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This image shows a photograph of an open book or folder, revealing a typed document on aged, off-white paper.

The document is a notice or program for the Fogg Art Museum at Harvard University, Cambridge 38, Mass., dated January 9, 1952.

The document is organized into sections:

EXHIBITIONS

It lists several current and upcoming exhibitions:

• Twentieth Century Japanese Woodblock Prints, Gift of the Late Charles B. Hoyt, until March 1.
• Oriental Galleries Re-installed.
• Athens in the World of the Fifth Century: An Exhibition of Facts and Ideas, until February 16.
• Abstractions in Graphic Art, until February 2.
• Baroque Portraiture in Graphic Art, at the Fogg Art Museum (jointly with the Department of Printing and Graphic Arts, Houghton Library), January 11 - March 16.

Below the "Baroque Portraiture" entry, there is a handwritten note in pencil that reads: (Curt Kragness Suggests adding "that" which is in Bracket) — likely a comment on the text's grammatical structure.

GALLERY TALK

It announces scheduled talks:

• Saturday, January 19, 2:30 P.M.: General Tour of the Fogg Art Museum - led by Sally Schnefer.
• Below this, another handwritten note, also in pencil, reads: Saturday, Jan. 26 / Gallery Talk by Paul Wick.

The paper appears to be part of a larger, older archive, as evidenced by the surrounding brown, aged cardboard folder or book cover. The typing is in a classic serif font, characteristic of mid-20th-century typewriters. The document captures a specific moment in the museum's programming history.

In summary, the image displays a 1952 Fogg Art Museum program listing current exhibitions and gallery talks, with handwritten annotations suggesting minor edits and additions to the printed schedule.

The image shows a page from a document related to the Fogg Art Museum, which is located at Harvard University in Cambridge, Massachusetts. The document, dated January 9, 1952, lists several exhibitions and gallery talks scheduled for that year.

Exhibitions:

1. Twentieth Century Japanese Woodblock Prints: Gift of the Late Charles B. Hoyt, until March 1.
2. Oriental Galleries Re-Installed.
3. Athens in the World of the Fifth Century: An Exhibition of Facts and Ideas, until February 15.
4. Abstractions in Graphic Art, until February 2.
5. Baroque Portraiture in Graphic Art, at the Fogg Art Museum (jointly with the Department of Printing and Graphic Arts, Houghton Library), January 11 - March 15.

The page also notes that Ruth Mayuru suggested adding the information in brackets regarding the Baroque Portraiture exhibition.

Gallery Talks:

• Saturday, January 19 at 2:30 P.M., a General Tour of the Fogg Art Museum led by Sally Schaefer.
• Saturday, January 26, a Gallery Talk by Peter Wick.

The document appears to be part of a historical record or a planning document for the museum, providing details about the exhibitions and activities scheduled for that period. The paper is aged, with some discoloration and wear, indicating its historical significance.

This image shows a document from the Fogg Art Museum, which is part of Harvard University in Cambridge, Massachusetts. The document is dated January 9, 1952, and appears to be a list of exhibitions and gallery talks scheduled at the museum during that time.

Exhibitions:

1. Twentieth Century Japanese Woodblock Prints: A display of woodblock prints gifted by the late Charles B. Hoyt, scheduled to run until March 1.
2. Oriental Galleries Re-Installed: Mentioned as an ongoing update to the galleries.
3. Athens in the World of the Fifth Century: An Exhibition of Facts and Ideas: This exhibition is set to end on February 15.
4. Abstractions in Graphic Art: Running until February 2.
5. Baroque Portraiture in Graphic Art: A joint exhibition with the Department of Printing and Graphic Arts at the Houghton Library, scheduled from January 11 to March 15.

Gallery Talk:

• Saturday, January 19, 2:30 P.M.: A general tour of the Fogg Art Museum led by Sally Schaefer.
• Saturday, January 26: A gallery talk by Peter Wick (this is handwritten and added to the typed text).

The document is typed and includes some handwritten notes, likely for additional information or corrections. It is placed on top of a brown folder or binder, suggesting it might be part of a collection or archive.

The image is of a book opened to a page that contains information about the Fogg Art Museum at Harvard University, Cambridge, Massachusetts. The page is dated January 9, 1952. The page is titled "EXHIBITIONS" and lists several exhibitions that were on display at the museum. The exhibitions include "Twentieth Century Japanese Woodblock Prints," "Oriental Galleries Re-Installed," "Athens in the World of the Fifth Century: An Exhibition of Facts and Ideas," "Abstractions in Graphic Art," and "Barque Portature in Graphic Art." The page also mentions a gallery talk by Peter Wick on Saturday, January 26, at 2:50 PM. The book appears to be a program or guide for visitors to the museum.

The image shows a page from a book or brochure titled "FOGG ART MUSEUM, HARVARD UNIVERSITY, CAMBRIDGE 38, MASS." The page is dated January 9, 1952, and contains information about the exhibitions and events at the Fogg Art Museum during that time. The exhibitions listed include "TWENTIETH CENTURY JAPANESE WOODBLOCK PRINTS, Gift of the Late Charles B. Hoyt, until March 1," "ORIENTAL GALLERIES RE-INSTALLED," "ATHENS IN THE WORLD OF THE FIFTH CENTURY: AN EXHIBITION OF FACTS AND IDEAS, until February 18," and "ABSTRACTIONS IN GRAPHIC ART, until February 2." The page also mentions a gallery talk by Peter Wick on January 26, 1952, and a general tour of the Fogg Art Museum led by Sally Schaefer on January 19, 1952, at 2:30 PM.

The image depicts an open page from a program or bulletin issued by the Fogg Art Museum at Harvard University, Cambridge, MA, dated January 9, 1952. The page is titled "EXHIBITIONS" and lists several upcoming events and exhibitions at the museum. Here is a detailed description:

Header Information

• Institution: Fogg Art Museum, Harvard University, Cambridge, 38 Mass.
• Date: January 9, 1952.

Exhibitions Listed

1. Twentieth Century Japanese Woodblock Prints

   • Dates: Until March 1.
   • Details: A gift of the late Charles B. Hoyt.

2. Oriental Galleries Re-Installed

   • No specific dates provided.

3. Athens in the World of the Fifth Century: An Exhibition of Facts and Ideas

   • Dates: Until February 15.

4. Abstractions in Graphic Art

   • Dates: Until February 2.

5. Baroque Portraiture in Graphic Art

   • Dates: January 11 – March 15.
   • Location: At the Fogg Art Museum (jointly with the Department of Printing and Graphic Arts, Houghton Library).

Gallery Talk

• Date: Saturday, January 19
  • Time: 2:50 P.M.
  • Event: General Tour of the Fogg Art Museum, led by Sally Schofer.

Handwritten Notes

• Additional Note: A handwritten annotation at the bottom of the page states:

  "Rath major suggests adding that which is in brackets"
  This suggests a suggestion or edit to the original printed text, possibly indicating a proposed addition or clarification.

Visual Context

• The page appears to be part of a bound document or booklet, as indicated by the visible spine and adjacent pages on either side. The paper has a slightly aged, beige tone, consistent with mid-20th-century printing materials.
• The text is typed, with clear, formal formatting typical of institutional bulletins or programs of the era.

Overall Impression

The image captures a historical record of museum programming from 1952, showcasing a variety of exhibitions and events focused on art, history, and graphic arts. The handwritten note adds a personal or administrative touch, hinting at internal discussions or revisions to the published content. The document reflects the cultural and educational activities of the Fogg Art Museum during that period.

The image features a document from the Fogg Art Museum at Harvard University, dated January 9, 1952. It provides information on exhibitions and a gallery talk. The document includes details of exhibitions such as:

• Twentieth Century Japanese Woodblock Prints (gift of the late Charles B. Hoyt, running until March 1),
• Oriental Galleries Re-installed,
• "Athens in the World of the Fifth Century" (running until February 15),
• "Abstractions in Graphic Art" (until February 2),
• "Baroque Portraiture in Graphic Art" (jointly held by the Fogg Art Museum and the Department of Printing and Graphic Arts, Houghton Library, running from January 11 to March 15).

A section titled "Gallery Talk" mentions a tour on Saturday, January 19, led by Sally Schaefer. Handwritten notes are visible, including one for another gallery talk by someone named Peter Wick on a Saturday, November 26.

The document is printed on aged paper, with a typewritten format and faint handwritten annotations. It's part of a bound collection or book with edges of older, browned paper visible.

The image shows a page from what appears to be an announcement or program related to the Fogg Art Museum at Harvard University in Cambridge, Massachusetts. The text is dated January 9, 1952. The page lists several exhibitions including "Twentieth Century Japanese Woodblock Prints," "Oriental Galleries Re-installed," "Athens in the World of the Fifth Century: An Exhibition of Facts and Ideas," and "Abstractions in Graphic Art," along with dates and details for each.

Below the exhibitions, the section titled "Bargue Portraiture in Graphic Art" references a joint display with the Department of Printing and Graphic Arts, Houghton Library, running from January 11 through March 15. There is a handwritten note that seems to read "Check for proof adding that which is in brackets."

There is also a "Gallery Talk" section mentioning a "General Tour of the Fogg Art Museum" led by Sally Schaefer on Saturday, January 19, and another handwritten note about a gallery talk by Patty Wick on Saturday, January 26.

The page looks aged and is possibly from an archive or collection given the brownish tinge and wear on the paper. The handwriting appears to be in blue ink and the typeface used for the printed text is clean and formal, fitting for an academic or museum document from the 1950s.

The image shows a typewritten page from the Fogg Art Museum at Harvard University, Cambridge, Massachusetts. The page, dated January 9, 1952, lists exhibitions and gallery talks.

Exhibitions:

• Twentieth Century Japanese Woodblock Prints, a gift of the late Charles B. Hoyt, available until March 1.
• Oriental Galleries re-installed.
• Athens in the World of the Fifth Century: An Exhibition of Facts and Ideas, until February 15.
• Abstractions in Graphic Art, until February 2.
• Baroque Portraiture in Graphic Art at the Fogg Art Museum (jointly with the Department of Printing and Graphic Arts, Houghton Library), January 11 to March 15. There is a handwritten note underneath suggesting an addition related to the Baroque exhibition.

Gallery Talk:

• Saturday, January 19: 2:30 PM General Tour of the Fogg Art Museum, led by Sally Schaefer.
• Saturday, Jan. 26: A handwritten note about a gallery talk by Peter Wick.

The page is typed on white paper and looks to be part of a larger bound volume with a brown cover and edges visible.

A single page from a 1952 exhibition catalog for the Fogg Art Museum (Harvard University).

• At the top: “FOGG ART MUSEUM” and “HARVARD UNIVERSITY, CAMBRIDGE 38, MASS.” with the date January 9, 1952.
• The page is titled EXHIBITIONS and lists several displays:
  • Twentieth Century Japanese Woodblock Prints, gift of the late Charles B. Hoyt, until March 1.
  • Oriental Galleries Re-installed.
  • Athens in the World of the Fifth Century: An Exhibition of Facts and Ideas, until February 15.
  • Abstractions in Graphic Art, until February 2.
  • Baroque Portraiture in Graphic Art, at the Fogg Art Museum (jointly with the Department of Printing and Graphic Arts, Houghton Library), January 11 – March 15.
• A “GALLERY TALK” section is included, with:
  • Saturday, January 19, 2:30 P.M. General Tour of the Fogg Art Museum — led by Sally Schaefer.
  • Saturday, Jan. 26 — Gallery Talk by Peter Wick.
• There are handwritten pencil notes in the margins.
• The page rests on a brown folder or mat, giving an archival, vintage feel.