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Fogg Art Museum Scrapbooks, February 1958-December 1960

ARCH.2003.34, Rendition: 807082

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This image displays an open, dark gray or black scrapbook or album, showing a two-page spread with mounted clippings.

The top clipping features a red chalk drawing by Rembrandt, dated around 1635, titled “Last Supper.” The sketch depicts Jesus and his twelve disciples seated around a long table, with a large canopy overhead. To the left of the drawing, a caption explains that the work was based on an Italian engraving of Leonardo da Vinci’s famous fresco, noting the engraver’s addition of a dog and Rembrandt’s own addition of the canopy.

The bottom clipping is a black-and-white reproduction from the Harvard Alumni Bulletin, dated 16 April 1960. It shows another Rembrandt drawing, titled “Joseph Interpreting the Prisoner’s Dreams.” This illustration depicts Joseph standing and gesturing toward a kneeling man, while another figure sits nearby under an archway. Below the image, a caption announces that this drawing is one of 77 Rembrandt drawings from American collections to be exhibited at the Fogg Museum (April 29–May 29) and is jointly sponsored by the Museum and the Pierpont Morgan Library (New York City). The source is credited as “Private Collector.”

Both items are presented as cultural or art-historical documentation, carefully mounted and preserved in the scrapbook. Some slight discoloration and faint stains are visible on the paper, indicating age. The overall presentation suggests a curated collection of art-related news and reproductions.

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The image appears to be a page from a book or a collection, showcasing two Rembrandt drawings. The top section features a red chalk drawing titled "The Last Supper," which is a sketch based on an Italian engraving of Leonardo da Vinci's famous fresco in Milan. The text on the left provides information about the drawing, noting that it was made around 1635 by Rembrandt and modified by an engraver and the artist himself.

The bottom section of the image shows a black-and-white drawing of "Joseph Interpreting the Prisoner's Dreams." This drawing is part of a series of 77 Rembrandt drawings exhibited at the Fogg Museum from April 29 through May 29, 1960. The exhibition was jointly sponsored by the Fogg Museum and the Pierpont Morgan Library of New York City.

Both images are presented on a dark background, and the drawings are framed within the context of the text, which includes references to their historical and artistic significance.

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The image is a page from a publication, likely an art magazine or a bulletin. The page is titled "Easter Story Continued" and features two drawings by Rembrandt.

The top drawing is titled "Last Supper," a red chalk drawing made by Rembrandt around 1635. It is based on an Italian engraving of Leonardo da Vinci's famous fresco in Milan. The description notes that the engraver had added a dog to Leonardo's composition, and Rembrandt himself added a large canopy to the scene. The drawing depicts a group of people seated around a table, with a canopy overhead.

The bottom drawing is titled "Joseph Interpreting the Prisoner's Dreams." It is one of the seventy-seven Rembrandt drawings from American collections to be exhibited at the Fogg Museum from April 29 through May 29. The exhibition is jointly sponsored by the Museum and the Pierpont Morgan Library of New York City. The drawing shows three figures, with one of them appearing to be interpreting the dreams of the other two.

The page is from the Harvard Alumni Bulletin, dated 16 April 1960.

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A page of a book with a red and white drawing and a black-and-white drawing, with a white piece of paper in between. The red drawing depicts a group of people sitting on a long table, possibly in a church, with a man standing in front of them. The black-and-white drawing shows a man holding a stick and a man sitting on the ground. The white paper has some text written on it.

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The image is of a book that is open to a page with two drawings and text. The first drawing is of a group of people sitting at a table, with the title "Last Supper" and the text "Easter Story Continued." The second drawing is of a man and a woman, with the title "Joseph Interpreting the Prisoner's Dreams" and the text "Harvard Alumni Bulletin, 16 April 1960." The page has a black border and a watermark in the top left corner.

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The image depicts a page from a publication, likely a catalog or exhibition booklet, showcasing two distinct artworks. The layout is divided into two sections, each featuring a detailed illustration and accompanying text.

Top Section:

  • Title: "EASTER STORY CONTINUED"
  • Illustration: A detailed chalk drawing depicting a scene from the "Last Supper." The drawing shows a group of figures seated around a long table, with one figure prominently positioned at the center, possibly representing Jesus. The style is reminiscent of Renaissance art, with dramatic lighting and expressive poses. The illustration is framed within a rectangular border, and the text describes the artwork as a red chalk drawing made by Rembrandt around 1636. It notes that the piece is based on an Italian engraving by Leonardo da Vinci and highlights Rembrandt's additions, including himself in the scene.
  • Text: The accompanying text provides historical context, mentioning the influence of Leonardo da Vinci's famous fresco in Milan and Rembrandt's unique contributions to the composition.

Bottom Section:

  • Title: "HARVARD ALUMNI BULLETIN, 16 April 1960"
  • Illustration: A black-and-white drawing titled "Joseph Interpreting the Prisoner's Dream." The scene depicts three figures in a dramatic, theatrical setting. One figure, presumably Joseph, is standing and gesturing toward two seated individuals, who appear to be prisoners. The composition conveys a sense of narrative tension and emotional intensity, characteristic of Rembrandt's style.
  • Text: The caption identifies the artwork as one of seventy-seven Rembrandt drawings from American collections, exhibited at the Fogg Museum from April 29 through May 25, 1960. It also mentions that the exhibition was jointly sponsored by the Museum and the Pierpont Morgan Library of New York City.

Overall Context:

The page appears to be part of a catalog or exhibition guide, highlighting significant artworks by Rembrandt. The top section focuses on a chalk drawing of the "Last Supper," while the bottom section features a different Rembrandt work, "Joseph Interpreting the Prisoner's Dream." Both illustrations are presented with descriptive text that provides historical and artistic context, suggesting that this publication is intended for an audience interested in art history or a specific exhibition. The formal layout and detailed descriptions indicate a scholarly or museum-related purpose.

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This image features two sections, each containing distinct artworks and accompanying text:

  1. Top Section:

    • Artwork: A red chalk drawing that depicts the "Last Supper." The scene loosely resembles Leonardo da Vinci's iconic "Last Supper," showing Jesus at the center, surrounded by disciples seated at a table. The figures are sketchy and expressive, placed in a simple architectural setting.
    • Text: The description mentions that this drawing was created by Rembrandt circa 1635 and based on an engraving of da Vinci's famous fresco in Milan. Rembrandt added his own compositional elements and details, including large canopy structures.
  2. Bottom Section:

    • Artwork: A pen and ink sketch titled "Joseph Interpreting the Prisoner's Dreams." It illustrates a Biblical scene with Joseph addressing prisoners. The composition features dynamic poses and dramatic interactions between the figures, rendered in Rembrandt's sketchy and evocative style.
    • Text: Notes that this piece is part of Rembrandt's drawings displayed at the Fogg Museum in collaboration with the Pierpont Morgan Library, as per a 1960 Harvard Alumni Bulletin clipping.

The entire layout is displayed on a dark background for emphasis.

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The image shows a scrapbook or collection of pages with two illustrations or reproductions of artworks attached to it. These artworks are presented with captions and appear to be of historical or artistic significance.

The top illustration is a landscape-oriented image with a reddish tint, depicting a scene of multiple seated figures around a long table, which appears to be reminiscent of depictions of the Last Supper. There's text above the image that seems to continue a story related to Easter, mentioning the Last Supper and potentially referencing an artist, Leonardo, which suggests it's discussing Leonardo da Vinci's "The Last Supper."

Below the reddish illustration is another illustration, this one in a portrait orientation. It shows a detailed and expressive scene with a few standing figures and at least one kneeling, in a setting that looks cluttered or chaotic. There is text underneath identifying it with a date, "HARVARD ALUMNI BULLETIN, 16 April 1960," suggesting that this image was discussed or featured in that issue of the bulletin. There is also additional text referencing the exhibition of American private collections including drawings from the seventeenth century. The name "Rembrandt" appears, indicating that this artwork may be by or related to the artist Rembrandt van Rijn.

The overall presentation appears to be educational or archival, perhaps part of a collection of artistic reproductions compiled for study or personal interest.

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The image shows a black album page with two pasted clippings related to drawings by Rembrandt.

  1. The top clipping is labeled "EASTER STORY CONTINUED" on the left side and features a red chalk drawing titled "LAST SUPPER." The drawing shows a sketch of the Last Supper scene with Jesus and his disciples seated around a long table. The text next to the image explains that the red chalk drawing was made by Rembrandt around 1635, and that it was based on an Italian engraving of Leonardo da Vinci's fresco in Milan. It also highlights that Rembrandt took the liberty of adding a dog and a large canopy to the scene.

  2. The bottom clipping is from the "HARVARD ALUMNI BULLETIN, 16 April 1960" and depicts a black and white drawing titled "JOSEPH INTERPRETING THE PRISONER'S DREAMS." The drawing shows three men, with one seated centrally, seemingly explaining or interpreting the dreams to the others. The text mentions that this drawing is one of seventy-seven Rembrandt drawings from American collections to be exhibited at the Fogg Museum from April 29 through May 29. The exhibition was sponsored by the Museum and the Pierpont Morgan Library of New York City.

The album page itself is dark gray with visible stains and marks.

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The image shows a scrapbook page with two mounted prints on a dark background.

  • The top print is a large red chalk drawing that appears to depict the Last Supper. It’s framed with a brown border and sits on a white mount. To the left is a column of text under the heading “Easter Story Continued,” giving some description that references Rembrandt and Leonardo.

  • The bottom print is a much smaller black-and-white illustration from the Harvard Alumni Bulletin, dated 16 April 1960. It shows a biblical scene with several figures around a central seated man, and a caption beneath mentioning Joseph interpreting the prisoners’ dreams.

Overall, it’s an archival page featuring religious-themed sketches.