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The image appears to be a page from a museum exhibit catalog or press release, specifically from the Fogg Art Museum. The top section of the page contains a textual description, while the bottom section features a black and white photograph of an artifact.

Textual Description:

• Title: ITALIAN ART DISPLAY AT THE FOGG
• Date: Jan 16, '75
• Content:
  • The exhibit is a modest presentation of prints and drawings from Italy, spanning from the late sixteenth to the early twentieth century.
  • The display is scheduled to be shown at the Fogg Art Museum through January 26.
  • Artists represented include Federico Barocci, Annibale Carracci, and their followers such as Guido Reni and Domenichino.
  • The exhibition was organized by three Harvard graduate students in fine arts: Jean Cadogan, Linda Wolk, and Sally Spike, under the direction of Professor Henri Zerner, Curator of Prints at the museum.

Photograph Description:

• Artifact: The photograph shows a dragon with stylized head features, rendered in a cream-colored and white hue.
• Details:
  • The dragon is part of the 43rd piece of a Ming period (1368-1644) Chinese belt from the Grenville L. Winthrop Collection.
  • The belt is on view at the Fogg Museum from January 22 through March 16.
  • The belt was donated to the museum in 1943 by Mrs. Grenville L. Winthrop.
  • The photograph is credited to M. A. Naegele.

Additional Information:

• Gallery Talks: Conducted by Louisa G. Fitzgerald Hale, White-Levy Research Fellow, on Sundays at 3 p.m.

This page provides both visual and textual information about the exhibits and events at the Fogg Art Museum, highlighting specific artifacts and their historical context.

The image shows a display board with two main sections. At the top, there is a typewritten note dated January 16, 1975, titled "ITALIAN ART DISPLAY AT THE FOGG." The note describes an exhibition of prints and drawings from late sixteenth and early seventeenth-century Italy at the Fogg Art Museum, featuring works by artists such as Federico Barocci, Annibale Carracci, Guido Reni, and Domenichino. The exhibition was organized by Harvard graduate students Jean Cadogan, Suzanne Folds, and John Spike under the direction of Professor Henri Zerner.

Below the note, there is a photograph of an intricate metalwork piece, specifically a dragon with a bird’s head, crafted in aqua marine glass and white jade. The caption beneath the image identifies it as a piece from the late Eastern Zhou period (480-222 B.C.), part of the collection of the Fogg Art Museum. The photograph is credited to M.A. Nedzwecki, and the caption mentions that this piece is one of 630 items from the collection of Arthur M. Sackler, on view from January 22 through March 31, 1975. The display also includes jade, gold, and other objects from the Eastern Zhou period.

The image depicts a news clipping from the Museum of Fine Arts, Houston (MFAH) dated January 16, 1975. The clipping is titled "Italian Art Display at the Fogg."

The main text describes a special exhibition titled "Prints and Drawings in Italy: Late Sixteenth and Early Seventeenth Centuries" being held at the Fogg Art Museum. This exhibition showcases original works by artists such as Federico Barocci, Annibale Carracci, Guido Reni, and Domenichino. The event is organized by three Harvard graduate students in fine arts: Jean Cadogan, Suzanne Folds, and John Spike, under the direction of Professor Henri Zerner, Curator of Prints at the museum.

Below the main text, there is an image of an ancient Chinese Jade Dragon with a Bird’s Head, which is part of the Greville L. Winthrop Collection. The caption explains that this piece is one of the 630 pieces of ancient Chinese jade from the collection, which is on display from January 22 through March 18, 1975. This exhibition is part of the series of displays focusing on ancient Chinese art and artifacts, including weapons and other items that elaborate on the history and craftsmanship of Bronze Age tools and jewelry.

The bottom part of the clipping includes a date stamp and a photo credit, indicating the photographer is M.A. Nedzwiecki.

The image shows a piece of paper, likely a clipping or a note from a museum or exhibition catalog. At the top, there is a handwritten note in red ink that reads "MEO GREEN MEWS Jan 16, 1975."

Below the handwritten note, there is a typed announcement for an exhibition titled "Italian Art Display at the Fogg." The announcement details a special exhibition of "Prints and Drawings in Italy: Late Sixteenth and Early Seventeenth Centuries," which was scheduled to be held at the Fogg Art Museum through January 26. The exhibition showcased works by artists such as Federico Barocci, Annibale Carracci, and their followers, Guido Reni and Domenichino.

The announcement was organized by three Harvard graduate students in fine arts: Jean Cadogan, Suzanne Folds, and John Spike. It was curated by Professor Henri Zerner, Curator of Prints at the museum.

Below the typed announcement, there is a black-and-white photograph of a decorative jade dragon artifact with a bird's head, labeled "Dragon with Bird's Head (opaque cream-colored and whitish jade)." The caption provides details about the artifact, noting that it is part of the "Ancient Chinese Jade from the Greville L. Winthrop Collection," and that it was displayed from January 22 through March 18, 1973, at the Fogg Museum. The artifact was a highlight of the exhibition and has been on display since its acquisition by the museum in 1943.

The caption further mentions that the artifact is one of 630 pieces of jade from the collection and that it had not been shown in its entirety since the collection was bequeathed to the museum. The artifact is described as an intricate piece, likely used as a belt hook or pendant, and is detailed with elaborate decorations. The exhibition also marked the publication of a book about the collection. The photograph is credited to M.A. Niedzwiecki.

The image consists of two main components: a clipping from a newspaper or magazine and a photograph of an artifact.

1. Top Section (Text Clipping):

   • The clipping is dated January 16, 1975.
   • It is a press release about a special exhibition titled "Prints and Drawings in Italy: Late Sixteenth and Early Seventeenth Centuries" at the Fogg Art Museum.
   • The exhibition runs from January 16 through January 26, 1975.
   • The works are represented by original prints and drawings by artists such as Federico Barocci, Annibale Carracci, Agostino Carracci, and Guido Reni, along with their followers.
   • The show was organized by three Harvard graduate students: Jean Cadogan, Suzanne Folds, and John Spike.
   • It is under the direction of Professor Henri Zerner, the Curator of Prints at the museum.

2. Bottom Section (Photograph):

   • The photograph depicts a decorative jade piece titled "Dragon with Bird's Head."
   • The jade piece is described as cremian-colored and white jade from Late Eastern Zhou, dated 480-222 B.C.
   • It is one of 630 pieces from the "Ancient Chinese Jade" collection, which was on view at the Fogg Museum from January 22 through March 16.
   • This collection was last shown in its entirety in 1943.
   • The jade piece is part of the Grenville L. Winthrop Collection, which includes jades, bronzes, and replicas of Bronze Age tools and weapons.
   • The photograph is credited to M.A. Nedeffski and was taken by Louisa G. Fitzgerald Huber, with assistance from Curtis Emmott Max Lochs (Oriental Art).

The overall image seems to be a part of an archive or collection, likely from an academic or museum context, detailing exhibitions and significant artifacts.

The image is of an informational placard from a museum exhibition. Here's a detailed summary:

Top Section:

• The heading indicates that the image is related to an exhibition at the Fogg Art Museum.
• The exhibition is titled "Italian Art Display at the Fogg."
• The exhibition dates are from January 14 to March 17, 1975.

Main Content:

• The exhibition features a special display of prints and drawings in Italy from the late sixteenth and early seventeenth centuries.
• The artists whose works are presented include Federico Barocci, Agostino and Annibale Carracci, and their followers, Guido Reni and Domenichino.
• The exhibition was organized by three Harvard graduate students: Jean Cadogan, Suzanne Folds McCullagh, and John Spike.
• It was held under the supervision of Konrad Oberhuber, Curator of Prints at the Museum, and Professor Henri Zerner.

Image Section:

• The image on the placard depicts an artwork titled "Dragon with Bird’s Head."
• The artwork is described as being in opaque cream-colored wash with white highlights on a late 16th-century piece of Chinese jade paper.
• This piece is from the Grenville L. Winthrop Collection, with the object number 1943.222.
• The dragon has been on view at the Fogg Museum from January 22 through March 18.
• The Fogg’s Winthrop Collection, renowned for its variety and scope, has been displayed in its entirety since the collection was bequeathed to the museum in 1943.
• The collection includes significant works from various cultures and time periods, such as Chinese mirrors, archaic jades, Greco-Roman marbles, and paintings by notable artists like Renoir, Ingres, and Burne-Jones.
• The exhibition marking the publication of the definitive catalog of the collection was held from November 1973 to February 1974.
• The "Dragon with Bird’s Head" is currently on display in a section featuring works from the Winthrop Collection, curated by Louise Freer and Stuart Cary Welch, and can be viewed every day except Mondays.

Signature:

• The bottom right of the placard is signed by "ERG." with the date "2/14/75."

This is an image of a mounted display or informational exhibit panel. The panel consists of a light brown, card-stock background onto which two items are affixed:

1. At the top of the panel, there is a label with typewritten and handwritten text. The typewritten text reads "MCO ARAPA NEWS - Jan 16, '75" and the heading "ITALIAN ART DISPLAY AT THE FOGG" indicating that it is an article or a press release mentioning an exhibition of Italian art at possibly the Fogg Museum. The handwritten date suggests this article or note was written on January 16, 1975.

2. Below the label, there is a black-and-white photograph or reproduction of an artwork featuring a decorative object described in the caption. The object appears to be a dragon with highly detailed, scrolling designs and a pattern that implies it might be a work crafted in jade, known for its ornamental and intricate carvings.

Beneath the photograph is a detailed caption, which includes information about the object (labeled as "Dragon with Flute") and its historical and cultural background, mentioning it is part of a collection and providing details on an exhibition at the aforementioned Fogg Museum. The text also mentions the Grenville L. Winthrop Collection and specific names and titles, which suggest an academic or museum context. The caption is primarily in English with some numerical and abbreviated text and ends with credits for a photograph and acknowledgment to an individual’s name, ending with the initials M.A.N.

Due to the nature of the image and text, the panel likely originates from a museum or educational setting and serves to inform viewers about a specific exhibition piece and its significance.

The image shows a piece of brown paper with two cut-out newspaper clippings pasted on it.

The top clipping, titled "ITALIAN ART DISPLAY AT THE FOGG," announces a special exhibition of "Prints and Drawings in Italy: Late Sixteenth and Early Seventeenth Centuries" at the Fogg Art Museum running through January 26. It mentions that works by Federico Barocci, Agostino and Annibale Carracci, and their followers Guido Reni and Domenichino are featured. The show was organized by three Harvard graduate students under the direction of Professor Henri Zerner, the Curator of Prints at the museum. The clipping has handwritten notes in red ink indicating "MCD AREA NEWS," and the date "Jan 16, '75."

The larger clipping below features a black and white photo of an artifact described as "Dragon with Bird's Head (opaque cream-colored and whitish jade; Late Eastern Chou, 480-222 B.C.)." This artifact is one of 630 pieces of "Ancient Chinese Jades from the Grenville L. Winthrop Collection," on view at the Fogg Museum from January 22 through March 18. The text explains the historical significance and origin of the jade pieces, ranging from the Neolithic Period through the Han Dynasty, including ritual pi discs and replicas of bronze-age tools and weapons. The exhibition marks the publication of a definitive catalogue of the collection. The photo credit is given to M. A. Nedzewski, and the clipping also bears handwritten notes marking "GAZETTE JAN 17 '75."

The brown paper has two punched holes on the left side, suggesting it may be part of a scrapbook or archive binder.

The image shows a page from a newspaper clipping or document. The page has a brown background and is folded in half. The upper half of the page contains a heading that reads "ITALIAN ART DISPLAY AT THE FOGG" and a date of "JAN 16, 175". Below the heading, there is a brief description of an exhibition of prints and drawings in Italy from the late sixteenth and early seventeenth centuries, which will be shown at the Fogg Art Museum from January 26 through March 26. The exhibition is organized by three Harvard graduate students, Guido Reni, and Annible Carracci, and their followers, under the direction of Professor Henri Zerner, Curator of Prints at the museum. The lower half of the page features an image of a dragon-like object, possibly a jade artifact, with a caption that provides information about the object's origin, date, and significance. The caption mentions that the object is one of the 630 pieces of "Ancient Chinese Jades" from the Greenville L. Winthrop Collection, which is on view at the Fogg Museum from January 22 through March 26. The collection is described as "the finest single assemblage of archaic jades in the world" and has not been shown in its entirety since 1953. The caption also mentions that the collection includes bronze-age tools and weapons to elaborate buckles, belt hooks, and pendants. The collection is curated by Emeritus Professor Max Loehr (Oriental Art), assisted by Louise G. Fitzgerald Huber, while the collection is on display, members of the Fogg's Oriental Art Department will conduct gallery talks every Sunday at 3 p.m. The image also includes a watermark with the text "61869-01-17" and a photo credit to M. A. Nedewski.

The image shows a page from a document with a photograph and a text. The photograph shows a dragon-shaped object made of jade, with a description of it below. The text above the photograph is a description of an exhibition that was held at the Fogg Art Museum. The exhibition was about Italian art prints and drawings from the 16th and 17th centuries. The text mentions the artists whose works were displayed, and it also mentions that the exhibition was curated by Professor Henri Zerner, Curator of Prints at the museum.