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Fogg Art Museum Scrapbooks, August 1951-May 1958

ARCH.2003.32, Rendition: 803908

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The image shows an open book with two pages displayed. On the left page, there is a black-and-white photograph of a sculpture titled "Kneeling Angel" by Gian Lorenzo Bernini, dated 1598-1680. The description indicates that it is an Italian sculpture from the early 17th century, made of modeled clay, and measures 13 1/2 inches in height. The sculpture was purchased with funds from the Alpheus Hyatt Fund and Friends of the Fogg.

On the right page, there is an image of six different sketches of heads, titled "Six Studies of Heads." The artist is identified as Antoine Watteau, dated 1684-1721. The sketches are described as being made with black and red crayon, heightened with white, on grey-brown paper, and each measures 8 3/8 x 8 1/2 inches. These works are also part of the Paul J. Sachs Collection at the Fogg Art Museum.

At the top of the right page, there is a pink slip of paper with a note about an upcoming event at the Fogg and Busch-Reisinger Museums, announcing a talk by Mr. Helmut Rahmann of the National Gallery, London, on April 22 at 4 p.m. The note also mentions that friends of the Fogg will receive individual notices concerning openings and lectures. The edge of another page on the top left contains a partial view of an article titled "Annual Meeting Of Museum Has Harvard Speaker," which reports that the annual meeting of the deCordova and Dana Museum was held, with John Coolidge, director of the Fogg, present.

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The image depicts a page from a museum catalog or exhibition brochure, specifically from the Fogg Art Museum at Harvard University.

  1. Top Left Section:

    • Headline reads: "Annual Meeting of Museum Has Harvard Speaker."
    • The text describes the annual meeting of the deCordova and Dana Museum and Park held last night. John Coolidge, the director of the Fogg Art Museum at Harvard, was the speaker.
  2. Top Right Section:

    • This part features a notice about an event. It mentions that friends of the Fogg will receive individual notices regarding openings and lectures, specifically mentioning a meeting at the Rehnman of the National Gallery, London on April 22 at 4 PM.
  3. Main Image Section:

    • The left side shows a detailed photograph of a sculpture titled "Kneeling Angel" by Gian Lorenzo Bernini, modeled in clay, from around 1675. It is noted that this piece is 15 1/4 inches high and was purchased with funds from the Alpheus Hyatt Fund and Friends of the Fogg Art Museum.

    • The right side features a set of six studies of heads by Antoine Watteau (1684-1721), a French artist. These studies are on grey-brown paper, black and red crayon, and are part of the Paul J. Sachs Collection at the Fogg Art Museum. The dimensions are 8 1/2 inches by 8 1/2 inches, with an item number 1927.668.

The overall layout of the page provides both visual and textual information, showcasing significant works of art from the Fogg Art Museum and details about events and meetings related to the museum.

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The image shows an open book with two distinct pages featuring museum-related content.

On the left page:

  • There is a black-and-white photograph of a sculpture titled "Kneeling Angel."
  • The sculpture is described as follows: "Gian Lorenzo Bernini, 1598-1680, Italian, ca. 1675. Modeled clay, 13 1/2" high. Purchase, Alpesh Hyatt Fund and Friends of the Fogg."
  • The image is labeled as number 14.
  • There is also a news clipping at the top of the page with the headline "Annual Meeting of Museum Has Harvard Speaker," which mentions the annual meeting of the deCordova and Dana Museum and Park was held with John Coolidge, director of the Fogg Art Museum at Harvard, as the speaker.

On the right page:

  • The page displays a black-and-white sketch titled "Six Studies of Heads."
  • The sketch is described as follows: "Antoine Watteau, 1684-1721, French. Black and red crayon, heightened with white, on grey-brown paper, 8 1/2" x 8 1/4". 1927.668. Paul J. Sachs Collection, Fogg Art Museum."
  • The image is labeled as number 15.
  • At the top, there is a notice about an event: "Museum and the Busch-Reisinger Museum. Mr. Helmut Rehmann of the National Gallery, London - Tuesday, April 22, at 4 p.m."
  • Additionally, there is a note stating that "Friends of the Fogg will receive individual notices concerning openings and lectures."

The book appears to be an old catalog or publication from the Fogg Art Museum, showcasing specific artworks and events related to the museum.

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This image appears to be an open page from a catalog or brochure related to an art exhibition or museum publication. Here's a detailed summary:

  1. Top Section (Pink Page):

    • The top left corner contains a newspaper clipping with the headline "Annual Meeting Of Museum Has Harvard Speaker." The article mentions that the annual meeting of the deCordova and Dana Museum and Park was held, featuring John Coolidge, director of the Fogg Art Museum at Harvard, as the speaker.

    • The pink page itself contains a notice for an event at the National Gallery, London. The event is titled "Museum and the Busch-Reisinger Museum," and it is scheduled for Tuesday, April 22, at 4 p.m. It is mentioned that friends of the Fogg will receive individual notices concerning openings and lectures.

  2. Left Page (Black and White Images):

    • The left page features an image of a sculpture titled "Kneeling Angel" by Gian Lorenzo Bernini (1598-1680). The sculpture is dated circa 1675 and is made of modeled clay. It is 13 1/2 inches high and was purchased by the Alpheus Hyatt Fund and Friends of the Fogg.
  3. Right Page (Studies of Heads):

    • The right page displays six studies of heads by Antoine Watteau (1684-1721). These studies are done in black and red crayon, heightened with white on grey-brown paper, and are 8 1/2 by 8 1/2 inches in size. These works are part of the Paul J. Sachs Collection at the Fogg Art Museum and are dated 1927.668.

Overall, the page provides information about specific artworks, including their artists, dates, materials, and provenance, as well as some relevant event notices.

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The image depicts a display at a museum, featuring information about an annual meeting along with two pieces of artwork.

  1. Annual Meeting Information:

    • The notice on the top right corner announces an annual meeting of the Fogg Art Museum (now part of the Harvard Art Museums) and the Busch-Reisinger Museum.
    • The meeting includes a speaker, John Coolidge, who was the director of the Fogg Art Museum at Harvard.
    • The event was scheduled for April 22 at 4 p.m. in the Lecture Hall of the Fogg Museum.
  2. Artwork Descriptions:

    • Left Side:

      • This is a photograph of a sculpture titled "Kneeling Angel."
      • The sculpture was created by Gian Lorenzo Bernini between 1659-1668.
      • It is made of clay and stands 11 3/4 inches high.
      • The piece was a modeled clay study and was a gift from the Putnam Foundation, Alpheus Hyatt Fund, and Friends of the Fogg.
    • Right Side:

      • This is an artwork titled "Six Studies of Heads."
      • The artist is Antoine Watteau, a French artist from 1684-1721.
      • The medium is black and red crayon, heightened with white, on grey-brown paper.
      • The dimensions of the piece are 8 1/2 x 8 1/8 inches.
      • It belongs to the Paul J. Sachs Collection at the Fogg Art Museum.

The image also mentions that individual notices concerning openings and lectures will be sent to Friends of the Fogg.

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The image shows an open page from a book or catalog, featuring two pieces of artwork. The left page displays a photograph of a sculpture titled "Kneeling Angel" by Gian Lorenzo Bernini. The sculpture is described as being made of modeled clay around 1675-1680, and it is part of the collection of Alfred Hepburn and Friends of the Fogg.

The right page shows a drawing titled "St. Studies of Heads" by Antoine Watteau, created around 1716. The drawing is executed in black and red crayon, heightened with white, on gray-brown paper. It measures 8 1/8 x 6 3/4 inches and is part of the Paul J. Sachs Collection at the Fogg Art Museum.

Additionally, there is a pink note attached to the top right corner of the page. The note mentions a museum and the Busch-Reisinger Museum, with Mr. Belmont as the chairman of the National Gallery in London, scheduled for Tuesday, April 22, at 4 p.m. It also states that friends of the Fogg will receive individual notices concerning openings and lectures.

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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 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 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.