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The image appears to be a scanned page from a historical newspaper or magazine. The page is titled "Dedictory Ceremonies for New Fogg Museum to be Held on June 20" with the date "June 11, 1927." It features a large photograph of the interior courtyard of the new Fogg Museum, with a caption explaining that the Renaissance courtyard forms the central portion of the building and is modeled after the front of the presbytery of the Church of the Madonna di San Biagio in Montepulciano.

The page also includes several newspaper articles providing details about the museum's opening ceremonies, the painting "The Rape of Deianira" by Antonio Pollaiuolo that will be featured in the museum, and the overall architecture and design of the Fogg Museum. The articles discuss the importance of the museum's design, which was influenced by the Italian Renaissance, and the significance of the featured artwork.

The page is aged, with visible creases and some discoloration, indicating it is from an older publication. The overall layout and design of the page suggest it is an article from a publication of the early 20th century.

This image is a newspaper clipping from June 11, 1927, discussing the opening of the new Fogg Museum at Harvard University. The headline reads "DEDICATORY CEREMONIES FOR NEW FOGG MUSEUM TO BE HELD ON JUNE 20."

The article mentions that the opening ceremonies will be presided over by President Lowell, with Bishop Lawrence offering a prayer and Professor Grandgent delivering a poem. The Glee Club will also perform. The event is scheduled for June 20 at 11 o'clock in the morning.

The clipping includes a photograph of the interior courtyard of the new Fogg Museum, which is described as a central feature of the building. The courtyard is modeled after the front of the presbytery of the Church of the Madonna di San Biagio by Antonio da San Gallo at Montepulciano. It is constructed in travertine and features a double arcade with Doric pilasters below and Ionic pilasters and columns above.

The article also discusses the two stories of exhibition galleries along Quincy Street, the top-lit Guest Hall on the main floor, and the small accessions room near the entrance. The rear of the building houses the library and photographic rooms, with additional space in the basement for stacks, offices, and storage.

Another section of the clipping mentions that Yale has loaned a painting titled "The Rape of Deianira" by Antonio Pollaiuolo to the Fogg Museum. This painting will be featured at the opening of the new museum and will remain there throughout the summer months. The painting is described in detail, including its Renaissance style and the scene it depicts.

The newspaper clipping is held together with a brown binding, and there are some handwritten notes and markings on the page.

This image shows an open scrapbook or album, displaying several newspaper clippings pasted onto two facing pages. The clippings, dated June 1927, document the opening of the new Fogg Museum at Harvard University.

Left Page:

• Main Headline: "DEDICATORY CEREMONIES FOR NEW FOGG MUSEUM TO BE HELD ON JUNE 20" (Crimson, June 4, 1927).
• Large Photograph: An architectural photograph labeled "INTERIOR COURT OF NEW FOGG MUSEUM". The caption explains that this Renaissance courtyard is modeled after the cloister of the Church of the Madonna di San Biagio at Montepulciano, designed by Antonio da San Gallo.
• Sub-headlines and Text:
  • "LOWELL WILL PRESIDE": Details that President Abbott Lawrence Lowell will lead the opening ceremony on June 20, with Bishop William Lawrence offering the prayer and Professor C.H. Grandgent reciting a poem. The Glee Club will sing.
  • "Open Courtyard in Center of Building Will Be Scene of Celebration": Explains the courtyard's central role and design, constructed with red brick and limestone.
  • "Courtyard Central Feature": Further describes the courtyard's visibility, design as a "unit of plan," and the enclosed top story.
  • "Two Galleries for Exhibition": Describes the two stories of exhibition galleries, including Guest Hall on the main floor and DiJon's work on the upper story. It also mentions the building's 16th-century style, rough plaster, stone floors, and space for 60,000 books and 30,000 photographs.

Right Page:

• Main Headline: "'RAPE OF DEIANIRA' LENT TO FOGG MUSEUM" (Crimson, June 14, 1927).
• Article Text: Details that Harvard has borrowed a significant painting—Antonio Pollaiuolo's "The Rape of Deianira"—from the Yale Jarves Collection. The painting, described as a 15th-century Florentine masterpiece, features Hercules saving Deianira from Nessus. It will be displayed alongside an original drawing by Pollaiuolo and will remain on view while the new Fogg Museum is being built.
• Sub-headlines and Text:
  • "HARVARD GETS YALE PAINTING": Reiterates that the work of Antonio Pollaiuolo will be shown at the Fogg opening. It notes the painting's historical significance and its loan from Yale.
  • Partial Article on Far Right: Titled "NEW MUSEUM ART AT FOGG OPENING," it begins with "President Lowell... Prayer... Liam Lawrence... Charles H... Recite Poem... Club—In..." and mentions Dr. A. Lawrence, Bishop William Lawrence, and the Glee Club, likely continuing details about the opening program.

Physical Description of the Scrapbook:

• The pages are aged, yellowed paper.
• The newspaper clippings are pasted onto the pages, some with visible glue or tape residue at the edges.
• The book has a reddish-brown or maroon hardcover binding visible on the left and right edges.
• A small, torn piece of paper or a page edge with "1/2" written on it is visible at the bottom right corner.

The entire spread serves as a historical record, capturing the excitement and details surrounding the inauguration of the new Fogg Museum, highlighting its architecture, opening ceremony, and an important loaned artwork.

The image shows an open book with two pages displayed. The pages are from a magazine or newspaper, as indicated by the layout and content. The left page has a headline that reads "Dedicatory Ceremonies for New Fogg Museum to be Held on June 20" with a subheading "Interior Court of New Fogg Museum." There is an illustration of a building's interior, likely the new Fogg Museum, with a description below it. The right page has a headline that reads "RAPE OF DEIAINIRA" and "Lent to Fogg Museum," with a subheading "Pollaiolo's Great Painting to Hang On Museum's Walls—Will Feature Opening of New Fogg." There is also an illustration of a building and some text below it.

The image depicts an open book, likely a newspaper or a magazine, with two pages visible. The left page features an article titled "Dedicatory Ceremonies for New Fogg Museum to be Held on June 20," accompanied by a photograph of the museum's interior courtyard. The right page contains an article about a painting, "The Rape of Deianira," by Antonio Pollaiuolo, which is part of the Yale Jarves Collection. The article describes the painting's details and its upcoming exhibition at the Fogg Museum. The book appears to be old, with yellowed pages and a vintage style of writing.

The image depicts an open book or booklet, showcasing two facing pages filled with text and illustrations. The left page is titled "DEDICATORY CEREMONIES FOR NEW FOGG MUSEUM TO BE HELD ON JUNE 20" and is dated June 14, 1927. It includes a detailed description of the interior court of the new Fogg Museum, featuring architectural details and a description of the courtyard. The text mentions the Renaissance-style courtyard, modeled after the front of the San Gallo at Montepulciano, and highlights the open courtyard as the central feature of the building. It also outlines plans for a celebratory event, including a program by Bishop Lawrence Lowell, with prayers, songs, and a poem by Professor Charles W. Grandgent. The page includes an illustration of the courtyard, showing its architectural design and open space.

The right page is titled "RAPE OF DELAINIRA" LENT TO FOGG MUSEUM and discusses the loan of a painting by Antonio Pollaiuolo, titled "The Rape of Deianira," from the Yale Art Gallery to the Fogg Museum. The text provides details about the painting, its historical significance, and its exhibition at the Fogg. It also mentions that the painting is part of the Yale Art Gallery's collection and is being exhibited as part of a special display. Additionally, the page includes a smaller article titled "HARVARD GETS YALE PAINTING", which announces the loan of another work by Pollaiuolo to Harvard, further emphasizing the cultural exchange between institutions.

The overall layout combines historical and artistic content, with clear headings, descriptive text, and an illustration, suggesting the document serves as a program, announcement, or informational booklet related to museum events and exhibitions. The design is formal and informational, typical of early 20th-century publications.

The image shows a page from an old newspaper or magazine, with the title "DEDICATORY CEREMONIES FOR NEW FOGG MUSEUM TO BE HELD ON JUNE 20" at the top. The page is yellowed and worn, with a brown border around the edges.

• Title
  • The title is written in large letters, with the date "June 20" below it.
  • The text is in black ink, with some words underlined or italicized.
• Image
  • Below the title is a black-and-white photograph of a building with arches and columns.
  • The building appears to be a museum or gallery, with a large courtyard in the center.
• Text
  • The text on the page is divided into several sections, including headlines, articles, and advertisements.
  • The headlines are in bold letters, with the main article being "Open Courtyard in Center of Building Will Be Scene of Celebration".
  • The article describes the new Fogg Museum, which is being dedicated on June 20.
  • It mentions that the museum will feature a collection of Renaissance art, including works by Michelangelo and Raphael.
  • The article also mentions that the museum will have a courtyard with a fountain and a sculpture garden.
• Advertisements
  • There are several advertisements on the page, including one for a local business called "Yale Jarves Collection".
  • The advertisement features a picture of a painting by Antonio Pollaiuolo, with the caption "Yale has loaned to Harvard an extremely fine painting by Antonio Pollaiuolo, a Florentine painter of the high Renaissance whose canvases later influenced the style of Michelangelo. It was made public yesterday. The masterpiece will be exhibited at the opening of the new Fogg Museum of Art on next Monday, and will remain on view throughout the summer while the new Yale Museum is being built."
• Other Features
  • The page also includes a section called "Courtyard Central Feature", which describes the courtyard as "visible from every part of the building".
  • There is also a section called "Rape of Deianira" Lent to Fogg Museum", which mentions that the painting will be on display at the museum.

Overall, the page appears to be from a newspaper or magazine that was published in the early 20th century, likely in the 1920s or 1930s. The article about the new Fogg Museum suggests that it was a significant event at the time, and the inclusion of advertisements and other features suggests that the publication was trying to attract readers and promote local businesses.

This image is a photograph of a newspaper article from 1927, featuring a story about the Fogg Museum. The article is titled "Dedicatory Ceremonies for New Fogg Museum to be Held on June 20" and includes a black-and-white illustration of the interior court of the museum.

The article discusses the upcoming dedication ceremony for the new Fogg Museum, which will take place on June 20, 1927. It highlights the museum's unique features, including its Renaissance courtyard and the central portion of the New Fogg Museum, which is carried out in travertine and modeled after the front of the presbytery of the Church of the Madonna di San Biagio by Antonio da San Gallo, at Montepulciano.

The article also mentions that the courtyard will be visible from every part of the building, with numerous angles being presented by the many doors, all of which open on it. Additionally, it notes that the top story of the court is enclosed with glass and is to be used for the exhibition of sculpture.

Overall, the article provides a detailed description of the Fogg Museum's architecture and design, highlighting its unique features and emphasizing its importance as a cultural institution.

The image presents a vintage newspaper clipping, bound in a red book, featuring an article about the Fogg Museum. The clipping is dated June 14, 1927, and is titled "Dedicatory Ceremonies for New Fogg Museum to be Held on June 20."

Key Features:

• Newspaper Clipping: The clipping is yellowed with age and has a sepia-toned photograph of the Fogg Museum's interior courtyard.
• Article: The article discusses the upcoming dedication ceremony of the new Fogg Museum, scheduled for June 20.
• Photograph: The photograph depicts the Renaissance-style courtyard of the new Fogg Museum, featuring arches and columns.
• Text: The text describes the courtyard's design, inspired by the Church of the Madonna di San Biagio at Montepulciano, and highlights the museum's architectural features.
• Adjacent Article: The adjacent article, titled "'Rape of Deianira' Lent to Fogg Museum," discusses a painting by Antonio Pollaiuolo on loan from Yale University's Jarves Collection.
• Binding: The clipping is bound in a red book, suggesting that it may be part of a scrapbook or archive.

Overall Impression:

The image provides a glimpse into the history of the Fogg Museum, showcasing its architectural design and cultural significance. The clipping's age and condition add to its historical value, making it a valuable resource for researchers and art enthusiasts.

The image presents a vintage newspaper clipping, likely from the Harvard Crimson, featuring two articles about the Fogg Museum's opening.

Left Article: Dedicatory Ceremonies for New Fogg Museum

• The article is titled "DEDICATORY CEREMONIES FOR NEW FOGG MUSEUM TO BE HELD ON JUNE 20" and includes a black-and-white photograph of the interior courtyard of the new Fogg Museum.
• The article provides details about the dedicatory ceremonies, including the date, time, and location of the event.
• It also describes the architecture of the building, highlighting its Renaissance-style design and features such as arches, columns, and a central courtyard.

Right Article: "Rape of Deianira" Lent to Fogg Museum

• The article is titled "'RAPE OF DEIANIRA' LENT TO FOGG MUSEUM" and discusses a painting by Antonio Pollaiuolo titled "The Rape of Deianira," which has been loaned to the Fogg Museum from the Yale Jarvis Collection.
• The article provides information about the painting, including its artist, title, and provenance.
• It also mentions that the painting will be exhibited at the opening of the new Fogg Museum on Monday and will remain on display throughout the summer months.

Overall

• The newspaper clipping provides valuable information about the opening of the Fogg Museum and its inaugural exhibitions.
• The articles offer insights into the museum's architecture, collections, and programming, making it a significant historical document for those interested in the history of the Fogg Museum and Harvard University.