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Fogg Art Museum Scrapbooks, August 1951-May 1958

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The image shows a typed document from the Fogg Art Museum at Harvard University, Cambridge, Massachusetts. The document is dated February 27, 1952, and lists various exhibitions and public lectures scheduled for the following months. Here are the details:

Exhibitions:

  1. Exhibition 5: Baroque Portraiture in Graphic Art - Jointly with the Department of Printing and Graphic Arts, Houghton Library, running from February 27 through March 15.
  2. Exhibition m: Early Italian Engravings - Running through March 29.
  3. Exhibition 7: French XIX Century Sculpture, Paintings, Drawings - Running from March 4 through April 15.
  4. Exhibition 5: Time and Again: Classic and Baroque - A Student Exhibition, running from March 15 through April 30.
  5. Exhibition 5: Color-Printmaking: Contemporary Processes with an Historical Analysis - A Student Exhibition, running from March 26 through April 30.
  6. Exhibition 3: Aspects Incorporated: A 17th-century Firearm - A Student Exhibition, running from March 31 through April 26.

There are handwritten notes in some of the exhibition descriptions, with some marked as "Cancelled."

Public Lectures:

  • Monday, March 10, 4 P.M.: "Lysippus, the Development of His Style" by Professor Erik Sjöqvist, of Princeton University.
  • Tuesday, April 22, 4 P.M.: "Methods of Old Masters: Rubens and Rembrandt" under the joint auspices of the Fogg Art Museum and the Busch-Reisinger Museum by Mr. Helmut Ruhemann, of the National Gallery, London.

Gallery Tours:

  • Saturday, March 8: Led by Carroll Hogan.
  • Saturday, March 15: Led by Peter Wick.
  • Saturday, March 22: No tour.
  • Saturday, March 29: Led by Lilian Cramor.

The document appears to be in a book or binder, as the pages are partially visible with the edges of the preceding page slightly shown. The overall appearance suggests it is an official announcement or schedule from the Fogg Art Museum.

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This image shows a page from a document or catalog associated with the Fogg Art Museum at Harvard University, located in Cambridge, Massachusetts. The document is dated February 27, 1952, and details upcoming exhibitions and public lectures at the museum. The specific content includes:

Exhibitions:

  1. "Baroque Portraiture in Graphic Art," running until March 15.
  2. "Early Italian Engravings," running until March 29.
  3. "French 19th Century Sculpture, Paintings, Drawings," running from March 4 to April 15.
  4. "Time and Again: Classic and Baroque," running from March 15 to April 30.
  5. "Color Printing: Contemporary Processes with an Historical Analysis," running from March 26 to April 30.
  6. "Aspects Incorporated: A 17th Century Firearm," running from March 31 to April 26.

Public Lectures:

  1. "Lysippus: The Development of His Style," by Professor Erik Sjöquist, on March 10.
  2. "Methods of Old Masters: Rubens and Rembrandt," by Mr. Helmut Ruhemann, on April 22.

Gallery Tours:
Scheduled for Saturdays at 2:30 PM, with specific leaders for each date mentioned.

There is some handwriting visible on the page, including the word "Cancelled" near the section for the French 19th Century exhibition. The document appears to be part of a bound folder or collection, as the edges of other papers are visible in the background.

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This image shows a typed, mimeographed page of the Fogg Art Museum Bulletin from Harvard University, Cambridge 38, Mass., dated February 27, 1958. It is an announcement of current and upcoming exhibitions, public lectures, and gallery tours at the museum.

The page is visibly aged, printed on off-white paper, and rests within a worn, brown paper binder or scrapbook with the page’s right edge tucked slightly under another sheet.


Key Content:

EXHIBITIONS

The bulletin lists several exhibitions, with handwritten annotations adding context:

  1. BAROQUE PORTRAITURE IN GRAPHIC ART — Running through March 15. (Jointly with the Department of Printing and Graphic Arts, Houghton Library)
  2. EARLY ITALIAN ENGRAVINGS — Through March 29.
  3. FRENCH 18TH CENTURY SCULPTURE, PAINTINGS, DRAWINGS — March 4 through April 15. (Handwritten note: “Cancelled”)
  4. TIME AND AGAIN: CLASSIC and BAROQUE — March 15 through April 30. (Student Exhibition)
  5. COLOR-PRINTMAKING: CONTEMPORARY PROCESSES WITH AN HISTORICAL ANALYSIS — March 26 through April 30. (Student Exhibition)
  6. ASPECTS INCORPORATED: A 17TH-CENTURY FIREARM — March 31 through April 26. (Student Exhibition)

Handwritten annotation next to #6: “Head of the 17th Century. No. d. through April 19”


PUBLIC LECTURES

  • Monday, March 10, 4 P.M.
    LYSIPPUS, THE DEVELOPMENT OF HIS STYLE
    Professor Erik Sjöquist, of Princeton University.

  • Tuesday, April 22, 4 P.M.
    METHODS OF OLD MASTERS: RUBENS and REMBRANDT
    (Under the joint auspices of the Fogg Art Museum and the Busch-Reisinger Museum)
    Mr. Helmut Ruhemann, of the National Gallery, London.


GALLERY TOURS at 2:30 P.M.

  • Saturday, March 8 — led by Garrell Hogan.
  • Saturday, March 15 — led by Peter Wick.
  • Saturday, March 22 — No Tour.
  • Saturday, March 29 — led by Lillian Cramer.

Notes

  • The page contains handwritten ink annotations in two places: “Cancelled” next to the French 18th-century exhibition, and a note about the firearm exhibition’s headpiece and revised end date.
  • In the top left margin, there’s a faint, handwritten “20” — possibly a folder or page number.
  • The document’s typewriter font, layout, and paper are characteristic of mid-20th century institutional mimeograph publications.

This artifact provides a snapshot of the museum’s educational programming and institutional activity in early 1958.

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The image depicts an open book with a page that contains text. The book is open to a page that is titled "FOGG ART MUSEUM" at the top, with "HARVARD UNIVERSITY, CAMBRIDGE 38, MASS." below it. The page appears to be a schedule or program of events, with dates and descriptions of exhibitions and lectures. The text is neatly printed and organized in a list format, with headings and subheadings. The page is slightly creased and has some wear and tear, indicating that it has been handled and used. The book itself is made of paper and has a brown cover.

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The image shows a close-up view of an open book or booklet. The pages are white, and the text is printed in black. The title of the booklet is "FOGG ART MUSEUM, HARVARD UNIVERSITY, CAMBRIDGE 38, MASS." The booklet appears to be a schedule or program for an art museum, with the date "February 27, 1953" mentioned at the top. The booklet lists several exhibitions and events that were scheduled to take place at the museum during that time period. The text is organized in a table format, with columns for the date, time, and description of each event. The booklet also includes information about gallery tours and lectures, as well as the names of the curators and lecturers involved.

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The image depicts an open book or catalog, likely from the Fogg Art Museum at Harvard University, Cambridge, MA. The visible page is dated February 27, 1952, and appears to be a program or announcement detailing upcoming exhibitions, public lectures, and gallery tours.

Key Details from the Image:

Header:

  • Title: "FOGG ART MUSEUM"
  • Affiliation: "HARVARD UNIVERSITY, CAMBRIDGE 38, MASS."

Exhibitions Section:

The page lists several exhibitions with their dates:

  1. "BAROQUE PORTRAITURE IN GRAPHIC ART"

    • Jointly with the Department of Printing and Graphic Arts, Houghton Library.
    • Dates: March 1 through March 16.
  2. "EARLY ITALIAN ENGRAVINGS"

    • Dates: Through March 29.
  3. "FRENCH XIX CENTURY SCULPTURE, PAINTINGS, DRAWINGS"

    • Dates: March 4 through April 15.
    • Note: Handwritten annotation: "Cancelled."
  4. "TIME AND AGAIN: CLASSIC AND BAROQUE"

    • Dates: March 15 through April 30.
    • Note: Labeled as "(A Student Exhibition)."
  5. "COLOR-PRIMAVERING: CONTEMPORARY PROCESSES WITH AN HISTORICAL ANALYSIS"

    • Dates: March 26 through April 30.
    • Note: Labeled as "(A Student Exhibition)."
  6. "ASPECTS INCORPORATED: A 17TH-CENTURY FIREARM"

    • Dates: March 31 through April 28.
    • Note: Labeled as "(A Student Exhibition)."
    • Handwritten annotation: "Cancelled."

Public Lectures Section:

  • Monday, March 10, 4 P.M.:

    • Topic: "LYSIPPUS, THE DEVELOPMENT OF HIS STYLE"
    • Speaker: Professor Erik Sjöquist, of Princeton University.
  • Tuesday, April 22, 4 P.M.:

    • Topic: "METHODS OF OLD MASTERS: BREUGHEL AND REMBRANDT"
    • Speakers: Under the joint auspices of the Fogg Art Museum and the Busch-Reisinger Museum; Mr. Helmut Ruhmann, of the National Gallery, London.

Gallery Tours Section:

  • Saturday, March 8: Led by Darrell Hogan.
  • Saturday, March 15: Led by Peter Wick.
  • Saturday, March 22: No Tour.
  • Saturday, March 29: Led by Lillian Cramer.

Observations:

  • The page shows evidence of handwritten annotations, such as "Cancelled" next to certain exhibitions, suggesting updates or changes to the original schedule.
  • The layout is formal and structured, typical of a museum program or catalog from the mid-20th century.
  • The content reflects a focus on art exhibitions, lectures, and educational activities, emphasizing both historical and contemporary art.

This document provides a glimpse into the cultural programming of the Fogg Art Museum in 1952, highlighting its commitment to diverse art forms and educational engagement.

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This image shows a printed document from the Fogg Art Museum at Harvard University, located in Cambridge, Massachusetts. The document is dated February 27, 1952, and it lists several exhibitions and public lectures.

The exhibitions include:

  1. Baroque Portraiture in Graphic Art
  2. Early Italian Engravings
  3. French 18th-century sculptures, paintings, and drawings
  4. Time and Again: Classic and Baroque
  5. Color-Printmaking: Contemporary Processes with an Historical Analysis
  6. Aspects Incorporated: a 17th-Century Firearm

Public lectures are also scheduled, presented by different individuals, with dates and times listed. Moreover, there are gallery tours on various dates in March, each led by a different person.

The document shows signs of wear and age, with discoloration and creases. There are handwritten annotations that appear to change dates and provide additional information or corrections to the printed text.

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This image shows an old document or newsletter from the Fogg Art Museum at Harvard University, Cambridge, Massachusetts, dated February 27, 1952. The document lists information about upcoming exhibitions, public lectures, and gallery tours.

Exhibitions:

  1. Baroque Portraiture in Graphic Art, held jointly with the Department of Printing and Graphic Arts, Houghton Library, through March 15.
  2. Early Italian Engravings, through March 29.
  3. An exhibition originally scheduled as "French XIXth Century Sculpture, Paintings, Drawings" (March 4 through April 15) is crossed out and marked "Cancelled."
  4. "Time and Again: Classic and Baroque" from March 15 through April 30, described as a student exhibition.
  5. Color Printmaking: Contemporary Processes with an Historical Analysis, March 26 through April 30, also a student exhibition.
  6. Aspects Incorporated: A 17th-Century Firearm, March 31 through April 26, another student exhibition. There is a handwritten note indicating "March art of the 18th century / March 7 through April 18."

Public Lectures:

  • Monday, March 10, 4 P.M.: Lecture on Lysippus, the development of his style, by Professor Erik Sjöquist of Princeton University.
  • Tuesday, April 22, 4 P.M.: Methods of Old Masters: Rubens and Rembrandt, under the joint auspices of the Fogg Art Museum and the Busch-Reisinger Museum, delivered by Mr. Helmut Ruhmann of the National Gallery, London.

Gallery Tours at 2:30 P.M.:

  • Saturday, March 8, led by Carroll Hogan.
  • Saturday, March 15, led by Peter Wick.
  • Saturday, March 22, no tour.
  • Saturday, March 29, led by Lillian Cramer.

There are a few handwritten annotations and corrections, including the cancellation note and a handwritten date note referring to the 18th century. The text is typed on a white sheet with the heading "FOGG ART MUSEUM" in large font at the top, followed by the address "HARVARD UNIVERSITY, CAMBRIDGE 38, MASS." The document is part of a book or binder with a tan-colored backing.

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The image shows an old page from a document or bulletin issued by the Fogg Art Museum at Harvard University, Cambridge, Massachusetts, dated February 27, 1952. The text contains information about art exhibitions, public lectures, and gallery tours organized by the museum.

  • Content Heading: The top part of the page is titled "FOGG ART MUSEUM" in large bold text, followed by the address.
  • Exhibitions Section: A list of exhibitions is detailed with titles, dates, and brief descriptions, including "Baroque Portraiture in Graphic Art," "Early Italian Engravings," and others.
  • Public Lectures Section: Information on lectures by notable speakers, such as a talk by Professor Erik Sjøqvist about "Lysippus, The Development of His Style," scheduled for March 10, and another lecture on April 22.
  • Gallery Tours: A schedule of guided gallery tours led by different individuals on specific Saturdays in March.

Some handwritten annotations and edits are visible on the page, crossing out and adding notes such as dates and corrections. The document appears to be part of a larger collection, bound alongside other materials, and shows age-related signs like discolored edges.