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Fogg Art Museum Scrapbooks, August 1951-May 1958

ARCH.2003.32, Rendition: 803908

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This image displays an open book or catalog spread, set within a larger, aged, brown paper portfolio or scrapbook, which also contains several loose printed items.

The Left Page (Page 14):
This page features a full-page, high-contrast black-and-white photograph of a sculpture titled “Kneeling Angel.”

  • Artist: Gian Lorenzo Bernini, Italian, circa 1673 (1598–1680).
  • Medium: Modeled clay.
  • Dimensions: 13 1/4" high.
  • Provenance: Purchased through the Alpheus Hyatt Fund and Friends of the Fogg.
  • The photograph shows a dynamic, detailed sculpture of an angel with prominent wings, captured in a dramatic, kneeling or crouching pose. The lighting emphasizes the textures and folds of its drapery.

The Right Page (Page 15):
This page displays a full-page, monochrome reproduction of a drawing titled “Six Studies of Heads.”

  • Artist: Antoine Watteau, French, 1684–1721.
  • Medium: Black and red crayon, heightened with white, on grey-brown paper.
  • Dimensions: 8 1/4" x 8 1/2".
  • Provenance: Paul J. Sachs Collection, Fogg Art Museum.
  • The drawing is a collection of six distinct, expressive head studies in various poses and with different hairstyles. The use of crayon and white heightening creates a soft, sketchy, and volumetric effect.

Surrounding Context:
The book is placed within a larger, aged, brown paper document or folder. Partially visible above the pages are two other printed items:

  • On the far left, a small newspaper clipping with the headline “Annual Meeting Of Museum Has Harvard Speaker,” mentioning the Fogg Art Museum and Harvard.
  • In the center, a pinkish-brown notice for “Friends of the Fogg” about an event at the National Gallery, London, featuring Helmut Ruhemann, scheduled for April 22nd.

The overall scene suggests a curated collection of museum materials, possibly from the Fogg Art Museum at Harvard University, including exhibition catalogs and related announcements.

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The image shows a book or magazine page with two main illustrations and accompanying text. On the left side, there is a black and white photograph of a sculpture titled "14 Kneeling Angel" by Gian Lorenzo Bernini, an Italian artist who lived from 1598 to 1680. The sculpture is modeled in clay and is approximately 13 1/8 inches high. It is part of the Alpheus Hyatt Fund and Friends of the Fogg collection. The sculpture depicts a kneeling angel with a serene expression, wearing flowing robes.

On the right side, there is a black and white illustration titled "15 Six Studies of Heads" by Antoine Watteau, a French artist who lived from 1684 to 1721. The illustration features six detailed head and neck studies rendered in black and red crayon, heightened with white, on gray-brown paper. The dimensions of the illustration are 8 3/4 inches by 8 1/2 inches. It is part of the Paul J. Sachs Collection at the Fogg Art Museum.

The background of the page includes a newspaper clipping at the top left corner, discussing an annual meeting of museums in the Boston area. There are also some cut-out notices or announcements on the top of the page, partially covering the text. The book appears to be old, with signs of wear and tear, such as discoloration and a torn edge on the right side.

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This image appears to be a page from an art museum catalog or a scrapbook with clippings and notes related to art exhibitions. The page is open to show two artworks:

  1. On the left side, there is a photograph of a sculpture titled "Kneeling Angel" by Gian Lorenzo Bernini, an Italian artist from 1598-1680. The sculpture is modeled clay and is 13 ½ inches high. It is part of the Fogg Art Museum collection, acquired through the Alpheus Hyatt Fund and Friends of the Fogg.

  2. On the right side, there is a black and white print of a drawing titled "Six Studies of Heads" by Antoine Watteau, a French artist from 1684-1721. The drawing is done in black and red crayon, heightened with white, on grey-brown paper. It measures 8 3/4 x 8 ½ inches and is part of the Paul J. Sachs Collection at the Fogg Art Museum.

Above the artworks, there are clippings and notes:

  • A section on the left mentions an annual meeting of the deCordova and Dana Museum and Park, where John Coolidge, the director of the Fogg Art Museum at Harvard, spoke.
  • A section on the right mentions an event at the Busch-Reisinger Museum and the National Gallery in London, featuring Mr. Helmut Ruhemann, 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 a book that is open to two pages. The book has a brown cover, and the pages are white. The left page has a black-and-white image of a sculpture of an angel with wings and a description of the sculpture. The right page has a black-and-white image of a drawing of six heads, with a description of the drawing. There are also some other papers in the book.

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The image shows a book open to a page featuring two artworks. On the left side, there is a black-and-white photograph of a sculpture titled "Kneeling Angel" by Gian Lorenzo Bernini, dated 1598–1680. The sculpture is made of marble and is shown in a kneeling position with wings. On the right side, there is a black-and-white drawing titled "Six Studies of Heads" by Antoine Watteau, dated 1684–1721. The drawing is on paper and shows six different head studies. The book appears to be a catalog or exhibition guide, with additional text and information about the artworks and the museum.

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The image depicts an open book, likely an art catalog or exhibition guide, showcasing two pages with detailed illustrations and accompanying text.

Left Page:

  • Illustration: A black-and-white photograph of a sculptural piece titled "Kneeling Angel" by Gian Lorenzo Bernini, dated 1658–1668, originating from Italy, ca. 1675. The sculpture is described as being made of modeled clay, with dimensions of 13 1/2" high.
  • Caption: Below the image, the caption provides details about the artwork, including its creator, date, origin, medium, and dimensions. It also notes that the piece was a purchase made by the Alpheus Hyatt Fund and Friends of the Fogg.
  • Page Number: The page is labeled as 14.

Right Page:

  • Illustration: A series of six studies of heads, titled "Six Studies of Heads" by Antoine Watteau, dated 1684–1721, and identified as being French. The medium is described as black and red crayon, heightened with white on grey-brown paper, with dimensions of 8" x 8 1/8".
  • Caption: The caption provides details about the artist, date, origin, medium, and dimensions. It also mentions that the artwork is part of the Paul J. Sachs Collection, Fogg Art Museum.
  • Page Number: The page is labeled as 15.

Additional Context:

  • Background Text: The pages are part of a larger document, with visible text on the surrounding pages indicating that this is from an annual meeting of the Museum, possibly the Fogg Art Museum, as referenced in the captions. There is also mention of an event scheduled for April 22 at 4 p.m., involving the Museum and the Busch-Reisinger Museum, with speakers including Mrs. Helmut Rahman of the National Gallery, London.
  • Binding: The book appears to have a spiral-bound or loose-leaf format, as indicated by the visible spine and the way the pages are laid out.

Overall Impression:

The image portrays a scholarly or museum-related document, likely used for cataloging or exhibiting artworks. It combines detailed illustrations of sculptures and drawings with descriptive captions, providing historical and artistic context for each piece. The layout and design suggest it is part of a formal publication or exhibition guide.

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The image shows a page from a publication or catalog featuring art pieces. On the left, there is a black and white photograph of a sculpture labeled as "14 Kneeling Angel" by Gian Lorenzo Bernini, an Italian artist, dating around 1675. The piece belongs to a collection mentioned at the bottom of the photograph. On the right, there's another photograph of artwork labeled as "15 Six Studies of Heads" by Antoine Watteau, a French artist. This work is described as being made with black and red crayon, heightened with white, on grey-brown paper. This piece is also part of a named collection at an art museum. The two art pieces are accompanied by small bits of descriptive text, including acquisition information. The background of the image shows other partially visible text related to museum events and notices. The page appears to be from a printed source and is placed on a brown surface, with the edge of another page visible on the right.

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The image shows an open catalog or scrapbook page laid on a tan folder with clipped newspaper items around it.

  • Left page: a large black-and-white photograph of a sculpture titled “Kneeling Angel,” attributed to Gian Lorenzo Bernini (Italian, 1598–1680), from around 1675. The scene focuses on the draped, twisting figure of a kneeling angel. The caption notes the work as part of the Fogg Art Museum collection (purchase via the Alphaeus Hyatt Fund and Friends of the Fogg).

  • Right page: a page of drawings with several head studies. The image is heavily overlaid with gray boxes obscuring some faces. The caption reads “15 Six Studies of Heads” by Antoine Watteau (French, 1684–1721), drawn in black and red chalk heightened with white on grey paper, about 8¾ by 8⅝ inches, from the Paul J. Sachs Collection, Fogg Art Museum.

Above the pages are pink and orange clipping notices, and the whole thing looks like a page from a museum catalog or scrapbook.

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The image shows an open book placed on a surface with miscellaneous papers around it. The left page of the book features a black and white photograph of a sculpture titled "Kneeling Angel" by Gian Lorenzo Bernini, an Italian artist from around 1675. The sculpture is made of modeled clay and is about 13 1/8 inches high. The right page presents a pencil drawing titled "Six Studies of Heads" by Antoine Watteau, a French artist from 1684-1721. The drawing is done in black and red crayon, heightened with white on grey-brown paper, measuring 8 5/8 by 8 5/8 inches. Both artworks are from the Paul J. Sachs Collection, Fogg Art Museum. Some parts of the heads in the drawing and the face of the sculpture are obscured by gray boxes.

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This image depicts an open page of a scrapbook or a catalog. The left-hand page shows a black-and-white photograph of a sculpture titled "Kneeling Angel" by Gian Lorenzo Bernini, crafted around 1675. Details include it being modeled out of clay and its dimensions (7 3/4 inches high). It is labeled as a purchase by the Alpheus Hyatt Fund and Friends of the Fogg Art Museum.

The right-hand page features a collection of sketches titled "Six Studies of Heads" by Antoine Watteau, created with black and red crayon, heightened with white, on grey-brown paper. Dimensions are noted as 8 5/8 x 8 1/4 inches, part of the Paul J. Sachs Collection, Fogg Art Museum.

Both pages are mounted in a vintage scrapbook-style format with additional text fragments and clippings visible on the background. Some faces in the sketches are obscured for privacy.