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ARCH.2003.32, Rendition: 803901
This image shows an open book or exhibition catalog displayed within what appears to be a worn, tan-colored folder or scrapbook. The layout presents two distinct black-and-white photographs of Asian artworks, each accompanied by descriptive text.
Left Page (Image 6):
Right Page (Image 7):
Additional Context:
Overall Impression:
The image captures a scholarly and curated moment in art history documentation — likely from the mid-20th century — showcasing key pieces of East and Southeast Asian art within an academic and museum context. The juxtaposition of the delicate Chinese hand scroll and the monumental Southeast Asian Buddhist head highlights the breadth of collections held by institutions such as the Fogg Museum. The worn presentation and ephemeral materials convey a sense of archival history and personal curatorial interest.
The image appears to be a page from a museum catalog or guidebook. On the left side, there is a black and white illustration titled "Ladies in the Palace (Detail)." This illustration is a detail from a Chinese hand scroll, copied in 1141 from an original now lost by Chou Wen-Chü. It depicts three women seated and dressed in traditional attire, with intricate hairstyles and flowing garments. The scroll is described as being on silk, with faint color, and measures 10 1/8" x 69 11/16". It is part of the Francis H. Burr Memorial Fund collection.
On the right side of the page, there is a photograph of a wooden Buddha head, labeled as "Buddhist Head." This piece is described as originating from Siam (Lopburi), or Cambodia, during the 12th to 13th century. It is made of wood and has traces of gilding, with a height of 14 1/4". It is also part of the Francis H. Burr Memorial Fund collection. The catalog page is placed on a brown folder or binder, with additional documents and papers visible in the background, including a piece of paper with text about a museum meeting and another mention of the Fogg Art Museum and the Busch-Reisinger Museum.
This image shows a page from a museum or art-related publication, possibly a catalog or newsletter. The page is open to two images of artwork, each accompanied by a brief description.
On the left side of the open page:
On the right side of the open page:
The open page is laid on a brown folder that contains other papers, including a pink sheet with text about museum events and a clipping about an annual meeting at the deCordova and Dana Museum. The text mentions a speaker from Harvard and details about the museum's activities.
The image shows a scrapbook with various items pasted on the pages. The scrapbook is open to a page with two photographs of artworks. On the left is a photograph of an artwork titled "Ladies in the Palace (Detail)," and on the right is a photograph of an artwork titled "Buddhist Head." The photograph on the left shows a drawing of women in traditional Chinese clothing, while the photograph on the right shows a sculpture of a Buddhist head.
An open book with two pages is placed on a gray surface. The left page has a drawing of a woman sitting on a stool, and the right page has a drawing of a Buddha head. The text "Ladies in the Palace (Detail)" is written on the left page, and the text "Buddhist Head" is written on the right page. A piece of paper with the text "Annual Meeting of Museum Has Harvard Speaker" is placed on the left side of the book.
The image depicts an open book with two pages visible. On the left page, there is a detailed black-and-white illustration labeled as "6 Ladies in the Palace (Detail)." The illustration shows four women in traditional attire, seated and standing in what appears to be a palace setting. The caption below the illustration provides context: it is a Chinese scroll, copied in 1141 from an original that is now lost, attributed to Chou Wen-Chi. The scroll is described as being hand-copied in faint color on silk, with dimensions of 10 ¾" x 63 ⅜". The artwork is part of the Francis H. Burr Memorial Fund.
On the right page, there is a photograph of a sculptural head labeled as "7 Buddhist Head." The caption identifies it as a Siamese (Lopburi) or Cambodian artifact from the 12th–13th century, made of wood with traces of gilt. The dimensions are noted as 14 ½" high, and it is also part of the Francis H. Burr Memorial Fund.
The book's spine and adjacent pages suggest it is part of a catalog or exhibition guide, as indicated by the visible text on the spine referencing the "Annual Meeting of Museum Has Harvard Speaker" and other details about museum events and lectures. The overall presentation suggests an academic or museum-related context, focusing on art and artifacts.
The image shows an open book or a document with two pages visible. The left page contains a black and white photograph of historical artwork. Below the photograph is a caption that reads "6 Ladies in the Palace (Detail)" and attributes the artwork to Chou Wen-Chih. It mentions that the original Chinese scroll, 11 feet long, is painted on silk. A fund is referenced for this artwork.
The right page also features a black and white photograph of a sculpture and its caption below identifies it as "7 Buddhist Head" from Cambodia, 12th century, made of wood with traces of gilt. The size of the sculpture is given as 14-3/4" high, and a fund is again noted. The image number is listed as 1949.89.
The right edge of the open book shows wear, and there is a coral pink sheet of paper slipped in between the pages. Also visible is part of a page from an adjacent article or document, which seems to be a newsletter or announcement about a museum event, as the heading includes the words "Annual Meeting Of Museum Has Harvard Speaker."
The blurred areas on the photographs possibly obscure faces or other sensitive parts of the images to maintain privacy or follow specific guidelines.
This image is of an open book or catalog that displays side-by-side pages featuring two artworks. The left page shows a monochromatic drawing titled "Ladies in the Palace (Detail)" attributed to Chou Wen-Chiu, a Chinese artist. It notes the piece is a hand scroll with faint ink and colors on silk, mentioned to be a copy made in 1141, possibly of a lost original.
The right page features a photograph of a sculpture titled "Buddhist Head," originating either from Siam (now Thailand) or Cambodia, dated between the 12th and 13th centuries. It is described as made of wood with traces of gilt.
Above the left page is a small clipped newspaper article discussing a Harvard speaker and a museum meeting, while above the right page is a reddish notice regarding museum announcements. The pages are photographed against a textured background, likely part of an archival or scrapbook collection.
The image shows an open book or catalog placed on a surface with some other paper clippings around it. The book is displaying two black-and-white images on adjacent pages:
The left page has an image of an artwork titled "Ladies in the Palace (Detail)." It is a Chinese artwork, copied in 1141, from an original that is now lost, by Chou Wên-Chü. The work is a hand scroll, ink, and faint color on silk, measuring 10 1/8 inches by 69 11/16 inches. The image depicts several women dressed in traditional attire, likely from a historical Chinese context.
The right page features an image of a "Buddhist Head" statue from Siam (Lopburi), or Cambodia, dated to the 12th-13th century. The statue is made of wood with traces of gilt and stands 14 3/4 inches high. The photo shows the back view of the head, which has a carved top that tapers into a pointed shape.
Both entries note the "Francis H. Burr Memorial Fund" as the source of the items. The book appears to be from a museum or an art catalog context. The text and images are surrounded by a beige or tan background. The faces of individuals in the left image have been blurred for privacy.