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Fogg Art Museum Scrapbooks, August 1951-May 1958

ARCH.2003.32, Rendition: 803954

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The image appears to be a program or newsletter page from "The Harvard Crimson," dated April 10, 1953. The left side of the page contains a detailed text about the success of a visiting exhibition of French drawings and the Fogg Collection, highlighting the importance and value of the drawings. The text mentions the presence of notable French artists such as Claude and Poussin, and the influence of the British Museum's collection in comparison.

The right side of the page is titled "APRIL PROGRAM" and lists various events scheduled for April, including:

  • Sunday, April 12: Museum open from 2:00-5:00 P.M., followed by a gallery talk on French drawings by Barbara J. Novak at 3:00 P.M.
  • Tuesday, April 21: A lecture in the Large Lecture Hall by Roger P. Hinks, a representative of the British Council in Amsterdam, titled "BERNINI'S PORTRAIT BUSTS" at 4:00 P.M.
  • Sunday, April 26: Museum open from 2:00-5:00 P.M., followed by a gallery talk on French drawings by Helen D. Willard at 3:00 P.M.
  • Thursday, April 30: A concert of early and contemporary music at 8:00 P.M. by the Harvard and Radcliffe Music Clubs in the Fogg Museum Courtyard.

The bottom of the page also mentions an exhibition titled "EXOTICISM IN FRENCH ART: ROCOCO TO IMPRESSIONISM," which took place at the Busch-Reisinger Museum from April 18 to May 20, arranged by the Museum Course Students.

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This image shows an open book with two pages visible. The left page contains text discussing the success of a visiting exhibition of French drawings at the Fogg Collection. It mentions the importance of the collection, the need to protect the drawings from long exposure to daylight, and the various artists represented in the collection. The text also highlights the role of the Conservation Department in preserving the drawings.

The right page is titled "APRIL PROGRAM" and lists various events scheduled for April. These include gallery talks on French drawings, a lecture on Bernini's portrait busts, and a concert of early and contemporary music. The events are scheduled for different dates in April and are held at the Fogg Museum. The bottom of the page mentions an exhibition arranged by the Museum Course Students titled "Exoticism in French Art: Rococo to Impressionism" at the Busch-Reisinger Museum from April 18 to May 20.

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This image shows a two-page spread from what appears to be a museum program or newsletter, likely from the 1950s, given the handwritten date “April 19, 1953” visible at the bottom left.

The document is printed on off-white paper and bound in a worn, brown cardstock cover with visible edge wear and tape along the right-hand side, suggesting it is part of a scrapbook or archival binder. The pages are laid out with a formal, typographic style typical of mid-century institutional publications.


Left Page:

This page contains three paragraphs of text, each preceded by a small decorative fleur-de-lis symbol.

  • The first paragraph discusses the recent success of a visiting exhibition of French drawings, noting that it has generated significant audience interest. It explains that the Fogg Museum’s own French drawings — part of the Fogg Collection — are rarely displayed due to their sensitivity to light. It highlights the museum’s own important collection of French drawings from the same five centuries as those in the visiting exhibition.

  • The second paragraph notes that many of the drawings in the current exhibition came to the museum ten years earlier via the Winthrop Bequest, making the present showing a notable anniversary. It compares the museum’s collection to others, claiming only the British Museum can match its richness in Claude and Poussin drawings. It also lists major artists represented: Prud’hon, Ingres, Géricault, Chassériau, Millet, Degas, and Toulouse-Lautrec. The text emphasizes that the collection was built through gifts and purchases — not a royal foundation — and thanks its generous supporters, encouraging visitors to become “new friends” at all levels of interest.

  • The third paragraph focuses on conservation efforts. It mentions that the museum’s Department of Conservation has rescued many drawings from disintegration and plans to specialize more intensively in paper conservation in the future.


Right Page:

Titled “APRIL PROGRAM” in an elegant serif font, this page lists scheduled events for April, structured by date.

  • Sunday, April 12

    • Museum open: 2:00–5:00 p.m.
    • Gallery talk on French drawings by Barbara J. Novak at 3:00 p.m.
  • Tuesday, April 21

    • Lecture in the Large Lecture Hall at 4:00 p.m.
      • Speaker: Roger P. Hinks, Representative of the British Council in Amsterdam
      • Topic: “Bernini’s Portrait Busts”
  • Sunday, April 26

    • Museum open: 2:00–5:00 p.m.
    • Gallery talk on French drawings by Helen D. Willard at 3:00 p.m.
  • Thursday, April 30

    • Concert of Early and Contemporary Music at 8:00 p.m.
      • Presented by the Harvard and Radcliffe Music Clubs in the Fogg Museum Courtyard

At the bottom of the right page:

  • An announcement notes that the exhibition — “Exoticism in French Art: Rococo to Impressionism” — was arranged by the Museum Course Students at the Busch-Reisinger Museum and ran from April 18–May 20.

Overall, this document serves as both an informational piece about the museum’s collection and conservation efforts, and as a public program schedule, reflecting mid-century museum practices of engaging audiences through education, lectures, concerts, and curated exhibitions. The mention of the Fogg Museum, Harvard, and the Busch-Reisinger Museum firmly places this in the context of Harvard University’s art museums in Cambridge, Massachusetts.

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The image shows an open book with a page that contains text. The page is titled "APRIL PROGRAM." The text is written in black font on a white background. The page is divided into two columns. The left column contains a paragraph that discusses the success of the visiting exhibition of French Drawings and the importance of the Fogg Collection. The right column contains a schedule of events for the month of April, including lectures, gallery talks, and concerts. The page has a watermark in the bottom right corner that reads "THE HARVARD CRIMSON."

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The image is a page from a magazine or newspaper, featuring an article about the Fogg Art Museum's exhibition of French drawings. The article discusses the success of a recent visiting exhibition and the importance of the museum's collection of French drawings. It also mentions the upcoming events and programs for April, including gallery talks, lectures, and a concert. The page has a vintage look, with a sepia tone and old-fashioned typography. The image is somewhat blurry, making it difficult to read the text in detail.

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The image shows an open page from a publication, likely a program or brochure, titled "April Program". The page is divided into two main sections:

Left Side:

  • Content: This section appears to be an article or editorial discussing the French drawings collection at the Fogg Museum. The text highlights the success of a recent visiting exhibition of French drawings and emphasizes the importance of showcasing these works, which are rarely on display due to their fragility and frequent use by students.
  • Key Points:
    • The article notes that the Fogg Museum has one of the most important collections of French drawings in the world.
    • It mentions that the present exhibition marks a notable anniversary, ten years since the first exhibition of French drawings came to the Winthrop Bequest.
    • The text praises the richness of the collection, comparing it to the British Museum's collection of the Claudes and the Poussin, and highlighting artists such as Prud’hon, Ingres, Géricault, Chasseriau, Millet, Degas, and Toulouse-Lautrec.
    • It also discusses the role of patrons, donors, and collectors in building the collection and acknowledges the efforts of the Department of Conservation in preserving the drawings.
  • Design Elements:
    • The text is formatted in a classic, formal style with a clean layout.
    • There are decorative flourishes at the top of the page, including a small emblem or logo.

Right Side:

  • Content: This section outlines the April Program for events at the museum. It lists scheduled activities for specific dates in April, including:
    • Sunday, April 12:
      • Museum open from 2:00 P.M. to 5:00 P.M.
      • Gallery talk on French drawings by Barbara J. Novak at 3:00 P.M.
    • Tuesday, April 21:
      • Lecture in the Large Lecture Hall at 4:00 P.M.
      • Roger P. Hinks will speak on "Bernini's Portrait Busts", representing the British Council in Amsterdam.
    • Sunday, April 26:
      • Museum open from 2:00 P.M. to 5:00 P.M.
      • Gallery talk on French drawings by Helen D. Willard at 3:00 P.M.
    • Thursday, April 30:
      • Concert of Early and Contemporary Music at 8:00 P.M. by the Harvard and Radcliffe Music Clubs in the Fogg Museum Courtyard.
    • Exhibition Information:
      • An exhibition titled "Exotism in French Art: Rococo to Impressionism" is arranged by the Museum Course Students and will be held at the Busch-Reisinger Museum from April 18 to May 20.

Additional Details:

  • Footer: At the bottom of the page, there is a faint watermark or header that reads "THE HARVARD CRIMSON", indicating that this program is likely from The Harvard Crimson, the student newspaper of Harvard University.
  • Handwritten Note: In the bottom-left corner, there is a handwritten note that reads "April 10, 1953", suggesting the date when this program was printed or distributed.

Overall Impression:

The image depicts a well-organized and formal program or brochure for museum events, combining an editorial piece about the French drawings collection with a detailed schedule of upcoming activities. The design is clean and professional, typical of mid-20th-century publications. The inclusion of specific dates, times, and speaker details indicates a focus on engaging the public with educational and cultural events.

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The image shows a page from an old book or magazine, with a beige background and black text. The page is open to a section titled "APRIL PROGRAM" in large letters at the top right corner. Below this title, there are several lines of text that appear to be a program for events taking place in April.

Here is a list of bullet points describing the image:

  • Title: "APRIL PROGRAM"
    • Font: Large, black serif font
    • Location: Top right corner of the page
  • Text: Several lines of text below the title, describing events taking place in April
    • Font: Smaller, black serif font
    • Content: Describes events such as museum openings, lectures, and concerts
  • Background: Beige color
  • Border: Thin, brown border around the edges of the page
  • Binding: The page appears to be bound in a book or magazine, with a brown cover visible on the left side of the image

Overall, the image appears to be a page from an old book or magazine, likely published in the early 20th century based on the style of the typography and layout. The content of the page suggests that it may be a program for a cultural or educational institution, such as a museum or university.

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The image depicts a page from an old book, featuring a cream-colored paper insert with black text. The page is titled "APRIL PROGRAM" and lists various events scheduled for April, including museum openings, gallery talks, and concerts. The events are organized by date, with the earliest event on Sunday, April 12, and the latest on Thursday, April 30.

The page also includes a brief description of the French drawings exhibition, which is the main focus of the program. The description highlights the importance of the exhibition, noting that it is one of the most important collections of French drawings in the world. It also mentions that the exhibition has been made possible through the generosity of friends and patrons.

Overall, the image suggests that the book is a catalog or program for an art exhibition or museum event, and that the events listed are related to the exhibition. The use of formal language and the inclusion of details about the exhibition suggest that the book is intended for an audience interested in art and culture.

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The image depicts an open book with a page featuring a program for April events at the Fogg Museum, likely from 1953. The left page contains a typed essay discussing the Fogg Museum's collection of French drawings, highlighting their significance and the challenges of preserving them. The right page displays a printed "APRIL PROGRAM" with a list of events, including museum openings, gallery talks, lectures, and concerts, scheduled for specific dates and times.

Key Features:

  • Book: The book is open, revealing two pages with distinct content.
  • Left Page:
    • Typed essay on the Fogg Museum's French drawings collection.
    • Discusses the importance and preservation challenges of the collection.
  • Right Page:
    • Printed "APRIL PROGRAM" with a list of events.
    • Events include museum openings, gallery talks, lectures, and concerts.
    • Specific dates and times are provided for each event.
  • Date: The date "April 19, 1953" is handwritten on the left page, suggesting the program is from that year.

Overall: The image showcases a vintage program from the Fogg Museum, highlighting its cultural and educational offerings in April 1953.

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The image presents a page from an open book, showcasing a program for the Fogg Museum's April events. The left-hand side features two columns of text discussing the museum's collection of French drawings and its significance, while the right-hand side displays the "APRIL PROGRAM" in blue text at the top.

Program Details:

  • Sunday, April 12
    • Museum open: 2:00–5:00 P.M.
    • Gallery talk on French drawings by Barbara J. Novak: 3:00 P.M.
  • Tuesday, April 21
    • Lecture in the Large Lecture Hall: 4:00 P.M.
    • By Roger P. Hinks, representative of the British Council in Amsterdam: "Bernini's Portrait Busts"
  • Sunday, April 26
    • Museum open: 2:00–5:00 P.M.
    • Gallery talk on French drawings by Helen D. Willard: 3:00 P.M.
  • Thursday, April 30
    • Concert of Early and Contemporary Music: 8:00 P.M.
    • By the Harvard and Radcliffe Music Clubs in the Fogg Museum Courtyard

Exhibition Information:

  • Exhibition arranged by the Museum Course Students: "Exoticism in French Art: Rococo to Impressionism"
  • Location: Busch-Reisinger Museum
  • Dates: April 18–May 20

The page is set against a light gray background, with a brown border around the edges. A handwritten note in the bottom-left corner reads "April 9, 1953."