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Fogg Art Museum Scrapbooks, February 1978-October 1982

ARCH.2003.37, Rendition: 808721

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The image shows an open book, likely a magazine or journal, with two pages visible. The top page contains text and illustrations of historical art pieces. On the left side of the top page, there is an illustration of a figure labeled "Nicolas Lépicié, The Old Beggar," and on the right, there is an illustration titled "J.-B. Corneille, Two Hunters in a Landscape." The text accompanying these illustrations appears to be descriptions of the artworks.

The bottom page is titled "Persian paintings" and discusses a major loan exhibition. The text provides details about the exhibition, including its title, "Wonders of the Age: Masterpieces of Early Safavid Painting, 1501–1576," and mentions that it is currently on display at the National Gallery of Art in Washington, D.C., and will be at the Fogg Art Museum at Harvard University. The text also describes the exhibition as a collection of Persian paintings from the Safavid dynasty and includes information about the curator, Stuart Cary Welch, and the lenders to the exhibition.

The book appears to be aged, with yellowed pages and some visible wear, particularly at the top edge of the top page, where a piece of brown tape is partially peeled away. The bottom page is also yellowed and has some text continuing from the previous page, as indicated by the annotation "(Continued on page 116)."

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This image shows two open pages from what appears to be a scrapbook or collection of printed materials. The pages contain text, illustrations, and handwritten notes. Here is a detailed description of each part:

Top Page:

  • Illustrations:
    • On the left side, there is a black and white illustration titled "Nicolas Lépicié, The Old Beggar." The text describes it as being on tan paper with dimensions 360 x 280 mm.
    • On the right side, there is another black and white illustration titled "J.-B. Corneille, Two Hunters in a Landscape." The text describes it as being on beige paper with dimensions 266 x 383 mm.
  • Text:
    • The text discusses an exhibition titled "Louis XIII - Louis XVI: Drawings from a Private Collection" at the Fogg Art Museum, Cambridge, and other locations.
    • It also mentions a collection of John James Audubon's watercolors and other artworks related to birds.
  • Handwritten Notes:
    • There are handwritten notes on the page, including "Drawings" and "1980."

Bottom Page:

  • Illustrations:
    • There is a black and white illustration of a painting titled "Youth with a Golden Pillow," attributed to Mirza-'Ali, Iran, c. 1560. The text describes it as being on paper with dimensions 6 15/16 by 4 inches.
  • Text:
    • The text is about a major loan exhibition titled "Wonders of the Age: Masterpieces of Early Safavid Painting, 1501–1576" currently on view at the National Gallery of Art in Washington, D.C.
    • It provides details about the exhibition, including its significance, the lenders, and the catalogue.
  • Handwritten Notes:
    • There are handwritten notes at the bottom left corner, including "January, 1980."

The pages are taped together with brown tape at the top, and the background is a neutral gray surface. The overall theme of the pages appears to be art exhibitions and historical artwork.

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The image shows a book that is open to a page with text and illustrations. The book appears to be a catalog or an art publication, as it contains descriptions and images of artworks. The text is printed in black ink on white paper, and the illustrations are in black and white. The page is divided into sections, with each section containing a different artwork or a group of artworks. The illustrations depict various scenes, including landscapes, portraits, and still life compositions. The text provides information about the artists, the artworks, and the context in which they were created. The book appears to be well-designed and professionally printed, with clear and legible text and high-quality illustrations.

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The image shows a page from a book or magazine that features a collage of various illustrations and texts. The collage includes a black-and-white portrait of an old man, a drawing of two houses in a landscape, and a drawing of a bird. The text accompanying the collage discusses an exhibition of Persian paintings at the Fogg Art Museum in Cambridge, Massachusetts, from March 2 to March 29. The exhibition was organized by Stuart Cary Welch, curator of Muslim and Hindu painting at the Fogg Art Museum. The exhibition showcased a collection of Persian paintings from the Houghton Shahnama, created for Shah Tahmasp I in the first half of the sixteenth century. The collage also includes a drawing of a woman with a golden pillow and a watermark in the bottom left corner that reads "Antique."

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The image depicts an open book, showcasing two facing pages filled with text and illustrations. The left page contains a detailed description of an exhibition titled "Louis XIII - Louis XVI: Drawings from a Private Collection." The text discusses the historical significance of the drawings, mentioning their origins, the artists involved, and their exhibition at the Paul Getty Museum in Malibu, California. The page includes a black-and-white illustration labeled "Louis XIII - Louis XVI: Drawings from a Private Collection," showing a seated figure, likely a historical or royal portrait, with a caption identifying it as "J.-B. Corneille, Two Hunters in a Landscape, p.d.n. and black ink on beige paper (260 x 383 mm), Anonymous loan."

The right page continues the discussion of the exhibition, focusing on "Persian paintings." It describes a major loan exhibition titled "Wonders of the Age: Masterpieces of Early Safavid Painting, 1501-1576," which is currently on view at the National Gallery of Art in Washington, D.C. The text highlights the significance of the exhibition, noting that it features the greatest assemblage of sixteenth-century Persian painting ever displayed in the United States. It includes details about the exhibition's contents, such as Persian miniatures, illuminated manuscripts, and works by renowned artists like Reza 'Abbasi and Muhammad Qasim. The page also mentions that the exhibition will continue into the spring and provides information on how to obtain the exhibition catalogue.

The layout is typical of an art catalog or exhibition guide, with a mix of descriptive text and accompanying illustrations. The illustrations are labeled and provide visual context for the discussed artworks. The text is formatted in a professional, academic style, with references to specific dates, locations, and historical details. The overall design is clean and organized, with clear headings and subheadings to guide the reader through the content. The book appears to be well-preserved, with visible page numbers and annotations, suggesting it may be part of a larger collection or archive.

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The image shows a book with two pages open, displaying an article about Persian paintings. The article is written in black ink on white paper and features a large photograph of a painting on the left side of the top page. The article discusses the exhibition of Persian paintings at the National Gallery of Art in Washington, D.C., which was organized by Stuart Cary Welch, curator of Muslim and Hindu painting at the Fogg Art Museum.

  • Book Pages
    • The book has two pages open, with the top page featuring a large photograph of a painting on the left side.
    • The article is written in black ink on white paper.
  • Article Content
    • The article discusses the exhibition of Persian paintings at the National Gallery of Art in Washington, D.C.
    • The exhibition was organized by Stuart Cary Welch, curator of Muslim and Hindu painting at the Fogg Art Museum.
    • The article mentions that the exhibition included works from the 13th to the 17th centuries.
    • It also notes that the exhibition was part of a larger project to study and preserve Persian art.
  • Additional Information
    • The book appears to be an old or antique volume, with yellowed pages and a worn cover.
    • The background of the image is a plain gray color.

Overall, the image provides a glimpse into the world of Persian art and culture, highlighting the beauty and significance of these works. The article's focus on the exhibition and its organizers suggests that the book may have been published in the mid-20th century, when interest in Persian art was growing.

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This image depicts an open book with a page featuring two articles about art exhibitions. The top article, titled "Louis XIII - Louis XVI: Drawings from a Private Collection," showcases three black-and-white images of drawings, including one of a man sitting and two landscape scenes. The bottom article, titled "Persian paintings," features a single black-and-white image of a painting depicting a person sitting in front of a floral arrangement.

Both articles appear to be photocopies or scans of original pages, with visible signs of wear and tear, such as torn edges and yellowing paper. The background of the image is a plain gray color, suggesting that it may have been taken in a studio or against a neutral backdrop. Overall, the image provides a glimpse into the world of art history and the preservation of cultural heritage through the documentation of exhibitions and artworks.

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The image shows a black-bound book opened to two pages, with a third page partially visible underneath.

  • The top page is on the left side of the book and features:
    • A black-and-white illustration of a bearded man sitting in a chair
    • A caption below the illustration reading "Louis XIII - Louis XVI: Drawings from a Private Collection"
    • Text describing the drawings and their significance
  • The top page is on the right side of the book and features:
    • A black-and-white illustration of a landscape with trees and people walking
    • A caption below the illustration reading "Louis XIII - Louis XVI: Drawings from a Private Collection"
    • Text describing the drawings and their significance
  • The bottom page is partially visible underneath the top pages and features:
    • A black-and-white illustration of a person sitting on a pillow
    • A caption below the illustration reading "Youth with a Golden Pillow, attributed to Mirza 'Ali, Iran, c. 1560-1570"
    • Text describing the painting and its significance
    • A section titled "Persian paintings" discussing an exhibition of Persian art
  • The book appears to be old and worn, with:
    • Yellowed pages
    • Torn and creased paper
    • A black cover that is slightly worn and faded

The image suggests that the book is a rare and valuable collection of art and historical documents, possibly related to the history of art or cultural heritage.

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The image presents a collection of pages from an art catalog or book, featuring various artworks and their descriptions. The pages are arranged in a collage style, with some overlapping others.

  • Top-left page:
    • The page displays two black-and-white images of artwork.
    • The left image depicts a man sitting on a stool, while the right image shows a landscape with trees and people.
    • The text describes the artworks as "Louis XIII - Louis XVI: Drawings from a Private Collection" and provides details about the artists and dates.
  • Bottom-left page:
    • This page features a black-and-white image of a painting titled "Youth with a Golden Pillow," attributed to Mirza-'Ali, Iran, c. 1560.
    • The text describes the painting as a drawing with watercolor on paper, measuring 6 5/8 by 4 inches, and housed at the Fogg Art Museum at the National Gallery of Art, Washington, D.C.
  • Bottom-right page:
    • This page contains text describing an exhibition titled "Persian paintings," which showcases a major loan exhibition entitled "Wonders of the Age: Masterpieces of Early Safavid Painting, 1500-1576," on view at the National Gallery of Art in Washington, D.C.
    • The exhibition features paintings from the 16th century, including works from the Shah Tahmasp I in the first half of the sixteenth century, a sumptuous presentation of the Persian national epic completed by the poet Firdawsi in 1010 AD.
    • The text also mentions that the exhibition presents a comprehensive view of the art produced shortly before and during the reign of Shah Tahmasp (son of the founder of the Safavid dynasty), who ruled Iran from 1524 until his death in 1576.

In summary, the image showcases a collection of pages from an art catalog or book, featuring various artworks and their descriptions. The pages display black-and-white images of paintings and provide information about the artists, dates, and exhibitions. The artworks include drawings, paintings, and other forms of art from different periods and styles, including Persian paintings from the 16th century.

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The image appears to be a page from an art catalog or magazine, specifically from the October issue of "Life." The page features several sections and images related to art exhibitions and collections.

  1. Top Section:

    • The top left image is a drawing titled "Unidentified Member of the Rijksmuseum Staff" by J.B. Carreau. It is described as a pen and black ink on laid paper, dating from 1649, and is part of the Fogg Art Museum's collection.
    • The top right image is another drawing by J.B. Carreau titled "Two Hunters in a Landscape." It is also a pen and black ink on laid paper, dating from 1649, and is part of the Fogg Art Museum's collection.
    • The text accompanying these images discusses the works of James Audubon, mentioning his drawings and paintings, particularly his "American Woodsman" and "The American Woodsman." It also mentions that Audubon's works are part of a private collection and have been exhibited in various museums.
  2. Bottom Section:

    • The bottom left image is a painting titled "Young Woman with a Golden Pillow" attributed to Mirza Ali, dating from the mid-16th century. It is part of the Fogg Art Museum's collection and is described as a gouache on paper.
    • The bottom right text discusses an exhibition titled "Wonders of the Age: Masterpieces of Sixteenth-Century Persian Painting." This exhibition features works from the Safavid dynasty, including paintings from the Shah Tahmasp period. The text mentions that the exhibition is organized by Stuart Cary Welch and includes contributions from various museums and libraries.

The page provides detailed information about the artworks, their historical context, and the exhibitions in which they are featured.