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Fogg Art Museum Scrapbooks, August 1951-May 1958

ARCH.2003.32, Rendition: 803883

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The image shows a vintage pamphlet from the Fogg Art Museum, which is located at Quincy Street, Cambridge, Massachusetts. The pamphlet is titled "Friends of the Fogg Art Museum" and covers the period from 1951 to 1952.

The pamphlet includes several key details:

  1. Location and Hours:

    • The museum is open to the public from Monday through Saturday.
    • It is closed on Sundays and holidays.
  2. Contact Information:

    • Telephone: KHAyland 7-2600 (Harvard University) Extension 201.
  3. Directors:

    • Director Emeritus: Edward W. Forbes.
    • Director: John Coolidge.
  4. Illustrations:

    • The pamphlet features three illustrations:
      • Front: Bernini, Kneeling Angel.
      • Center: Rembrandt, Winter Landscape.
      • Back: Renoir, Madame Charpentier and Children.
  5. Floor Plans:

    • The pamphlet includes floor plans for the first and second floors of the museum.
      • The first floor includes sections for Drawing, Oriental Art, and European Art.
      • The second floor includes sections for Prints, Drawings, and American Paintings.

The pamphlet is placed on top of a brown folder or book, which is partially visible in the image. The pamphlet itself is white with black text and images.

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The image shows an open brochure or booklet related to the Fogg Art Museum. The left page contains text and two floor plans. The text provides the museum's name, location (Quincy Street, Cambridge, Massachusetts), and its visiting hours (open to the public Monday through Saturday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., closed Sundays and holidays). It also lists contact information, including a telephone number (Kirkland 7-5600) and an extension number (2361), as well as the names of the Director Emeritus, Edward W. Forbes, and the Director, John Coolidge.

The right page features the title "Friends of the Fogg Art Museum" along with an image of a classical sculpture. The years "1951-1952" are noted at the bottom, suggesting that the brochure is from that time period. The overall design is minimalistic and informative, likely intended to provide visitors with essential information about the museum.

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The image shows the front and back pages of a brochure from the "Friends of the Fogg Art Museum" for the year 1951-1952.

On the front page:

  • The brochure is titled "Friends of the Fogg Art Museum."

  • There is a floor plan of the museum on the left side, divided into two sections: the first floor and the second floor.

    • The first floor includes areas for Oriental Art, European Art, and the entrance/exit.
    • The second floor includes sections for American and European Painting, an auditorium, and additional rooms labeled as "Arms" and "Building."
  • The museum's address is provided: "The Fogg Art Museum, Quincy Street, Cambridge, Massachusetts."

  • The museum is open to the public from Monday through Saturday.

  • There is contact information for the museum, including a phone number (Kendall 7-7000, Ext. 2361) and the names of the directors: Emeritus, Edward W. Forbes, and Director, John Coolidge.

  • The brochure also mentions that the museum is open on Clear Sanding and Holidays.

  • The right side of the front page features a black-and-white photograph of a sculptural piece, likely a significant artwork from the museum.

On the back page, which is not fully visible in the image, there are likely additional illustrations and information about the exhibitions and artworks featured at the museum during that period.

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The image shows an open booklet titled "Friends of the Fogg Art Museum," covering the years 1951-1952. The booklet appears to be a historical publication related to the Fogg Art Museum, which is located at Quincy Street, Cambridge, Massachusetts.

On the left page:

  • There is a detailed floor plan of the museum, divided into first and second floors.
  • The first floor includes sections for Islamic Art, Oriental Art, T. Studio, European Art, and an entrance to the Harvard Art Museum.
  • The second floor is labeled with areas for European and American Painting, a Reading Room, a Drawing Room, and other galleries.
  • The booklet provides contact information for the museum, including its address, operating hours (open to the public Monday through Saturday), and a phone number for the museum office.
  • There are also names of the Director Emeritus (Edward W. Forbes) and Director (John Coolidge).
  • It lists illustrations featured in the publication, including works by various artists like Bernini, Kneller, and others.

On the right page:

  • The cover prominently features a black-and-white photograph of a classical sculpture, possibly depicting a seated or reclining figure.
  • The title "Friends of the Fogg Art Museum" is printed at the top of this page, with the years "1951-1952" at the bottom right.

The booklet is bound in a beige cover with a simple, classic design, reflecting the historical context and aesthetic of the period.

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The image shows a booklet or pamphlet titled "Friends of the Fogg Art Museum" from the years 1951-1952. The pamphlet contains several key elements:

  1. Cover and Title Page:

    • The cover features the title "Friends of the Fogg Art Museum" prominently.
    • There is an image of a statue on the right side of the cover, which appears to be a detailed sculpture of a seated or kneeling figure.
  2. Fold-out Floor Plans:

    • Inside the pamphlet, there are fold-out floor plans of the museum.
    • The first floor layout includes sections for Oriental Art, European Art, and various rooms like the Library, Lecture Hall, and Control Room.
    • The second floor layout includes areas for European and American Painting, along with other labeled rooms.
  3. Museum Information:

    • The pamphlet provides details about the Fogg Art Museum, located at Quincy Street, Cambridge, Massachusetts.
    • It states the museum is open to the public Monday through Saturday.
    • Contact information is provided, including a telephone number (Kraland 7-7000, Harvard University Extension 2361) and names of key personnel: Director Emeritus Edward W. Forbes and Director John Coolidge.
  4. Illustrations:

    • The pamphlet lists several illustrations included within, such as:
      • "Venus, Bernini, Kneeling Angel"
      • "Mantegna, Dead Christ"
      • "Klee, Grading with Half-moon"
  5. Additional Notes:

    • The pamphlet seems to be part of a series or annual publication, likely intended for members or friends of the museum, providing updates, information about the collections, and perhaps events or exhibitions.

The overall design is simple and functional, aimed at providing clear and concise information about the Fogg Art Museum to its patrons and friends.

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The image shows a booklet titled "Friends of the Fogg Art Museum 1951-1952." This booklet appears to be an annual report or informational brochure for the Fogg Art Museum, which is located at Quincy Street, Cambridge, Massachusetts.

Key details include:

  1. Cover Image: The cover features a black-and-white photograph of a sculpture, which appears to be a classical or Renaissance piece.

  2. Museum Information:

    • The museum is part of Harvard University.
    • Address: Quincy Street, Cambridge, Massachusetts.
    • Open to the public Monday through Saturday.
    • Closed on Sundays and Holidays.
    • Telephone number: Kirkland 7-7600.
    • Director Emeritus: Edward W. Forbes.
    • Director: John Coolidge.
  3. Floor Plans:

    • The booklet contains two floor plans of the museum.
    • The first floor includes sections for Ancient Art, Renaissance Hall, Mediaeval Hall, and European Art.
    • The second floor includes sections for European and American Painting, Prints, and Decorative Arts.
  4. Illustrations:

    • The booklet lists several illustrations, including:
      • A Romanesque capital.
      • A painting by Giovanni di Paolo.
      • A vase from Renaissance Italy.
      • A tomb effigy from Romboutswerf, Waterland.
      • A drawing by Rembrandt.
      • A photograph of a "Knee" graduation with half-moon (bottom illustration).

The booklet seems to serve both as an informational guide to the layout of the museum and as a report for the Friends of the Fogg Art Museum, highlighting activities and exhibits from 1951-1952.

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This image displays what appears to be a pamphlet or a page from a booklet featuring information about the Fogg Art Museum, with the heading "Friends of the Fogg Art Museum." The content is for the year 1951-1952. The page includes a floor plan of the museum's first floor, showing various rooms such as the library, courtyard, and galleries dedicated to European and Oriental art. Additionally, there is a floor plan of the second floor, labeling spaces for prints, European and American painting, and a drawing study.

On the right side of the page, there is a sizable black and white photograph of a sculpture, which is emphasized as a centerpiece for the content; however, there's no specific detail about the artwork itself provided within the visible text. Below the photograph is the noted time period "1951–1952."

The pamphlet also includes some administrative information like the museum's address in Cambridge, Massachusetts, visiting hours, a phone number with a reference to the "Harvard University" phone system, and the names of the Director Edwin J. Beinecke and the Assistant Director John Coolidge.

In the lower section on the left, under "ILLUSTRATIONS," there are three artworks listed, presumably highlighted in the pamphlet: "FRONT," which references a piece called "Rembrandt," "INSIDE, TOP," indicating a work named "Kauffmann, England," and "INSIDE, BOTTOM," which cites "Mela, Circumcision with Angel."

The entire pamphlet is resting against a grey backdrop with the left edge secured under a brown clipboard or binder, indicating that it is possibly part of an archive or a collection being reviewed or displayed.

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The image shows an open pamphlet or brochure titled "Friends of the Fogg Art Museum" for the years 1951-1952. The right page features a black-and-white photograph of a sculpture of a kneeling angel. The left page includes two floor plans labeled "First Floor" and "Second Floor" showing the layout of the museum. Text below the floor plans provides information about the museum's location (Quincy Street, Cambridge, Massachusetts), its hours (open to the public Monday through Saturday 9-5, closed Sundays and holidays), and a telephone number. It also lists the Director Emeritus, Edward W. Forbes, and the Director, John Coolidge. Additionally, there are credits for illustrations, noting works by Bernini, Rembrandt, and Klee. The pamphlet is resting on a beige or light brown surface or cover.

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The image shows an open book titled "Friends of the Fogg Art Museum" with a black-and-white photograph of a statue of an angel on the right side. The book is placed on a gray surface, and the cover of the book is brown. The book's title is written in black font, and the text is written in white font. The book's pages are white, and the cover has a brown border. The book's pages have a drawing of a floor plan of the museum, and the text includes information about the museum's location, hours, and contact details.

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The image depicts a page from a publication titled "Friends of the Fogg Art Museum", dated 1951–1952. The page includes several key elements:

Left Side:

  1. Floor Plans:

    • First Floor: A detailed floor plan of the Fogg Art Museum is shown, labeled with various sections such as:
      • Library
      • Oriental Art
      • European Art
      • Control Room
      • Conservation Hall
      • Study and Reading Room
    • Second Floor: Another floor plan is displayed, showing areas like:
      • Building Study
      • Prints
      • Information Desk
      • European and American Painting
      • Drawing Study
  2. Textual Information:

    • Museum Details: The text provides information about the Fogg Art Museum, located on Quincy Street, Cambridge, Massachusetts.
    • Hours: The museum is open to the public Monday through Saturday, closed on Sunday and holidays.
    • Contact Information:
      • Telephone: Listed as KIS 7-2500 (Harvard University Extension 2261).
    • Directors:
      • Director Emeritus: Edward W. Forbes
      • Director: John Coolidge
    • Illustrations: The page mentions illustrations featuring works by artists such as Bertram, Koeling (after Lancret) and Klee, with a specific mention of "Graduation with half-moon".

Right Side:

  1. Photograph:

    • A black-and-white photograph of a sculpture is prominently displayed. The sculpture appears to depict a dynamic, possibly mythological or allegorical figure, with flowing drapery and an expressive pose. The figure seems to be interacting with another element, possibly a smaller figure or object.
  2. Title and Date:

    • The top of the page reads "Friends of the Fogg Art Museum", indicating that this is a publication associated with the museum's supporters or patrons.
    • The bottom right corner shows the date range: 1951–1952, suggesting this is part of an annual or biennial report or newsletter.

Overall Context:

The page combines architectural details (floor plans) with artistic representation (sculpture photograph) and administrative information (contact details, directors, hours). It serves as a blend of institutional documentation and artistic appreciation, likely intended for members or supporters of the Fogg Art Museum during the early 1950s. The design is clean and informative, with a focus on both functionality and aesthetics.