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Fogg Art Museum Scrapbooks, January 1966-May 1973

ARCH.2003.36, Rendition: 805467

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This image displays two identical printed pages, likely from a publication or newsletter, mounted side-by-side in an open, aged scrapbook or binder. The pages are titled “Panorama — New Jan. 27, 1973,” indicating the issue date of the publication. Both pages appear to be photocopies or clippings, with handwritten notes in pencil at the top of each, replicating the printed title.

The dominant headline on both pages is “EXHIBITS”, followed by a subheading: “Pre-Raphaelites at Fogg.”

The content of the article details a special exhibition at the Fogg Art Museum (part of Harvard University) featuring its renowned collection of Pre-Raphaelite paintings, drawings, and watercolors. The article notes that this is the first time in over twenty-five years the collection is on display outside Cambridge, highlighting its significance as the largest Pre-Raphaelite holding in the United States. It mentions that the collection’s presence at Harvard is fitting due to Professor Charles Eliot Norton’s early advocacy for the Pre-Raphaelites and his friendship with John Ruskin.

The artists listed as represented in the exhibition include: Ford Madox Brown, Sir Edward Burne-Jones, William Holman Hunt, Sir John E. Millais, Dante Gabriel Rossetti, Simeon Solomon, and George Frederick Watts.

Below the main article, each page features a circular black-and-white reproduction of a watercolor painting titled “The Huguenots” by John Everett Millais (1829–1896). The caption notes that this work is included in the Pre-Raphaelite exhibition at Harvard’s Fogg Art Museum.

The page on the right contains additional exhibition listings not present on the left page, including:

  • “American Indian Pictured”, an exhibition of visual and written documentation on North American tribes by Edward S. Curtis, on view at the Marcus Krakow Gallery until January 20.
  • “Youth Gallery at Worcester”, an inaugural exhibition titled “See It Where It’s Art” at the Worcester Art Museum’s new Youth Gallery, designed to engage young visitors with various painting media.

The physical state of the scrapbook suggests age: the pages are beige and slightly brittle, and the cover material is worn. The two identical clippings are likely preserved as archival material, possibly to indicate multiple copies or to contrast with another version (though in this case they are identical).

In summary, the image shows a historical document capturing art news from January 27, 1973, focused on a major Pre-Raphaelite exhibition at Harvard’s Fogg Museum, along with other regional art shows, carefully preserved in a scrapbook.

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The image appears to show a page from a publication, likely a newspaper or a magazine, with the title "Panorama" dated January 28, 1993. The page is divided into two main sections, each discussing different art exhibitions.

Left Side:

  • Title: "Exhibits"
  • Content:
    • It mentions the "Pre-Raphaelites at Fogg," indicating an exhibition of Pre-Raphaelite artwork at the Fogg Art Museum, which was the renowned collection of paintings, drawings, and watercolors by the Pre-Raphaelites. The text notes that this collection is now on special display at the Fogg Art Museum in Cambridge for the first time in more than twenty-five years.
    • The article also highlights the significance of the Fogg Art Museum holding the largest Pre-Raphaelite collection in the United States. It mentions that the Fogg, as part of Harvard University, should possess this fine collection, due to the influence of Professor Charles Eliot Norton, one of the early champions of teaching fine arts at Harvard, who was a close friend of the Pre-Raphaelites and a leading defender of critic John Ruskin.
    • A sketch of a woman playing a violin is included, labeled as "The Huguenots," a watercolor by John Everett Millais (1829-1896), which is part of the Pre-Raphaelite exhibition at Fogg Art Museum.

Right Side:

  • Title: "Exhibits"
  • Content:
    • This section discusses the exhibition "The North American Indian" at the Harcus Krakow Gallery, which is described as a unique show featuring artifacts, old and new, and documentation in both text and photoengraving by Edward S. Curtis. The exhibition includes a monumental collection of Curtis' work, created between 1907 and 1930, and is noted for its comprehensive and profound nature.
    • A sketch of a couple, one person holding the other, is included and also labeled as "The Huguenots," a watercolor by John Everett Millais (1829-1896), which is part of the Pre-Raphaelite exhibition at Fogg Art Museum.
    • The text also mentions the "Youth Gallery at Worcester" with the title "See It Where It's Art," designed as an educational project to encourage children to discover art and the pleasures of museum-going.

The two sketches appear to be illustrations or prints related to the Pre-Raphaelite movement, and the page seems to provide a summary of art exhibitions happening at various galleries and museums around that time.

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This image shows an open book or scrapbook with two printed pages pasted onto the pages. The pages are titled "EXHIBITS" and are dated "Panorama - Hww Jan. 28, 1973." The content is about art exhibitions, specifically focusing on the Pre-Raphaelites and their works.

Left Page:

  • Title: "EXHIBITS"
  • Exhibition: "Pre-Raphaelites at Fogg"
  • Content: The text discusses the Fogg Art Museum's renowned collection of paintings, drawings, and watercolors by the Pre-Raphaelites, which are on special display at the Cambridge museum for the first time in more than twenty-five years. It mentions that the group constitutes the largest Pre-Raphaelite holding in the United States and highlights the connection between the museum and Harvard University.
  • Image: There is a black and white image of a watercolor by John Everett Millais titled "The Huguenots." The image shows a woman playing a musical instrument.

Right Page:

  • Title: "EXHIBITS"
  • Exhibition: "Pre-Raphaelites at Fogg"
  • Content: Similar to the left page, it discusses the Fogg Art Museum's collection and the artists represented in the exhibition, including Ford Madox Brown, Sir Edward Burne-Jones, William Holman Hunt, Sir John E. Millais, Dante Gabriel Rossetti, Simeon Solomon, and George Frederick Watts.
  • Image: There is a black and white image of a watercolor by John Everett Millais titled "The Huguenots." The image shows a man and a woman in an intimate pose.
  • Additional Content: The page also mentions an exhibition titled "The North American Indian" at the Harcus Krakow Gallery and an exhibition at the Worcester Art Museum's Youth Gallery.

The pages are neatly pasted onto the book, and there are handwritten notes at the top of each page, indicating the date and possibly the source of the clippings. The overall theme of the pages is art exhibitions, with a focus on the Pre-Raphaelites and their works.

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The image shows a book opened to a page that contains two articles. The page is titled "Exhibits." The articles are titled "Pre-Raphaelites at Fogg" and "Youth Gallery at Worcester." The articles are about exhibits that are on display at the Fogg Art Museum and the Worcester Art Museum. The articles describe the exhibits and the artists represented in them. The articles also provide information about the history of the exhibits and the significance of the artists.

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The image is a photograph of an open book with two pages visible. The left page has a section titled "EXHIBITS" with a list of names and a description of an exhibition. The right page has a section titled "Pre-Raphaelites at Fogg" with a description of an exhibition of Pre-Raphaelite art at Harvard University. The page also has a drawing of a coin and a description of the coin's significance. The book appears to be a catalog or exhibition guide.

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The image shows an open book with two pages visible, each containing typed text and accompanying illustrations. The pages are labeled with handwritten notes at the top, indicating dates: "Kauzaka - Man Jan 2P, 1943" on the left page and "Panorama - Man Jan 2P, 1993" on the right page. The text on both pages appears to be exhibition notes or descriptions, likely from an art catalog or exhibition guide.

Left Page:

  • Title/Heading: "EXHIBITS"
  • Content: The left page discusses an exhibition titled "Pre-Raphaelites at Fogg." It highlights the Fogg Art Museum's renowned collection of paintings, drawings, and watercolors by the Pre-Raphaelites, which are on special display at the Cambridge Museum for the first time in over twenty-five years. The text emphasizes the significance of this collection, noting that it constitutes the largest Pre-Raphaelite holding in the United States and is part of Harvard University's holdings. It also mentions notable figures associated with the Pre-Raphaelites, such as Charles Eliot Norton and John Ruskin.
  • Illustration: Below the text, there is a small black-and-white photograph labeled "The Haymaker," a watercolor by John Everett Millais, exhibited at Harvard's Fogg Art Museum.

Right Page:

  • Title/Heading: "EXHIBITS"
  • Content: The right page discusses several exhibitions:
    1. "Pre-Raphaelites at Fogg": Similar to the left page, it reiterates the significance of the Fogg Art Museum's Pre-Raphaelite collection, listing artists such as Ford Madox Brown, Edward Burne-Jones, Dante Gabriel Rossetti, John E. Millais, William Holman Hunt, Sir Simon Solomon, and George Frederic Watts.
    2. "American Indian Picture": This section describes an exhibition of Native American photographs, drawings, and paintings by Edward S. Curtis. It highlights the historical and cultural importance of the collection, noting that it includes documentation of North American Indian tribes.
    3. "Youth Gallery at Worcester": This part discusses an exhibition titled "See Where It's Art" at the Worcester Art Museum, designed to encourage children and young visitors to explore art. It mentions that visitors can create their own artworks in various media, including watercolors, oil, tempera, and acrylic.
  • Illustration: Below the text, there is a black-and-white photograph titled "The Logwood," a watercolor by John Everett Millais, exhibited at Harvard's Fogg Art Museum.

Overall Observations:

  • The book appears to be an exhibition catalog or guide, documenting various art exhibitions, including works by the Pre-Raphaelites, Native American art, and a youth-focused art gallery.
  • The handwritten notes at the top of each page suggest these pages were part of a personal or archival collection, possibly used for reference or study.
  • The illustrations are small photographs or reproductions of artworks, providing visual context to the textual descriptions.

This image captures a glimpse into the documentation of art exhibitions, showcasing a blend of textual descriptions and visual representations of artworks.

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This image shows a scrapbook page featuring two newspaper clippings, annotated with handwritten notes at the top. Both clippings are titled "EXHIBITS", discussing the Pre-Raphaelites at Fogg art exhibition. The text highlights the Fogg Art Museum's display of a renowned collection of Pre-Raphaelite works, including paintings, drawings, and watercolors, on exhibit for the first time in over 25 years.

Noteworthy artists mentioned include Ford Madox Brown, Sir Edward Burne-Jones, William Holman Hunt, John E. Millais, Dante Gabriel Rossetti, Simeon Solomon, and George Frederick Watts. The exhibition is described as the largest Pre-Raphaelite collection in the United States.

The clippings feature an illustration from the exhibition titled "The Honeysuckle", a watercolor by John Everett Millais. The left clipping shows a smaller version of "The Honeysuckle" in black and white, while the right clipping has a clearer, enlarged reproduction.

Handwritten notes reading “Panorama - Hun. Jan. 28, 1982” are visible above the clippings, possibly indicating the source and date of publication. The page is within a brown scrapbook-style book.

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This image shows an open scrapbook or journal with various clipped articles and a couple of images pasted onto the pages. There are handwritten annotations on the top of the pages, possibly indicating the source or date of the clipped pieces. The articles appear to discuss exhibitions, specifically mentioning "Pre-Raphaelites at Fogg" and highlighting the collection at the Fogg Art Museum. This museum is renowned for its collection of paintings, drawings, and watercolors by the Pre-Raphaelites. Besides discussing the collection, the articles mention notable figures associated with the Pre-Raphaelite Brotherhood, such as Edward Burne-Jones, William Holman Hunt, Sir John Everett Millais, Dante Gabriel Rossetti, Simeon Solomon, and George Frederick Watts.

Additionally, there is reference to an exhibit regarding American Indian culture, mentioning "American Indian Pictured" and a Youth Gallery at Worcester. Although the images are not entirely clear, they appear to be reproductions of artworks relevant to the text in the articles. These types of materials are often used for research, personal interest, or to document and comment on exhibitions and works of art.

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The image shows a scrapbook or album page with two newspaper clippings attached, both titled "EXHIBITS" and dated "Panorama - Mon Jan. 28, 1973" handwritten at the top of each clipping. The newspaper clippings feature an article about the Pre-Raphaelites at Fogg.

The article discusses the Fogg Art Museum's renowned collection of paintings, drawings, and watercolors by the Pre-Raphaelites, now on special display at the Cambridge museum for the first time in more than twenty-five years. It mentions that the collection is the largest Pre-Raphaelite holding in the United States and notes the connection of Harvard University and Professor Charles Eliot Norton to the Pre-Raphaelite movement.

Artists featured in the exhibition include Ford Madox Brown, Sir Edward Burne-Jones, William Holman Hunt, Sir John E. Millais, Dante Gabriel Rossetti, Simeon Solomon, and George Frederick Watts.

There is a circular image of a watercolor titled "The Huguenots" by John Everett Millais (1829-1896), noted as included in the Pre-Raphaelite exhibition at Harvard's Fogg Art Museum.

The clipping on the right also contains additional information about other exhibitions, mentioning an "American Indian Pictured" exhibition featuring artifacts and photographs created by Edward S. Curtis, and a "Youth Gallery at Worcester" description promoting a new Youth Gallery at the Worcester Art Museum. The text encourages young visitors to learn about watercolor, oil, fresco, tempera, and acrylic art.

The scrapbook page background is a plain brown paper. The clippings are neatly pasted side by side, the one on the right being larger and containing more text than the one on the left.

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A scrapbook/page of newspaper clippings about art exhibits. The page is a light brown, aged album page with two white cut-out clippings glued on it. Both clippings have the word “EXHIBITS” in large bold letters at the top and contain columns of text about exhibitions—primarily about Pre-Raphaelite works and related holdings (Fogg Art Museum and other venues). Each clipping includes a circular black-and-white image: one shows a painting/portrait, the other a different scene or portrait. There is some handwriting at the top of the page with a date noted (roughly January 28, 1993). The overall look is vintage and has a collage/magazine-clipping feel.