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ARCH.2003.1, Rendition: 790969
The image shows a page from a book titled "The Fogg Art Museum." The page number is 273. The text discusses the additions to the library, including donations and purchases, the cataloging of the Hoppin collection, and the transfer of materials to the new Fogg Art Museum. It also mentions gifts to the Photograph Department, cataloging activities, exhibitions, lectures, and loans by the museum. The text references various individuals and collections, such as Dr. Joseph Clark Hoppin, Henry Russell Hitchcock Jr., and Frank C. Smith Jr. The style of the text is formal and informative, typical of a museum catalog or annual report. The page is slightly aged, with some discoloration and wear at the edges, indicating it is from an older publication.
This image shows an open book with a page from "The Fogg Art Museum," numbered 273. The page contains text detailing various contributions and activities related to the museum, including additions to the library, gifts to the photograph department, and exhibitions and lectures.
Library Contributions: It mentions that 276 volumes have been added to the library through gifts and purchases, including the library of Dr. Joseph Clark Hoppin, which consists of about 800 volumes bequeathed to the University. These will be installed in the new Fogg Art Museum when cataloged.
Photograph Department Gift: A valuable gift of 40,000 postal cards related to painting, sculpture, architecture, and costume from European countries and the Orient was received from Henry Russell Hitchcock, Jr. These cards are in the process of being arranged.
Other Gifts: Additional gifts include 615 photographs and postal cards from Professor Paul J. Sachs, 83 photographs from the Bardini Collection from Frank C. Smith, Jr., and 76 photographs from Miss Elizabeth G. Norton.
Cataloging Efforts: The text notes that 990 photographs have been cataloged for the first time, and 867 have been recataloged. Similarly, 2,436 slides have been cataloged for the first time, and 2,480 have been recataloged, totaling 6,773 photographs and slides.
Exhibitions and Lectures: Exhibitions held during the year include drawings by Howard Giles and sculptures and drawings by the Yugoslav sculptor Ivan Meštrović. Lectures were given by several individuals, including the Duc de Trevise, Dr. Lauro de Bosis, Professor Paul Pelliot, Dr. Osvald Sirén, Professor Kirsopp Lake, and Mr. C. Reginald Grundy.
Loans by the Museum: The museum lent an oil painting of Lake O'Hara and a watercolor, "Camping near Lake O'Hara," both by Sargent, to the Boston Museum of Fine Arts for its Sargent Memorial Exhibition.
The book is bound in a maroon cover, and the pages are slightly yellowed, indicating the book's age. The text is neatly printed in a serif font, and the page is divided into sections with headings such as "Library," "Photograph Department," "Exhibitions and Lectures," and "Loans by the Museum."
This image displays an open, aged book resting flat on a neutral gray surface. The book appears to be a historical or institutional report, specifically from “THE FOGG ART MUSEUM”, as indicated by the bold heading at the top of the page. The page number, 273, is visible in the upper right corner.
The page contains dense, formal text describing the museum’s activities, primarily focusing on gifts, acquisitions, cataloging efforts, exhibitions, lectures, and loans made during a specific reporting period. Key details include:
Visually, the text is printed in black ink on off-white, yellowed paper, suggesting its age. The page is secured with two strips of beige tape at the top margin, indicating efforts to preserve or repair it. The book’s right-hand page is visible, showing the thickness of the volume with numerous pages bound together. The binding on the right edge appears to be maroon or dark red cloth-covered boards.
The overall presentation suggests this is a page from a museum annual report or bulletin from the early 20th century, reflecting the scholarly and administrative efforts of a major American art museum during that era.
The image shows a page from a book with a title "The Fogg Art Museum" and the page number "273" at the top right corner. The page contains text in black font, which appears to be an excerpt from a report or an article about the Fogg Art Museum. The text discusses the museum's activities, including the addition of books to the library, exhibitions and lectures held during the year, and loans made by the museum. The page has a clean and organized layout with paragraphs and bullet points.
The image shows a page from a book with text on it. The text is written in black ink on a white background, and it appears to be a report or an article. The page is folded in half, with the top half folded over the bottom half. The text is arranged in a single column, with no images or graphics. The book appears to be an old publication, as the paper is slightly yellowed and the text is somewhat faded. The page number is visible at the top right corner of the page, indicating that it is page 273 of the book. The text discusses the Fogg Art Museum and its collection, including the addition of new volumes to the library, the installation of a new gift, and the cataloging of photographs and postal cards. The text also mentions exhibitions and lectures held at the museum and loans made by the museum to other institutions.
The image shows an open book, likely a catalog or report, displaying a page from "The Fogg Art Museum." The page is numbered 273 and contains text detailing recent additions to the museum's library and collections, as well as information about exhibitions, lectures, and loans. Here is a breakdown of the content visible on the page:
Bequest by Dr. Joseph Clark Hoppin:
Gift from Henry Russell Hitchcock, Jr.:
Gifts from Professor Paul J. Sachs:
Cataloguing Progress:
Exhibitions:
Lectures:
This page provides a detailed account of the museum's activities, acquisitions, and educational outreach during a specific period.
This image displays a page from a book or document, perhaps related to the Fogg Art Museum, based on the visible title at the top of the page ("THE FOGG ART MUSEUM"). The page appears to enumerate various contributions, gifts, activities, and projects associated with the museum during a specific time period.
Visible sections include:
Summary of Gifts: Mentioning donations of books, photographs, and postcards by individuals such as Henry Russell Hitchcock Jr. and Dr. Joseph Clark Hoppin. Collections such as the Bardini Collection and those from other contributors are highlighted.
Photography Department: Notes on the cataloging and recataloging efforts of photographs and slides, with figures shared regarding their quantity and efforts involved.
Exhibitions and Lectures: Includes descriptions of exhibitions like those featuring drawings and sculptures by specific artists, as well as lectures by notable individuals such as Professor Paul Pelliot and others.
Loans by the Museum: Discusses artworks loaned out to other institutions, such as paintings by Sargent for a memorial exhibition in Boston.
The book is bound in red with slightly aged pages, and the right edge of the page shows some browning, likely caused by time and handling. The page numbering at the top indicates "273."
This image shows a close-up photograph of an open book displaying a page of text. The page on the right has the heading "THE FOGG ART MUSEUM" at the top, followed by the text body which starts with "In all two hundred and seventy-six volumes have been added to the Library by gift and by purchase." and it continues with further details about the acquisitions and activities related to the Fogg Art Museum, such as donations, photograph collections, cataloging efforts, exhibitions, lectures, and loans. It appears to be an informational text outlining specific contributions and events for an annual report, journal, or bulletin associated with the museum or an educational institution. The page number "273" is visible in the top corner which suggests that it is taken from a larger publication.
The photograph also captures the book's aged, yellowed pages and the top edge of the following page, which peeks out slightly from the right. The left page of the book is mostly out of view, and there's a glimpse of the red-brown book cover or binding along the spine edge at the left. The book is lying flat on a surface, with the photograph taken directly from above.
The image depicts an open page from an old book. The visible page is titled "THE FOGG ART MUSEUM" and includes historical information about the museum's library, acquisitions, exhibitions, lectures, and loans.
The text mentions that two hundred and seventy-six volumes have been added to the library through gifts and purchases. Some notable contributions include Dr. Joseph Clark Hoppin's library of about eight hundred volumes, which will be installed in the new Fogg Art Museum, and a gift of over forty thousand postal cards from Henry Russell Hitchcock Jr. The page also highlights the cataloging efforts, such as photographs, slides, and various collections, under cramped conditions with credit given to the department for its progress.
In the section on exhibitions and lectures, it notes that among the exhibitions were drawings by Howard Giles and sculptures and drawings by the Yugoslav sculptor Ivan Meštrović. It also lists lectures given by various academics and experts.
The "Loans by the Museum" section mentions the lending of a Sargent oil painting and watercolor to the Boston Museum of Fine Arts for a Sargent Memorial Exhibition.
The condition of the book suggests it is a vintage or historical document, with signs of aging such as yellowing pages and worn edges.