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Fogg Art Museum Scrapbooks, August 1951-May 1958

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The image displays a page from what appears to be a historical document or a program related to an art exhibition. The content is from an event titled "Drawings and Watercolors By Flemish and Dutch Masters," which took place from April 1 through April 30, 1954, at the Fogg Art Museum of Harvard College. The text provides details about the exhibition, including the loans of drawings from the Musées Royaux des Beaux-Arts de Belgique, the de Grez Collection, and the Fogg Art Museum's own collection. It also mentions the participation of several notable artists such as Peter the Elder, Jean the "Velvet," Peter Paul Rubens, and Anthony Van Dyck. Additionally, the program details an opening ceremony by Dr. Jan-Albert Goris and a lecture by Dr. Jakob Rosenberg. The document specifies the exhibition hours and closing days, with exhibitions open daily from 9:00 A.M. to 5:00 P.M. except on Sundays. At the bottom of the page, there is a snippet of another article or text that mentions museums and artworks.

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This image is a scanned page from a book or a document that appears to be a promotional flyer or an announcement for an art exhibition. The title reads "Drawings and Watercolors By Flemish and Dutch Masters," and the exhibition is scheduled from April 1 through April 30, 1954. The text is neatly arranged in two columns.

Left Column:

The left column provides details about the exhibition's origin and the collection's significance. It mentions that the Musées Royaux des Beaux-Arts de Belgique has lent a selection of sixteenth and seventeenth-century drawings from the de Grez Collection, which is the largest and most important in Belgium. The collection was presented to the Belgians shortly before World War I by Joseph de Grez and his nephew Jean.

The arrangements for the exhibition's travel in the United States were made by the American Federation of Art, with the assistance of the Belgian museum authorities. The loan of the drawings from Belgium gives the Fogg Art Museum an opportunity to exhibit its own collection of Dutch and Flemish drawings, supplemented by a few lent by local private collections. Together, these form the most representative exhibition of Dutch and Flemish drawings ever shown in the country.

Right Column:

The right column details the events surrounding the exhibition. It states that the exhibition will be formally opened by Dr. Jan-Albert Goris, Belgian Commissioner for Information and Cultural Relations, at four o'clock on Thursday, April the first. Dr. Jakob Rosenberg will speak on "Dutch and Flemish Master Drawings of the Seventeenth Century" in the large lecture hall on Thursday, April 22, at four o'clock. The lecture is open to the public.

The exhibition will be open daily from nine o'clock to five through the month of April, with the museum closed on Sundays.

Additional Notes:

At the bottom of the image, there is a snippet of text that appears to be from a different source, possibly a newspaper article. It mentions that among the exhibits from Belgium are drawings by two Brueghels—Peter the Elder and Jean the "Velvet"—as well as by Peter Paul Rubens and Anthony Van Dyck. The Dutch exhibits include figure drawings.

The overall design is simple and informative, with a focus on providing clear details about the exhibition and related events. The document is likely part of a larger collection or archive, given the visible edges and the slightly aged appearance of the paper.

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This image shows a printed announcement or program page for an art exhibition, pasted into a scrapbook or album.

The main text, printed on off-white paper, is titled:
“Drawings and Watercolors By Flemish and Dutch Masters”
and lists the dates:
“April 1 through April 30, 1954”

The body of the text details that the exhibition features a selection of 16th and 17th-century drawings from the de Grez Collection, loaned by the Musées Royaux des Beaux-Arts de Belgique (Royal Museums of Fine Arts of Belgium). This collection was assembled by Joseph de Grez and his nephew Jean before World War I. The exhibition was organized for the Fogg Art Museum (Harvard University) with assistance from the American Federation of Art and Belgian authorities.

It notes that the Fogg Art Museum also supplemented the Belgian loan with its own collection and a few local private loans, calling the combined exhibition “the most representative exhibition of Dutch and Flemish drawings ever shown in this country.”

Key events mentioned:

  • Opening Ceremony: Thursday, April 1st, at 4:00 PM, by Dr. Jan-Albert Goris, Belgian Commissioner for Information and Cultural Relations.
  • Lecture: Thursday, April 22nd, at 4:00 PM, by Dr. Jakob Rosenberg on “Dutch and Flemish Master Drawings of the Seventeenth Century” in the large lecture hall. (Open to the public.)
  • Hours: Daily from 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM, except Sundays (closed).

Below the main announcement, there’s a smaller, clipped newspaper or magazine snippet. It mentions featured artists from Belgium, including:

  • The two Brueghels — Peter the Elder and Jean the “Velvet” (Jan Brueghel the Elder)
  • Peter Paul Rubens
  • Anthony Van Dyck

It also notes the Dutch exhibits include figure drawings.

In the background, the announcement is mounted on a larger, yellowed page, possibly from a scrapbook or a newspaper clipping. Above the main announcement, a snippet of another article is visible, mentioning “Rembrandt,” “Fogg Art Museum,” and “Three studies of a child and one of an old woman,” likely referring to works shown or discussed in connection with the exhibition.

The overall impression is of a historical artifact—probably a museum program or press release carefully saved in a personal or institutional scrapbook from 1954.

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The image is a photograph of a paper. The paper is folded in half and is yellowed with age. There is a small piece of paper attached to the bottom of the paper with a piece of tape. There is also a piece of paper with a drawing on it attached to the top of the paper. The paper is titled "Drawings and Watercolors By Flemish and Dutch Masters April 1 through April 30, 1954". The paper appears to be a flyer for an exhibition of drawings and watercolors by Flemish and Dutch masters. The exhibition is to be held at the Fogg Art Museum of Harvard College. The exhibition will feature a selection of drawings from the de Grez Collection, a collection of drawings by Flemish and Dutch masters from the 17th century. The exhibition will also feature a lecture by Dr. Jakob Rosenberg on "Dutch and Flemish Master Drawings of the Seventeenth Century". The exhibition will be open daily from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. through the month of April. The museum will be closed on Sundays.

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The image appears to be a page from a catalog or brochure advertising an exhibition of drawings and watercolors by Flemish and Dutch masters. The exhibition is described as being held from April 1 through April 30, 1954, at the Fogg Art Museum of Harvard College.

The exhibition is said to feature a representative selection of sixteenth and seventeenth-century drawings from the de Grez Collection, which was presented to the Belgians shortly before World War I. The collection is described as the largest and most important one in Belgium. The exhibition is also said to include drawings from local private collections, which are unfamiliar to visitors.

The exhibition is described as being formally opened by Dr. Jan-Albert Goris, Belgian Commissioner for Information and Cultural Relations, at four o'clock on Thursday, April 1st. The exhibition will be open daily from nine o'clock to five o'clock through the month of April, except on Sundays.

The exhibition is said to include drawings by two Brueghels, Peter the Elder, and Jean the "Velvet"; by Peter Paul Rubens and Anthony Van Dyck. Dutch exhibits include figure drawings.

The image also includes a small black and white drawing of a woman, which is described as a study of an old woman by Rembrandt.

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The image depicts a page from a catalog or brochure for an art exhibition titled "Drawings and Watercolors By Flemish and Dutch Masters," held from April 1 through April 30, 1954. The page is divided into two main sections, with text and a small illustration.

Left Side:

  • Title: "Drawings and Watercolors By Flemish and Dutch Masters"
  • Dates: April 1 through April 30, 1954
  • Content:
    • The text explains that the exhibition features a representative selection of sixteenth- and seventeenth-century drawings from the de Grez Collection, a collection presented to the Belgians shortly before World War I by Joseph de Grez and his nephew, Jean, formerly of Breda and later of Brussels. This collection is noted as the largest and most important drawing collection in Belgium.
    • The exhibition is made possible through arrangements with the American Federation of Art, with assistance from Belgian museum authorities.
    • The Fogg Art Museum is also showcasing its own collection of Dutch and Flemish drawings, supplemented by a few lent by local private collections. These drawings are described as unfamiliar to visitors but form the most representative exhibition of Dutch and Flemish drawings ever shown in the country.

Right Side:

  • Exhibition Details:
    • The exhibition will be formally opened by Dr. Jan-Albert Goris, Belgian Commissioner for Information and Cultural Relations, at four o'clock on Thursday, April 1.
    • Dr. Jakob Rosenberg will deliver a lecture titled "Dutch and Flemish Master Drawings of the Seventeenth Century" in the large lecture hall on Thursday, April 22, at four o'clock. The lecture is open to the public.
    • The exhibition will be open daily from nine o'clock to five throughout the month of April. The museum is closed on Sundays.

Top Right Corner:

  • There is a small, faint illustration of what appears to be an old drawing or sketch. The illustration is partially visible and seems to depict a figure or a detailed artistic composition, likely representing one of the works featured in the exhibition.

Bottom Edge:

  • The bottom edge of the page shows some text that appears to be part of a larger document or catalog, mentioning exhibits from Belgium, including drawings by Peter Paul Rubens and Anthony Van Dyck, as well as Dutch figure drawings.

Overall Context:

The page serves as an informational guide for the exhibition, providing details about the featured artworks, the lenders, the schedule of events, and visiting hours. It highlights the significance of the de Grez Collection and the collaborative effort between American and Belgian institutions to bring this important collection to the public. The inclusion of a small illustration adds a visual element, giving a glimpse into the type of art on display.

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This image features a neatly arranged exhibition announcement brochure or flyer, focusing on "Drawings and Watercolors by Flemish and Dutch Masters." It provides details about an art exhibition held at the Fogg Art Museum, running from April 1 through April 30, 1954.

Top Section

The text describes the generous loan of seventeenth-century drawings from the Belgian Royal Museum of Fine Arts, part of the de Grez Collection. These drawings form one of the most significant collections of their kind in Belgium. The arrangement for the exhibition in the U.S. was facilitated by the American Federation of Art with assistance from Belgian authorities.

Bottom Section

The exhibition flyer lists additional details:

  • It highlights that the exhibition combines Dutch and Flemish drawings from the de Grez Collection with local private collections to provide the most comprehensive showcase of these works ever displayed in the country.
  • Information about lectures and openings is included:
    • Formal opening by Dr. Jan-Albert Goris, Belgian Commissioner for Information and Cultural Relations, on April 1 at 4:00 p.m.
    • Lecture by Dr. Jakob Rosenberg on April 22 at 4:00 p.m. discussing "Dutch and Flemish Master Drawings of the Seventeenth Century."

Miscellaneous Content

Scraps from a newspaper article are affixed at the bottom, mentioning specific works by Peter Paul Rubens, Anthony Van Dyck, and two Breughels (Peter the Elder and Jean the Velvet).

The brochure is displayed against a background showing part of a scrapbook or other paper backing. It reflects an effort to document cultural history and an exhibition of significant European art within the U.S.

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The image shows a printed document or exhibition flyer with text and some minor graphic elements. The document is headlined "Drawings and Watercolors by Flemish and Dutch Masters April 1 through April 30, 1954." Below the heading, there is a block of text providing details about the exhibition, mentioning that it is a selection from the Gérard Collection and related to the Musees Royaux des Beaux-Arts de Belgique (Royal Museums of Fine Arts of Belgium). It also discusses the importance of the collection, details about the arrangement for the exhibition to travel in the United States, and the collaboration with the American Federation of Arts and Belgian museum authorities.

On the right side of the flyer, additional text indicates that the exhibition will be officially opened by Dr. Jan-Albert Goris and there will be a lecture on "Dutch and Flemish Master Drawings of the Seventeenth Century" by Dr. Jakob Rosenberg in a large lecture hall. It specifies the time and the opening hours of the exhibition, noting that the museum is closed on Sundays.

The bottom right corner mentions exhibits from Belgium by artists such as Brueghels "Velvet" Peeter, Paul Rubens, Peter the Elder, and Jean the Elder, as well as Anthony Van Dyck. This section also states that Dutch exhibits include figure drawings.

The document is open on a plain surface, such as a table, and there appears to be a brown, possibly leather-bound edge or cover on the right side, suggesting this may be a page from a catalogue or a brochure. The top left corner of the document appears to have a torn or folded mark, and the overall color tone of the image is a warm sepia, consistent with the aging of paper.

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The image shows a printed announcement or booklet page for an art exhibition titled "Drawings and Watercolors By Flemish and Dutch Masters" taking place from April 1 through April 30, 1954.

The left side of the page explains the background of the exhibition:

  • The Musées Royaux des Beaux-Arts de Belgique lent a collection of 16th and 17th-century drawings from the de Grez Collection, a significant Belgian collection.
  • The exhibition's arrangements for travel to the United States were made by the American Federation of Art with help from Belgian museum authorities.
  • The Fogg Art Museum has the loan of these drawings supplemented by local private collections.
  • These combined form the most representative exhibition of Dutch and Flemish drawings ever shown in the United States.

The right side includes details about the exhibition opening:

  • The formal opening will be held by Dr. Jan-Albert Goris, Belgian Commissioner for Information and Cultural Relations, on Thursday, April 1 at four o’clock.
  • Dr. Jakob Rosenberg will give a lecture on April 22 at 4 PM about Dutch and Flemish Master Drawings of the Seventeenth Century, open to the public.
  • The exhibition will be open daily from 9 AM to 5 PM throughout April, closed on Sundays.

There is also a small clipping at the bottom mentioning notable artists whose drawings appear in the exhibition, including two Brueghels (Peter the Elder and Jean the "Velvet"), Peter Paul Rubens, and Anthony Van Dyck. It notes that Dutch exhibits include figure drawings.

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The image shows an opened two-page exhibition card or pamphlet laid over a larger scrapbook page. The card is printed on light gray/off-white stock with small serif text. The left page is headed “Drawings and Watercolors By Flemish and Dutch Masters April 1 through April 30, 1954,” and contains a block of descriptive text about the collection and loan arrangements. The right page continues with details about the exhibition opening and lectures, including mentions of Dr. Jan-Albert Goris and Dr. Jakob Rosenberg and the schedule open days and hours. The pamphlet is slightly creased at the bottom and sits on a background of yellowed newspaper clippings and a brown mounting card, giving the overall look of a vintage museum catalog or scrapbook page.