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Fogg Museum Scrapbook, March 1927 - February 1928

ARCH.2003.1, Rendition: 790971

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The image shows a page from a book or catalog, specifically from "The Fogg Art Museum." The page is numbered 275 and includes a list detailing various items donated or gifted to the museum, along with information about their provenance and descriptions. Here's a breakdown of the content on the page:

  1. Gifts of Dr. Denman W. Ross:

    • Two drawings by Howard Giles (Cambodian head; Ophelia).
    • Painting attributed to Tintoretto (Mocking of Christ).
    • Still-life painting.
    • Egyptian drawing.
    • Egyptian head of the eighteenth dynasty.
    • Two Cambodian heads.
  2. Gifts of Mrs. Arthur Sachs:

    • Chinese painting, ninth century.
  3. Gifts of Professor Paul J. Sachs:

    • Cassone, Table, Chair (French).
  4. Gift of Mrs. R. H. Sayre through Edward W. Forbes:

    • Painting of the sixteen-century German or Spanish School (Saint Andrew).
  5. Gifts of Herbert N. Straus:

    • Chinese painting (Bodhisattva).
  6. Gifts of Jesse I. Straus:

    • Six Italian Renaissance arm chairs.
  7. Gifts of Mr. and Mrs. Percy S. Straus:

    • Collection of Classical antiquities, including Roman lamps, Tanagra figurines, vases.
  8. Gifts of Daniel V. Thompson, Jr.:

    • Two Chinese bronze mirrors, T'ang Dynasty and Six Dynasties.
  9. Gift of Langdon Warner, Class of 1903:

    • Chinese painting.
  10. Gift of Yamanaka and Company:

    • Three copies of Horiuji frescoes.
  11. Receipt of prints:

    • One hundred and two prints, including works by Callot, Dau-mier, Dürer, Nanteuil, Gavarni, Dupré, Isabey were received as gifts from W. G. Russell Allen, Class of 1903; Mrs. Kingsmill Marrs; Emil Baerwald; Miss Ellen Bullard; James Croke; James Loeb, Class of 1888; Mrs. Kingsmill Marrs; James J. Rorimer, Class of 1927; Professor Paul J. Sachs; Horace M. Swope, Class of 1905.
  12. Purchases for the Gray Collection:

    • A fifteenth-century Venetian wood block; an anonymous fifteenth-century woodcut, colored by hand; an early Dürer woodcut from the Works of Gerson.
  13. Etching press:

    • An etching press was purchased for the Museum for the use of students in the Department of Fine Arts, and a lithographic press was presented as an anonymous gift. Students who made use of the etching press gave to the Museum an impression from each plate printed. Twenty-eight prints were received from the following: Burton H. Dickson, Class of 1927; Walter E. Trevett, Class of 1927; Joseph S. Jablonski, Class of 1923; Richard K. Webel, Class of 1923; Russell T. Smith, Class of 1927.
  14. Loans:

    • Julius Boehler: Painting by Lucas Cranach (Albrecht von Brandenburg).
    • Brooks Reed Gallery: Painting by A. André (Bowl of Fruit and Glass).
    • John Nicholas Brown, Class of 1922: Painting by El Greco (Saint Dominic); Painting of the School of Castile, late fifteenth or early sixteenth century (Madonna and Child and Donor).

The page appears aged, with some stains and slight discoloration on the edges of the pages, indicating its historical significance. The font is consistent and formal, typical of catalog or museum records.

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This image shows an open book page from a document titled "THE FOGG ART MUSEUM" on page number 275. The page details various gifts and acquisitions made by the Fogg Art Museum, including art pieces, antiquities, and other items donated by different individuals and institutions. Here's a summary of the content:

Gifts to the Fogg Art Museum:

  • Dr. Denman W. Ross: Two drawings by Howard Giles (Cambodian head; Ophelia), a painting attributed to Tintoretto (Mocking of Christ), a still-life painting, an Egyptian drawing, an Egyptian head of the eighteenth dynasty, and two Cambodian heads.
  • Mrs. Arthur Sachs: A Chinese painting from the ninth century.
  • Professor Paul J. Sachs: A Cassone, Table, and Chair (French).
  • Mrs. R. H. Sayre through Edward W. Forbes: A painting from the sixteenth-century German or Spanish School (Saint Andrew).
  • Herbert N. Straus: A Chinese painting (Bodhisattva).
  • Jesse I. Straus: Six Italian Renaissance armchairs.
  • Mr. and Mrs. Percy S. Straus: A collection of Classical antiquities including Roman lamps, Tanagra figurines, and vases.
  • Daniel V. Thompson, Jr.: Two Chinese bronze mirrors from the T'ang Dynasty and Six Dynasties.
  • Langdon Warner, Class of 1903: A Chinese painting.
  • Yamanaka and Company: Three copies of Horiuji frescoes.

Additional Gifts of Prints:

  • One hundred and two prints, including works by Callot, Daumier, Dürer, Nanteuil, Gavarni, Dupré, and Isabey, were received as gifts from several individuals and alumni.

Purchases for the Gray Collection:

  • A fifteenth-century Venetian wood block, an anonymous fifteenth-century woodcut colored by hand, and an early Dürer woodcut from the Works of Gerson.

Equipment for Students:

  • An etching press purchased for the use of students in the Department of Fine Arts, and a lithographic press presented as an anonymous gift.

Impressions from Students Using the Etching Press:

  • Twenty-eight prints were received from students including Burton H. Dickson, Walter E. Trevett, Joseph S. Jablonski, Richard K. Webel, and Russell T. Smith.

Loans to the Museum:

  • Julius Boehler: A painting by Lucas Cranach (Albrecht von Brandenburg).
  • Brooks Reed Gallery: A painting by A. André (Bowl of Fruit and Glass).
  • John Nicholas Brown, Class of 1922: A painting by El Greco (Saint Dominic), and a painting of the School of Castile from the late fifteenth or early sixteenth century (Madonna and Child and Donor).

The text is neatly organized and lists the donors, the items donated, and the details of the gifts and loans. The page is part of a formal record or annual report of the Fogg Art Museum's activities and acquisitions.

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This image displays a single, aged page from what appears to be an annual report or catalog for The Fogg Art Museum, specifically page 275, as indicated at the top right.

The page is laid open in a book or bound volume. The paper is yellowed with age, and the binding visible on the right is a dark reddish-brown material, possibly cloth or leather. The page itself is affixed to a larger, blank sheet of slightly thicker, less-yellowed paper, likely as part of a conservation or mounting process. A small, beige tape is visible at the top, securing the page to the backing sheet.

The text on the page is typewritten and organized into distinct sections detailing the museum’s acquisitions, likely for a specific year. The content includes:

  1. Gifts:

    • Lists numerous donations, specifying the donor, the artist, the title or description of the work, and its origin/culture (e.g., "Two drawings by Howard Giles (Cambodian head); Ophelia..."; "Chinese painting, ninth century"; "Six Italian Renaissance arm chairs").
    • Includes gifts from prominent individuals like Dr. Denman W. Ross, Mrs. Arthur Sachs, Professor Paul J. Sachs, and the Langdon Warner, Class of 1903.
  2. Prints received as gifts:

    • Mentions 102 prints by artists such as Callot, Dürer, Gavarni, and Isabey.
    • Lists donors by name and class year (e.g., "W. G. Russell Allen, Class of 1903"; "Mrs. Kingsmill Marrs"; "James Croke"; "James Loch, Class of 1888").
  3. Purchases for the Gray Collection:

    • Details acquisitions made for a specific collection, including a 15th-century Venetian wood block, an anonymous 15th-century woodcut, and an early Dürer woodcut.
  4. Equipment Acquisition:

    • Notes the purchase of an etching press for student use in the Department of Fine Arts.
    • Mentions an anonymous gift of a lithographic press.
    • Lists 28 students who contributed prints in return for using the etching press, again listed by name and class year (e.g., "Burton H. Dickson, Class of 1927"; "Walter E. Trevett, Class of 1927").
  5. Loans:

    • The final section, titled "LOANS", lists artworks loaned to the museum, including paintings by Lucas Cranach, A. André, El Greco, and the School of Castile, along with the names of the lenders (e.g., "Julius Boehler"; "Brooks Reed Gallery"; "John Nicholas Brown").

The entire page documents the museum’s active engagement with donors, students, and lenders, reflecting the growth and management of its collections during this period, likely in the 1920s or 1930s based on the class years mentioned.

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The image shows an open book with a white page. The text on the page appears to be from an annual report or a publication related to an art museum, specifically the Fogg Art Museum. The text discusses various gifts and donations received by the museum, including paintings, drawings, sculptures, and prints from different artists and donors. The gifts are described in detail, mentioning the artists, titles, and dates of the artworks. The page also includes information about loans and purchases made for the museum's collection. The text is written in a formal and descriptive style, providing specific details about the artworks and their origins.

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The image depicts a page from a book, which is open and placed on a flat surface. The book appears to be a catalog or report of some sort, possibly from a museum or art collection. The page is filled with text, which is printed in a serif font. The text is organized into paragraphs and lists, with headings and subheadings that suggest the content is structured and organized. The page is illuminated by a light source from the left side, casting a warm glow on the text and creating a sense of depth and dimension. The background of the page is a light beige color, which provides a neutral and unobtrusive backdrop for the text. Overall, the image conveys a sense of intellectual curiosity and a desire to learn and explore the world of art and culture.

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The image shows a page from a catalog or record book, likely from an art museum or academic institution. The page is titled "THE FOGG ART MUSEUM" and is numbered 275. The content appears to be a detailed listing of gifts and donations made to the museum, along with purchases for the Gray Collection.

Key Elements in the Image:

  1. Gifts and Donations:

    • The page lists numerous gifts contributed by various individuals and entities, including:
      • Dr. Denman W. Ross: Gifts include drawings by Howard Giles, a painting by Tinoretto, and other artworks such as a Cambodian head, an Ophelian painting, and Chinese paintings.
      • Mrs. Arthur Sachs: Gifts include Chinese painting and drawings.
      • Professor Paul J. Sachs: Gifts include a table and chair.
      • Mrs. B. H. Sayre: Gifts include a painting from the sixteenth-century German or Spanish School.
      • Herben N. Strauss: Gifts include Chinese painting.
      • Jesse I. Strauss: Gifts include Italian Renaissance arm chairs and classical antiquities.
      • Daniel V. Thompson, Jr.: Gifts include Chinese mirrors, T'ang Dynasty and Six Dynasty items.
      • Langton Warner, Class of 1903: Gifts include Chinese painting.
      • Yamasaka and Company: Gifts include three copies of Hōriji frescoes.
    • Additionally, one hundred and two prints, including works by artists such as Callot, Daumier, Dürer, Nanteuil, Gavarni, Dupré, and Isabey, are noted as gifts.
  2. Givers:

    • The page lists the names of individuals who made these contributions, including:
      • W. G. Russell Allen, Class of 1903
      • Ernst L. Rosenwald
      • Miss Ellen Bullard
      • James Crooke, Class of 1888
      • Mrs. Kingmill Morse
      • James J. Reinier, Class of 1927
      • Professor Paul J. Sachs
      • Horace M. Swope, Class of 1905
  3. Purchases for the Gray Collection:

    • The page also details purchases made for the Gray Collection, including:
      • A fifteenth-century Venetian wood block, colored by hand.
      • An anonymous fifteenth-century woodcut from the Works of Gerson.
    • It mentions the acquisition of an etching press for student use in the Department of Fine Arts, with a lithographic press also presented as an anonymous gift. Students who used the etching press contributed an impression from each plate printed, resulting in twenty-eight prints received by the museum.
  4. Loans:

    • At the bottom of the page, there is a section labeled "LOANS", listing artworks on loan to the museum, including:
      • Julius Bochner: Painting by Lucas Cranach (Albrecht von Brandenburg).
      • Brooks Reed Gallery: Painting by A. André (Bowl of Fruit and Glass).
      • Nicholas Brown, Class of 1922: Painting by El Greco (Saint Dominic).
      • Joseph S. Yamaska and Company: Painting of the School of Castille, late fifteenth or early sixteenth century (Madonna and Child and Donor).

Visual Characteristics:

  • The page is typed in a formal, structured format typical of archival or catalog records.
  • The text is neatly aligned, with clear headings and subheadings.
  • The page appears to be part of a bound volume, as indicated by the visible spine and adjacent pages.

This page serves as a historical record of the museum's acquisitions, donations, and loans, providing insight into the institution's collection development during the time period it documents.

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An open, old book showing a single page with a donor list. The page is cream-colored and aged, with small serif text and headings like “Gifts” and “Loans.” It’s titled The Fogg Art Museum and is page 275. The edges of the page are yellowed and there are brown stains along the bottom and left margins. The book binding is a dark reddish cover visible on the right. The page appears slightly curled and creased, giving an antique, archival look.

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This image shows an open book with a single page visible, titled "THE FOGG ART MUSEUM" on the top. The page number is 275. The text on the page lists various art gifts, purchases, and loans made to the museum.

The sections on the page include:

  1. Gifts to the museum, specifying donors, types of artworks (like Chinese paintings, Egyptian drawings, Cambodian heads), and notable artists or schools.
  2. Prints received as gifts from various individuals, including their names and class years.
  3. Purchases made for the Gray Collection, including a fifteenth-century Venetian woodblock and early Dürer woodcuts.
  4. Acquisition of an etching press for student use in the Department of Fine Arts and a record of prints made using that press.
  5. Loans of paintings by notable artists such as Lucas Cranach, A. André, and El Greco, listing the lenders and details of the artworks.

The text is printed in a neat, formal typeface and is centered strongly around art collection details, donors, and acquisitions. The book itself shows slight aging on the edges of the pages and is bound in a fabric cover.

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This image features a page from a book or catalog, specifically page 275, detailing gift contributions, loans, and purchases made for the collection of The Fogg Art Museum. The text lists various art pieces and objects donated by individuals, including paintings, sculptures, and other artifacts. Notable highlights include works by known artists and cultural artifacts like Chinese paintings, Egyptian drawings, and classical antiquities. It also mentions prints by famous engravers and painters such as Callot and Dürer.

Additional information covers donations of an etching press for students, donations of lithographic press prints, and loans of notable works, such as pieces by Lucas Cranach and El Greco. The page is set in a well-organized format, with clear headings separating different categories of items. The physical book shows signs of aging, with yellowed pages and slightly worn edges.

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The image shows a page from a document, most likely a report or an inventory from an art museum, as indicated by the header "THE FOGG ART MUSEUM." The page number at the top right indicates it is page 275. The text on the page lists several gifts, purchases, and loans of artwork and related items to the museum. The specific artworks and objects are attributed to various donors, artists, and classes from different years.

For instance, it mentions gifts of drawings, paintings, Egyptian artifacts, furniture, and antiquities from donors such as Dr. Denman W. Ross and Professor Paul J. Sachs, among others. There are also mentions of purchases made for a "Gray Collection" including a Venetian wood block and a Dürer woodcut, as well as a lithographic press for the museum's Department of Fine Arts. At the end of the section, there is a list of twenty-eight prints received from various individuals.

The bottom section of the page is titled "LOANS," listing several items on loan to the museum, including paintings by Lucas Cranach, Albrecht von Brandenburg, and others.

The document is visibly aged, with some discoloration on the edges of the paper, and it is bound in a cover with a burgundy or brown fabric spine, suggesting this could be a bound volume of records or perhaps an archival ledger or catalog.