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The image shows an open book page from the "Report of the President of Harvard University, 1925-26." The page is titled "THE FOGG ART MUSEUM" and is addressed to the President of the University. The text discusses the progress of the Fogg Art Museum for the year 1925-26, focusing on the construction of a new building. It mentions that the concrete foundation was "nearing completion" in the previous report and that significant progress was made during the year. It also highlights improvements in plastering, painting, and flooring, with the expectation that the museum will be opened the following spring. The text further covers technical research in X-ray studies of paintings, noting the continuation of experiments by Alan Burroughs. The page has a worn, aged appearance, suggesting it is from an older publication.

The image shows an open book with a page containing typed text. The page is titled "THE FOGG ART MUSEUM" and appears to be an excerpt from a report, specifically "From the Report of the President of Harvard University, 1925-26." The text on the page discusses the progress of the new building for the Fogg Art Museum, mentioning that the structural work is nearly complete, with the major operations of plastering, painting, and flooring underway. It also mentions the use of Italian Travertine for the principal architectural feature of the interior court and the purchase of an early sixteenth-century French wooden ceiling. Additionally, the text covers technical research involving X-raying of paintings to test forgeries. The book has a dark brown spine, and the pages are aged, with a slightly yellowed appearance. There is a bookmark or slip of paper partially visible on the left side of the page.

This image shows an open, vintage book resting flat, displaying a single page from what appears to be an official report. The page is printed on aged, off-white paper and is bound in a book with a dark red or maroon cloth cover visible on the right side. The book’s pages show signs of yellowing and slight wear around the edges.

At the top of the page, enclosed in square brackets, is the citation:
[From the Report of the President of Harvard University, 1925–26]

The main heading reads:
THE FOGG ART MUSEUM

The text that follows is a formal report addressed “To the President of the University,” summarizing the museum’s activities for the 1925–26 academic year. It is structured into two main sections:

1. New Building:
   This section details significant progress on the construction of a new museum building. It notes that the concrete foundation was nearly complete the prior year, and during 1925–26, the structural work was substantially finished. While the exterior was near completion, interior work (plastering, painting, and flooring) was still underway, with hopes to open the museum the following spring. The report also highlights the decision to build a courtyard using Italian Travertine and mentions the acquisition of an early 16th-century French wooden ceiling from Dijon to adorn the main hall.

2. Technical Research — X-Ray:
   This section describes ongoing scientific work involving the X-ray analysis of paintings, led by Alan Burroughs (Class of 1920, formerly of the Minneapolis Institute of Arts). Around 300 paintings of various media (wood, canvas, oil, tempera) were photographed and X-rayed, and modern forgeries were specifically tested to investigate suspicions of inauthenticity.

The text is set in a serif typeface, with section headings in bold. The page number “209” is visible centered at the bottom. The photograph captures the text clearly, with soft, even lighting. The left-hand page is partially visible, showing the edge of the text and the red spine of the book. The overall impression is that of a historical archival document detailing institutional progress and scholarly activity at Harvard’s Fogg Art Museum during the mid-1920s.

The image is a scanned page from a book, featuring a section titled "The Fogg Art Museum." The page is part of a report from the President of Harvard University, dated 1925-1926. The text discusses the progress of the new building for the Fogg Art Museum, highlighting the remarkable progress made in its construction. It mentions the completion of the concrete foundation and the substantial progress in the structural work. The page also notes the challenges faced in the interior design and the acquisition of a French wooden ceiling to accommodate the large hall on the main floor. Additionally, the report touches on the technical research conducted in the X-raying of paintings, mentioning the examination of about three hundred pictures to test suspicions of forgeries.

An open book has a page with text on it. The book is placed on a surface, possibly a table. The book is a report from the president of Harvard University for the year 1925 to 1926. The report is about the Fogg Art Museum. The report includes a section about the new building, which is nearing completion. The report also includes a section about technical research, which involves experiments in the X-raying of paintings.

The image shows an open book, specifically a page from the Report of the President of Harvard University, 1925–26, focusing on the Fogg Art Museum. The page is titled "THE FOGG ART MUSEUM" and is addressed "TO THE PRESIDENT OF THE UNIVERSITY." The content is a formal report detailing the progress and activities of the Fogg Art Museum during the academic year 1925–26.

Key Details from the Page:

1. New Building:

   • The report highlights the construction progress of a new building for the museum.
   • The concrete foundation was nearly complete, and the structural work was substantially finished.
   • Externally, the building appeared in its final state, with plastering, painting, and flooring operations ongoing.
   • Internally, progress was rapid, and it was expected that the museum would be ready to open the following spring.

2. Architectural Features:

   • The interior design included an Italian Trecento-style court, a significant architectural feature.
   • In early 1926, the museum acquired a beautiful, early 16th-century French wooden ceiling, originally part of a house in Dijon. This addition was deemed admirably suited to the large hall on the main floor.

3. Technical Research – X-Ray:

   • The report mentions ongoing X-ray experiments conducted by Alan Burroughs, a member of the Minneapolis Institute of Arts (formerly of the Minneapolis Institute of Arts).
   • These experiments aimed to test suspicions regarding modern forgeries in paintings.
   • Over 300 paintings were examined, with pictures painted on various backings (wood, canvas, etc.) and in different media (oil or tempera). The results were described as satisfactory.

Visual Characteristics:

• The page is printed on aged, slightly yellowed paper, indicative of its historical nature.
• The text is typed in a formal, serif font, typical of official reports from the early 20th century.
• The left margin shows part of the adjacent page, which appears to contain additional text, though it is not fully visible.
• The book itself has a dark, leather-like binding, suggesting it is part of an official or archival document.

Context:

The document reflects the institutional and academic environment of Harvard University in the 1920s, focusing on the development and research activities of the Fogg Art Museum. It highlights both architectural achievements and scientific advancements in art authentication through X-ray technology.

The image shows an open, aged hardcover book laid on a light surface. The focus is on a single page with a beige, slightly yellowed appearance. The page features a formal, serif-style document header: “[From the Report of the President of Harvard University, 1925–26]” and a title “THE FOGG ART MUSEUM.” Below the title are sections titled “To the President of the University,” “New Building,” and “Technical Research — X‑Ray,” describing progress on the museum’s construction and related research. The text is arranged in a bordered, single-column block with generous margins. The book’s cover edge is visible along the top and right, showing a dark reddish-brown binding, and other pages peek out on the right side. The overall impression is of an old, printed archival page inside a thick, antiquated volume.

The image shows a page from a printed book or report. It appears to be a formal document titled "THE FOGG ART MUSEUM," sub-headed "To the President of the University." It begins with a report addressed to the President of Harvard University from 1925-26, presenting updates on the Fogg Art Museum. The document discusses the museum's progress, including details about construction on its new building and advancements in technical research related to X-rays used in studying paintings.

The text is neatly formatted and clearly printed, discussing topics such as the progress made on the building and architectural elements, including the acquisition of a French wooden ceiling. The section "Technical Research – X-Ray" highlights the use of X-ray technology to examine paintings and determine factors like authenticity and material use.

The page has a slightly aged, yellowed appearance, and faint shadows fall on the text. The edges of the page are bordered by the binding of the book.

The image shows two open pages of a vintage book or report. On the left, a part of the page is obscured, but you can see it's from a published material given the printed text and the typeset format. The right page has a heading "THE FOGG ART MUSEUM" which indicates that the text is related to a report on this institution.

It is addressed "To the President of the University" and refers to an honor in presenting a report on the work of the Fogg Art Museum for the year 1925-26. The section visible discusses the new building for the museum, detailing progress on the construction, structural work, and interior elements. It mentions elements like plastering, painting, and flooring, and notes that most of the shell is still visible, although that is expected to change once the museum opens the next spring.

The text also mentions the Director's time spent on matters related to the building and hints at some interactions with architects and frequent advice which evidently influenced design decisions, including the choice of Italian Travertine for part of the interior. A further paragraph begins discussion on Technical Research involving X-ray experiments carried out by Alan Burroughs, Class of 1920, suggesting this was a method used to analyze paintings and detect forgeries or changes in painted works.

The bottom of the page has a cutoff text indicator "— 290 —" likely pointing to the page number of the report. The edges of the pages are slightly worn, and the binding of the book is visible on the left, suggesting it is a well-maintained but old document. There are also slight discolorations on the paper, common with aged documents.

This image displays a page from a historical report of Harvard University dated 1925-1926. The report specific to "THE FOGG ART MUSEUM" is titled "From the Report of the President of Harvard University, 1925-26". The content on the page discusses progress and findings related to the museum's new building and technical research efforts, particularly involving X-ray examinations of paintings.

The "New Building" section mentions ongoing construction work and progress, internal and external structural developments, plastering, painting, flooring, and architectural plans incorporating a beautiful early sixteenth-century French wooden ceiling.

The "Technical Research – X-Ray" section highlights experiments in X-raying paintings conducted by Alan Burroughs from the Class of 1920, with substantial findings on the authenticity and composition of various artworks.

The page is visibly aged, with discoloration around the edges, and is part of a larger bound collection of documents.