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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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The image depicts an open book with a typed page featuring the title "FOGG ART MUSEUM" at the top, accompanied by the address "HARVARD UNIVERSITY, CAMBRIDGE 38, MASS." in smaller text below. The date "February 27, 1952" is also included.

Below the title, the word "EXHIBITIONS" is underlined, followed by a list of five exhibitions with their respective dates. The list includes:

  • "BAROQUE PORTRAITURE IN GRAPHIC ART" at the Fogg Art Museum (jointly with the Department of Printing and Graphic Arts, Houghton Library) through March 16
  • "EARLY ITALIAN ENGRAVINGS" through March 29
  • "FRENCH XIX CENTURY SCULPTURE, PAINTINGS, DRAWINGS" March 1 through April 15
  • "TIME AND AGAIN: CLASSIC AND BAROQUE" March 15 through April 30 (a student exhibition)
  • "COLOR-PRINTMAKING: CONTEMPORARY PROCESSES WITH AN HISTORICAL ANALYSIS" March 26 through April 30 (a student exhibition)

A handwritten note in the margin reads "Cancellod" next to the third exhibition, indicating that it has been canceled.

Below the list of exhibitions, the word "ASPECTS INCORPORATED: A 17TH-CENTURY FIREARM" is underlined, followed by the dates March 31 through April 26. A handwritten note in the margin reads "Cancellod" next to this exhibition as well, indicating that it has also been canceled.

Further down the page, the word "PUBLIC LECTURES" is underlined, followed by a list of three lectures with their respective dates and times:

  • Monday, March 10, 4 P.M. LISIPPUS, THE DEVELOPMENT OF HIS STYLE: Professor Zelk Sjöquist, of Princeton University
  • Tuesday, April 22, 4 P.M. METHODS OF OLD MASTERS: HUBBENS 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.

The background of the image is a plain gray color, suggesting that it may be a scanned or photographed page from an old book or document.

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This image depicts an open book with a page containing a typed document from the Fogg Art Museum, dated February 27, 1962. The document lists various exhibitions, including "Baroque Portraiture in Graphic Art" and "Early Italian Engravings," along with their respective dates. The page is placed on top of another book, which appears to be older and worn, with a brownish color. The background of the image is a plain gray surface.

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The image depicts a document from the Fogg Art Museum at Harvard University, dated February 27, 1962. The document is typed on white paper and features the museum's name and address at the top.

Document Details:

  • Title: FOGG ART MUSEUM
  • Subtitle: HARVARD UNIVERSITY, CAMBRIDGE 38, MASS.
  • Date: February 27, 1962
  • Content: A list of exhibitions and events, including:
    • Exhibition titles and dates
    • Lecture titles and dates
    • Gallery tours and leaders

Exhibitions:

  • Baroque Portraiture in Graphic Art (March 5-15)
  • Early Italian Engravings (through March 29)
  • French XIX Century Sculpture, Paintings (March 4-April 15)
  • Time and Again: Classic and Baroque (March 15-April 30)
  • Color-Printmaking: Contemporary Processes with an Historical Analysis (March 26-April 30)
  • Aspects Incorporated: A 17th-Century Firearm (March 31-April 28)

Lectures:

  • Lysippus, the Development of His Style (March 10, 4 P.M.)
  • Methods of Old Masters: Rubens and Rembrandt (April 22, 4 P.M.)

Gallery Tours:

  • Led by Carroll Hagan (March 8)
  • Led by Peter Wick (March 15)
  • No tour (March 22)
  • Led by Lillian Cramer (March 29)

The document is open to a page with handwritten notes and corrections, indicating that it was used for planning or record-keeping purposes. The surrounding paper is brown and worn, suggesting that it may be an old file folder or envelope.

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The image presents a scanned document, likely a page from a book or binder, featuring a letterhead with the title "FOGG ART MUSEUM" and the subtitle "HARVARD UNIVERSITY, CAMBRIDGE 38, MASS." The date "February 27, 1962" is printed below the letterhead.

The main body of the document lists various exhibitions, including:

  • "BAROQUE PORTRAITURE IN GRAPHIC ART"
  • "EARLY ITALIAN ENGRAVINGS"
  • "TIME AND AGAIN: CLASSIC AND BAROQUE (A Student Exhibition)"
  • "COLOR-PRINTMAKING: CONTEMPORARY PROCESSES WITH AN HISTORICAL ANALYSIS (A Student Exhibition)"
  • "ASPECTS INCORPORATED: A 17TH-CENTURY FIRERAM (A Student Exhibition)"

Additionally, the document mentions several lectures and gallery tours, including:

  • A lecture by Professor Erik Sjöquist on "LYSIPPUS, THE DEVELOPMENT OF HIS STYLE"
  • A lecture by Mr. Helmut Ruhemann on "METHODS OF OLD MASTERS: RUBENS AND REMBRANDT"
  • Gallery tours led by Carroll Rorick, Peter Wick, and Lilian Cramer

The document appears to be a newsletter or bulletin for the Fogg Art Museum, providing information about upcoming exhibitions, lectures, and events. The page is yellowed and has handwritten notes and corrections, suggesting that it may have been a working document or a draft. The background of the image is a plain gray color, which helps to highlight the details of the document. Overall, the image provides a glimpse into the activities and events of the Fogg Art Museum in 1962.