour of the Fogg Art Museum and specific talks on the art of Cranach and Clouet.

The page is in a book or binder with aged paper edges, lending it a historical feel.