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ARCH.2003.32, Rendition: 803909
The image shows an open page of a book or catalog, likely from a museum or art collection. On the left side of the page is an etching titled "Torre di Malghera" by Antonio Canale (Canaletto), an Italian artist who lived from 1697 to 1768. The etching appears to depict a canal scene with a tower in the background.
On the right side of the page is a portrait titled "Mrs. Thomas Boylston." This portrait is attributed to John Singleton Copley, an American artist who lived from 1737 to 1815. The portrait is labeled as being created in 1766 and is an oil painting, measuring 49 inches by 38 inches. It is noted that the portrait was bequeathed by Ward Nicholas Boylston to Harvard College on December 8, 1828.
The background of the image includes a piece of pink paper with some text, and there is a snippet of a newspaper clipping on the left side discussing a museum event featuring a Harvard speaker. The overall appearance of the page suggests it is part of a historical or educational resource related to art and cultural history.
The image appears to be a page from a scrapbook or museum catalog, with various clippings and images pasted on it. The page is open to two images:
On the left side, there is a black-and-white etching titled "Torre di Malghera" by Antonio Canale (Canaletto), an Italian artist from 1697-1768. The image depicts a tower and a canal scene, possibly Venice, with boats and buildings along the waterway. The dimensions of the etching are given as 11 7/8" x 16 3/4".
On the right side, there is a black-and-white photograph of a painting titled "Mrs. Thomas Boylston" by John Singleton Copley, an American artist from 1737-1815. The painting is an oil on canvas, measuring 49" x 38", and was bequeathed by Ward Nicholas Boylston to Harvard College on December 8, 1828. The image shows a woman seated in a chair, wearing a white bonnet and a dark dress with a white apron.
Above these images, there are clippings of text. One discusses an annual meeting of the deCordova and Dana Museum and Park, with John Coolidge, director of the Fogg Art Museum at Harvard, as the speaker. Another clipping mentions a lecture by Mr. Helmut Ruhemann of the National Gallery, London, scheduled for Tuesday, April 22, at 4 p.m. There is also a note that friends of the Fogg will receive individual notices concerning openings and lectures.
An open book is placed on a surface, and it seems to be a museum book. The book is opened to two pages, and each page has a picture and some text. The picture on the left page is of a building, and the picture on the right page is of a woman. The text on the left page is "Torre di Malghera," and the text on the right page is "Mrs. Thomas Boylston."
An open book is placed on a glass surface. The book has two pages open, one on the left and the other on the right. The left page has a black-and-white image of a building with a tree and a watermark. The right page has a black-and-white image of a woman with a watermark. The book has a brown cover. On the left side of the book, there is a piece of paper with text and a red paper with some text.
The image depicts an open book, likely a catalog or exhibition guide, showcasing two pages with distinct visual and textual content.
The book appears to be a catalog or exhibition guide, likely from the Fogg Art Museum, featuring detailed entries for artworks, including illustrations, photographs, and descriptive captions. The content highlights historical paintings and portraits, providing information about the artists, dates, mediums, and acquisition details. The formal presentation and structured layout suggest it is an official publication used for educational or archival purposes.
The image depicts a page from a book or catalog featuring two black and white artworks, accompanied by descriptive text.
The left-hand page showcases an etching titled "Torre di Malehera" by Antonio Canale (Canaletto), dated 1740. The artwork is a landscape with a tower situated on the right side, surrounded by water. The accompanying text provides details about the piece, including its purchase by the Friends of the Fogg.
On the right-hand page, a portrait of "Mrs. Thomas Boylston" by John Singleton Copley is displayed. The subject is depicted wearing a satin dress and a cap, seated in a chair. The text below the image identifies the artist, dates the work to 1766, and notes that it was bequeathed to Harvard College by Ward Nicholas Boylston in 1828.
In the background, a newspaper clipping and a pink card are visible, although their contents are not legible. The overall context suggests that the image is part of a larger collection or archive related to art history.
The image presents a collection of vintage items, including newspaper clippings and photographs, arranged on a light-brown surface.
Newspaper Clipping:
In the top-left corner, a newspaper clipping is visible, featuring an article titled "Annual Meeting Of Museum Has Harvard Speaker." The text is too small to read, but it appears to be discussing an event related to a museum.
Photographs:
Two black-and-white photographs are displayed side by side. The left photograph depicts a tall, narrow building with a tower, accompanied by the caption "16. Torre di Malghera" and additional text that reads:
"Antonio Canale (Canaletto), 1697-1768. Italian, ca. 1740.
Etching. 11 5/8" x 16 1/2"
Purchase, Friends of the Fogg."
The right photograph shows a woman in a dress and head covering, sitting in a chair. The caption below reads:
"17. Mrs. Thomas Boylston
John Singleton Copley, 1738-1815. American, 1766.
Oil. 49" x 38"
Bequeathed by Ward Nicholas Boylston to Harvard College, December 8, 1828."
Other Items:
Above the photographs, two pieces of paper are visible. One is pink and contains typed text, while the other appears to be a newspaper clipping with partially visible text.
Background:
The background of the image features a light-brown surface, possibly a table or desk, with a gray surface visible at the bottom. A clear plastic binder clip is also present on the left side of the image.
The image presents a collection of art pieces, including paintings and a print, arranged on a page with a newspaper clipping. The page is divided into two sections, each featuring a distinct piece of art.
Section 1: Left Page
Section 2: Right Page
Newspaper Clipping
Background
Overall, the image showcases a selection of art pieces from the Harvard Museum, including paintings and a print, along with a newspaper clipping that provides context about the museum's annual meeting.
This image depicts a page from an old book or scrapbook, featuring two black-and-white photographs. The left photograph shows a serene landscape with a body of water and a building in the distance, accompanied by text that reads "16. Torre di Malghera" and provides information about the artwork, including its creator, Antonio Canale (Canaletto), and its dimensions.
The right photograph is a portrait of a woman, identified as Mrs. Thomas Boylston, created by John Singleton Copley in 1766. The page also includes a newspaper clipping about an annual meeting at Harvard and a pink paper with typed text, although the details are not clearly visible. The background of the image appears to be a plain gray surface.
The image shows an open book or catalog featuring two artworks. The book appears to be a collection of art pieces, possibly from a museum or an art gallery.
Left Page (Image 16):
Right Page (Image 17):
The book also contains text on the top part of the pages, indicating that it might be from a museum's annual report or a catalog of an exhibition. The text mentions an annual meeting and a Harvard speaker, suggesting a connection to Harvard University and the Fogg Museum.