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This image shows the inside of an open, aged book or scrapbook with yellowed, textured pages. Two vintage paper items are pasted onto the right-hand page.

The top item is a light pink, typewritten announcement from the Fogg Art Museum, dated February – April 1953.

• Museum Hours: It states the museum is open daily except Sundays and holidays, from 9 to 5.
• Special Exhibitions: Lists several exhibitions with their dates:
  • Twentieth Century Japanese Woodblock Prints (until March 1)
  • Baroque Portraiture in Graphic Art (until March 15)
  • Early Italian Engravings (until March 29)
  • Time and Again: Classic and Baroque (March 15 – April 30; a Student Exhibition)
  • Color-Printmaking: Contemporary Processes with an Historical Analysis (March 20 – April 30; a Student Exhibition)
  • Objects Incorporated: A 17th Century Firearm (March 31 – April 26; a Student Exhibition)
• Public Lectures:
  • Lyssipos, The Development of His Style by Professor Erik Sjöqvist of Princeton University (Monday, March 19, at 4 p.m.)
  • Methods of Old Masters: Rubens and Rembrandt by Mr. Helmut Ruhmann of the National Gallery, London (Tuesday, April 22, at 4 p.m.) – held under the joint auspices of the Fogg Art Museum and the Busch-Reisinger Museum.
• The notice concludes by stating that "Friends of the Fogg" will receive individual notices regarding openings and lectures.

Below this, a second, smaller, deep reddish-brown paper item is pasted. This appears to be the cover of a booklet or catalog. The title is designed with a mirrored, palindromic effect:

• Top Line: "PICTURE I"
• Second Line: "BOOK ON"
• Third Line: "NO BOOK"
• Bottom Line: "I PICTURE"

This is printed in a large, light-colored, sans-serif font. At the bottom, it reads: "Survey of the FOGG COLLECTIONS", with "FOGG COLLECTIONS" in bold white text inside a red rectangular box.

The overall image presents an archival glimpse into the programming and publications of the Fogg Art Museum in the early 1950s, preserved within a personal scrapbook or collection.

The image shows a page from a vintage publication related to the Fogg Art Museum. The top half of the page contains information about the exhibitions and public lectures held at the museum from February to April 1952. The page has a background color of a light pinkish-red and includes details about specific exhibitions and the dates they were held. The text is organized in a clear, structured format, listing the titles and durations of various exhibitions, such as "Twentieth Century Japanese Woodblock Prints," "Baroque Portraiture in Graphic Art," and "Time and Again: Classic and Baroque." There are also listings for public lectures, including one by Professor Erik Sjöquist of Princeton University and another by Mr. Helmut Ruhemann of the National Gallery, London.

The bottom half of the page features the cover of a book titled "Picture Book on Picture Book: Survey of the Fogg Collections." The book cover is a maroon color with a bold, white text design. The book appears to be a catalog or surveying publication related to the museum's collection, likely providing an overview of the various artworks and exhibits available at the Fogg Art Museum during that time period.

This image shows a folder or scrapbook page with two distinct items pasted onto a light brown background.

1. Fogg Art Museum Announcement (Top Section):

   • The top section is a printed announcement from the Fogg Art Museum for the period February to April 1952.
   • It mentions that the museum is open daily except Sundays and holidays from 9 to 5.
   • It lists several special exhibitions, including:
     • Twentieth Century Japanese Woodblock Prints (Until March 1)
     • Baroque Portraiture in Graphic Art (Until March 15)
     • Early Italian Engravings (Until March 29)
     • Time and Again: Classic and Baroque (March 15 through April 30)
     • Color-Printmaking: Contemporary Processes with an Historical Analysis (March 26 through April 30)
     • Aspects Incorporated: A 17th Century Firearm (March 31 through April 25)
   • It also lists public lectures:
     • Lysippus, The Development of His Style by Professor Erik Sjöquist of Princeton University on Monday, March 10, at 4 p.m.
     • Methods of Old Masters: Rubens and Rembrandt by Mr. Helmut Ruhemann of the National Gallery, London on Tuesday, April 22, at 4 p.m.
   • A note at the bottom mentions that Friends of the Fogg will receive individual notices concerning openings and lectures.

2. "Picture Book on Picture Book" Cover (Bottom Section):

   • The bottom section is a cover of a book titled "Picture Book on Picture Book."
   • The title is written in large, bold letters, with the text "Survey of the Fogg Collections" in a smaller font at the bottom.
   • The cover is a reddish-brown color with a white and gray abstract design on the left side.

The items are neatly arranged on the light brown background, suggesting a scrapbook or collection of memorabilia.

The image shows a book that is open, revealing the contents. The book is old, and the pages are slightly yellowed. The pages are folded in half, and there is a piece of paper on top of the pages. The paper is pink, and it has some text on it. The text is about the Fogg Art Museum, which is open daily except Sundays and holidays from 9 to 5. The text also mentions special exhibitions and public lectures.

The image features a collection of pages from a museum brochure. The topmost page is a pink-colored paper with the title "FOGG ART MUSEUM" and the dates "February - April 1952" printed at the top. Below the title, there is a list of special exhibitions and public lectures, along with their respective dates. The exhibitions include "TWENTIETH CENTURY JAPANESE WOODBLOCK PRINTS," "BAROQUE PORTRAITURE IN GRAPHIC ART," "EARLY ITALIAN ENGRAVINGS," and others. The lectures include "Lysippus, The Development of His Style" and "Methods of Old Masters: Rubens and Rembrandt." The bottom page is a maroon-colored paper with the title "PICTURE BOOK ON BOOK PICTURE" and a survey of the Fogg Collections.

The image shows an open book with two visible pages. The top page is a promotional or informational sheet from the Fogg Art Museum, dated February – April 1952. It outlines details about the museum's operating hours, special exhibitions, and public lectures. Key points include:

Top Page: Fogg Art Museum Information

• Title: "Fogg Art Museum"
• Date Range: February – April 1952
• Operating Hours: Open daily except Sundays and holidays, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
• Special Exhibitions:
  • Twentieth Century Japanese Woodblock Prints (Gift of the late Charles R. Hoyt) – Until March 1.
  • Baroque Portraiture in Graphic Art (Jointly with the Dept. of Printing and Graphic Arts, Houghton Library) – Until March 15.
  • Early Italian Engravings – Until March 29.
  • Time and Again: Classic and Baroque (A Student Exhibition) – March 15 through April 30.
  • Color-Printing: A Contemporary Process with an Historical Analysis (A Student Exhibition) – March 28 through April 30.
  • Aspects Incorporated: A 17th Century Frieze (A Student Exhibition) – March 31 through April 20.
• Public Lectures:
  • Leibniz: The Development of His Style – Professor Eric Sigfried of Princeton University, Wednesday, March 19, at 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 Ruhmer of the National Gallery, London – Tuesday, April 22, at 4 p.m.
• Note: Friends of the Fogg will receive individual notices concerning openings and lectures.

Bottom Page: Book Cover

• Title: "PICTURE BOOK ON NO BOOK I RETURNED"
• Subtitle: "Survey of the FOGG COLLECTIONS"
• Design: The cover features a bold, capitalized title in white text on a maroon background. The subtitle is smaller and placed below the main title. The overall design is simple and formal, suggesting it is part of a catalog or exhibition guide.

Overall Context

The image appears to depict a page from a catalog or program related to the Fogg Art Museum, likely used for promotional or informational purposes during the specified period (February – April 1952). The bottom page indicates that this is part of a larger publication titled "Picture Book on No Book I Returned," which surveys the Fogg Collections. The open book format suggests it is part of an archive or historical document.

This image shows a page from an old booklet or program, possibly for the Fogg Art Museum, dated February - April 1952. The top of the page reads "Fogg Art Museum" and it mentions that the museum is open daily except Sundays and Holidays from 9 to 5, inviting the public to visit its galleries and make use of its study collections and library.

Below this introductory note are sections for "SPECIAL EXHIBITIONS" and "PUBLIC LECTURES." There are several exhibitions listed under the Special Exhibitions category, each with titles and dates indicating their duration. For example:

• "NINETEENTH CENTURY JAPANESE WOODBLOCK PRINTS" was on display until March 1.
• "FAMOUS PORTRAITS IN GRAPHIC ART" was in conjunction with the Dept. of Printing and Graphic Arts, Houghton Library, until March 15.
• "EARLY ITALIAN DRAWINGS" until March 29.
• "TIME AND AGAIN: CLASSIC AND BAROQUE" (A Graduate Exhibition) from March 15 through April 30.
• "COLOR-PRINTMAKING: CONTEMPORARY PROCESSES WITH AN HISTORICAL MATERIALS" (A Students Exhibition) from March 26 through April 30.
• "ASPECTS INCORPORATED: A 17TH CENTURY PIEGRAM" (A Students Exhibition) from March 31 through April 25.

The Public Lectures section lists two lectures:

• "Lysippus, The Development of His Style" by Professor Erik Sjöqvist of Princeton University on Monday, March 10, at 4 p.m.
• "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, on Tuesday, April 22, at 4 p.m.

The page mentions that "Friends of the Fogg will receive individual notices concerning openings and lectures."

On the bottom half of the image is the cover of another publication or a section with a red background featuring the reverse text "PICTURE BOOK ON FOGG COLLECTIONS," hinting that it is a booklet or a brochure about the collections of the museum.

This image likely serves as an archival document showing historical information regarding the events and exhibitions at the Fogg Art Museum during this period.

The image showcases a page featuring event details and an art book cover.

1. Top Section:

   • Header: "FOGG ART MUSEUM, February - April 1952."
   • A statement invites the public to visit the museum's galleries, study collections, and library.
   • Below, a list of "SPECIAL EXHIBITIONS" is organized chronologically, including topics like "Twentieth Century Japanese Woodblock Prints," "Baroque Portraiture in Graphic Art," and "Early Italian Engravings."
   • A list of "PUBLIC LECTURES" is provided underneath, featuring titles such as "Lysippus, The Development of His Style" and "Methods of Old Masters: Rubens and Rembrandt."

2. Bottom Section:

   • A book titled "PICTURE BOOK" is displayed, with the text inverted and repeated for design purposes.
   • Subtitle: "Survey of the FOGG COLLECTIONS."
   • The cover has a dark red background with a minimalist design layout.

The page appears to be part of a scrapbook or document capturing a period's museum activities and publications.

An old scrapbook page showing two vintage items. At the top is a pink notice from the Fogg Art Museum (February–April 1952) with sections for SPECIAL EXHIBITIONS and PUBLIC LECTURES, listing exhibition titles and dates in small, typewritten text. Below it, partly covering the page, is a burgundy booklet or poster with large white lettering that reads something like “PICTURE BOOK ON” (and “FOGG COLLECTIONS” on a white stripe). The page has aging, beige/brown tones and signs of being bound in a folder or album.

The image shows a page from a scrapbook or a similar collection. At the top of the page, there is a typed pink flyer for the Fogg Art Museum dated February to April 1952. It lists the museum's hours and several special exhibitions, including:

• Twentieth Century Japanese Woodblock Prints (until March 1)
• Baroque Portraiture in Graphic Art (until March 15)
• Early Italian Engravings (until March 29)
• Time and Again: Classic and Baroque (March 15 through April 30)
• Color-Printmaking: Contemporary Processes with an Historical Analysis (March 26 through April 30)
• Aspects Incorporated: A 17th Century Firearm (March 31 through April 25)

There are also announcements for public lectures:

• Lysippus, The Development of His Style by Professor Erik Sjöquist on Monday, March 10 at 4 p.m.
• Methods of Old Masters: Rubens and Rembrandt by Mr. Helmut Ruhmann on Tuesday, April 22 at 4 p.m.

Below the pink flyer, there is a brownish-red card or booklet titled "PICTURE BOOK I NO BOOK I PICTURE I," with the subtitle "Survey of the FOGG COLLECTIONS." The text employs an interesting design where the words "PICTURE" and "BOOK" appear both normally and mirrored, creating a visual play on the cover. The card/booklet looks to be a publication related to the Fogg Art Museum collections.