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Fogg Art Museum Scrapbook, October 1955-March 1958

ARCH.2003.33, Rendition: 803239

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This image shows an open page from a vintage scrapbook or album, featuring a collage of newspaper clippings and printed materials related to an art exhibition.

The main focus is a newspaper article about the "FIRST PUBLIC SHOWING" of sixty drawings from the collection of Curtis O. Baer, displayed at Harvard's Fogg Art Museum. The exhibit was scheduled to be on view until February 26.

The page includes three reproductions of artworks mentioned in the article:

  1. Top: A monochrome drawing titled “Landscape with a Clump of Trees” by the artist Corot. It depicts a natural scene with bare, twisting branches of trees.

  2. Middle: A sketch titled “Esther and Ahasuerus” by Guercino. This artwork shows two figures in classical or biblical attire, rendered in a loose, dynamic line style.

  3. Bottom: A smaller, partially obscured reproduction of a drawing, possibly of two figures' heads, with the caption cut off.

Additional elements on the page include:

  • A separate, yellowed piece of paper taped to the top left corner with the bold, black text: “EXHIBIT AT FOGG MUSEUM”.
  • At the bottom of the page, there is another clipped section with some text printed upside down, including the names "fuller" and "UNDER" and the word "proportioned". There is also some cursive handwriting that appears to be the signature "Sora" or similar.

The entire arrangement is mounted on an off-white page, likely part of a bound book with a reddish-brown cover visible on the right. The overall aesthetic suggests a personal record or memento from the time of the exhibition, preserved in a scrapbook.

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The image appears to be a scanned page from a book or a publication, likely from the early to mid-20th century, given the style and format. The page is divided into several sections that seem to be excerpts and illustrations related to an art exhibition at the Fogg Museum.

At the top, there is a square illustration of a landscape featuring trees and a suggestion of a path or river. Below this, there is a text block that reads: "FIRST PUBLIC SHOWING—Sixty 'Drawings from the Collection of Curtis O. Baer' went on public display for the first time yesterday at Harvard's Fogg Art Museum. The exhibition will be on view until Feb. 26. Among the drawings by famed artists is this 'Landscape with a Clump of Trees' by Corot."

Underneath this text, there are two more illustrations. The first is of "Esther and Ahasuerus" by Guercino, showing two figures in a historical or biblical context, with one figure appearing to be in a state of distress or contemplation. The second illustration, which is partially cut off, seems to depict two figures in a close interaction, but the text accompanying it is not fully legible.

At the bottom of the page, there is a snippet of text that is partially cut off, with the word "UNDER" visible. The overall appearance of the page suggests it is from a catalog or magazine, given the style of the text and illustrations. The bottom right corner has some text that is difficult to read in its entirety due to the angle and the image quality.

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This image appears to be a page from a scrapbook or a collection of clippings, focusing on an exhibition at the Fogg Art Museum. The page contains several elements:

  1. At the top left, there is a heading that reads "EXHIBIT AT FOGG MUSEUM."
  2. Below the heading, there is a drawing titled "Landscape with a Clump of Trees" by Corot. The drawing depicts a natural scene with trees and possibly a river or stream.
  3. In the middle of the page, there is a text snippet that reads: "FIRST PUBLIC SHOWING—Sixty 'Drawings from the Collection of Curtis O. Baer' went on public display for the first time yesterday at Harvard’s Fogg Art Museum. The exhibition will be on view until Feb. 26. Among the drawings by famed artists is this 'Landscape with a Clump of Trees' by Corot."
  4. Below the text, there is another drawing titled "Esther and Ahasuerus" by Guercino. The drawing depicts two figures, likely Esther and Ahasuerus, in a classical or historical setting.
  5. At the bottom of the page, there is a small, partially visible image of two figures, possibly from another drawing or painting.
  6. There are some handwritten notes and markings on the page, including the word "Jona" at the bottom left and some other text that is not fully legible.

The overall layout suggests that this page is a compilation of information and images related to the exhibition of drawings at the Fogg Art Museum.

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The image depicts an open book with a beige-colored page, possibly a newspaper clipping, pasted on it. The clipping is titled "Exhibit at Fogg Museum" and includes a few illustrations and text. The text mentions the first public showing of sixty drawings from the collection of Curtis O. Baer on public display for the first time at Harvard's Fogg Art Museum. The exhibition will be on view until February 26. Among the drawings by famous artists is this "Landscape with a Clump of Trees" by Corot.

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The image is of an open book with the title "EXHIBIT AT FOGG MUSEUM" on the left side. The book is about the first public showing of sixty drawings from the collection of Curtis O. Baer at Harvard's Fogg Art Museum. The exhibition will be on view until February 26. The book has several pages with text and images of drawings. The first page has a drawing of a landscape with a clump of trees by Corot. The second page has a drawing of Esther and Ahasuerus by Guercino. The third page has a drawing of two women and a man by an unknown artist. The book has a red border and a spine.

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The image shows an open book or catalog, likely from an art exhibition at the Fogg Museum. The book has a light beige cover with red edges and contains several pages with text and illustrations.

Key Elements in the Image:

  1. Title and Label:

    • At the top left of the open page, there is a label that reads "EXHIBIT AT FOGG MUSEUM", indicating that this is part of an exhibition catalog or record.
  2. Illustrations:

    • Top Illustration: A detailed sketch or drawing of a landscape featuring trees and possibly a figure. The style appears to be classical or academic, with fine lines and shading.
    • Middle Illustration: A sketch depicting two figures, one male and one female, in an intimate or dramatic pose. The style is also detailed and appears to be from the Baroque or Renaissance period.
    • Bottom Illustration: A smaller sketch showing two figures, possibly children, engaged in an activity. The style is more simplified compared to the other illustrations.
  3. Text Content:

    • Top Text: A paragraph describes an exhibition of drawings from the collection of Curtis O. Baer. It mentions that the exhibition is the first public showing of sixty drawings, which will be on public display at Harvard's Fogg Art Museum until February 26. The text highlights a notable piece titled "Landscape with a Clump of Trees" by Corot.
    • Middle Text: Identifies the middle illustration as "Esther and Ahasuerus" by Guercino, providing the artist’s name and the title of the work.
    • Bottom Text: Includes the word "UNDE" and what appears to be a signature or stylized text at the bottom, possibly indicating the catalog or exhibit number.
  4. Layout and Design:

    • The book has a structured layout with illustrations placed above descriptive text. The illustrations are framed, suggesting they are reproductions or facsimiles of original artworks.
    • The overall design is formal and academic, typical of museum exhibition catalogs or art archives.

Summary:

The image depicts a page from an art exhibition catalog or record from the Fogg Museum. It features illustrations of classical and Renaissance artworks, accompanied by descriptive text that provides context about the exhibition, including details about the displayed drawings and notable pieces such as "Landscape with a Clump of Trees" by Corot and "Esther and Ahasuerus" by Guercino. The layout is formal and designed to document and showcase the artworks for viewers or researchers.

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The image shows an open scrapbook or exhibition catalog page with several mounted images. At the top, there is a brown-toned drawing of a landscape with sparse trees or vegetation. Below this, two additional figurative artworks are presented. One depicts two playful figures with a caption indicating the scene as "Esther and Ahasuerus" by Guercino—a reference to known Biblical figures. The bottom image is oriented upside down compared to the other content, featuring a portrait of two individuals.

The text on the page describes a "FIRST PUBLIC SHOWING" of "Sixty Drawings from the Collection of Curtis O. Baer" that was on public display, and it notes that one of the featured works is "Landscape with a Clump of Trees" by Corot.

The left margin of the page includes the text "EXHIBIT AT FOGG MUSEUM," indicating that the exhibition took place at this particular museum. The overall presentation suggests an archival or historical record related to an art exhibition.

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The image shows a scrapbook page that contains three black-and-white reproductions of drawings along with some text.

  • At the top is a landscape drawing titled "Landscape with a Clump of Trees" by Corot. It depicts a sparse cluster of trees with thin, delicate branches.
  • Below that is a sketch titled "Esther and Ahasuerus" by Guercino. It portrays two figures, presumably Esther and Ahasuerus, in a loose, flowing line style.
  • At the bottom is an obscured drawing partially covered by an upside-down piece of paper. From what is visible, it seems to show two people facing each other closely.

To the left of the drawings is a headline that reads "EXHIBIT AT FOGG MUSEUM." Below the landscape drawing is a block of text that announces the first public showing of sixty drawings from Curtis O. Baer’s collection at Harvard’s Fogg Art Museum, with the exhibit open until February 26. The text also mentions the landscape drawing by Corot as among the works displayed. The scrapbook page appears to be a clipped newspaper or magazine article mounted on a blank sheet inside a bound volume.

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This is a page from an old scrapbook or newspaper clipping mounted in a book. On the left edge the vertical heading reads “EXHIBIT AT FOGG MUSEUM.” The center column shows three clipped images:

  • At the top, a framed landscape drawing of a wintery scene with bare trees.
  • A caption beneath the top image explains the first public showing of sixty drawings from the Curtis O. Baer collection at Harvard’s Fogg Art Museum, and identifies the piece as “Landscape with a Clump of Trees” by Corot.
  • Below that is another drawing, labeled “Esther and Ahasuerus” by Guercino.
  • A third, smaller image sits further down, partially obscured by a pasted piece at the bottom.

The page is aged and yellowed, with binder holes along the left margin and uneven clipping edges.

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The image appears to be a page from a scrapbook, containing a collection of clippings related to an exhibition at the Fogg Museum. It prominently includes the following elements:

  1. Heading: "EXHIBIT AT FOGG MUSEUM" appears at the top-left corner.
  2. Clippings of Artworks:
    • The top clipping contains a sketch or drawing titled "Landscape with a Clump of Trees" by Corot. The black-and-white image depicts a natural outdoor scene with trees and vegetation.
    • Below this, there is a rough sketch illustration titled "Esther and Ahasuerus" by Guercino, showing two figures in a soft-drawn style.
    • Another partially visible clipping lies at the bottom of the page, flipped upside down. Its orientation suggests it's a different item, possibly unrelated to the artworks above.
  3. Text Information: There is a paragraph beneath Corot’s drawing describing an exhibition of a collection by Curtis O. Baer. The exhibition was on display at Harvard's Fogg Art Museum, with details about its duration.
  4. Overall Presentation: The page has a collage-like layout, with partly overlapping items, a handwritten or printed text piece on a separate card tucked into the bottom, and visible aged paper consistent with scrapbook archiving.