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The image is a page from a scrapbook or a bound collection of documents, specifically related to the Fogg Art Museum at Harvard University. The page contains two main sections:

1. Left Side:

   • There is a circular illustration of a relief carving depicting a scene with figures and trees.
   • Below the illustration, there is a text box with the title "Old Wedgwood at the Fogg."
   • The text discusses an exhibition of Wedgwood ceramics at the Fogg Art Museum in 1973. It mentions that the collection includes examples of Wedgwood rich in variety and color, primarily from the 18th and early 19th centuries. The text also highlights specific items, such as a portrait medallion and a vase, and mentions an exhibition of drawings and watercolors by Josiah Wedgwood and his contemporaries.

2. Right Side:

   • There is a smaller text box with the title "Exhibitions."
   • This section provides information about the Fogg's collection of Oriental ceramics and the exhibition of Wedgwood ceramics. It also mentions an exhibition of contemporary American photographs.
   • Below the text box, there is a smaller illustration or photograph, which appears to be a landscape or architectural drawing.
   • There is a handwritten note at the bottom of the page that reads "Harvard Bulletin April 1973" and "Pg. 19."

The overall theme of the page is centered around exhibitions at the Fogg Art Museum, particularly focusing on Wedgwood ceramics and contemporary American photography. The page includes both visual elements (illustrations) and textual information to provide context about the exhibitions.

The image shows an open book or magazine from April 1973, featuring two main articles and illustrations. On the left page, there is an article titled 'Old Wedgwood at the Fogg,' which discusses Wedgwood pieces from the collection at the Fogg Art Museum. The illustration above this article is an engraving of a Wedgwood medallion made in 1786, depicting a classical scene.

On the right page, there is another article with the heading 'Exhibitions,' detailing various exhibitions, including one at the Fogg Art Museum from April 19 to May 27, featuring pieces from the Wedgwood collection. Below this, there is an illustration titled 'Danny Lyon's Scramble, Racer, Indiana, 1965,' from an exhibition of contemporary American photographs at the Fogg. The illustration depicts a dynamic scene of a person riding a motorcycle.

The layout includes these illustrations prominently, with descriptive captions, and the text is formatted in columns, typical of magazine or book layouts from that era.

The image appears to be a page from the Harvard Bulletin dated April 1973.

Main Content:
The page discusses an exhibition and historical artifacts related to Wedgwood, specifically focusing on items from the Fogg Art Museum collection.

Left Side:

• Title: "Old Wedgwood at the Fogg"
• Description: The text describes the Fogg Art Museum's collection of Wedgwood artifacts, which includes pieces from the Greenville L. Winthrop bequest. These include urns, vases, and various other ornamental stoneware items, many of which are important historical pieces.
• Exhibition Details: An exhibition titled "Old Wedgwood" will be on display from April 19 through May 27. It includes drawings and samples of Wedgwood ceramics, including some ordered by President Lowell. The exhibition also includes samples from Wedgwood & Sons, with pieces from the 18th century and earlier.
• Additional Information: There is a mention of the "Scramble Racer" by Danny Lyon, an image of which is shown in the lower right corner of the page.

Right Side:

• Exhibitions:
  • Fogg's Old Wedgwood Collection: The exhibition highlights the historical significance of Wedgwood's ceramics, starting from the early 18th century. It mentions the influence of Wedgwood's designs on Staffordshire china.
  • Contemporary American Photographs: This exhibition is ongoing and is part of the Fogg's burgeoning department of contemporary photography, featuring notable artists like Edward Weston, Harry Callahan, and others.
  • Special Feature: The text also mentions a special feature of the 'Campus Center' and an exhibit of 'X-10,' which is a large exhibit.

Visual Elements:

• Image of Wedgwood Artifact: An oval medallion with a relief depicting a seated figure is shown on the left, with a caption explaining it was made in 1790.
• Photographs: One of the smaller images is a black-and-white photograph of Danny Lyon’s "Scramble Racer" from Indiana, 1963, which is part of the contemporary American photography exhibit.

The page is visually rich with both textual information and visual artifacts, providing a comprehensive overview of the Wedgwood exhibition and other current exhibitions at the Fogg Art Museum.

The image appears to be a page from a magazine or bulletin, specifically the Harvard Bulletin from April 1973. The page is divided into several sections with accompanying images and text.

1. Top Left Image and Text:

   • Image: A detailed sketch of a Wedgwood medallion featuring a classical scene, possibly mythological.
   • Text: Describes the Wedgwood medallion made in 1790. It depicts a scene where Ganymede is being carried off by an eagle. The medallion is part of a collection at the Fogg Art Museum and is noted for its intricate detail and historical significance.

2. Main Left Text: "Old Wedgwood at the Fogg"

   • Content: This section discusses the collection of Wedgwood pieces in the Fogg Art Museum, which includes a variety of items such as vases, bas-reliefs, and portrait medallions. The collection is part of the Grenville L. Winthrop bequest.
   • Details: It mentions the display of these items from April 19 through May 27. The collection includes a pair of urns and other utilitarian tableware. The text also notes the historical context, such as the influence of the Alumnus Association and the use of Wedgwood ware at Harvard, including the Staffordshire china used in the 1830s.

3. Top Right Text: "Exhibitions"

   • Content: Describes various exhibitions at the Fogg Art Museum.
   • Details:
     • The "Fogg's precious collection of Old Wedgwood" is being showcased.
     • The exhibition of contemporary American photographs, including works by artists such as Walker Evans, Dorothea Lange, and others, is noted.
     • The exhibition of contemporary American photographs will be held from April 26 to May 27.
     • The Carpenter Center is mentioned in relation to a "whirlwind of festivity" with an exhibition, X-10, featuring works by various artists.

4. Bottom Right Image:

   • Image: A sketch or photograph titled "Danny Lyon's Scrambles Racer, Indiana, 1963" from an exhibition of contemporary American photographs at the Fogg.

The page is an informative snapshot of the cultural and artistic offerings at the Fogg Art Museum during April and May 1973, highlighting both historical and contemporary art pieces.

The image shows an open magazine or bulletin from April 1973, specifically the Harvard Bulletin. The pages contain articles and images related to an exhibition at the Fogg Art Museum.

Left Page:

• Main Image: A Wedgwood medallion created in 1796, showing a scene where Grenville feeds a raven. The image is accompanied by a caption explaining that the medallion is a white relief on a blue and green ground and is part of the Wedgwood collection at the Fogg Art Museum.
• Article: Titled "Old Wedgwood at the Fogg," the article discusses the exhibition of old Wedgwood pieces at the museum. It highlights the donation of these pieces by Grenville L. Winthrop, who bequeathed his collection to Harvard. The collection includes a variety of items, such as portrait medallions and vases, with a notable focus on the blue and white Staffordshire china. The article also mentions a specific exhibition of Wedgwood and Sons' items from 1927, which included drawings and samples of new designs, and a connection to the Harvard campus as it appeared in 1927.

Right Page:

• Exhibitions Section:
  • Old Wedgwood: The text discusses the exhibition of old Wedgwood items, mentioning a display of Grenville L. Winthrop's collection, which includes a variety of Wedgwood pieces and Staffordshire china.
  • Contemporary American Photographs: An exhibit of contemporary American photographs curated by the Fogg's photography department, featuring works by artists such as Walker Evans, Dorothea Lange, and others. This exhibit runs from April 19 to May 27.
  • Rockefellers and Other Landmarks: An exhibition of photographs from the collection of Mr. and Mrs. Nelson A. Rockefeller, featuring images of famous landmarks and art pieces.
  • Tapestry Center: The center is hosting an exhibit titled "X-10," a large exhibition in celebration of its tenth anniversary.
  • Scrambles Racer: An image of a race car, specifically a Scrambles Racer from 1963, is shown with a caption indicating it is part of the current exhibition of contemporary American photographs at the Fogg.

The overall focus of the bulletin is to inform readers about the various exhibitions available at the Fogg Art Museum during the month of April 1973.

The image shows an informational display related to Josiah Wedgwood's works and exhibitions at the Fogg Art Museum, now part of the Harvard Art Museums.

Left Side:

Image:

• There is a relief medallion made in 1790 depicting a classical scene. The medallion is signed with "Wedgwood" on the reverse side and is noted as being crafted by Josiah Wedgwood himself.

Text:

• Title: Old Wedgwood at the Fogg
• The text describes the significance of Wedgwood pieces in the Grenville L. Winthrop bequest to the Fogg Art Museum. Winthrop's collection includes various Wedgwood items like plaques, portrait medallions, vases, and bas-reliefs.
• The text mentions that some superb pieces, including those by John Flaxman and medals by Friedrich Rathbone, will be on display from April 19 to May 27.
• It also details the history of Wedgwood ceramics, including a notable collection of ornamental stoneware initially owned by Josiah Wedgwood and later acquired by President A. Lawrence Lowell in 1927. Lowell added these items to the decorative china collection of Harvard University, some of which were used in the college during the 1830s.

Right Side:

Exhibitions:

• The Fogg's precious collection of Old Wedgwood is highlighted, with an emphasis on the ceramic plaques by John Flaxman. The display of these items will be up from April 19 to May 27.
• Another exhibition mentioned is the "Rockscapes by C. C. Wang and Others," which will run concurrently with the Wedgwood exhibition and continue until June 2.
• An upcoming exhibit of "Contemporary American Photographs from the Fogg's burgeoning department of Photographs" is noted, curated by curatorial assistant Susan Frielman. It will be held from April 19 to June 10.

Drawing:

• There is a sketch of a seascape or landscape, attributed to Duane Lyon's "Scramblies Racer, Indiana, 1965," part of an exhibition of contemporary American photographs at the Fogg.

Ticket:

• An admission ticket to the Harvard Museums for April 1973 is also visible, indicating the date and entry details.

Overall, the display provides an overview of Wedgwood ceramics, their historical significance, and related exhibitions at the Fogg Art Museum.

The image shows a scrapbook or album page with two newspaper or magazine clippings attached to it. The left clipping features an image of a Wedgwood medallion depicting a person feeding an eagle, surrounded by a circular border. Below the image, there is a caption describing the Wedgwood medallion made in 1790, and a detailed article titled "Old Wedgwood at the Fogg" discussing the Wedgwood collection at the Fogg Art Museum, its history, and the contributions of key individuals related to the exhibit.

The right clipping contains a sketch-like image of a person in a water scene, identified in the caption as "Danny Lyon's Scrambles Racer, Indiana, 1965, from the current exhibition of contemporary American photographs at the Fogg." Above this image is a short "Exhibitions" section providing information about several exhibitions at the Fogg Art Museum, including a Wedgwood collection exhibition. Handwritten text below the photograph reads "Harvard Bulletin April 1973."

The image shows a page, seemingly from a magazine or journal, with content on both the left and right sides. The page is bound on the left indicating it is part of a larger collection of pages. The overall tone of the paper is a light tawny color, giving it a vintage look.

On the left side, there is a featured article with a headline "Old Wedgwood at the Fogg" and a smaller heading that reads "One old Wedgwood medallion, made in 1790, Ganymede feeds an eagle..." below which is an image of the mentioned medallion. The article text underneath discusses various aspects of a Wedgwood collection at the Fogg Art Museum, mentioning items like plates, vases, and bas-reliefs, as well as some history about the collection and exhibitions.

On the right side, there are two sections. The upper-right section is labeled "Exhibitions" and discusses the Fogg's collection of old Wedgwood, inviting readers to see pieces on display in April and May. The lower-right segment of the page features a rough sketch of a landscape scene, which appears to be signed "Howard P---tte April 1993" along with a date stamp or handwriting indicating "Thu 4" which is likely the day of the week, Thursday. The image is labeled "Danny Lyon/Strambles Racer, Indiana, 1965, from the current exhibition of contemporary American photography at the Fogg."

The image shows an open book or catalog, likely from an exhibition or museum publication, dated April 1973. The book is open to two pages, with the left page featuring a detailed description and the right page displaying an exhibition listing.

Left Page:

• Title: "Old Wedgwood at the Fogg"
• Content: The page discusses the collection of old Wedgwood items in the Grenville L. Winthrop bequest to the Fogg Art Museum. It highlights the variety of colors and patterns in the Wedgwood pieces, including green, blue, black, yellow, and white. The text mentions portrait medallions, vases, and bas-reliefs, as well as a specific example of a Wedgwood medallion made in 1790, featuring Gayreide feeding an eagle. The medallion is described as having a white relief on a diapered green ground, with a crown on the reverse. A memorandum in Josiah Wedgwood's hand indicates that this was a trial example.
• Exhibition Details: The text notes that a super exhibition of drawings and objects from the old Wedgwood will be on display at the Fogg from April 19 through May 27. It also references a special order of items from Josiah Wedgwood & Sons in 1827 by President Lowell, including a commemorative China set for Harvard, which will be displayed alongside other Wedgwood pieces.

Right Page:

• Exhibition Listing: This section lists several exhibitions, including:
  • "The Fogg's precious collection of Old Wedgwood" under Grenville L. Winthrop, with a display scheduled from April 19–27 at the Carpenter Center for the Visual Arts.
  • "Rockscapes by C. C. Wang" from April 16 through April 30 at the Fogg Art Museum.
  • "Porgy’s American Photographs" from April 16 through April 30 at the Carpenter Center for the Visual Arts.
• Visual Element: There is a small photograph or illustration at the top right of the page, depicting what appears to be a historical artifact or artwork labeled "Danny Lyon’s Scramble Racer, Indiana, 1965, from the current exhibition at the Fogg."
• Handwritten Note: At the bottom right of the page, there is a handwritten note that reads "Harvard Bulletin April 1973," likely indicating the source or publication date of the catalog.

Overall Context:

The book appears to be a catalog or bulletin from the Harvard Art Museums, specifically the Fogg Art Museum, detailing upcoming exhibitions and highlighting notable collections, such as the Wedgwood pieces in the Winthrop bequest. The layout combines descriptive text with exhibition schedules and visual elements, providing a comprehensive overview of the museum's programming for the spring of 1973.

An open book displays a page with three pieces of paper attached to it. The paper on the left has a drawing of a man holding a bowl with a bird perched on his shoulder. The paper in the middle has a drawing of a man standing in water. The paper on the right has a list of names and a signature. The book has a brown cover and is placed on a white surface.