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Fogg Art Museum Scrapbook, May 1973-March 1978

ARCH.2003.39, Rendition: 806696

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The image appears to be a scanned or photographed sheet of paper that contains various images and text. Here’s a detailed description:

  1. Top Left Corner:

    • There is a photograph of a male portrait head labeled as "Male Portrait Head of a Senator, Bearded (Roman; ca. 230-240 A.D.)—from the collections at the Fogg." The photo is credited to Michael A. Nedzwecki.
    • Above the photograph, handwritten text reads "GAZETTE DEC 12, 1975."
  2. Top Right Corner:

    • There is a piece of paper with the heading "MEDICAL AREA NEWS" and a subheading "FRIENDS OF FOGG WINTER SEMINAR SERIES ON INGRES."
    • The text describes a seminar series conducted by Agnes Mongan, curator emerita of drawings, on Ingres Drawings, which will begin on January 15, 1976. It mentions that the seminar will consist of six weekly sessions focusing on the original Ingres Drawings in the Fogg collection.
    • The text also notes that the museum's six paintings and fifty drawings by Ingres form the greatest concentration of original works by Ingres outside France.
    • It specifies that there will be morning and evening seminar sessions each Thursday through February 19. Registration information is available through the Secretary of the Friends of the Fogg.
    • The paper is dated "DEC 11, 1975."
  3. Bottom Left Corner:

    • There is a photograph of a painting titled "Gare Saint-Lazare, Paris, 1877 (oil on canvas) by Claude Monet."
    • The text underneath the image states it is "on view as part of the Fogg’s Maurice Wertheim Collection." The photo is credited to James Ufford.
    • Above the painting, handwritten text reads "GAZETTE DEC 12, 1975."
  4. General Layout:

    • The sheet of paper has two holes on the right side, suggesting it might be part of a ring-binder or folder.
    • The background of the sheet is a beige color, and the overall appearance suggests it might be an old or aged document.

This document seems to be a historical piece of paper with information about an art seminar series and a mention of a particular artwork by Claude Monet.

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This image is a page from a scrapbook or collection of clippings, likely related to art exhibitions or seminars from the Fogg Museum. The page includes two photographs and a printed announcement.

  1. Top Left Photograph:

    • It shows a stone sculpture of a male portrait head of a senator, bearded, from Roman times (ca. 230-240 A.D.), as indicated by the caption. The photo is credited to Michael A. Nedzweski.
    • The caption reads: "Male Portrait Head of a Senator, Bearded (Roman; ca. 230-240 A.D.)—from the collections at the Fogg. (Photo: Michael A. Nedzweski)"
  2. Top Right Announcement:

    • It is titled "MEDICAL AREA NEWS" and is dated December 11, 1975.
    • The announcement is about the "Friends of Fogg Winter Seminar Series on Ingres," which will begin on January 15, 1976.
    • The seminar will be conducted by Agnes Mongan, curator emerita of drawings, and will focus on the examination of original Ingres drawings in the Fogg collection.
    • The seminar will run for six weekly sessions, with both morning and evening sessions each Thursday through February 19.
    • Registration information can be obtained through the Secretary of the Friends of the Fogg.
  3. Bottom Photograph:

    • It is a painting titled "Gare-Saint-Lazare, Paris, 1877" by Claude Monet, which is part of the Fogg's Maurice Wertheim Collection.
    • The painting depicts a steam train in a train station, with smoke billowing from the locomotive and the station architecture visible in the background.
    • The photo is credited to James Ufford.
    • The caption reads: "Gare-Saint-Lazare, Paris, 1877 (oil on canvas) by Claude Monet—on view as part of the Fogg's Maurice Wertheim Collection. (Photo: James Ufford)"

The overall theme of the page seems to be related to art exhibitions and educational seminars at the Fogg Museum, focusing on specific artworks and artists.

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The image shows a page of a magazine with a brown background. The page has three different articles, each with a different image. The first article is titled "Gazette" and features a portrait of a man's head. The second article is titled "Medical Area News" and includes a series of seminars on Ingres. The third article is titled "Gazette" and features a painting of a train.

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A page from a scrapbook with three clippings. The first clipping is a photograph of a sculpture of a man's head. The second clipping is a page from a magazine with a photograph of a train and a building. The third clipping is a page from a magazine with a photograph of a building with smoke coming out of it.

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The image depicts a display board or archival folder containing two distinct items, likely from an art or academic context. The board is mounted on a light brown background and features two labeled sections, each with accompanying text and visual elements.

Top Section:

  • Visual Element: A black-and-white photograph of a classical bust, likely a male portrait. The bust is labeled as "Male: Portrait Head of a Senator, Bearded (Roman, ca. 230-240 A.D.) from the collections at the Fogg." The photograph is credited to Michael A. Needham.
  • Text: The text above the image reads "GASETTE DEC 12, 1975," indicating the date and possibly a reference to a newsletter or bulletin.

Bottom Section:

  • Visual Element: A black-and-white photograph of an urban scene, depicting a train station or railway setting. The image shows a steam locomotive emitting smoke, with architectural elements such as columns and a grand building in the background. The scene is labeled as "Gare Saint-Lazare, Paris, 1877 (oil on canvas) by Claude Monet – on view as part of the Fogg's Maurice Wertheim Collection." The photograph is credited to James Ufford.
  • Text: The text above the image reads "GASETTE DEC 12, 1975," matching the date from the top section.

Additional Information:

  • Right Side of the Board: A printed flyer or notice titled "FOGG WINTER SEMINAR SERIES ON IMPRESSIONISM." The flyer is dated "DEC 12, 1975" and provides details about a seminar series on Impressionism, organized by Agnes Mongan, the curator emerita of drawings at the Fogg. The seminar will focus on the examination of drawings, paintings, and other works by Impressionist artists, with sessions held each Thursday through February 19. Registration details are provided, directing interested parties to contact the Secretary of the Friends of the Fogg.

Overall Context:

The display appears to be part of an educational or archival exhibit, likely from an art institution such as the Fogg Art Museum (now part of the Harvard Art Museums). It combines visual artworks with textual information about related academic programs, emphasizing the connection between the visual pieces and the seminar series on Impressionism. The date "DEC 12, 1975" suggests these materials were part of a bulletin or newsletter from that time.

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The image depicts a page from a scrapbook or photo album, featuring two pieces of artwork and a handwritten note.

Top Left:
A small, black-and-white photograph of a male portrait bust is displayed. The bust appears to be made of stone or marble, with a neutral expression. The photograph is labeled "Male Portrait Head of a Senator. Roman (ca. 230-240 A.D.) - from the collections at the Fogg." (Photo: Michael A. Nedzwski).

Center:
A handwritten note on a white piece of paper reads "MEDICAL AREA NEWS DEC 11, 1975" in red ink. Below this, a typed paragraph provides information about an upcoming seminar series on Ingres drawings, which will take place from January 15 to February 19, 1976. The seminar will be conducted by Agnes Mongan, curator emerita of drawings, and will focus on careful and critical examination of the original Ingres drawings in the Fogg collection.

Bottom:
A large, black-and-white photograph of a painting by Claude Monet is shown. The painting depicts a train in a city street, with smoke billowing from the train's chimney. The photograph is labeled "Gare Saint-Lazare, Paris. 1877 (oil on canvas) by Claude Monet - on view as part of the Fogg's Maurice Wertheim Collection." (Photo: James Lifford).

Background:
The page is mounted on a light brown paper, which provides a neutral background for the artwork and note. The overall design of the page suggests that it was created as a way to showcase and document the artwork and events related to the Fogg Museum.

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This image presents a collection of newspaper clippings and a typed note, all centered on a brown paper background. The top-left clipping features a black-and-white image of a male portrait head of a senator, accompanied by a caption that reads "Male Portrait Head of a Senator. Bearded (Roman ca. 230-240 A.D.). from the collections at the Fogg. (Photo: Michael A. Nedzwieki)." The top-right clipping contains a typed note with the title "MEDICAL AREA NEWS" and the date "DEC 11, 1975," which appears to be an announcement for a seminar series on Ingres at the Fogg Museum.

The bottom clipping showcases a black-and-white image of a train, with a caption that reads "Gare-Saint-Lazare, Paris, 1877 (oil on canvas) by Claude Monet - on view as part of the Fogg's Maurice Wertheim Collection. (Photo: James U. Frost)." All three clippings are dated "Gazette Dec 13, 1975" in red ink. The background of the image is a plain gray color, providing a neutral backdrop for the clippings. Overall, this image appears to be a collection of newspaper articles and announcements related to art and culture, specifically focusing on the Fogg Museum and its exhibitions.

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The image is a digital representation of a page from a scrapbook or archive, featuring a collection of newspaper clippings and a typed note. The page is a light brown color, with a gray background visible around the edges.

Newspaper Clippings:

  • Top Left: A black-and-white photograph of a marble bust of a man, accompanied by a caption that reads: "Male Portrait Head of a Senator. Bearded (Roman ca. 230-240 A.D.) from the collections at the Fogg (Photo: Michael A. Nedelski)". The clipping is labeled "GAZETTE DEC 17, 1975" in red handwriting.
  • Bottom: A black-and-white photograph of a painting depicting a train emitting smoke as it travels through a station. The caption below the image reads: "Gare Saint Lazare, Paris. 1877 (oil on canvas) by Claude Monet - on view as part of the Fogg's Maurice Wertheim Collection. (Photo: James Ufford)". This clipping is also labeled "GAZETTE DEC 17, 1975" in red handwriting.

Typed Note:

  • A typed note is positioned between the two newspaper clippings, titled "MEDICAL AREA NEWS FRIENDS OF FOGG WINTER SEMINAR SERIES ON INGRES". The note is dated "DEC 11, 1975" and provides information about an upcoming seminar series on Ingres drawings, which will begin on January 15, 1976. The seminar will be conducted by Agnes Mongan, curator emerita of drawings at the Fogg Art Museum, and will feature a critical examination of the origins and critical examination of the origins of Ingres' paintings and some fifty figure paintings from the greatest constructions of original works by Ingres outside France.

Page Features:

  • The page has two holes punched along the right edge, suggesting that it was once part of a binder or scrapbook.
  • The overall appearance of the page suggests that it is a scanned or digitized version of an original document, possibly from an archive or library collection.

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The image presents a collection of three items, each with its own unique characteristics, arranged on a brown paper background.

Top-Left Item:
A small, rectangular piece of paper features a black-and-white drawing of a man's head. The drawing is accompanied by handwritten text in red ink at the top, which reads "GAZETTE DEC 12, 1975." Below the drawing, a caption provides additional information about the artwork, including its title, "Male Portrait Head of a Senator, Bearded (Romans ca. 230-240 A.D.) - from the collections at the Fogg (Photo: Michael A. Nileszewski)."

Middle Item:
A white piece of paper contains typed text in black ink, detailing an event titled "MEDICAL AREA NEWS FRIENDS OF FOGG WINTER SEMINAR SERIES ON INGREES." The text describes a series of seminars on Ingres drawings in the Fogg collection, conducted by Agnes Mongan, curator emeritus of drawings. The seminars were scheduled to take place from January 15, 1976, and would feature six paintings and some fifty drawings by Ingres, as well as works from the greatest concentration of original works by Ingres outside France.

Bottom Item:
A larger, rectangular piece of paper showcases a black-and-white photograph of a train station scene. The photograph depicts two trains facing each other, with smoke billowing from their chimneys. Handwritten text in red ink at the top of the photograph reads "GAZETTE DEC 12, 1975." Below the photograph, a caption provides details about the artwork, including its title, "Gare Saint-Lazare, Paris, 1877 (oil on canvas) by Claude Monet - on view as part of the Fogg's Maurice Wertheim Collection. (Photo: James Ufford)."

Overall, the image appears to be a collection of newspaper clippings or articles related to art and cultural events, possibly from the Harvard University Gazette. The items are arranged on a brown paper background, which may be a scrapbook page or a similar archival material.

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The image shows a collage of three items mounted on a piece of cardboard. Here is a detailed summary of each item:

  1. Top Left Item:

    • A black-and-white photograph of a sculpture bust of a man.
    • The caption below the photo reads: "Male Portrait Bust of a Roman Senator (Roman, 1st century A.D.) Marble. Collection of the Fogg."
    • The photo is credited to Michael A. Natzwold.
  2. Top Right Item:

    • A newspaper clipping titled "Medical Area News" with the subtitle "Fifth in a Series on Hepes."
    • The article is dated December 11, 1975.
    • The text mentions that the Friends of the Fogg winter term seminar on Impressionism will begin on January 12, 1976.
    • It also mentions that the seminar will be divided into two sections: one on Impressionist painting and another on Impressionist drawings.
    • The article further discusses a special exhibition of works by Durand outside France, which will be on view from January 12 to February 13, 1976.
  3. Bottom Item:

    • A black-and-white photograph of a painting depicting an industrial scene with smoke billowing from factory chimneys.
    • The caption reads: "View, Saint-Lazare, Paris, 1877 (oil on canvas) by Claude Monet - on view as part of the Fogg's Maurice Wertheim Collection. (Photo: James Uffindell)"

The cardboard background has a brownish hue and appears to be mounted with two round metal fasteners, one on the left and one on the right. The items are dated December 12, 1975, with handwritten annotations in red ink at the top of each item.