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Fogg Art Museum Scrapbooks, August 1951-May 1958

ARCH.2003.32, Rendition: 803884

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This image displays a vintage, typewritten informational sheet from the Fogg Art Museum, dated October – December 1951. The document is taped or affixed to a larger, aged, tan-colored page or folder, which shows some signs of wear, including discoloration and slight damage along the right edge.

The sheet outlines the museum’s schedule of events for the final quarter of 1951. Here’s a detailed breakdown:


Header

  • FOGG ART MUSEUM
  • October – December 1951

A welcome message notes the museum is open daily except Sundays and holidays, from 9 to 5, and invites the public to visit the galleries and use the study collections and library.


SPECIAL EXHIBITIONS

The section lists current and upcoming exhibitions, with dates:

  1. Recent Additions to the Print Collection — Until Nov. 19
  2. Masterpieces of Chinese Bird and Flower Painting — Until Dec. 14
  3. Outstanding Paintings from the Boston Museum of Fine Arts — Into December
  4. Édouard Manet – Etchings and Lithographs — Oct. 15 – Dec. 1
  5. Fifth Century Greece, A Didactic Exhibition — Nov. 15 through Dec.
  6. Cranach and Clouet – Princely portraits of the Renaissance (For the benefit of the Rhine Museum) — Nov. 23 – Dec. 31
  7. The Graphic Art of Lucas Cranach the Elder — Nov. 23 – Dec. 31
  8. Ancient Glass, lent by Ray Winfield Smith — Indefinite loan

PUBLIC LECTURES

Two lectures are scheduled:

  • Friday, November 9, at 4:00 p.m.: Dr. Benjamin Rowland will speak on “Bird and Flower Painting in China and the West.”
  • Thursday, December 6, at 4:00 p.m.: Dr. Jakob Rosenberg will speak on “Cranach the Elder and His Role in German Art.”

COURTLY MUSIC OF THE RENAISSANCE

A special musical event:

  • A Concert in the Fogg Court for the Benefit of the Rhine Museum
  • Sunday, December 9, at 8:30 p.m.

Closing Note

Friends of the Fogg Museum will receive individual notices regarding openings, lectures, and the concert.


The overall tone is formal and educational, characteristic of mid-20th-century institutional communications. The document serves as both an announcement and a schedule, aimed at engaging scholarly and public audiences. The use of typewritten text and paper taping suggests a practical, archival approach to dissemination.

This is essentially a printed program or newsletter from 1951 meant to inform visitors and members of the museum’s cultural offerings during that season.

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The image is a page from a museum bulletin or announcements from the Fogg Art Museum, dated October to December 1951. The page is organized into sections: "SPECIAL EXHIBITIONS," "PUBLIC LECTURES," and "COURTLY MUSIC OF THE RENAISSANCE."

Special Exhibitions:

  1. Recent Additions to the Print Collection - Until Nov. 17
  2. Masterpieces of Chinese Bird and Flower Painting - Until Dec. 14
  3. Outstanding Paintings from the Boston Museum of Fine Arts - Into December
  4. Edouard Manet - Etchings and Lithographs - Oct. 15 - Dec. 1
  5. Fifth Century Greece, A Didactic Exhibition - Nov. 15 through Dec.
  6. Cranach and Clouet - Princely portraits of the Renaissance (For the benefit of the Rheims Museum) - Nov. 23 - Dec. 31
  7. The Graphic Art of Lucas Cranach the Elder - Nov. 23 - Dec. 31
  8. Ancient Glass, lent by Ray Winfield Smith - Indefinite Loan

Public Lectures:

  1. On Friday, November 9, at 4 o'clock, Dr. Benjamin Rowland will speak on BIRD AND FLOWER PAINTING IN CHINA AND THE WEST.
  2. On Thursday, December 6, at 4 o'clock, Dr. Jakob Rosenberg will speak on CRANACH THE ELDER AND HIS ROLE IN GERMAN ART.

Courtly Music of the Renaissance:

A Concert in the Fogg Court for the benefit of the Rheims Museum - Sunday, December 9, at 8:30 p.m.

The page also includes a note at the top indicating the museum's opening hours and the invitation for the public to visit the galleries, use the study collections, and access the library. Additionally, it mentions that friends of the Fogg will receive individual notices concerning the openings, lectures, and concerts.

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This image shows a document from the Fogg Art Museum, dated October - December 1951. The document is printed on white paper and is centered on a larger beige folder or page. It includes the following sections:

  1. Fogg Art Museum: At the top, it states the museum's name and the time period (October - December 1951). It also mentions that the Fogg Museum is open daily except Sundays and holidays from 9 to 5, and it welcomes the public to visit its galleries and study collections and library.

  2. Special Exhibitions: This section lists various exhibitions:

    • Recent additions to the print collection (Until Nov. 17)
    • Masterpieces of Chinese Bird and Flower Painting (Until Dec. 14)
    • Outstanding paintings from the Boston Museum of Fine Arts (Into December)
    • Edouard Manet - Etchings and Lithographs (Oct. 15 - Dec. 1)
    • Fifth Century Greece, A Didactic Exhibition (Nov. 15 through Dec.)
    • Cranach and Clouet - Princely portraits of the Renaissance (For the benefit of the Rheims Museum) (Nov. 23 - Dec. 31)
    • The Graphic Art of Lucas Cranach the Elder (Nov. 23 - Dec. 31)
    • Ancient Glass, lent by Ray Winfield Smith (Indefinite Loan)
  3. Public Lectures: This section lists two lectures:

    • On Friday, November 9, at 4 o'clock, Dr. Benjamin Rowland will speak on Bird and Flower Painting in China and the West.
    • On Thursday, December 6, at 4 o'clock, Dr. Jakob Rosenberg will speak on Cranach the Elder and his role in German Art.
  4. Courtly Music of the Renaissance: This section announces a concert in the Fogg Court for the benefit of the Rheims Museum on Sunday, December 9, at 8:30 p.m.

  5. At the bottom, it mentions that friends of the Fogg will receive individual notices concerning the openings, lectures, and concert.

The document is typed in a clear, formal font and is neatly organized with headings and dates for each event.

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The image shows a page of a leaflet. The leaflet is folded in half, and the page is on the left side of the fold. The leaflet is titled "FOGG ART MUSEUM" and has a header that reads "October - December 1951." The leaflet has several sections, including "SPECIAL EXHIBITIONS," "PUBLIC LECTURES," and "COURTLY MUSIC OF THE RENAISSANCE." The leaflet provides information about the exhibitions, lectures, and concerts that will be held at the museum during the specified period.

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The image is a scanned page from a museum brochure. The page is titled "FOGG ART MUSEUM" and dates from October to December 1954. The brochure includes a list of special exhibitions, public lectures, and a concert scheduled during this period.

The "SPECIAL EXHIBITIONS" section lists several exhibitions:

  1. "Recent Additions to the Print Collection" until November 19.
  2. "Masterpieces of Chinese Bird and Flower Painting" until December 14.
  3. "Outstanding Paintings from the Boston Museum of Fine Arts" into December.
  4. "Edouard Manet - Etchings and Lithographs" from October 15 to December 1.
  5. "Fifth Century Greece, A Diachronic Exhibition" from November 15 through December.
  6. "Cranach and Clouet - Priceless portraits of the Renaissance" from November 23 to December 31.
  7. "The Graphic Art of Lucas Cranach the Elder" from November 23 to December 31.
  8. "Ancient Glass, lent by Ray Winfield Smith" indefinite loan.

The "PUBLIC LECTURES" section mentions:

  1. A lecture by Dr. Benjamin Rowland on "Bird and Flower Painting in China and the West" on Friday, November 9, at 4 o'clock.
  2. A lecture by Dr. Jakob Rosenberg on "Cranach the Elder and His Role in German Art" on Thursday, December 6, at 4 o'clock.

Lastly, the "COURTLY MUSIC OF THE RENAISSANCE" section announces a concert in the Fogg Court for the benefit of the Rheins Museum on Sunday, December 9, at 8:00 p.m.

The brochure also notes that the Fogg Museum is open daily except Sundays and holidays from 9 to 5, and that the public is welcome to visit its galleries and study collections and library.

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The image shows a page from a program or brochure for the Fogg Art Museum, dated October–December 1951. The page is printed on aged, slightly worn paper, giving it a vintage appearance. It is open to a section detailing the museum's offerings for the specified period.

Key Elements of the Image:

  1. Header:

    • The top of the page prominently displays the text "FOGG ART MUSEUM" in bold, uppercase letters.
    • Below the header, it specifies the time frame: "October – December 1951."
  2. General Information:

    • The museum's operating hours are noted: "The Fogg Museum is open daily except Sundays and holidays from 9 to 5."
    • A welcoming message states: "The public is cordially welcome to visit its galleries and to make use of its study collections and library."
  3. Special Exhibitions:

    • A section titled "SPECIAL EXHIBITIONS" lists various exhibitions along with their dates:
      • "RECENT ADDITIONS TO THE PRINT COLLECTION" (until Nov. 17)
      • "MASTERPIECES OF CHINESE BIRD AND FLOWER PAINTING" (until Dec. 14)
      • "OUTSTANDING PAINTINGS FROM THE BOSTON MUSEUM OF FINE ARTS" (into December)
      • "ÉDOUARD MANET – ETCHINGS AND LITHOGRAPHS" (Oct. 15 – Dec. 1)
      • "FIFTH CENTURY GREECE, A DIDACTIC EXHIBITION" (Nov. 15 through Dec.)
      • "CRANACH and CLOET – Princely portraits of the Renaissance (For the benefit of the Rheims Museum)" (Nov. 23 – Dec. 31)
      • "THE GRAPHIC ART OF LUCAS CRANACH THE ELDER" (Nov. 23 – Dec. 31)
      • "ANCIENT GLASS, lent by Ray Winfield Smith" (indefinite loan)
  4. Public Lectures:

    • A section titled "PUBLIC LECTURES" announces upcoming talks:
      • On Friday, November 9, at 4 o'clock, Dr. Benjamin Rowland will speak on "BIRD AND FLOWER PAINTING IN CHINA AND THE WEST."
      • On Thursday, December 6, at 4 o'clock, Dr. Jakob Rosenberg will speak on "CRANACH THE ELDER AND HIS ROLE IN GERMAN ART."
  5. Courtly Music of the Renaissance:

    • A concert is advertised under the heading "COURTLY MUSIC OF THE RENAISSANCE":
      • "A CONCERT IN THE FOGG COURT FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE RHEIMS MUSEUM"
      • Scheduled for Sunday, December 9, at 8:30 p.m.
  6. Footer:

    • A note at the bottom states: "Friends of the Fogg will receive individual notices concerning the openings, lectures, and Concert."

Visual Details:

  • The page is part of a bound document, as indicated by the visible spine and the way the page is open.
  • The paper has a slightly yellowed or aged appearance, consistent with its 1951 date.
  • The text is typed or printed in a clean, formal font, typical of mid-20th-century printed materials.

Summary:

The image depicts a program page from the Fogg Art Museum for October–December 1951, detailing special exhibitions, public lectures, and a concert. The content highlights a variety of art-related events, including exhibitions of prints, Chinese bird and flower paintings, European masterpieces, and lectures on notable artists like Cranach. The page also mentions a concert benefiting the Rheims Museum. The overall design and tone reflect the formal and educational nature of museum programming during that era.

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The image shows a document or a poster detailing information about events at the Fogg Art Museum from October to December 1954. The document outlines the schedule for special exhibitions such as "RECENT ADDITIONS TO THE PRINT COLLECTION," "MASTERPIECES OF CHINESE BIRD AND FLOWER PAINTING," "OUTSTANDING PAINTINGS FROM THE BOSTON MUSEUM OF FINE ARTS," along with others including works by Edouard Manet and art by Lucas Cranach the Elder. Each exhibition is accompanied by its dates.

Additionally, the document announces public lectures with topics such as bird and flower painting in China and the West, and Cranach the Elder and his role in German art, scheduled on November 9 and December 6, respectively.

There is also mention of a concert for the benefit of the Rheins Museum, "COURTLY MUSIC OF THE RENAISSANCE," to be held on Sunday, December 9, at 8:30 p.m.

The bottom of the document notes that "Friends of the Fogg" will receive individual notices concerning the openings, lectures, and concert. The museum welcomes the public to visit its galleries and to make use of its study collections and library, indicating its dedication to both art preservation and education.

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This is an announcement or informational bulletin from the Fogg Art Museum for the October-December period of 1954. It lists upcoming exhibitions, public lectures, and a concert of Renaissance music. Here's a breakdown:

Special Exhibitions

  • Recent Additions to the Print Collection (Until Nov. 17)
  • Masterpieces of Chinese Bird and Flower Painting (Until Dec. 14)
  • Outstanding Paintings from the Boston Museum of Fine Arts (Into December)
  • Edouard Manet's Etchings and Lithographs (Oct. 15 - Dec. 1)
  • Fifth Century Greece, A Didactic Exhibition (Nov. 15 - Through Dec.)
  • Cranach and Clouet: Precisely Portraits of the Renaissance (Nov. 23 - Dec. 31, for the benefit of the Rheims Museum)
  • The Graphic Art of Lucas Cranach the Elder (Nov. 23 - Dec. 31)
  • Ancient Glass (Indefinite loan, lent by Ray Winfield Smith)

Public Lectures

  • Nov. 9: Dr. Benjamin Rowland speaking on "Bird and Flower Painting in China and the West."
  • Dec. 6: Dr. Jakob Rosenberg speaking on "Cranach the Elder and His Role in German Art."

Courtly Music of the Renaissance

  • Concert on Sunday, Dec. 9, at 8:30 PM in the Fogg Court, for the benefit of the Rheims Museum.

Closing Notes: It mentions Friends of the Fogg will receive individual notices about openings, lectures, and concerts.

The layout is clear, organized, and printed on beige paper, with typewritten text.

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The image shows a cream-colored printed program tucked into a brown scrap-book page. At the top it reads “FOGG ART MUSEUM” with “October – December 1951” underneath. The page lists sections titled Special Exhibitions and Public Lectures, and also mentions a Renaissance-era concert.

Special Exhibitions include items such as:

  • Recent additions to the print collection
  • Masterpieces of Chinese bird and flower painting
  • Outstanding paintings from the Boston Museum of Fine Arts
  • Edouard Manet – etchings and lithographs
  • Fifth Century Greece
  • Cranach and Clouet – princely portraits of the Renaissance (for the benefit of a museum)
  • The Graphic Art of Lucas Cranach the Elder
  • Ancient glass, lent by Ray Winfield Smith

Public Lectures note talks by Dr. Benjamin Rowland on bird and flower painting in China and the West, and by Dr. Jakob Rosenberg on Cranach the Elder and his role in German art.

There’s also a line about “Courtly Music of the Renaissance” and a concert in the Fogg Court for the benefit of the Friends Museum, followed by a note that Friends of the Fogg will receive notices about openings, lectures, and concerts.

Overall, it’s an old, typewritten museum program page with aging paper and signs of being mounted inside a folder.

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The image shows an old bulletin or notice from the Fogg Art Museum dated October - December 1954. It provides information about special exhibitions, public lectures, and a concert related to the Renaissance.

Here is a summary of the contents:

  • The museum is open daily except Sundays and holidays from 9 to 5.

  • Special Exhibitions include:

    • Recent additions to the print collection (until Nov. 17)
    • Masterpieces of Chinese Bird and Flower Painting (until Dec. 14)
    • Outstanding Paintings from the Boston Museum of Fine Arts (into December)
    • Edouard Manet - Etchings and Lithographs (Oct. 15 - Dec. 1)
    • Fifth Century Greece, a Didactic Exhibition (Nov. 15 through Dec.)
    • Cranach and Clouet - princely portraits of the Renaissance for the benefit of the Rheims Museum (Nov. 23 - Dec. 31)
    • The Graphic Art of Lucas Cranach the Elder (Nov. 23 - Dec. 31)
    • Ancient Glass, lent by Ray Winfield Smith (indefinite loan)
  • Public Lectures:

    • On Friday, November 9 at 4 pm, Dr. Benjamin Rowland will speak on Bird and Flower Painting in China and the West.
    • On Thursday, December 6 at 4 pm, Dr. Jakob Rosenberg will speak on Cranach the Elder and his role in German art.
  • Courtly Music of the Renaissance:

    • A concert in the Fogg Court for the benefit of the Rheims Museum on Sunday, December 9, at 8:30 p.m.

The notice mentions that friends of the Fogg will receive individual notices concerning openings, lectures, and concerts. The text is typed on a piece of paper that is stapled to a larger, aged sheet in a book or folder.