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Fogg Art Museum Scrapbooks, February 1978-October 1982

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The image shows a page from the Fogg Art Museum Newsletter, Volume 15, Number 4, dated June 1978. The newsletter is from Harvard University in Cambridge, Massachusetts. The main article on this page is titled "Apollo's May and June Issues Bestow Laurels on Fogg Collections."

The article discusses how Apollo, an eminent British art journal, dedicated its May and June issues to the collections of the Fogg Art Museum. The magazine, which typically focuses on private collections, made an exception to highlight the Fogg's treasures, which were deemed too numerous and important to be covered in a single issue.

The newsletter mentions that several staff and faculty members, as well as former Fogg affiliates, contributed 16 articles on a wide range of topics, including the museum's history, its collections, and specific artworks. Notable contributors include Seymour Slive, Sydney Freedberg, Agnes Mongan, and others.

The article also mentions that the issues include numerous illustrations, both black-and-white and color, which provide a comprehensive introduction to the Fogg's resources. The issues were published in a single volume and are available for purchase at $10.00 for the public and $8.00 for Friends of the Fogg.

The page includes two images:

  1. A black-and-white photograph of a painting by Edouard Manet titled "Le Ballet," 1877, an oil on canvas.
  2. A black-and-white photograph of a sculpture titled "Bodhisattva Maitreya," from China, dated to the 6th century.

The article concludes by mentioning that in connection with the Apollo publications, the Fogg will mount a special exhibition titled "Apollo's Laurels: During the Course of the Summer," which will display some of the treasures discussed in the issues.

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The image shows a page from a newsletter of the Fogg Art Museum, Harvard University, dated June 1978. The title of the newsletter is "FOGG ART MUSEUM," and it is Volume 15, Number 4.

The main article discusses the May and June issues of the British art journal Apollo, which were dedicated to the collections of the Fogg Art Museum. Apollo devoted its entire May and June issues to the museum's collections, featuring a wide range of international artwork. The article highlights that notable contributors include both current Fogg affiliates and former scholars. These contributions cover various topics and artists, including the historical growth of specific collections, individual artists, and themes like the nude.

Key contributors mentioned include:

  • Konrad Oberhuber on the Loeser collection of 17th-century Italian paintings.
  • Jean Boggs on variations on the Nude.
  • Stuart Cary Welch on Hindu and Muslim art.
  • Max Loehr on Far Eastern art.
  • George Hantmann and David Mitten on the Fogg's collection of prints.
  • John Wilmerding on early Italian paintings.
  • Agnes Mongan on American art.
  • Robert Bergman on the Fogg's Romancesque sculpture.
  • Mark Haxthausen on the Busch-Reisinger Museum.
  • Everett Fahy.

The article also notes that these issues are illustrated with both black-and-white and color images, making them a valuable visual record of the collections. The publication is available for purchase, with an additional $1.00 for postage and handling.

Additionally, the Fogg Art Museum is hosting a special exhibition titled "Apollo's Laurels," which will showcase the issues throughout the museum, identified by a laurel wreath insignia.

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The image displays a page from a newsletter of the Fogg Art Museum at Harvard University, dated June 1978. The headline announces that Apollo, a British art magazine, dedicated its May and June issues to the collections of the Fogg Museum, highlighting the museum's significant and diverse holdings.

The article mentions several contributions from current and former affiliates of the Fogg, who wrote about various topics, including specific collections, historical growth, and particular artists. Notable contributors include Konrad Oberhuber, Jean Boggs, and Stuart Cary Welch, among others. The issues feature illustrations that showcase the museum's holdings, ranging from early Italian paintings to Chinese art.

The page includes an image of an Italian sculpture and a Chinese seated Buddha, both from the museum's collections. The text also notes that the two issues are available as a keepsake volume for $10, including postage, and that a special exhibition of items from the issues will be on view at the museum.

The page is marked with "Vol. 15, No. 4" at the top. The overall layout is typical of a printed newsletter, with columns of text and black-and-white images.

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The image depicts a newsletter from the Fogg Art Museum at Harvard University, specifically Volume 15, Number 4, dated June 1976.

Key Points in the Newsletter:

Headline:

  • "Apollo's May and June Issues Bestow Laurels on Fogg Collections"

Content Summary:

  • The prestigious British art journal Apollo dedicated significant portions of its May and June issues to the collections of the Fogg Art Museum. These issues highlight the museum's notable international collections, featuring both humanities and scientific topics.

Contributors:

  • The newsletter lists several noted scholars, current staff, and faculty members who contributed 16 articles on a variety of topics. These include:
    • Historical growth of specific collections.
    • Various art forms, including:
      • Dutch and Flemish drawings (Seymour Slive).
      • Venetian drawings (Konrad Oberhuber).
      • Italian paintings (Sydney J. Freedberg).
      • Photographs (Eugenia Parry Janis and Davis Pratt).
      • Japanese prints (John Rosenfield and Agnes Mongan).
      • Art from the Hindu and Muslim world (Stuart Cary Welch).
      • Romanesque sculpture (Linda Seidel and Ilene Forsyth).
      • Art from the Busch-Reisinger Museum (Charles L. Kuhn, William W. Robinson, Edgar Peters Bowron, and Robert Bergman).

Illustrations:

  • The issues include a total of 18 color reproductions of the Fogg's paintings and drawings by Dutch masters.
  • The newsletter features both black-and-white and color illustrations, making it one of the high points in the magazine's history.

Visual Elements:

  • The newsletter includes an image of a sculpture from the Fogg Art Museum's collections.
  • A photograph of Édouard Manet’s “Le Skating,” dated 1877, is shown along with a description.

Order Information:

  • The combined Apollo issues are available as a handbook of the Museum’s collections.
  • The price for the combined issue is $10.00 for the public and $6.00 for Friends of the Fogg.
  • An additional $1.00 is required for postage and handling.

Special Note:

  • The Fogg Museum collaborated with Apollo to produce a special edition that serves as both a significant publication and a guide for visiting the museum.

Overall, the newsletter highlights the recognition and scholarly contributions to the Fogg Art Museum's collections by an esteemed art journal.

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The image shows a page from a newsletter titled "FOGG ART MUSEUM" from Harvard University, Cambridge, Massachusetts, dated June 1978 (Volume 15, Number 4). The newsletter highlights a special feature in the May and June issues of the British art journal "Apollo," which focuses on the collections of the Fogg Art Museum.

Key points from the article include:

  1. Apollo's Feature:

    • The journal "Apollo" is dedicating its May and June issues to the Fogg Art Museum collections.
    • These issues feature a wide range of articles on various aspects of the museum's collections.
  2. Contributors:

    • The articles are written by notable scholars, including current and former Fogg staff and faculty members.
    • The topics range from the historical growth of specific collections to in-depth analyses of particular artworks or themes.
    • Notable contributors include Konrad Oberhuber on the Looser collection of drawings, Jean Boggs on Degas, and John Davis on the museum's collection of photographs.
  3. Illustrations and Content:

    • The articles are accompanied by numerous illustrations in both black-and-white and color, making the issues a valuable visual record.
    • The articles cover various periods and styles, including ancient, Renaissance, and modern art.
  4. Special Exhibition:

    • The Fogg Art Museum is mounting a special exhibition titled "Apollo's Laurels" during the course of the academic year.
    • The exhibition will display the issues of "Apollo" on view throughout the Museum, marked with laurel wreath insignias.
  5. Order Information:

    • The publication is available for purchase, with an additional $1.00 for postage and handling.

The images included in the newsletter show a painting by Édouard Manet ("Le Skating, 1877, oil on canvas") and a sculpture ("Seated Buddha, Chinese, Northern Ch'i Dynasty (6th century), white marble with polychrome").

Overall, the newsletter highlights the Fogg Art Museum's significant recognition by "Apollo" and offers readers an opportunity to engage with the museum's extensive collections through both the journal and a special exhibition.

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The image shows a page from the Fogg Art Museum newsletter, Volume 15, Number 4, dated June 1978. The cover of the newsletter highlights a special issue where the magazine Apollo features the collections of the Fogg Art Museum.

The cover includes an article titled "Apollo's May and June Issues Bestow Laurels on Fogg Collections." The text explains that Apollo, a prominent British art journal, has dedicated its May and June issues to the Fogg Art Museum collections, showcasing a wide array of topics and articles written by notable scholars and affiliates.

Key points mentioned include:

  • The articles cover various aspects and themes of the Fogg’s collections, such as the historical growth of specific collections, notable artists, and themes like the nude in art.
  • Notable contributions include articles by Jean Boggs on Degas, John Davis Pratt on the collection of photographs, and several others on diverse subjects ranging from early Italian paintings to Far Eastern art.
  • The issues contain copious illustrations, making them a valuable visual record of the museum's collections.
  • The publication is available for purchase, with additional postage and handling fees required.

The cover features an image of a seated Buddha statue and an illustration of Édouard Manet's "Le Skating" from 1877. The newsletter is from Harvard University, Cambridge, Massachusetts, and the mailing address is also provided.

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The image displays a newsletter from the Fogg Art Museum, which is associated with Harvard University in Cambridge, Massachusetts. The document is a printed page with various text blocks and images. The newsletter is titled "APOLOGIES: MAY AND JUNE ISSUES BESTOW LAURELS ON FOGG COLLECTIONS," and the date indicated is June 1978, Volume 15, Number 4.

The first large block of text provides details about the contents of the newsletter and appears to mention individuals and their contributions to the museum's collections or exhibitions. Some notable text references include subjects such as Apollo, architecture, museum collections, and various individuals involved in the arts.

There are three pictures on the newsletter. The top image is of a sculpture or bust. Below that, two smaller images appear to represent works of art, possibly paintings, judging by the distinct frames and visual content.

At the bottom of the page, there is a credit line that mentions Edward Munch: "Self-Portrait," an oil on canvas. It is attributed to the Meyer Weinberg Collection, indicating that this particular work is part of a collection donated or lent.

The newsletter page is taped inside a beige folder, or binder, with the page edges visible, suggesting it is part of a collection of documents. Handwritten text on the folder indicates "Vol 15 #4," likely for organizational purposes.

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The image shows a page from a newsletter of the Fogg Art Museum, dated June 1978, Volume 15, Number 4. The newsletter is from Harvard University in Cambridge, Massachusetts. The main headline reads "APOLLO'S MAY AND JUNE ISSUES BESTOW LAURELS ON FOGG COLLECTIONS."

The text discusses the Apollo magazine’s May and June issues that focus on collections at the Fogg Art Museum. It highlights contributions from scholars and staff on a wide range of topics related to the museum's collections, including articles on specific artists and themes.

There are two images on the page:

  1. On the left, a small reproduction of Édouard Manet's painting "Le Skating," 1877, oil on canvas.
  2. On the right, a photograph of a seated Buddha statue from the Chinese Northern Qi Dynasty (6th century), made of white marble with polychrome.

The newsletter also mentions a special exhibition entitled “Apollo’s Laurels” at the Fogg, which will showcase original works discussed in the issues, marked by a laurel wreath insignia.

Additional details include instructions for ordering a bound volume of the Apollo issues and notes on contributors and editors associated with the content. There is a handwritten note at the top right corner of the page that says "Vol 15 #4." The page is mounted on a cream-colored backing with some torn paper visible at the top.

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The image shows a page from a magazine or newsletter titled "Fogg Art Museum Newsletter" from Harvard University. The page features an article about the Apollo May and June issues, which focus on the collections of the Fogg Art Museum. The article highlights the diversity and significance of the museum's holdings, including works by various artists and from different cultures and time periods. The page also includes illustrations of some of the artworks, as well as information about the museum's upcoming exhibition and the availability of a special publication.

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The image shows a page from the Fogg Art Museum Newsletter, specifically Volume 15, Number 4, dated June 1978. The newsletter is published by the Fogg Art Museum at Harvard University, Cambridge, Massachusetts 02138.

Key Elements of the Image:

Header:

  • The top of the page prominently displays the Fogg Art Museum logo and name in bold red text.
  • The newsletter's title, "Newsletter," is written in black, along with the volume and issue number (Volume 15, Number 4) and the publication date (June 1978).

Main Article:

  • The main article is titled "APOLLO'S MAY AND JUNE ISSUES BESTOW LAURELS ON FOGG COLLECTIONS."
  • The article discusses the Apollo magazine, an eminent British art journal, dedicating its May and June issues to the collections of the Fogg Art Museum.
  • It highlights that these issues feature a wide range of topics, including:
    • Historical growth of specific collections.
    • Scholarly explorations by faculty members, former students, and noted scholars.
    • Articles on various artists and themes, such as:
      • Jean Boggs on “Variations on the Nude.”
      • Degas’s After the Bath, Renoir’s The Bather, Ingres’s Odalisque à l’esclave, and Picasso’s The Bathers.
      • Seymour Slive on Rembrandt at Harvard.
      • Illustrations of the Fogg’s paintings and drawings by Dutch masters.
      • Contributions on Indian art, Chinese art, Hindu and Muslim art, and more.
  • The article emphasizes that the Apollo issues provide a valuable record of the high points of the Fogg’s holdings and serve as a useful introduction to the museum's resources.

Visual Elements:

  • Left Side (Image Caption):

    • A photograph of a painting titled "Le Skating" by Édouard Manet, dated 1877, on oil canvas. The painting is described as a bequest of Maurice Wertheim and is cataloged as 1961.36.
    • Below the painting, there is an image of a Seated Buddha, described as Chinese, Northern Ch’a (Dynastic 9th century), white marble with polychrome, and cataloged as Bequest of Granville L. Winthrop, 1943.63.42.
  • Right Side (Illustration):

    • An illustration of a Seated Buddha, depicted in a stylized, traditional form, likely from the same collection as mentioned in the caption.

Footer Information:

  • The page number 1 is visible at the bottom left.
  • Additional details about the Apollo issues are provided, including:
    • The issues are copiously illustrated in black-and-white and color.
    • They are available for purchase at a handsome desk-bound, leather-bound volume.
    • The Fogg has arranged to have both issues (without commercial material) bound into a single volume.
    • The price is $10.00 to the public and $8.50 to Friends of the Fogg.
    • Orders can be placed by mail, with an additional $1.00 for postage and handling.
  • The newsletter also mentions that during the summer exhibition titled "Apollo’s Apollo: Publications," visitors will be able to see the original works discussed in the issues, identified by a laurel wreath insignia.

Overall Context:

The image captures a page from a museum newsletter that celebrates the recognition of the Fogg Art Museum’s collections by the prestigious Apollo magazine. It highlights the scholarly and artistic value of the Fogg’s holdings and provides details on how readers can obtain the special issues dedicated to the museum. The visual elements, including the painting and Buddha illustration, underscore the diversity and richness of the Fogg’s collections.