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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 an annual meeting held at the deCordova and Dana Museum, featuring John Coolidge, director of the Fogg Art Museum at Harvard.

Below this article, there is an illustration labeled "You Make a Mistake if You Seek to Get Married" by Francisco Goya, created around 1805. The illustration is a brush and wash drawing in Indian ink, sized at 10 1/2 x 7 7/8 inches, and it is part of the Goya, Meta, and Paul J. Sachs collection.

On the right page, there is another illustration titled "The Burial of Moses, or The Devil Rebuke," by William Blake, created around 1807. This is a watercolor piece, sized at 16 1/2 x 12 3/4 inches, and it is part of the Bequest, Grenville L. Winthrop collection, from 1943. The illustration depicts an elaborate scene with an angel and other figures.

At the top of the right page, there is a note about an upcoming event at the Fogg Museum, the Busch-Reisinger Museum, and the Hauser Museum, with a specific mention of a lecture by Mr. Helmut at the National Gallery in 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 image shows a page from a book or catalog related to art history and museum events. Here is a detailed summary:

1. Top Left Section:

   • There is a newspaper or magazine clipping mentioning an "Annual Meeting of Museum Has Harvard Speaker." The meeting was held last night, and John Coolidge, director of the Fogg Art Museum at Harvard, was the speaker. The text is partially cut off.

2. Top Right Section:

   • Another clipping is visible, detailing an event at the "Museum and the Busch-Reisinger Museum." It mentions that Mr. Helmut Rubenstein will be giving a lecture at the National Gallery, London, on April 22nd at 4 p.m. Friends of the Fogg will receive individual notices about the openings and lectures.

3. Main Artworks Section:

   • The central portion of the page displays two artworks:

     • Left Image:

       • Labeled "You Make a Mistake if You Seek to Get Married"
       • This artwork is attributed to Francisco Goya, dated around 1805, and is described as a brush and wash drawing in India ink. The dimensions are 10.75" x 7.5".
       • The artwork is signed by Gifts, Meta, and Paul J. Sachs.

     • Right Image:

       • Labeled "The Burial of Moses, or The Devil Rebuked"
       • This artwork is by William Blake, dated around 1807, and is described as watercolor. The dimensions are 16" x 12.5".
       • The piece is noted as belonging to Bequest, Grensville Lindall Winthrop, class of 1886.

The page seems to be part of a catalog or an art book that includes both historical context and detailed information about specific artworks, likely intended for art enthusiasts, students, or museum visitors.

This image shows an open book, likely a catalog or publication related to art and museums. Here are the details of the visible content:

1. Left Page:

   • Headline: "Annual Meeting Of Museum Has Harvard Speaker"
   • Article Text: The article mentions that the annual meeting of the deCordova and Dana Museum and Park was held last night in the Fogg Art Museum at Harvard. John Coolidge, director of the Fogg Art Museum, spoke at the event.

2. Left Illustration:

   • Title: "You Make a Mistake if You Seek to Get Married"
   • Artist: Francisco Goya (1746-1828)
   • Medium and Date: Brush and wash drawing in India ink, circa 1805
   • Dimensions: 10 7/8" x 7 1/2"
   • Source: Gift of Meta and Paul J. Sachs

3. Right Illustration:

   • Title: "The Burial of Moses, or The Devil Reubked"
   • Artist: William Blake (1757-1827)
   • Medium and Date: Watercolor, circa 1807
   • Dimensions: 16 1/8" x 12 1/2"
   • Source: Bequest, Grenville Lindall Winthrop, class of 1886

4. Right Page:

   • Notice: There is a small notice in red text indicating an event related to the Museum and the Busch-Reisinger Museum. It mentions that Mr. Helmut Rubemanns will speak at the National Gallery in London on Tuesday, April 22, at 4 p.m.
   • Additional Text: Friends of the Fogg will receive individual notices concerning openings and lectures.

The book appears to be a well-preserved, historical catalog or journal from a museum, featuring detailed descriptions and illustrations of significant artworks.

The image shows an informational display from a museum, specifically related to two artworks and an announcement of an annual meeting.

On the left side of the image, there is a description and an artwork:

1. Artwork:

   • Title: "You Make a Mistake if You Seek to Get Married"
   • Artist: Francisco Goya
   • Dates: 1746-1828
   • Origin: Spanish
   • Creation Date: circa 1816-20
   • Medium: Brush and wash drawing in India ink
   • Dimensions: 10 7/8" x 7 5/8"
   • Collection: Gift of Meta and Paul J. Sachs

   The artwork depicts a man standing and holding a staff or cane, dressed in traditional attire.

On the right side of the image, another artwork is displayed:

2. Artwork:

   • Title: The Burial of Moses, or The Devil Rebuked
   • Artist: William Blake
   • Dates: 1757-1827
   • Origin: English, ca. 1805
   • Medium: Watercolor
   • Dimensions: 16 1/2" x 13 1/7"
   • Collection: Bequest of Grenville L. Winthrop, class of 1886

   The artwork shows a dramatic scene with angelic figures, likely representing a biblical theme.

At the top of the image, there is a printed announcement:

• Annual Meeting Announcement:
  • The annual meeting of the Fogg Art Museum will take place in the museum's auditorium.
  • The speaker for the event is John Coolidge, Director of the Fogg Art Museum at Harvard.
  • Additional details mention the Museum and the Busch-Reisinger Museum's Subcommittees of the National Gallery, London, meeting on April 22 at 4 p.m.
  • A note indicates that friends of the Fogg will receive individual notices about openings and lectures.

The image provides a glimpse into the museum's collection and its activities, including educational and administrative events.

The image shows an open book, likely a catalog or an exhibition guide, featuring two artworks from different artists.

On the left page:

• The artwork is titled "You Make a Mistake if You Seek to Get Married" by Francisco Goya, who lived from 1746 to 1818.
• The piece is described as a Spanish brush and wash drawing from India ink, dated circa 1805.
• The dimensions are noted as 10 7/8" x 7 1/2" (27.6 cm x 19 cm).
• The work is attributed to the collection of Giffi, Meta, and Paul J. Sachs.
• The illustration shows a person dressed in traditional attire, possibly with a hooded cloak, and a cane.

On the right page:

• The artwork is titled "The Burial of Moses, or The Devil Rebuked" by William Blake, who lived from 1757 to 1827.
• The piece is described as an English watercolor from circa 1807.
• The dimensions are given as 16 3/8" x 12 1/2" (41.6 cm x 31.8 cm).
• The work is a bequest from Grenville Lindall Winthrop, class of 1886, with an accession number 1941.407.
• The illustration depicts a dramatic scene involving angels and a devil rebuking Moses in a celestial setting.

In the upper part of the image, there are snippets of text that appear to be announcements or notices related to museum events and meetings. One notice mentions an annual meeting of the deCordova and Dana Museum and the Harvard Art Museums, with John Coolidge as the speaker. Another notice is about an event involving the Busch-Reisinger Museum and the National Gallery, London, on April 22 at 4 p.m. Additionally, there's a note about individual notices for friends of the Fogg Museum regarding openings and lectures.

The image shows an open book with two black-and-white illustrations on the right page. The left page is blank or out of the frame.

The illustration on the left (number 20) depicts a man standing and looking upward with a slightly puzzled or thoughtful expression. He is dressed in traditional clothing with a wide-brimmed hat and holding a cane. The caption reads:
"You Make a Mistake if You Seek to Get Married"
Francisco Goya, 1746-1828, Spanish, ca. 1805.
Brush and wash drawing in india ink.
Dimensions: 10 1/2" x 7 1/8"
Gift, Meta and Paul J. Sachs

The illustration on the right (number 21) is titled "The Burial of Moses, or The Devil Rebuked" by William Blake, 1757-1827, English, ca. 1807. It is a watercolor measuring 16 3/4" x 12 1/2". The artwork shows a dramatic scene with several angelic figures—four angels holding up a cloth or shroud, and two more figures above: one with dark wings and a muscular build, possibly the devil, and a lighter-winged figure apparently rebuking or confronting him. It has a bequest credit to Grenville Lindsell Winthrop, class of 1886.

The book appears to be part of a catalog or exhibition guide featuring historic artworks. The surrounding pages have newspaper clippings and typed text related to museum events.

Image Description

This is a page from what appears to be a museum catalog or art book, showing two classical artworks side by side:

Left Artwork (Item 20)

"You Make a Mistake if You Seek to Get Married"

• Artist: Francisco Goya (1746-1828), Spanish, ca. 1805
• Medium: Brush and wash drawing in india ink
• Dimensions: 10½" × 7⅜"
• The drawing depicts a single figure in period clothing, leaning on a cane, rendered in a sketchy, expressive style
• Gift: Meta and Paul J. Sachs

Right Artwork (Item 21)

"The Burial of Moses, or The Devil Rebuked"

• Artist: William Blake (1757-1827), English, ca. 1807
• Medium: Water color
• Dimensions: 16⅜" × 12½"
• The composition shows winged angelic figures in a dramatic, ethereal scene with flowing drapery
• Bequest: Grenville Lindall Winthrop, class of 1886
• Catalog number: 1943.497

At the top of the page is a headline about an "Annual Meeting Of Museum Has Harvard Speaker" discussing John Coolidge, director of the Fogg Art Museum at Harvard. There's also a pink/salmon colored text block containing information about museum notices.

Description of Image

This image shows an open art catalog or exhibition book, likely from the Fogg Art Museum at Harvard, along with some related ephemera.

Contents visible:

Left side: A newspaper clipping with the headline "Annual Meeting Of Museum Has Harvard Speaker" discussing a meeting at the deCordova and Dana Museum, with John Coolidge, director of the Fogg Art Museum at Harvard, mentioned as a speaker.

Open book pages show two artworks:

1. Page 20 - "You Make a Mistake if You Seek to Get Married" by Francisco Goya (1746-1828), Spanish, ca. 1805. A brush and wash drawing in india ink showing a bearded figure in period clothing. Gift of Meta and Paul J. Sachs.

2. Page 21 - "The Burial of Moses, or The Devil Rebuked" by William Blake (1757-1827), English, ca. 1807. A watercolor depicting a dramatic scene with winged figures (angels and a devil) over what appears to be a burial scene. Bequest of Grenville Lindall Winthrop, class of 1886.

Top: A pink/salmon colored paper slip mentioning the Busch-Reisinger Museum, Mr. Helmut Ruhemann of the National Gallery, London, and a date of April 22 at 4 p.m., along with a note that "Friends of the Fogg will receive individual notices concerning openings and lectures."

The image depicts an open book displaying two pages of illustrations, likely from an art catalog or exhibition guide. The book appears to be old, with aged pages and a slightly worn appearance.

Left Page:

• Illustration: A black-and-white drawing titled "You Make a Mistake if You Seek to Get Married" by Francisco Goya (1746-1828), created in Spain around 1807. The illustration shows an elderly man with a cane, dressed in period clothing, standing in a contemplative pose. His expression and posture suggest a sense of weariness or resignation.
• Caption: Below the illustration, the caption provides details about the artwork, including the artist's name, date, location, medium (etching and wash drawing in ink), and dimensions (10 1/8" x 7 3/4"). It also notes that the piece was a gift from Meta and Paul J. Sachs.
• Page Number: The page is labeled as number 20.

Right Page:

• Illustration: Another black-and-white drawing titled "The Burial of Moses, or The Devil Rebuked" by William Blake (1757-1827), created in England around 1807. The illustration depicts a dramatic scene with a central figure, possibly Moses, being supported by angels. A winged figure, likely representing the Devil, is shown rebuked or restrained by another angelic figure. The composition is dynamic, with flowing lines and a sense of movement.
• Caption: The caption identifies the artwork, its creator, date, location, medium (watercolor), and dimensions (16" x 13 1/2"). It also mentions that the piece was part of the collection of Buquet, Greenville Lindall Winthrop, class of 1886.
• Page Number: The page is labeled as number 21.

Additional Context:

• Surrounding Pages: The visible edges of the book show other pages, including a notice about an "Annual Meeting of Museum Has Harvard Speaker" and details about museum openings and lectures. These pages suggest the book may be part of a museum catalog or exhibition program.
• Condition: The book shows signs of age, with slightly yellowed pages and visible wear, indicating its historical value.

Overall Impression:

The image showcases two distinct artworks from different artists and periods, presented in a formal, catalog-like format. The detailed captions provide valuable information about the artists, dates, media, and provenance of the illustrations, emphasizing the book's role as an art reference or exhibition guide.