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Fogg Art Museum Scrapbooks, August 1951-May 1958

ARCH.2003.32, Rendition: 803913

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The image shows an open page from a book or catalog, which appears to be related to a museum or art collection. The page displays two pieces of artwork along with their descriptions.

  1. Left Artwork:

    • Title: "Canoe in the Rapids"
    • Artist: Winslow Homer
    • Dates: 1836-1910 (American)
    • Year of Artwork: 1897
    • Medium: Lithograph
    • Purchase Information: Purchased with funds from the Louise E. Bettens Fund
    • Accession Number: 1924.190
    • Description: The artwork depicts a person in a canoe navigating through rapids, capturing a moment of adventure and nature.
  2. Right Artwork:

    • Title: "Despair"
    • Artist: Georges Rouault
    • Dates: 1871-1958 (French)
    • Year of Artwork: 1931
    • Medium: Lithograph
    • Purchase Information: Purchased with funds from the Nutter Fund
    • Accession Number: 1944.M.1018
    • Description: The artwork is an abstract representation with bold, dark lines and contrasting white spaces, evoking a sense of emotional turmoil or despair.

The page also contains some text at the top, which mentions an annual meeting of the museum with a Harvard speaker, indicating that the book or catalog might be associated with an academic or institutional art collection. There is additional text at the bottom of the right page, which appears to be related to an event at the Busch-Reisinger Museum, involving a lecture by Mr. Helmut Rasumann of the National Gallery, London, scheduled for April 22 at 4 p.m.

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The image shows a display from what appears to be a museum exhibit featuring two artworks and accompanying information about an annual museum meeting.

  1. Left Side:

    • Artwork: A photograph of a sculpture titled "Canoe in the Rapids."
    • Artist Information: The artist is William Rush, an American sculptor who lived from 1756 to 1833.
    • Description: The photograph shows a wooden sculpture depicting a canoe in turbulent waters.
    • Collection Information: The photograph is part of the Louise E. Bettens Fund collection and is dated 1924-10.
  2. Right Side:

    • Artwork: A lithograph titled "Despair."
    • Artist Information: The artist is Georges Rouault, a French painter who lived from 1871 to 1958.
    • Description: The lithograph portrays a figure in a state of despair.
    • Collection Information: This artwork is part of the Fogg Art Museum, specifically the Louise E. Bettens Fund, and is dated 1944-M3108.
  3. Top Section:

    • Annual Meeting Announcement: The text at the top mentions the annual meeting of a museum, specifically the Fogg Art Museum at Harvard. The speaker for the meeting is John Coolidge, the director of the Fogg Art Museum.
    • Additional Note: There is also a notice about an exhibition at the Museum and Busch-Reisinger Museum, featuring Mr. Helmut Ruhemann's Submans of the National Gallery, London, scheduled for April 22 at 4 p.m.
    • Notification: Friends of the Fogg will receive individual notices about openings and lectures.

This display provides both visual art and textual information about museum activities and collections.

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The image depicts an open book with several pages showcasing newspaper clippings and art reproductions. Here is a detailed summary:

  1. Newspaper Clipping (Top Left Corner):

    • The headline reads: "Annual Meeting Of Museum Has Harvard Speaker."
    • The text states that the annual meeting of the deCordova and Dana Museum and Park was held last night in the Museum Lecture Hall. The speaker was John Coolidge, director of the Fogg Art Museum at Harvard.
  2. Event Notice (Top Center):

    • The notice mentions an event at the Museum and the Busch-Reisinger Museum with Mr. Helmut Rubens speaking at the National Gallery, London, on Tuesday, April 22, at 4 p.m.
    • It notes that friends of the Fogg will receive individual notices concerning openings and lectures.
  3. Artwork (Bottom Half):

    • Two artworks are displayed side-by-side:

      a. Left Page:

      • Title: "Canoe in the Rapids"
      • Artist: Winslow Homer (1836-1910), American, 1897
      • Medium: Watercolor
      • Dimensions: 17 1/4" x 10 1/4"
      • Purchase: Funded by the Louise E. Bettens Fund, 1924
      • Accession number: 1924.39

      b. Right Page:

      • Title: "Despair"
      • Artist: Georges Rouault (1871-1958), French, 1925
      • Medium: Lithograph
      • Dimensions: 12 3/8" x 9"
      • Purchase: Funded by the Nutter Fund, 1944
      • Accession number: 1944.M.11018

The book appears to be a catalog or an archive of artworks, likely from a museum, documenting the acquisitions and notable events related to the museum.

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The image shows an open book or catalog featuring two pieces of artwork and some accompanying text.

The left page displays a piece titled "Canoe in the Rapids" by Winslow Homer (1836-1910), an American artist from 1897. The artwork is a watercolor on paper, measuring approximately 14 3/8" x 10 3/8". The description mentions it was purchased with funds from Louise E. Bettens.

The right page shows another artwork titled "Despair" by Georges Rouault (1871-1958), a French artist from 1925. This piece is a lithograph measuring 13 3/8" x 9". It was purchased with funds from the Nutter Fund, and the catalog number is 1944.M.11018.

At the top of the image, there are some clippings or notes. One note mentions an "Annual Meeting of Museum Has Harvard Speaker," indicating that the annual meeting of the deCordova and Dana Museum and Park was held last night with John Coolidge, the director of the Fogg Art Museum at Harvard, as the speaker. Another piece of text refers to an event at the National Gallery in London, mentioning Mr. Helmut Rubemann and a meeting on Tuesday, April 22 at 4 p.m., with friends of the Fogg Museum receiving individual notices about openings and lectures.

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The image depicts a page from a museum catalog or exhibition catalog featuring two artworks.

  1. Left Side:

    • Artwork Title: "Canoe in the Rapids"
    • Artist: Winslow Homer, born 1836, died 1910, American, born in 1897.
    • Medium: Watercolor.
    • Dimensions: 11 1/2" x 14 1/2".
    • Purchase Details: Acquired through the Louise E. Bettens Fund.
    • Catalog Number: 1924-30.

    The artwork depicts a canoeist navigating through turbulent waters, with a dramatic and somewhat rugged landscape in the background.

  2. Right Side:

    • Artwork Title: "Despair"
    • Artist: Georges Rouault, born 1871, died 1958, French.
    • Medium: Lithograph.
    • Dimensions: 11 1/2" x 9".
    • Purchase Details: Purchase, Nutter Fund.
    • Catalog Number: 1944 M.11018.

    This artwork shows a stark, emotionally charged depiction of a human figure in distress, with an expressive and intense portrayal.

At the top left corner of the image, there is a snippet of text from a newspaper or magazine article about an annual meeting of a museum, mentioning a Harvard speaker, John Coolidge, director of the Fogg Art Museum at Harvard.

At the top right corner, there's a piece of paper with details about a museum event, mentioning the Museum and the Busch-Reisinger Museum, and an invitation to a lecture by Mr. Heilman on April 22 at 4 p.m., including that friends of the Fogg will receive individual notices about openings and lectures.

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The image displays an open book featuring two distinct art pieces, along with some text. On the left page, there is a reproduction of the artwork titled "Canoe in the Rapids" by Winslow Homer, an American artist. The piece is described as a watercolor measuring 14 3/4 x 10 1/2 inches, created in 1897 and purchased through the Louise E. Bettens Fund in 1924. The artwork depicts a person or figures in a canoe navigating through rapids, with a background of rocks and water.

On the right page, there is a reproduction of the artwork titled "Despair" by Georges Rouault, a French artist. This piece is identified as a lithograph from 1921, measuring 15 3/4 x 9 inches, and purchased through the Nutter Fund in 1944. The artwork portrays a somber figure, with expressive lines emphasizing the emotional state suggested by the title.

At the top of the pages, there is a section that appears to be a notice or announcement regarding an annual meeting of a museum, mentioning speakers and details of the event. Additionally, there is a small red paper insert noting an event at the Museum and the Busch-Reisinger Museum, with a lecture by Mr. Helmut Rubin, and a mention of the Fogg Museum.

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The image shows an open book with two artworks on display.

The artwork on the left page is titled "Canoe in the Rapids" by Winslow Homer, an American artist who lived from 1836 to 1910. It is a water color piece created in 1897. The image depicts two people in a canoe navigating rapids in a natural setting, with trees and rocky formations around.

The artwork on the right page is titled "Despair" by Georges Rouault, a French artist who lived from 1871 to 1958. It is a lithograph created in 1925-7. The image is an abstract, black and white depiction of a figure in a distressed pose, conveying a strong emotional intensity.

There is also some text on the top part of the image indicating an announcement related to a museum and lectures. The book or document appears to be a catalog or collection of artworks.

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The image shows a page from an art catalog or book, opened to display two reproductions of artworks. On the left side of the spread is a black and white reproduction of a painting titled "Canoe in the Rapids" by Winslow Homer, dated 1897. It depicts two figures in a canoe navigating rough waters. The caption includes the artist's name, nationality, and the year of the artwork, and it mentions that it is a watercolor and the size of the original work. There is also a reference to the purchase fund it was acquired through.

On the right side of the spread is a black and white reproduction of a lithograph titled "Despair" by Georges Rouault, created in 1925. The caption provides similar details about the artist, title, medium, size, and acquisition fund.

In the background, we can see pastel-colored paper or thin cardstock partially covering some text, potentially indicating that this book or catalog is sitting on top of other materials or papers. The text that is partially covered appears to be information about an art event or exhibition.

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The image shows an open book or catalog, likely from an art museum or gallery. The visible pages contain information about artworks, including illustrations and descriptive text.

Left Page:

  • Illustration: A black-and-white artwork titled "Canoe in the Rapids" by Winslow Homer, dated 1886–1910, and identified as American, 1897. The artwork is described as a watercolor, measuring 13 1/8 x 20 1/2 inches.
  • Caption: Below the illustration, there is a caption that reads:
    "Canoe in the Rapids
    Winslow Homer, 1886–1910, American, 1897.
    Water color, 13 1/8 x 20 1/2.”
    Purchase, Louise E. Bettens Fund."
  • Page Number: The page is labeled as 24, and there is a reference number at the bottom right: 1944.M1018.

Right Page:

  • Illustration: Another black-and-white artwork titled "Despair" by Georges Rouault, dated 1913–?, and identified as French, 1913. The medium is listed as a lithograph, measuring 13 1/4 x 9 3/4 inches.
  • Caption: Below the illustration, there is a caption that reads:
    "Despair
    Georges Rouault, 1913–?, French, 1913.
    Lithograph, 13 1/4 x 9 3/4.”
    Purchase, Nutter Fund."
  • Page Number: The page is labeled as 25, and there is a reference number at the bottom right: 1944.M1018.

Additional Context:

  • Top Section: Above the illustrations, there is a header that appears to be from a newsletter or announcement. It mentions an "Annual Meeting of Museum Has Harvard Speaker" and provides details about an event held at the Fogg Art Museum at Harvard, including a mention of John Coolidge, director of the Fogg Art Museum.
  • Other Text: There is additional text at the very top of the image that seems to reference other museums and events, such as the National Gallery, London, and mentions of Mr. Helmut Rohmann and a lathograph. This suggests the book or catalog may be part of a larger collection or exhibition documentation.

Overall Impression:

The image depicts pages from an art catalog or museum publication, showcasing two distinct artworks with detailed captions, including the artists' names, dates, nationalities, mediums, dimensions, and acquisition information. The layout is typical of museum catalogs, with illustrations accompanied by descriptive text. The presence of purchase funds (e.g., Louise E. Bettens Fund, Nutter Fund) indicates these artworks were acquired through donations or specific funding sources. The top section hints at the broader context of museum activities or events.

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The image shows an open book with two pages displayed. The left page features a black-and-white image of a man canoeing in rapids, with the text "24 Canoe in the Rapids Winslow Homer, 1836-1910, American, 1867" and "Water color. 13 1/2 x 20 1/2" Purchase, Louise E. Bettens Fund." The right page displays a black-and-white image of a woman with the text "25 Despair Georges Rouault, 1871-1958, French, 1923, Lithograph. 13 1/2 x 10" Purchase, Nutter Fund." The book has a brown cover with a slightly torn corner, and the pages are slightly yellowed. The background is a gray wall with a pink paper with text.