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Fogg Art Museum Scrapbooks, August 1951-May 1958

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The image shows a page from a document related to the Fogg Art Museum at Harvard University, Cambridge, Massachusetts. The date at the top indicates March 21, 1952. The page details several exhibitions and a public lecture scheduled for this time period.

The exhibitions listed are as follows:

  1. "French Art of the 18th Century" through April 18.
  2. "Time and Again: Classic and Baroque" through April 30, described as a student exhibition.
  3. "Color Print-Making: Contemporary Processes with an Historical Analysis," March 26 through May 29, also a student exhibition.
  4. "Aspects Incorporated: A 17th-Century Firearm," March 31 through April 26, another student exhibition.
  5. "Early Italian Engravings" through March 29.

A public lecture is scheduled for Tuesday, April 22, at 4 P.M., titled "Methods of Old Masters: Rubens and Rembrandt," under the joint auspices of the Fogg Art Museum and the Busch-Reisinger Museum, with Mr. Helmut Ruhemann of the National Gallery, London, as the speaker.

Gallery tours are mentioned for specific dates:

  • Saturday, March 29, led by Lilian Cramer.
  • Saturday, April 26, led by Richard H. Randall, Jr.

The page is printed on a light-colored paper with a brown paper cover, and the text is typed in a serif font. The page appears to be part of a larger booklet or catalog, as indicated by the visible text on the left page and the binding at the top of the document.

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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 March 21, 1952, and lists the exhibitions and events happening at the museum during that period.

Exhibitions:

  • French Art of the 18th Century: Running through April 18.
  • Time and Again: Classic and Baroque: A student exhibition, running through April 30.
  • Color Print-Making: Contemporary Processes with an Historical Analysis: Another student exhibition, from March 26 through May 29.
  • Aspects Incorporated: A 17th-Century Firearm: A student exhibition from March 31 through April 26.
  • Early Italian Engravings: Running through March 29.

Public Lecture:

  • Tuesday, April 22, 4 P.M.: A lecture titled "Methods of Old Masters: Rubens and Rembrandt," under the joint auspices of the Fogg Art Museum and the Busch-Reisinger Museum. The speaker is Mr. Helmut Ruhemann from the National Gallery, London.

Gallery Tours:

  • Saturday, March 29: Led by Lilian Cramer.
  • Saturday, April 26: Led by Richard H. Randall, Jr.

The document is printed on white paper and is bound within a brown folder or document holder. The text is neatly organized and presented in a formal, typewritten style typical for announcements from that time.

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This image displays a historical document from the Fogg Art Museum at Harvard University, Cambridge 38, Mass., dated March 21, 1952.

The document is typed on off-white paper and appears to be a program or announcement sheet, bound or placed inside a brown, aged paper folder or scrapbook. The right page contains the main content, while the left page is mostly blank, with faint, reversed text visible — suggesting it’s the reverse of another printed page.

The content is organized into several sections:


EXHIBITIONS

  1. FRENCH ART OF THE 18TH CENTURY, through April 16.
  2. TIME AND AGAIN: CLASSIC and BAROQUE, through April 30.
    (A Student Exhibition)
  3. COLOR PRINT-MAKING: CONTEMPORARY PROCESSES WITH AN HISTORICAL ANALYSIS, March 26 through May 29.
    (A Student Exhibition)
  4. ASPECTS INCORPORATED: A 17TH-CENTURY FIREARM, March 31 through April 26.
    (A Student Exhibition)
  5. EARLY ITALIAN ENGRAVINGS, through March 29.

PUBLIC LECTURE

  • 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)
    Speaker: Mr. Helmut Ruhemann, of the National Gallery, London.

GALLERY TOURS

  • Saturday, March 22 — led by Lillian Cramer
  • Saturday, April 26 — led by Richard H. Randall, Jr.

Visual and Physical Details:

  • The paper shows signs of aging, typical of documents from the early 1950s.
  • The typewritten text is clear, using a classic serif typeface, with headings underlined for emphasis.
  • The brown folder or binding has visible wear and tear, especially along the right edge, with frayed corners and a slightly darkened spine.
  • The overall impression is that of a mid-20th century institutional printout — likely a newsletter or calendar of events intended for staff, students, or museum visitors.

This document provides a snapshot of the Fogg Art Museum’s programming in spring 1952, highlighting a mix of historical exhibitions, student-curated shows, lectures by international experts, and guided gallery tours — reflecting the museum’s academic and educational mission within Harvard University.

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The image shows an open book, probably a catalog, with a page that has some text written on it. The book is open to a page that reads "FOGG ART MUSEUM" at the top, followed by "HARVARD UNIVERSITY, CAMBRIDGE 38, MASS." There is also a date, "March 21, 1952," mentioned at the top of the page. Below that, there are several sections with headings like "EXHIBITIONS," "PUBLIC LECTURE," and "GALLERY TOURS." Each section lists different events and exhibitions that took place at the museum, along with their dates and descriptions. The page appears to be a schedule or program for the museum's activities during that time.

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The image shows a book or brochure open to a page with information about the Fogg Art Museum at Harvard University in Cambridge, Massachusetts. The page includes the date "March 21, 1952" at the top and lists several exhibitions and events that were taking place at the museum during that time period. The exhibitions include "French Art of the 18th Century," "Time and Again: Classic and Baroque," "Color Print-Making: Contemporary Processes with an Historical Analysis," "Aspects Incorporated: A 17th-Century Firearm," and "Early Italian Engravings." The page also mentions a public lecture on "Methods of Old Masters: Rubens and Rembrandt" and two gallery tours led by Lillian Cramer and Richard H. Randall, Jr.

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The image shows the interior of a book or catalog, specifically a page from the Fogg Art Museum at Harvard University, Cambridge 38, Mass. The page is dated March 21, 1952, and details various exhibitions, public lectures, and gallery tours scheduled at the museum during that period.

Exhibitions:

  1. French Art of the 18th Century – Running through April 18.
  2. TIME and AGAIN: CLASSIC and BAROQUE – Running through April 30 (noted as a Student Exhibition).
  3. COLOR PRINT-MAKING: CONTEMPORARY PROCESSES WITH AN HISTORICAL ANALYSIS – Running from March 26 through May 25 (also noted as a Student Exhibition).
  4. ASPECTS INCORPORATED: A 17TH-CENTURY FIREARM – Running from March 31 through April 26 (noted as a Student Exhibition).
  5. EARLY ITALIAN ENGRAVINGS – Running through March 29.

Public Lecture:

  • Tuesday, April 22, at 4 P.M. – A lecture titled "METHODS OF OLD MASTERS: RUBENS AND REMBRANDT" under the joint auspices of the Fogg Art Museum and the Busch-Reisinger Museum. The lecture will be given by Mr. Helmut Ruhmann, of the National Gallery, London.

Gallery Tours:

  • Saturday, March 29 – Led by Lilian Cramer.
  • Saturday, April 26 – Led by Richard H. Randall, Jr..

The page is formatted in a clean, typed style, typical of mid-20th-century institutional publications. The left margin shows faint, handwritten or typed annotations, possibly catalog or inventory markings, indicating its use in an archival or library setting. The overall appearance suggests it is part of an official museum bulletin or program.

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The image depicts an open book with a page featuring the title "FOGG ART MUSEUM" in large, bold text at the top. Below this, the address "HARVARD UNIVERSITY, CAMBRIDGE 38, MASS." is written in smaller text.

The page appears to be a program or schedule for the museum, listing various exhibitions and events. The text is typed on a white sheet of paper that has been inserted into the book, which has a brown cover. The background of the image is a plain gray color.

Overall, the image suggests that it is a promotional material for the Fogg Art Museum, showcasing its upcoming exhibitions and events.

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The image shows a page from an old book or catalog, with the title "FOGG ART MUSEUM" at the top. The page is open to a section titled "EXHIBITIONS," which lists several upcoming exhibitions at the museum.

  • Title
    • The title "FOGG ART MUSEUM" is written in large blue text at the top of the page.
    • Below the title, the address "HARVARD UNIVERSITY, CAMBRIDGE 38, MASS." is written in smaller blue text.
  • Exhibitions
    • The section "EXHIBITIONS" is listed below the title and address.
    • It includes a list of upcoming exhibitions at the museum, including:
      • "FRENCH ART OF THE 18TH CENTURY, through April 18."
      • "TIME and AGAIN: CLASSIC and BAROQUE, through April 30. (A Student Exhibition)."
      • "COLOR PRINT-MAKING: CONTEMPORARY PROCESSES WITH AN HISTORICAL ANALYSIS, March 26 through May 29 (A Student Exhibition)."
      • "ASPECTS INCORPORATED: A 17TH-CENTURY FIREARM, March 31 through April 26. (A Student Exhibition)."
      • "EARLY ITALIAN ENGRAVINGS, through March 29."
  • Public Lecture
    • The section "PUBLIC LECTURE" is listed below the exhibitions.
    • It includes information about a public lecture on Tuesday, April 22, at 4 P.M.
    • The lecture is titled "METHODS OF OLD MASTERS: RUBENS and REMBRANDT" and will be given by Mr. Helmut Ruhmann of the National Gallery, London.
  • Gallery Tours
    • The section "GALLERY TOURS" is listed below the public lecture.
    • It includes information about guided tours of the gallery on Saturday, March 29, and Saturday, April 26.
    • The tours will be led by Lillian Crane and Richard H. Randall, Jr., respectively.

Overall, the page provides information about upcoming exhibitions, a public lecture, and gallery tours at the Fogg Art Museum.

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The image shows a document from the Fogg Art Museum at Harvard University, dated March 21, 1963. The document is an open book with a white page on the right and a blank left page, placed on a brown paper background.

Document Details:

  • Title: FOGG ART MUSEUM
  • Subtitle: HARVARD UNIVERSITY, CAMBRIDGE 38, MASS.
  • Date: March 21, 1963

Content:

The document lists various events and exhibitions at the museum, categorized into three sections:

  1. Exhibitions:
    • French Art of the 18th Century (through April 18)
    • Time and Again: Classic and Baroque (through April 30)
    • Color Print-Making: Contemporary Processes with an Historical Analysis (March 26 through May 25)
    • Aspects Incorporated: A 17th-Century Firearm (March 31 through April 26)
    • Early Italian Engravings (through March 29)
  2. Public Lecture:
    • Methods of Old Masters: Rubens and Rembrandt (Tuesday, April 22, 4 P.M.)
  3. Gallery Tours:
    • Saturday, March 27 - led by Lillian Cramer
    • Saturday, April 26 - led by Richard H. Randall, Jr.

The document provides information about the museum's activities and events during the specified period.

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The image presents a vintage document, likely a newsletter or bulletin, from the Fogg Art Museum at Harvard University. The document is open to a page with a list of exhibitions and events.

  • Header
    • The header features the museum's name, "FOGG ART MUSEUM," in large blue text.
    • Below this, it reads "HARVARD UNIVERSITY, CAMBRIDGE 38, MASS." in smaller blue text.
    • The date "March 21, 1953" is printed on the right side of the page.
  • Exhibitions
    • A list of exhibitions is provided, including:
      • "FRENCH ART OF THE 18TH CENTURY, through April 18."
      • "TIME and AGAIN: CLASSIC and BAROQUE, through April 30 (A Student Exhibition)."
      • "COLOR PRINT-MAKING: CONTEMPORARY PROCESSES WITH AN HISTORICAL ANALYSIS, March 26 through May 25 (A Student Exhibition)."
      • "ASPECTS INCORPORATED: A 17TH-CENTURY FIREARM, March 31 through April 26 (A Student Exhibition)."
      • "EARLY ITALIAN ENGRAVINGS, through March 29."
  • Public Lecture
    • A public lecture is announced for:
      • 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
    • Two gallery tours are scheduled:
      • Saturday, March 27 - led by Lilian Cramer
      • Saturday, April 26 - led by Richard H. Randall, Jr.

In summary, the document provides information about various exhibitions, a public lecture, and gallery tours at the Fogg Art Museum in 1953.