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Fogg Art Museum Scrapbooks, August 1951-May 1958

ARCH.2003.32, Rendition: 803907

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The image shows an open book or catalog with two black-and-white illustrations of artworks, each accompanied by descriptive text.

  1. Left Page (Illustration 12):

    • Title: "Ozoo Ego (The Wrath of Neptune)"
    • Artist: Pieter van Laer (called Bamboccio), Piemont, 1595.
    • Medium: Oil sketch.
    • Dimensions: 29.7 x 21.5 cm.
    • Provenance: Ailsa Mellon Bruce Fund.
    • Description: The illustration depicts a chaotic scene with several figures in turbulent waters, likely representing the wrath of Neptune, the Roman god of the sea.
  2. Right Page (Illustration 13):

    • Title: "Christ Preaching"
    • Artist: Rembrandt van Rijn, 1606-1669, Netherlandish, ca. 1651.
    • Medium: Etching.
    • Dimensions: 16.1 x 13.8 cm.
    • Provenance: Request, Francis Calley Gray, class of 1869.
    • Description: The illustration shows a crowded scene with numerous figures gathered around a central figure, presumably Christ, who appears to be preaching. The setting seems to be indoors, with people attentively listening to the preacher.

Additionally, there is a small note or insert at the top of the image, which mentions an "Annual Meeting of Museum Has Harvard Speaker" and an event at the Museum and the Busch-Reisinger Museum with Mr. Helmut Ruhemann of the National Gallery, London, scheduled for Tuesday, April 22, at 4 p.m. It also notes that friends of the Fogg will receive individual notices concerning openings and lectures.

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The image shows an open book with two pages displayed. On the left page, there is an article titled "Annual Meeting Of Museum Has Harvard Speaker," which discusses the annual meeting of the deCordova and Dana Museum and Park, where John Coolidge, director of the Fogg Museum, was a speaker. Below the article, there is an illustration labeled "12 Quos Ego (The Wrath of Neptune)" by Peter Paul Rubens, dated 1635, which is an oil sketch with dimensions 19 3/4 x 25 3/4 inches, purchased from the Alpheus Hyatt Fund.

On the right page, there is an illustration labeled "13 Christ Preaching" by Rembrandt van Rijn, dated 1652, which is an etching with dimensions 6 1/2 x 8 1/2 inches. This piece was bequeathed by Francis Calley Gray, class of 1809. The page also includes a note indicating that friends of the Fogg will receive individual notices concerning openings and lectures. The surrounding context suggests that this book may be a catalog or a record of museum holdings and events.

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The image shows a display from a museum exhibit featuring two artworks along with their descriptions. Here’s a detailed summary:

Newspaper Clipping

At the top left of the image, there is a section of a newspaper with the headline:

  • "Annual Meeting Of Museum Has Harvard Speaker"

The article discusses the annual meeting of the deCordova and Dana Museum, which is scheduled to take place that night in the Auditorium. The speaker mentioned is John Coolidge, who is the director of something unspecified in the visible portion of the text.

Artwork Descriptions

Left Artwork

  1. Title and Artist:

    • Title: "Odysseus (The Wrath of Neptune)"
    • Artist: Peter Paul Rubens (Flemish, 1577-1640)
    • Medium: Oil sketch
    • Dimensions: 19 3/4 x 23 1/2 inches
  2. Details:

    • The artwork is a preparatory sketch by Rubens.
    • It is part of the museum's collection through the purchase made possible by the Albert H. Hyatt Fund.

Right Artwork

  1. Title and Artist:

    • Title: "Christ Preaching"
    • Artist: Rembrandt van Rijn (Dutch, 1606-1669)
    • Medium: Etching
    • Dimensions: 6 1/8 x 8 1/8 inches
  2. Details:

    • The etching by Rembrandt is dated around 1652.
    • It was acquired through the bequest of Francis Calley Gray, class of 1809.

Additional Information

  • There is also a small notice at the top right of the image indicating an exhibition at the Busch-Reisinger Museum:

    • Exhibition: "Subman of the National Gallery, London"
    • Speaker: Mr. Helmut Ruhemann
    • Date and Time: April 22, at 4 p.m.
    • Location: Fogg Lecture Hall
  • A note mentions that members of the Fogg will receive individual notices regarding openings and lectures.

The artworks themselves are prominently displayed in the middle of the exhibit, with the left image depicting a dramatic, turbulent scene likely from classical mythology, and the right image showing a more serene, detailed religious scene.

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The image shows an open book with several elements of interest:

  1. Book Pages and Content:

    • The book appears to be a catalog or publication related to art, likely from a museum.
    • On the left page, there is a newspaper clipping at the top that reads "Annual Meeting Of Museum Has Harvard Speaker." The article mentions John Coolidge, the director of the Fogg Museum, speaking at the annual meeting of the deCordova and Dana Museum and Park.
  2. Artwork and Descriptions:

    • Below the newspaper clipping on the left page, there is an image of a piece of artwork titled "Quos Ego (The Wrath of Neptune)" by Peter Paul Rubens (1577-1640). The artwork is described as an oil sketch from 1635, measuring 19 1/8" x 23 5/8". It was purchased with funds from the Alpheus Hyatt Fund.
    • On the right page, there is an etching titled "Christ Preaching" by Rembrandt van Rijn (1606-1669), dated around 1652. The dimensions of the etching are 6 1/8" x 8 1/2". It was a bequest from Francis Calley Gray, class of 1809.
  3. Additional Information:

    • At the top right corner of the right page, there is another piece of paper with a notice about an event at the National Gallery in London on April 22. It mentions that friends of the Fogg will receive individual notices concerning openings and lectures.

The overall impression is that this book is a detailed catalog or record of museum collections, including specific artworks with descriptions and historical context.

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The image depicts an open book, likely a catalog or archive, with two black-and-white artworks displayed on facing pages.

On the left page, the artwork is titled "Quos Ego (The Wrath of Neptune)" by Peter Paul Rubens, created around 1635. The piece is described as an oil sketch with dimensions of 19 1/4 x 23 1/8 inches. It was purchased by the Alpheus Hyatt Fund.

On the right page, the artwork is titled "Christ Preaching" by Rembrandt van Rijn, dated around 1652. It is an etching with dimensions of 6 1/4 x 8 1/4 inches. This piece was a bequest by Francis Calley Gray, class of 1809.

At the top of the image, there are two pieces of paper partially visible. The first piece has a newspaper clipping with the heading "Annual Meeting Of Museum Has Harvard Speaker," mentioning a meeting held at the deCordova and Dana Museum and Park with John Coolidge, director of the Fogg Museum, as the speaker. The second piece of paper appears to be an event announcement or invitation for an exhibition at the National Gallery in London, mentioning an event on Tuesday, April 22, at 4 p.m. involving the Busch-Reisinger Museum and the Fogg Museum. Friends of the Fogg will receive individual notices concerning the openings and lectures.

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The image depicts an open museum catalog or exhibition guide, likely from the late 19th or early 20th century.

  1. Top Left Corner:

    • There is a small piece of paper with a headline that reads "Annual Meeting of Museum Has Harvard Speaker". It mentions the meeting held at the deCordova and Dana Museum and Park, involving John Coolidge, who is the director of the museum.
  2. Top Right Corner:

    • Another small piece of paper has details about a museum event. It mentions the Museum and the Busch-Reisinger Museum, specifically the Rahbman of the National Gallery, London, scheduled for April 22nd at 4 PM. It notes that friends of the Fogg will receive individual notices concerning openings and lectures.
  3. Main Content:

    • The central focus of the image shows two artworks displayed in the catalog.
      • On the left side, it features an artwork titled "Quos Ego (The Wrath of Neptune)" by Peter Paul Rubens (1577-1640). It is described as an oil sketch from 1635, measuring 19.5 inches by 23.5 inches. The artwork is noted to be in the collection of the Purchease, Alpheus Hyatt Fund.
      • On the right side, there is another artwork titled "Christ Preaching" by Rembrandt van Rijn (1606-1669), an etching from around 1652. It measures 6.125 inches by 8.125 inches and is part of the Bequest of Francis Calley Gray, class of 1809.

The overall appearance of the catalog suggests it was used to inform visitors about artworks and events in a museum setting. The images are black and white sketches or reproductions of the artworks.

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This image exhibits a spread from a book or catalog with pages showing black and white reproductions of two artworks. On the left side, labeled as item number 12, is "Quos Ego (The Wrath of Neptune)" by Peter Paul Rubens, dated between 1577-1640, Flemish, 1635. It's described as an oil sketch, and it was acquired with funds from a named fund. The artwork depicts a dramatic scene with tumultuous clouds and figures, with a central figure wielding a trident, likely Neptune, the Roman god of the sea, expressing his wrath.

On the right side, labeled as item number 13, is "Christ Preaching" by Rembrandt van Rijn, work of a Dutch artist dating around 1652. It's listed as an etching with its corresponding dimensions, and it was a bequest by someone from the class of 1909. The etching shows a gathering of figures around Christ, who is depicted in the act of preaching.

The pages are mounted within a book or binder, and there is additional text visible on the page such as "Friends of the [redacted] will receive individual notices concerning Openings and Lectures." Some information is intentionally left out to abide by the guidelines of not revealing personally identifiable or sensitive information.

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The image shows an open book with two black-and-white reproductions of artworks on the visible pages.

  • The left page features "Quos Ego (The Wrath of Neptune)" by Peter Paul Rubens, a Flemish oil sketch from 1635. The artwork depicts a dramatic and dynamic ocean scene with Neptune and sea creatures, including horses emerging from the water. The dimensions are listed as 19¼ x 25¼ inches. The artwork was purchased with funds from the Alpheus Hyatt Fund.

  • The right page displays "Christ Preaching," an etching by Rembrandt van Rijn, dated around 1652 and from the Netherlands. The etching shows a group of people gathered around a central figure (Christ) who is speaking with raised hands. The dimensions are 6 1/8 x 8⅛ inches. The work was bequeathed by Francis Calley Gray, class of 1809.

Above the book, there is a partial view of a red paper and a clipped newspaper article. The newspaper mentions an annual meeting of a museum with a Harvard speaker, but the text is partially obscured and incomplete. The book is lying on what appears to be a scrapbooking or archival page.

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The image features a book opened to two pages displaying black-and-white illustrations. The left page shows a dramatic, dark scene titled "Quos Ego (The Wrath of Neptune)" by Peter Paul Rubens, with an oil sketch from 1655. The right page presents a scene titled "Christ Preaching" by Rembrandt van Rijn, dated around 1665-1669, with an etching. The text on the pages provides details about the artists, the artworks, and the year of acquisition, indicating the artwork's provenance. Above the book, there is a piece of paper with printed text that appears to be an announcement or notice, possibly related to an event or exhibition. The book and the paper are placed on a gray background, with the book slightly tilted to the left.

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The image depicts an open book, showcasing two pages with illustrations and accompanying text. The book appears to be an art catalog or exhibition guide, likely from a museum or gallery. Here is a detailed description:

Left Page:

  • Illustration: The left page features an intense and dramatic black-and-white artwork titled "Quos Ego (The Wrath of Neptune)" by Peter Paul Rubens, dated 1677–1640, and attributed to Flemish, 1565. The artwork is described as an oil sketch, with dimensions of 16 1/2 x 25 1/4 in.
  • Caption: Below the illustration, the caption reads:
    • "12 Quos Ego (The Wrath of Neptune)
    • Peter Paul Rubens, 1577–1640, Flemish, 1565.
    • Oil sketch, 16 1/2 x 25 1/4 in.
    • Purchase, Alphonse Hyatt Fund."
  • Visual Content: The illustration depicts a chaotic and dynamic scene, likely from classical mythology, with multiple figures in motion. The central figure appears to be Neptune (Poseidon), surrounded by other characters in a dramatic, turbulent setting. The style is expressive and dynamic, characteristic of Rubens' work.

Right Page:

  • Illustration: The right page displays another black-and-white artwork titled "Christ Preaching" by Rembrandt van Rijn, dated 1606–1669, and attributed to the Netherlands, ca. 1652. The artwork is described as an etching, with dimensions of 6 1/2 x 8 1/8 in.
  • Caption: Below the illustration, the caption reads:
    • "13 Christ Preaching
    • Rembrandt van Rijn, 1606–1669, Netherlands, ca. 1652.
    • Etching. 6 1/2 x 8 1/8 in.
    • Bequest, Francis Calley Gray, class of 1809."
  • Visual Content: The illustration portrays a religious scene, likely depicting Christ preaching to a crowd. The composition is dramatic, with figures arranged in a manner typical of Rembrandt's style. The scene includes a mix of standing and kneeling figures, with a sense of movement and emotion, characteristic of Rembrandt's etching techniques.

Additional Context:

  • Header Text: At the top of the right page, there is a notice that reads:
    • "Friends of the Fogg will receive individual notices concerning openings and lectures."
  • Other Text: The top left corner of the left page contains text that appears to be part of a newspaper or publication, mentioning an "Annual Meeting of Museum Has Harvard Speaker" and details about an event held at the deCordova and Dana Museum and Park in the Auditorium. It references John Coolidge, director of the museum.
  • Binding and Condition: The book is bound in a simple, likely archival-style cover, with visible spine and edges. The pages are slightly worn, suggesting age or frequent use. The illustrations are printed in high contrast, typical of catalog reproductions.

Overall Impression:

The image portrays a page from an art catalog or exhibition guide, featuring two significant works of art: one by Peter Paul Rubens and the other by Rembrandt van Rijn. The accompanying captions provide detailed information about the artists, dates, media, dimensions, and acquisition details, indicating that this is part of a curated collection, likely from a museum or academic institution. The dramatic and expressive style of both illustrations highlights the historical and artistic importance of the works.