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Fogg Art Museum Scrapbook, October 1955-March 1958

ARCH.2003.33, Rendition: 803155

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The image is a typed document titled "Venice Observed, continued," which appears to be the second page of a text. The document discusses an art exhibition at the Fogg Museum, highlighting various artworks depicting Venice.

Key points include:

  1. Outstanding Artwork: The most notable piece is Canaletto's "View of Piazza San Marco," on loan from Grenville L. Winthrop.

  2. 19th Century Artists: Foreign artists inspired by Venetian light and color are mentioned, including Bonington, Ruskin, Whistler, and Monet. Their works show Venice from romanticist to impressionist perspectives.

  3. 20th Century Artists: American artists like Gongdon, MacIver, Zimmerman, and Holtenburg represent the 20th century, showcasing styles from expressionism to abstraction.

  4. Surrealist Art: Fabrizio Clerici's "Venice Without Water," lent by Mrs. Luce, exemplifies surrealism.

  5. Student Curators: The exhibition was arranged by three graduate students from Harvard's Fine Arts Department: Alden Murphy, Edmund Neilsen, and Helena Adelmann. These students are part of a museum course that requires them to organize an exhibition as part of their training.

  6. Training at Fogg Museum: The document notes that nearly half of American museum curators and directors have been trained at the Fogg Museum.

  7. Catalog Availability: A catalog of the current exhibition is available.

The document concludes with the initials "E N D," indicating the end of the text.

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Venice Observed, continued

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the most outstanding shown is the Fogg Museum's View of Piazza San Marco by Canaletto (Grenville L. Winthrop Request).

It was chiefly foreign artists who were inspired by the charm of Venetian light and color in the 19th century. Works by Bonington and Ruskin (both British), Whistler (American), and Monet (French) show Venice as shown from the romanticist through the impressionist periods.

The 20th century is seen here largely through American eyes, from expressionism to abstraction. Artists represented are Congdon, MacIver, Zimmerman, and the Boston painter Holtenburg. Finally, a surrealist's conception is seen in the painting Venice Without Water by Fabrizio Clerici, lent by Mrs. Luce.

The three students who have arranged the exhibition, Mr. Alden Murrey, Mr. Edmund Neilsen, and Mrs. Helena Abelmann, are graduate students in the Fine Arts Department at Harvard. Each year students enrolled in the Museum Course are required to put on an exhibition, doing all the work from negotiating for loans through cataloguing and installation, as a part of their training for museum work. Almost half of the curators and directors of American museums have been trained at the Fogg.

A catalogue of the current exhibition is available.

END

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The image shows a typed document discussing an exhibition titled "Venice Observed." Here are the key points:

  1. Exhibition Highlights:

    • The most notable work displayed is the Dogg Museum's "View of Piazza San Marco" by Canaletto, requested by Grenville L. Winthrop.
    • The document highlights the influence of Venetian light and color on foreign artists during the 19th century. Artists such as Bonington and Ruskin (British), Whistler (American), and Monet (French) are mentioned, showing Venice through the romanticist to impressionist periods.
  2. 20th Century Representation:

    • The 20th century is represented through American eyes, starting from expressionism to abstraction. Artists included in the exhibition are Congdon, MacIver, Zimmerman, and Holtenburg from Boston.
  3. Surrealist Perspective:

    • A surrealist’s view is illustrated by "Venice Without Water" by Fabrizio Clerici, which is loaned by Mrs. Luce.
  4. Curators and Exhibition Arrangement:

    • The exhibition is arranged by three graduate students from Harvard’s Fine Arts Department: Mr. Alden Murray, Mr. Edmund Neilsen, and Mrs. Helena Abelmann.
    • The students are involved in the entire process, from negotiating loans to cataloguing and installation, as part of their training for museum work.
  5. Training and Institution:

    • The document notes that almost half of the curators and directors of American museums have been trained at the Fogg Museum.
  6. Additional Information:

    • A catalogue of the current exhibition is available.

The overall context of the document emphasizes the educational and professional training provided by the Fogg Museum and the artistic evolution of Venice’s depiction over different periods and artistic movements.

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The image is a typed document describing an art exhibition titled "Venice Observed." The following is a detailed summary of the content:

  1. The document highlights that the most notable piece in the exhibition is the Fogg Museum's "View of Piazza San Marco" by Canaletto, requested by Grenville L. Winthrop.

  2. It mentions that in the 19th century, foreign artists were particularly inspired by the charm of Venetian light and color. Notable artists from this period include:

    • British artists Bonington and Ruskin
    • American artist Whistler
    • French artist Monet
      These artists' works depict Venice through the lenses of romanticism and impressionism.
  3. The 20th century section is primarily viewed through American eyes, showcasing various artistic movements from expressionism to abstraction. Artists featured include Congdon, MacIver, Zimmerman, and the Boston painter Holtenburg.

  4. The exhibition also includes a surrealist painting titled "Venice Without Water" by Fabrizio Clerici, which was lent by Mrs. Luce.

  5. The three students responsible for arranging the exhibition are Mr. Alden Murray, Mr. Edmund Neilsen, and Mrs. Helena Abelmann, who are graduate students in the Fine Arts Department at Harvard.

  6. The document explains that each year, students enrolled in the Museum Course are required to organize an exhibition. Their tasks include negotiating loans, cataloguing, and installation, as part of their training for museum work. It notes that almost half of the curators and directors of American museums have been trained at the Fogg Museum.

  7. Finally, it mentions that a catalogue of the current exhibition is available. The document concludes with the word "END."

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The image is a typed page titled "Venice Observed, continued" from what appears to be a document, likely related to an exhibition at the Fogg Museum. Here's a detailed summary:

  1. Highlighted Artwork:

    • The most outstanding artwork mentioned is the "View of Piazza San Marco" by Canaletto, requested by Grenville L. Winthrop.
  2. 19th Century Art:

    • The page discusses how foreign artists were inspired by Venetian light and color in the 19th century.
    • Notable artists mentioned include:
      • Bonington and Ruskin (both British)
      • Whistler (American)
      • Monet (French)
    • Their works illustrate Venice through the romanticist to impressionist periods.
  3. 20th Century Art:

    • The 20th century perspective on Venice is largely through American artists.
    • Artists mentioned include:
      • Congdon
      • MacIver
      • Zimmerman
      • Boston painter Holtenburg
    • The surrealist conception is represented by the painting "Venice Without Water" by Fabrizio Clerici, which was lent by Mrs. Luce.
  4. Exhibition Arrangers:

    • The exhibition was arranged by three students:
      • Mr. Alden Murray
      • Mr. Edmund Neilson
      • Mrs. Helena Abelmann
    • They are graduate students in the Fine Arts Department at Harvard.
  5. Museum Course:

    • Each year, students enrolled in the Museum Course at Harvard are required to organize an exhibition, handling tasks from negotiating loans to cataloging and installation, as part of their training for museum work.
    • The Fogg Museum is noted for training almost half of the curators and directors of American museums.
  6. Availability:

    • A catalogue of the current exhibition is available.

The document concludes with the word "END."

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The image displays a page from an exhibition description titled "Venice Observed, continued." Here is a detailed summary of its content:

  1. Featured Artwork:

    • The most prominent artwork mentioned is the "View of Piazza San Marco" by Canaletto, which is part of the Grenville L. Winthrop bequest at the Fogg Museum.
  2. 19th Century Venetian Influence:

    • The charm of Venetian light and color primarily inspired foreign artists in the 19th century. The exhibition includes works by:
      • Bonnington and Ruskin (British)
      • Whistler (American)
      • Monet (French)
        These works depict Venice from the Romanticist through the Impressionist periods.
  3. 20th Century Perspective:

    • The 20th-century section of the exhibition is largely represented through American artists, showcasing styles from expressionism to abstraction. Featured artists include:
      • Congdon
      • MacIver
      • Zimmerman
      • Holtenburg, a painter from Boston
    • Additionally, there is a surrealist painting titled "Venice Without Water" by Fabrizio Clerici, on loan from Mrs. Luce.
  4. Exhibition Organizers:

    • The exhibition was arranged by three graduate students from the Fine Arts Department at Harvard:
      • Mr. Alden Murray
      • Mr. Edmund Neilsen
      • Mrs. Helena Aбельманн
  5. Educational Aspect:

    • Each year, students enrolled in the Museum Course at Harvard are required to organize an exhibition. This involves all stages from negotiating for loans to cataloging and installation, providing practical training for future museum work.
    • A significant number of curators and directors of American museums have been trained at the Fogg Museum.
  6. Catalogue Availability:

    • A catalogue of the current exhibition is available for attendees.

The page ends with "END," indicating the conclusion of the description.

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The image you've provided is a photograph of a typed document, which is a continuation of an article or section titled "Venice Observed". The text on the page is numbered page 2, and it discusses various aspects of an art exhibition.

The text refers to "the most outstanding shown" as the Fogg Museum's "View of Piazza San Marco" by Canaletto (Greenville L. Winthrop Bequest). It goes on to state that in the 19th century, it was chiefly foreign artists like Bonnington and Ruskin (British), Whistler (American), and Monet (French) who were inspired by Venetian light and color.

The paragraph continues discussing the representation of Venice by various artists through the romanticist to impressionist periods. The 20th century, it says, is seen largely through American eyes, and encompasses a range from expressionism to abstraction, with artists such as Congdon, MacIver, Zimmerman, and a Boston painter named Holtenburg mentioned.

A surrealist perception is also discussed through the painting "Venice Without Water" by Fabrizio Clerici, which was lent by Mrs. Luce.

The document ends by mentioning the three students, Mr. Alden Murray, Mr. Edmund Neilson, and Mrs. Helena Abelianin, who are graduate students in the Fine Arts Department at Harvard, responsible for arranging the exhibition. It emphasizes the importance of this exhibition as part of their training for museum work.

The last part of the text indicates a catalogue of the current exhibition is available, followed by the word "END".

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The image shows a page from a document titled "Venice Observed, continued", which appears to be a written description or commentary on an art exhibition focused on depictions of Venice. The page is numbered 2 and is formatted in a clean, typed style, likely from a catalog or exhibition guide.

Key Details from the Text:

  1. Exhibition Focus:

    • The document highlights the Fogg Museum's "View of Piazza San Marco" by Canaletto, described as the most outstanding piece in the exhibition. This painting is noted as a Grenville L. Winthrop bequest.
  2. Artistic Influence:

    • The text discusses how foreign artists in the 19th century were inspired by the charm of Venetian light and color. It mentions works by:
      • Bonington and Ruskin (both British),
      • Whistler (American),
      • Monet (French).
    • These artists represent various styles, from Romanticism to Impressionism, showcasing Venice through different artistic lenses.
  3. 20th-Century Perspective:

    • The 20th century is portrayed primarily through American artists, reflecting styles ranging from expressionism to abstraction.
    • Artists mentioned include:
      • Congdon,
      • MacIver,
      • Zimmerman,
      • Holtenburg (a Boston painter).
    • A surrealist interpretation is also noted in the painting "Venice Without Water" by Fabrizio Clerici, lent by Mrs. Luce.
  4. Exhibition Organization:

    • The exhibition was curated by three graduate students from the Fine Arts Department at Harvard:
      • Mr. Alden Murray,
      • Mr. Edmund Neilsen,
      • Mrs. Helena Abelmann.
    • These students are part of a requirement for students enrolled in the Museum Course at Harvard, where they are tasked with organizing exhibitions as part of their training in museum work. This includes responsibilities such as negotiating loans, cataloging, and installation.
  5. Training and Impact:

    • The document emphasizes that nearly half of the curators and directors of American museums have been trained at the Fogg Museum, underscoring its importance in museum education.
  6. Additional Information:

    • A catalogue of the current exhibition is mentioned as being available.

Overall Impression:

The page provides a concise summary of an art exhibition centered on Venice, showcasing a diverse range of artistic interpretations from the 19th and 20th centuries. It highlights the educational role of the Fogg Museum in training future museum professionals and emphasizes the significance of the exhibition's curation by graduate students. The document appears to be part of a formal guide or report, likely intended for visitors or stakeholders of the exhibition.

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The image is a document containing a description of an art exhibition. It appears to be a continuation of an article or report, as indicated by the title "Venice Observed, continued." The document is dated and includes a page number, "2." The text discusses the exhibition, focusing on the works of art displayed, which are primarily paintings of Venice by various artists.

The exhibition highlights the influence of Venetian light and color on foreign artists in the 19th century, mentioning notable artists such as Bonnington, Whistler, and Monet. It also discusses the shift in perspective to the 20th century, where American artists like Congdon, MacIver, Zimmerman, and Holtenburg are represented. The document notes the inclusion of a surrealist painting, "Venice Without Water" by Fabrizio Clerici.

Additionally, the document provides information about the students who organized the exhibition, stating that they are graduate students from the Fine Arts Department at Harvard. It emphasizes the educational aspect of the exhibition, explaining that students enrolled in the Museum Course are required to organize an exhibition as part of their training for museum work. The document concludes by mentioning that a catalogue of the current exhibition is available.