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Fogg Art Museum Scrapbooks, February 1978-October 1982

ARCH.2003.37, Rendition: 808720

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The image is of an open page from a publication titled "DRAWING Vol. 1, No. 4, Nov-Dec '79". The page features a detailed drawing and accompanying text.

Drawing Details:

  • The drawing is a detailed sketch of a building, specifically the "Grande Chartre, A Grande Chartre, n.d., quill pen and bistre wash (7 x 13 in.), Fogg Art Museum, the Charles A. Loeser Bequest."
  • The drawing depicts an architectural structure with a dome and intricate details, likely a historical building.

Text Details:

  • The text on the page provides information about various exhibitions and catalogs related to drawings and prints.
  • It mentions a catalog titled "Master Prints and Drawings, Los Angeles County Museum of Art, 1966-1967," which includes 81 prints, drawings, and watercolors from the museum's collection.
  • Another exhibition mentioned is "Roman Drouart: Prints and Drawings" at the Art Institute of Chicago, which showcases the work of Roman Drouart and other artists like Michelangelo, Rembrandt, and Goya.
  • The text also references a catalog from the Fogg Art Museum, Harvard University, titled "Master Drawings from the Fogg Art Museum," which includes 120 drawings from the museum's collection.
  • There is a note about a complete drawings exhibition by Charles A. Platt at the Baltimore Museum of Art, which includes works from 1944 to 1966.

The page is part of a larger publication that seems to focus on the art of drawing and printmaking, providing detailed descriptions and analyses of various exhibitions and catalogs.

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The image shows an open magazine titled "DRAWING Vol. 1, No 4, Nov-Dec. '79." The left page (page 4) contains text, while the right page (page 5) features both text and an illustration. The text on both pages appears to be reviews or descriptions of art books and exhibitions. The illustration on page 5 depicts a detailed drawing of a church, labeled "Antonio Caretto, A Covent Church, n.d., quill pen and bistre wash (7½ x 13 in.), Fogg Art Museum, the Charles A. Loeser Bequest."

Here is a detailed summary of the contents:

Page 4:
The text discusses various art books and catalogues, including:

  • A catalogue from an exhibition at the National Gallery of Art, featuring Pierre Bonard's drawings, with details about its availability and content.
  • An exhibition at the Art Institute of Chicago, featuring Italian drawings from the 16th and 17th centuries, highlighting specific artists like Raphael and his workshop.
  • A book on French drawings from the Museum of Fine Arts, Boston, with sections on artists like Claude Lorrain and Jean-Antoine Watteau.
  • A publication by the Fogg Art Museum, Harvard University, featuring drawings by Italian artists from the 16th and 17th centuries.

Page 5:
The text continues with reviews or descriptions of more art books and exhibitions, including:

  • A book on Old Master Drawings from the Fogg Art Museum, with an introduction by Konrad Oberhuber.
  • An exhibition at the Baltimore Museum, featuring drawings from the 18th and 19th centuries, with a focus on the work of Baroness Newman.

The illustration on this page is a detailed architectural drawing of a church by Antonio Caretto, held in the Fogg Art Museum. The drawing is done in quill pen and bistre wash, with dimensions noted as 7½ x 13 inches.

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The image is a page from a catalog or a magazine, specifically from "Drawing," Volume 1, Number 4, November-December 1979. The page contains several sections of text and an illustration.

Here's a detailed summary:

  1. Catalogue Information:

    • The top left corner mentions that the catalog can be ordered from the Publications Department of the National Gallery of Art, Washington, D.C. (with a specified postage cost).
    • It also mentions that hardcover editions are available through the Indiana University Press.
  2. Piero Bonazzi Exhibition:

    • There is a mention of an exhibition titled "Piero Bonazzi Drawings, 1968-1976" held at Marlyn Art Gallery in Los Angeles. The exhibition showcases quick pen, pencil, and lithographic crayon drawings from Bonazzi's middle period, dated from 1968 to 1976.
  3. Art Institute of Chicago Exhibition:

    • The text discusses a Roman Drawings exhibition at the Art Institute of Chicago, titled "The Sixteenth Century from the Louvre," held from January 6 to February 18, 1980. The catalogue accompanying this exhibition is available from the Art Institute.
  4. Cincinnati Art Museum:

    • The Cincinnati Art Museum published a catalog titled "French Drawings, Watercolors, and Pastels from the Collection," featuring 120 works by artists such as Allégé, Cerame, Bouvrier, and others. This book is available through the museum.
  5. Fogg Art Museum Handbooks:

    • The Fogg Art Museum Handbooks include entries on Old Master Drawings by Professor Oberhuber, with a focus on the work of artists like Michelangelo, Raphael, and others. These handbooks are available from the Harvard University Press.
  6. Barnewman's Exhibition:

    • The text mentions an exhibition titled "The Complete Drawings, 1944-1969," organized by Brenda Richardson at the Baltimore Museum of Art. This exhibition includes works by the artist Barnett Newman and is accompanied by a catalogue.
  7. Illustrations:

    • The page includes two illustrations:
      • The first is a sketch by Antonio Canaletti titled "A Church, n.d.," with quill pen and bistre wash.
      • The second is a drawing of a building, specifically "Charles A. Lovers Request" by the Fogg Art Museum, showing an architectural structure.

The page is part of a scholarly publication, likely aimed at art enthusiasts and professionals, detailing exhibitions, catalogues, and significant artworks.

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The image is a page from a book or catalog, specifically Volume 1, Number 4, dated November to December 1979, titled "Drawing." The page includes various annotations and text regarding catalogs and exhibitions of drawings from different museums and institutions.

  1. Top Left Corner:

    • A list of catalog references with details such as:
      • 533 pp., 530 black-and-white illustrations.
      • Available from the Publications Department, National Gallery of Art, Washington, D.C. for $10.00 plus $1.00 for postage, with hardcover editions available through the Indiana University Press.
  2. Main Text (Left Side):

    • Describes the catalog accompanying the exhibition "Pierre Bonnard Drawings, 1906-1938," held at the Maryland Institute of Art in 1979. The catalog includes 215 illustrations, 200 of which are black-and-white and 15 are color plates, priced at $17.50 plus postage.
    • Mentions the availability of a catalog for "Roman Drawings from the Sixteenth Century from the Musée de Louvre, Paris," available through the Art Institute of Chicago for $12.50 plus postage.
  3. Main Text (Right Side):

    • Describes the catalog for "Fogg Drawings," which includes works by Professor Oberhuber's students, published by the Fogg Art Museum. It contains 129 pages, 129 illustrations, and is priced at $12.50 plus postage.
    • Details on "Old Master Drawings: Selections from the Charles A. Loeb Request," edited by Kenneth Oberhuber, with 12 color plates and 129 black-and-white illustrations, priced at $17.50 plus postage.
  4. Center Image:

    • A black-and-white illustration of a church labeled "Antonio Canaletto, A Cavalier Church, n.d., quill pen and bistre wash (7 3/4 x 13 1/2 in.)" from the Fogg Art Museum, Charles A. Loeb Request.
  5. Annotations and Additional Notes:

    • The page also includes a note about "Barne Newman: The Complete Drawings, 1944-1989" by Brenda Richardson, published by the Baltimore Museum of Art, priced at $30.00 plus postage.
    • The text mentions a catalog for an exhibition of drawings from the post-World War II era by the Fogg Art Museum, Harvard University Art Museums, priced at $15.00 plus postage.
  6. Side Margins:

    • The left margin has a vertical list of letters from A to H, which could be used for organizing or referencing different sections of the text.

Overall, the page is a detailed listing of catalogs related to various exhibitions of drawings, highlighting the artworks, museums, and the availability of these catalogs, including prices and postage details.

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The image shows a page from a volume of "Drawing," specifically Volume 1, Number 4, published between November and December 1979. The page contains a detailed listing of various catalogs related to drawing exhibitions, including descriptions and availability information.

Here's a detailed summary of the contents on this page:

  1. Top Left Corner:

    • The text mentions a catalog for an exhibition titled "Pierre Bonnard Drawings" held at the Los Angeles County Museum of Art from January 20 to March 12, 1978. It includes 533 black-and-white illustrations and can be ordered from the Publications Department at the National Gallery of Art in Washington, D.C. The price is $1.00 plus postage, with hardcover editions available through Indiana University Press.
  2. Middle Left Section:

    • The page discusses the catalog from the Art Institute of Chicago's exhibition "Roman Drawings from the Sixteenth Century from the Musée du Louvre." This exhibition ran from June 1 to September 3, 1978. The catalog is a collaboration between members of the Louvre's Cabinet des Dessins and the Art Institute. It includes 110 plates and costs $25.00 plus postage.
  3. Right Side, Top:

    • There is a description of a catalog for an exhibition titled "Antonio Canaletto: A Civil Church," which took place at the Fogg Art Museum from October 10 to December 10, 1978. The catalog features quill pen and ink drawings and is available for $7.50 plus postage.
  4. Right Side, Middle:

    • The page includes a review of "Fogg Art Museum Handbooks," specifically the handbook on "Old Master Drawings," written by Kristin L. Spangenberg. This catalog includes 120 works, with a focus on the Fogg Art Museum's collection. It is available for $12.00 plus postage.
  5. Right Side, Bottom:

    • The page mentions the catalog for "The Complete Drawings" of Barnet Newman, an exhibition held from 1964 to 1969. The catalog was organized by Brenda Richardson and is available for $17.50 plus postage.
  6. Bottom Right Corner:

    • A brief mention of "Old Master Drawings: Selections from the Charles A. Loeser Collection," edited by Konrad Oberhuber, which is available from Harvard University Press for $25.00 plus postage.

The page also includes images of two buildings, likely related to the exhibitions or institutions mentioned. The left image shows a building with a dome, and the right image depicts a church-like structure with columns. The text and images together provide a comprehensive overview of various drawing exhibitions and their accompanying catalogs.

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The image shows an open magazine page from "Pizzazz, Vol. 1, No. 4," dated November-December 1979. The main article on these pages is about art catalogues, specifically focusing on those that document various art exhibitions and collections.

Key sections and details from the article include:

  1. Catalogues Overview:

    • The first part of the article mentions several catalogues, including:
      • A catalogue from the "Pierre Bonnard Drawings" exhibition at the Art Institute of Chicago, costing $10.95 plus $1.00 for postage.
      • A catalogue from the "Master Drawings from the Museum of Art, Rhode Island School of Design," priced at $10.00 plus postage.
      • A catalogue featuring "Rembrandt: The Master and His Workshop" from the Louvre, costing $39.00.
  2. Art Institute of Chicago:

    • The article highlights an exhibition at the Art Institute of Chicago featuring works by Honoré Daumier from the Staatsgalerie in Stuttgart. The catalogue for this exhibit is priced at $14.00.
    • Another exhibition mentioned is the "Louise and Henri de Toulouse-Lautrec" at the Art Institute of Chicago, with a catalogue available between $12 and $25.
  3. Old Master Drawings:

    • The Fogg Art Museum in Cambridge is noted for its publication on old master drawings by curators such as Agnes Mongan and Konrad Oberhuber, with prices ranging from $12.95 to $50.
  4. Cincinnati Art Museum:

    • The Cincinnati Art Museum's catalogue on its collection, particularly focusing on works from the 15th to the 20th century, is mentioned. It includes essays by various scholars and is priced at $17.50 plus $1.25 for postage.
  5. The Complete Drawings of Balthus:

    • The article discusses an exhibition of Balthus' works at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York, with the catalogue priced at $45.00 and available through a specified order form.

The page also features illustrations, including a drawing of a building, likely an art museum, and an image related to old master drawings.

Overall, the article provides detailed information about various art catalogues, their contents, and pricing, serving as a guide for readers interested in purchasing these publications.

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This image shows an open book or journal on a yellowish background. The left page of the book contains text with two columns and mentions various topics related to art and artists. Notably, there are letters listed on the left margin (A, B, C, D, E, F, G, H) each corresponding to a segment of the text, though their specific references are not visible in the photograph.

The right page has more text with two columns and a drawing or engraving at the top right corner. The drawing depicts a classical architectural structure, which appears to be a detailed sketch or illustration of a building with a dome and columned entrance. Adjacent to the drawing, the text references "Vol. 1, No. 4, Nov-Dec. '79," indicating this may be from a publication dated from November to December 1979.

The pages are slightly aged and have some discoloration along the edges, suggesting the document has some historical value or is an older publication. It appears to be an academic or scholarly article, possibly from a journal dedicated to art history, art criticism, or a related field, considering the discussion of art pieces and exhibitions.

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The image shows an open scrapbook or album page containing a magazine or journal clipping titled "DRAWING Vol. 1, No. 4, Nov.-Dec. '79" handwritten at the top. The clipping primarily consists of text discussing art exhibitions, publications, and catalogs related to drawings and master prints.

In the upper portion of the clipping, there is a detailed black-and-white illustration of a circular church with a dome and people gathered around it. The caption below the illustration reads: "Antonio Canaletto, A Circular Church, n.d., quill pen and bistre wash (7 3/4 x 13 in.), Fogg Art Museum, the Charles A. Loeser Bequest."

Several portions of the text are circled or marked by hand with a pen, highlighting particular details about the "Fogg Art Museum Handbooks," and "Old Master Drawings: Selections from the Charles A. Loeser Bequest," including information about their editors, contributors, and contents.

On the left side of the clipping, there is additional text about other art exhibitions and catalogs, touching on Renaissance and mannerist drawings, as well as mention of exhibitions held at the Art Institute of Chicago and the Art Institute of Chicago's collaboration with the Louvre.

The scrapbook page has a grid on the left edge labeled with letters (A to H), presumably to help align or reference contents. The page appears to be stored in a large binder or archive with visible pages on the left edge. The overall color scheme is neutral with cream-colored background and black text.

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An open book titled "Drawing" is placed on a gray surface. The book is a collection of drawings from different artists. The book has a black border on the left side and a yellow border on the right side. The pages of the book are yellow. The book contains text and images of drawings. The text is written in black font. The drawings are in black and white.

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The image shows an open book, likely a catalog or publication related to art, specifically focusing on drawings. The left page displays a grid with labeled sections (A through H) and a small handwritten note in the top left corner reading "April 2." The right page contains text and an illustration.

Key Details:

Text Content:

  • Title and Description: The page is titled "DRAWING Vol. 1, No.4, Nov.-Dec. '79," indicating it is part of a series or publication from November to December 1979.
  • Main Illustration Caption: The illustration is captioned as "Antonio Caneletti, A Circular Church, n.d., quill pen and bistre wash (7 3/4 x 7 1/3 in.), Fogg Art Museum, the Charles A. Loewer Bequest."
  • Textual Content: The text discusses various art-related topics, including:
    • A catalog of drawings from the recent exhibition "Pern Bond Drawings" held at the Los Angeles County Museum of Art.
    • References to notable artists such as Bernard Rosenzweig, Marily Palk, and others.
    • Information about publications, including "Fogg Art Museum Handbooks" and "The Complete Drawing," which are described as catalogs or guides to drawings.
    • Mentions of exhibitions and collections, such as the Cincinnati Art Museum's collection of drawings and the Louvre's Cabinet des Dessins.

Illustration:

  • Visual Element: The illustration depicts a detailed architectural drawing of a circular church. The style suggests it is a historical or classical design, rendered in a monochromatic medium (quill pen and bistre wash).
  • Details: The drawing includes architectural elements such as a dome, columns, and possibly a bell tower, indicating it is a grand, possibly religious structure.

Layout and Design:

  • Grid System: The left page features a grid with labeled sections (A–H), likely used for indexing or organizing content within the book.
  • Typography: The text is typeset in a formal, serif font, typical of academic or catalog publications.
  • Handwritten Note: The small handwritten note "April 2" in the top left corner suggests this page may have been marked or annotated for reference.

Overall Context:

The image portrays a page from an art catalog or journal, focusing on drawings and their historical, artistic, and institutional significance. The combination of textual descriptions and a detailed illustration reflects a scholarly or curatorial approach, likely aimed at art historians, collectors, or museum professionals. The publication appears to be part of a series, as indicated by the volume and issue number.