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Fogg Art Museum Scrapbooks, August 1951-May 1958

ARCH.2003.32, Rendition: 803888

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This image displays an open, aged-looking program booklet, likely from a historical concert or exhibition, resting on a light gray surface. The booklet itself has cream-colored pages with black text and a worn, brown paper cover visible at the top and bottom.

The program is spread across two facing pages:

Left Page: “THE MUSEUM OF RHEIMS”
This page provides context for an art exhibition. It explains that:

  • The Museum of Rheims has loaned its notable series of sixteenth-century German portrait drawings to the Fogg Art Museum.
  • The loan was arranged through the Knoedler Galleries.
  • Most drawings are by Lucas Cranach the Elder, who was a friend of Luther and painter to the House of Saxony. These works have belonged to Rheims since 1752.
  • To provide a broader view, the Fogg Museum also assembled drawings and a few painted portraits by Cranach’s contemporary, Clouet (painter to the Kings of France).
  • To highlight Cranach’s importance as a graphic artist, the Rosenwald Collection of the National Gallery, Washington, lent 52 woodcuts by Cranach, recently acquired from a famous Austrian private collection, now on view for the first time in America. The Museum of Fine Arts, Boston, added ten prints.
  • Students from the Harvard-Radcliffe Music Clubs and the Pierian Brass Choir offered performances to benefit Rheims—a city that has suffered great war damage and whose museum funds are nearly negligible.
  • The exhibition was scheduled to close on December 31.

At the bottom of this page is a small fleur-de-lis symbol.

Right Page: “PROGRAM”
This page lists the musical program for the event, divided into two parts with an “INTERMISSION” between them.

First Half:

  • Giovanni Gabrieli (Venetian, 1577–1612): Canzon Septimi Toni No. 2
  • Josquin Des Prez (Burgundian, 1450–1521): Chanson: Mille regretz de vous abandonner
  • Heinrich Isaac (Dutch, c. 1450–1517): Vergangen ist mir Glück und Heyl and Le Serviteur (marked with asterisks, indicating these are the first known performances in the country)
  • Nicholas Gombert (South Flemish, c. 1490–1556/66): Chanson: En aultre avoir trop plus que toy fiance
  • Clement Jannequin (French, 1485?–1560?): Chanson: Au joly boys
  • Giaches Wert (Flemish, c. 1536–1596): Chanson: Un jour je m’en allai
  • Pierre Certon (Flemish, c. 1510–1572): Chansonette: Je ne l’ose dire

INTERMISSION

Second Half:

  • Giovanni Gabrieli (Venetian, 1577–1612): Sonata Pian e Forte
  • Jacotin (Jacques Godebrye) (Flemish, c. 1445–1529): Chanson: Je suis desheritée
  • Claude de Sermisy (French, c. 1490–1562): Chanson: Aupres de vous

At the bottom, a footnote clarifies: “* Insofar as is known the first performance in this country.” The program features composers from the late 15th to early 17th centuries, primarily from the Franco-Flemish and Venetian schools, and includes both instrumental and vocal (chanson) works.

The overall impression is of a historically significant cultural event from the mid-20th century, combining art appreciation with live Renaissance music performances for a charitable cause.

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This image shows an open book with two pages visible. The left page contains text describing an exhibition of the Museum of Rheims, which features 16th century German portrait drawings. The text mentions the artists involved, including Lucas Cranach the Elder, and details about the loans and collections. The right page is titled "PROGRAM" and lists a series of musical compositions and chansons by various artists, including Giovanni Gabrieli, Josquin Des Prez, Heinrich Isaac, Nicholas Gombert, and others. The compositions are attributed to different nationalities and periods, ranging from Venetian to Flemish to French, and include works from the 15th and 16th centuries. The program also indicates there will be an intermission and lists specific works by Giovanni Gabrieli, Jacotin, and Claude de Sermisy, with notes about the first performance in the country. The bottom of the right page includes a small note: "* Insofar as is known the first performance in this country."

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This image is of an open booklet or program, possibly related to an art exhibition and a musical performance, dated around the mid-20th century based on the style and content. The left page details an exhibition at the Fogg Art Museum, featuring a loan of 16th-century German portrait drawings from the Museum of Rheims, with a focus on works by Lucas Cranach the Elder and his contemporary, Clouet. The text mentions contributions from the Knoedler Galleries and the Rosenwald Collection of the National Gallery of Art, Washington, D.C., and it highlights the significance of these artists in the context of courtly portraiture north of the Alps.

The right page lists a musical program titled "PROGRAM," featuring a variety of chansons and other compositions by composers from the Renaissance period, such as Giovanni Gabrieli, Josquin des Prez, Heinrich Isaac, Nicholas Gombert, Clement Jannequin, Giaches Wert, Pierre Certon, Jacobus Barbireau (Jacotin), and Claude de Sermisy. The program includes intermission details, and some pieces are marked with an asterisk, indicating they might be of particular note or first-time performances in the country. The composers are listed with their nationalities and approximate years of birth and death. The booklet appears to be part of a larger collection, as indicated by the visible binding and the torn edge of the cover.

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An open book with two pages is placed on a brown surface. The left page has text in black font, and the right page has text in black font with some text in a different font. The text on the left page is about the Fogg Art Museum's notable series of sixteenth-century German portrait drawings. The text on the right page is about the program and the names of the people who performed in the program.

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The image is of an open book with a white page. The book is titled "Program" and contains a list of artists and composers, their compositions, and their birth and death years. The book is placed on a cardboard box, and the cardboard box is placed on a gray surface. The book is open to the left side, and the page is folded in half.

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The image shows an open book or program with two visible pages. The left page is titled "THE MUSEUM OF RHEIMS" and contains a descriptive text about an exhibition or event. The text discusses the loan of notable sixteenth-century German portrait drawings from the Museum of Rheims to the Fogg Art Museum, highlighting their historical significance and connection to Lucas Cranach the Elder. It also mentions the inclusion of related works, such as drawings and prints, and references the Harvard-Radcliffe Music Clubs' performance in Rheims. The page concludes with a note that the exhibition will close on December 31.

The right page is titled "PROGRAM" and lists a sequence of musical pieces, likely for a performance or concert. The entries include composers, their nationalities, dates, and the titles of the works. The program features compositions by Giovanni Gabrielli, Josquin Des Prez, Heinrich Isaac, Nicholas Gombert, Clement Jannequin, Giaches Wert, and Pierre Certon. Each entry specifies the type of piece (e.g., Canzon, Chanson, Chansonette) and includes the title of the work. At the bottom, there is a note indicating that certain pieces are marked with an asterisk (*), signifying that they are the first performances in the country. The program also includes an "INTERMISSION" section, listing additional works by Giovanni Gabrielli, Jacotin (Jacques Godebroye), and Claude de Sermisy.

The overall design is clean and formal, with a structured layout typical of a concert program or exhibition brochure. The text is printed in a serif font, and the page edges suggest the book is part of a larger publication or catalog.

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The image displays an open book or program on a plain surface. The left page describes an exhibition at the Museum of Reims featuring a notable series of sixteenth-century German portrait drawings that were on loan to the Fogg Art Museum. The text mentions details about the collection and its historical significance, referring to artists such as Lucas Cranach the Elder and connections to figures like Martin Luther and the House of Saxony. Information about the collection's journey and collaborations between various museums and institutions is provided. The exhibition is said to close on December 31, but the year is not indicated.

The right page contains a program listing musical performances, with each piece followed by the name of the composer and the era in which they lived. The composers listed are Giovanni Gabrieli, Josquin Des Prez, Heinrich Isaac, Nicolas Gombert, Clement Janequin, Giaches Wert, Pierre Certon, followed by an indication of an intermission, and then more music from Giovanni Gabrieli, Jacotin (Jacques Godebrye), and Claude de Sermisy. Some pieces are noted with additional information, such as a première in the United States.

Musical genres such as chanson and pieces labeled 'Canzon Septimi Toni No. 2' and 'Sonata Pian’ e Forte' are visible, suggesting a classical music event focused on Renaissance or early Baroque compositions. The program is printed in a simple classical font, adding to the formal and historical nature of the event. The page number '15' is discernible at the bottom right, indicating this is part of a larger publication or booklet.

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This image shows an open booklet or program with two pages visible. On the left page is a descriptive text titled "The Museum of Rheims", explaining a notable series of 16th-century German portrait drawings lent to the Fogg Art Museum by the Museum of Rheims. It also provides historical and contextual details regarding the collection and other artworks on display.

The right page is titled "PROGRAM" and details a series of musical performances. It lists the composers, their periods (e.g., Venetian, Flemish, French), their compositions (e.g., "Canzon Septimi Toni No. 2," "Je ne l'ose dire"), and additional notes such as language and historical significance. There is an INTERMISSION section separating the listed pieces. A specific note at the bottom mentions that one of the compositions, "Insafar," is likely being performed for the first time in this country.

The layout and font appear formal, aligning with a historical or artistic presentation format. The pages are clean and well-preserved, with a visible clip on the left side holding part of the booklet in place.

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The image shows an open book resting on a light brown surface, showing a two-page spread.

  • Left page: a dense block of serif text with a heading that reads “THE MUSEUM OF RHEIMS,” describing the collection and museum history.
  • Right page: a concert program headed “PROGRAM” with a list of Renaissance composers and pieces (Giovanni Gabrieli, Josquin Des Prez, Heinrich Isaac, Nicolas Gombert, Clement Janequin, Giacques Wert, Pierre Certon, etc.), an Intermission section, and a second set of works including more by Giovanni Gabrieli, Jacotin, Claude de Sermisy, and a note at the bottom about the first performances in this country. The typography is old-fashioned and formal.

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The image depicts an open program booklet resting on a brown surface. The left page contains a passage titled "THE MUSEUM OF RHEIMS," which describes the loan of sixteenth-century German portrait drawings from the Museum of Rheims to the Fogg Art Museum. It details the origins of these drawings, particularly those by Lucas Cranach the Elder, and mentions other contributions, including woodcuts lent by the Rosenwald Collection of the National Gallery and prints added by the Museum of Fine Arts of Boston. It also notes the involvement of students from the Harvard-Radcliffe Music Clubs and the Pierian Brass Choir in support of Rheims and mentions the exhibition's closing date of December 31.

The right page is titled "PROGRAM" and lists musical works and their composers:

  • Giovanni Gabrieli (Venetian, 1577-1612): "Canzon Septimi Toni No. 2"
  • Josquin Des Prèz (Burgundian, 1450-1521): "Chanson: Mille regretz de vous abandonner"
  • Heinrich Isaac (Dutch, c.1450-1517): Two pieces marked as first performances in the country, "Vergangen ist mir Glück und Heyl" and "Le Serviteur"
  • Nicholas Gombert (South Flemish, c.1490-1556/66): "Chanson: En aultre avoir trop plus que toy fiance"
  • Clement Jannequin (French, 1485?-1560?): "Chanson: Au joly boys"
  • Giaches Wert (Flemish, c.1536-1596): "Chanson: Un jour je m'en allai"
  • Pierre Certon (Flemish, c.1510-1572): "Chansonette: Je ne l'ose dire"

There is an intermission, after which the program continues with:

  • Giovanni Gabrieli (Venetian, 1577-1612): "Sonata Pian e Forte"
  • Jacotin (Jacques Godebrÿe) (Flemish, c.1445-1529): "Chanson: Je suis desheritée"
  • Claude de Sermisy (French, c.1490-1562): "Chanson: Aupres de vous"

A footnote indicates that the pieces marked with an asterisk are, as far as is known, first performances in this country.