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Fogg Art Museum Scrapbooks, August 1951-May 1958

ARCH.2003.32, Rendition: 803912

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The image shows an open book or catalog featuring two black-and-white images of artworks.

  1. The left page displays a portrait of Emmanuel Joseph Sieyès, created by Jacques Louis David between 1748 and 1825. The portrait is a formal depiction of Sieyès, who is dressed in dark attire with a white shirt visible at the collar. The artwork is noted as being bequeathed by Grenville Lindall Winthrop, class of 1886. The image is labeled as "22. Portrait of Emmanuel Joseph Sieyès, 1748-1836."

  2. The right page features an artwork titled "After the Bath" by Edgar Degas, created between 1884 and 1917. This piece is a lithograph on paper, acquired through the Gray Fund in 1940. The artwork depicts a nude figure, likely a woman, in a relaxed pose, possibly after bathing. The image is labeled as "23. After the Bath" and includes details about the artist, medium, and acquisition.

Additionally, there is a note at the top of the right page mentioning an annual meeting of the museum with John Coolidge as the speaker, and an event at the Busch-Reisinger Museum involving Dr. Helmut Ruhmann of the National Gallery, London, scheduled for 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 displays an open book with two pages visible. On the left page, there is a black-and-white portrait of a man, identified as a portrait of Emmanuel-Joseph Sieyès, a French political figure from 1748 to 1836, painted by Jacques-Louis David in 1817. The text beneath the portrait provides these details and indicates that the oil painting measures 51 3/4 x 38 1/2 inches, bequeathed by Grenville L. Winthrop, class of 1886.

On the right page, there is a black-and-white lithograph titled "After the Bath" by Edgar Degas, created in 1876. The lithograph, which measures 13 3/4 x 9 7/8 inches, depicts a woman drying herself with a towel. The text beneath the image provides these details and indicates that it is a purchase, with the Gray Fund designated as the source.

In the upper right corner, there is a red paper insert with a note about an upcoming event at the Fogg Museum, announcing a meeting on April 22 at 4 p.m. concerning the Museum and the Busch-Reisinger Museum. The note also mentions that friends of the Fogg will receive individual notices about openings and lectures. The edge of another page on the top left contains a heading about an annual meeting of the Museum with a Harvard speaker.

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The image shows the pages of a catalog or an exhibition booklet from a museum.

  1. Top Left Page:

    • The text reads "Annual Meeting of Museum Has Harvard Speaker."
    • It mentions the annual meeting of the deCordova and Dana Museum and Park, held last night with John Coolidge, the director of the Fogg Art Museum at Harvard University, as the speaker.
  2. Bottom Left Page:

    • This page features a portrait of Emmanuel-Joseph Sicéy, a notable figure from 1748 to 1836.
    • The portrait is titled "Portrait of Emmanuel-Joseph Sicéy" and is attributed to Jacques-Louis David, an artist who lived from 1748 to 1825.
    • The painting is described as an oil on canvas, measuring 71/2 inches by 53/4 inches, and was bequeathed by Grenville Lindall Winthrop, class of 1886.
    • The catalog entry number is 1941.220.
  3. Bottom Right Page:

    • This page contains an artwork titled "After the Bath" by Edgar Degas, who lived from 1834 to 1917.
    • The artwork is a lithograph, measuring 13 inches by 9 inches, and is part of the Purchase, Gray Fund collection.
    • The catalog entry number is 1940.G.8830.
  4. Top Right Corner:

    • There is an announcement for an event: "Museum and the Busch-Reisinger Museum Mr. Heilman Rahmann of the National Gallery, London - Tuesday, April 22, at 4 p.m."
    • It notes that friends of the Fogg will receive individual notices regarding openings and lectures.

The overall content suggests a focus on historical and artistic events, specifically highlighting pieces from the museum’s collection and related lectures or meetings.

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The image shows a page from an old catalog or book, likely from a museum or art gallery. The page contains two artworks along with their descriptions:

  1. Left Side:

    • Image: A portrait of Emmanuel-Joseph Sieyès (1748-1836) by Jacques-Louis David.
    • Medium: Oil on canvas.
    • Dimensions: 25 7/8 x 28 inches (65.7 x 71.1 cm).
    • Date: Painted in 1817.
    • Provenance: Bequest, Grenville Lindall Wintrop, class of 1886.
    • Catalog Number: 1941.259.
  2. Right Side:

    • Image: "After the Bath" by Edgar Degas (1834-1917).
    • Medium: Lithograph.
    • Dimensions: 13 x 9 inches (33 x 23 cm).
    • Date: Created in 1890.
    • Provenance: Purchased, Gray Fund.
    • Catalog Number: 1949.G.8830.

The top of the page includes text related to museum events and notices. One notice mentions an annual meeting of the deCordova and Dana Museum and Park, held last night with John Coolidge, director of the Fogg Art Museum at Harvard, as the speaker. Another notice is about an event at the Busch-Reininger Museum in London, involving Mr. Helmut Rehmann of the National Gallery, scheduled for April 22 at 4 p.m. It also mentions that friends of the Fogg will receive individual notices about openings and lectures.

The page appears to be from a historical period, indicated by the style of the text and the quality of the images.

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This image appears to be an open book or catalog page featuring two artworks along with accompanying textual information.

  1. Left Page:

    • Image: A portrait of Emmanuel-Joseph Sieyès, painted by Jacques-Louis David. The portrait is labeled as "Exhibit Jos Stevens."

    • Text:

      • Title: "Portrait of Emmanuel-Joseph Sieyès, 1748-1836"
      • Artist: Jacques-Louis David, 1748-1825, French, 1817
      • Medium: Oil on canvas
      • Dimensions: 31 1/2" x 25 1/2"
      • Additional Information: Bequest, Grenville Lindall Winthrop, class of 1886
      • Inventory Number: 1941.259
    • Above the Image: An article headline reads "Annual Meeting of Museum Has Harvard Speaker," with a brief description of the meeting mentioning John Coolidge, director of the Fogg Art Museum at Harvard.

  2. Right Page:

    • Image: A drawing titled "After the Bath" by Edgar Degas.

    • Text:

      • Title: "After the Bath"
      • Artist: Edgar Degas, 1834-1917, French, 1890
      • Medium: Lithograph
      • Dimensions: 13" x 9"
      • Additional Information: Purchase, Gray Fund.
      • Inventory Number: 1940.G.8830
    • Above the Image: There is a note about an event, mentioning that "Friends of the Fogg will receive individual notices concerning openings and lectures." It references an event at the National Gallery in London on April 22, at 4 p.m., with a speaker named Mr. Heilbrunn.

The page layout indicates a mixture of historical art pieces and related event information, likely from a museum catalog or exhibition guide.

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This image appears to be a page from an exhibition catalog or a museum publication. It contains both text and images related to museum activities and artwork.

On the left side of the page:

  1. There is a headline that reads, "Annual Meeting Of Museum Has Harvard Speaker."
  2. Below the headline, there is an article describing the annual meeting of the Decordova and Dana Museum, which took place the previous night in the Auditorium. The speaker at this event was John Coolidge, the director of the Fogg Art Museum at Harvard.
  3. Below the article, there is a portrait of Emmanuel-Joseph Sieyès:
    • The caption indicates it is an oil painting by Jacques Louis David from 1784-1836.
    • The portrait's dimensions are given as 31 1/4 x 25 1/8 inches.
    • It was a bequest from Grenville Lindall Winthrop, class of 1886.

On the right side of the page:

  1. There is a notice stating that members of the Fogg Museum will receive individual notices concerning openings and lectures.
  2. An announcement for an exhibition at the National Gallery, Subman, and the Bauch-Reininger Museum mentions an event scheduled for April 22 at 4 p.m.
  3. Below this notice, there is an artwork titled "After the Bath":
    • The piece is by Edgar Degas, dated 1894-1897.
    • It is described as a lithograph, with dimensions of 13 7/8 x 9 1/2 inches.
    • The artwork is part of the Gray Fund's Furebase collection.

The page provides a combination of news, announcements, and detailed descriptions of artworks, likely intended for museum patrons and art enthusiasts.

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The image shows an open book with two black-and-white artworks on the visible pages. The left page features a portrait titled "Portrait of Emmanuel-Joseph Sièyes, 1748-1836," painted by Jacques Louis David around 1817. It is an oil painting measuring 37 1/2 by 28 1/2 inches. The portrait depicts a seated man in dark clothing, holding an object in his hands.

The right page features a lithograph titled "After the Bath" by Edgar Degas from 1890. The artwork depicts a nude woman standing and bending forward, with another figure visible in the background, rendered in an impressionist style.

Above the book, on the surface it's resting on, there are some clippings and a rectangular piece of paper with printed text mentioning a meeting at the Fogg Art Museum and related events. The background surface is a plain tan or light brown color.

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The image shows an open book or catalog featuring reproductions of two artworks. On the left page is Jacques Louis David's portrait of Emmanuel-Joseph Sieyès, a French statesman, depicted in formal attire, dated 1817. The artwork is described as an oil painting measuring 37 5/8 x 28 1/8 inches and owned by the Bequest of Grenville Lindall Winthrop, class of 1886.

On the right page is a lithograph titled "After the Bath" by Edgar Degas from 1890, showcasing a nude female figure in an intimate setting. The lithograph measures 14 3/8 x 9 5/8 inches and was acquired through the Gray Fund.

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The image shows pages from a publication or book, which features two artworks. On the left page is an artwork titled "Portrait of Emmanuel-Joseph Sieyès," created in 1817 by the French artist Jacques Louis David. It is an oil painting depicting a man seated, with information about the artist and the dimensions of the painting given below. On the right page is an artwork titled "After the Bath," created in 1890 by the French artist Edgar Degas. It is a lithograph showing a nude figure facing away, with some text below providing context about the artist and acquisition information. Above the book pages, part of a red piece of paper is visible, and to the left, there is a newspaper clipping announcing an annual meeting of a museum with a Harvard speaker.

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The image shows an open book, likely an art catalog or exhibition guide, displaying two pages.

Left Page:

  • Title: "Portrait of Emmanuel-Joseph Sieyes, 1748–1836"
  • Artist: Jacques Louis David, 1748–1825 (French, 1817)
  • Medium: Oil on canvas
  • Dimensions: 57 3/8" x 38 1/8"
  • Additional Information: Bequest of Grenville Lindall Winthrop, class of 1886.
  • Image: A black-and-white photograph or reproduction of a portrait painting. The subject is a man in formal 19th-century attire, seated and looking directly at the viewer. He is dressed in a dark coat and cravat, with a serious expression.

Right Page:

  • Title: "After the Bath"
  • Artist: Edgar Degas, 1834–1917 (French, 1860)
  • Medium: Lithograph
  • Dimensions: 13 1/2" x 10 1/4"
  • Additional Information: Purchase, Gray Fund.
  • Image: A black-and-white illustration depicting a scene of women in a bath. The drawing shows two women in a relaxed pose, one partially draped in a towel or cloth, and the other more exposed. The setting appears to be a bathhouse or private bath, with a focus on the interaction and movement of the figures.

Additional Context:

  • The book appears to be part of a museum collection, as indicated by the header mentioning the "Fogg Art Museum" and details about an annual meeting.
  • The top of the page includes a header about an event: "Annual Meeting of Museum Has Harvard Speaker," mentioning John Coolidge, director of the Fogg Art Museum, who spoke at the meeting.
  • The overall design and layout suggest this is a catalog or exhibition guide, possibly from the early to mid-20th century, given the style of the text and illustrations.

The pages provide a glimpse into historical art pieces, showcasing both a formal portrait and an intimate scene by a renowned artist, Degas.