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The image is a detailed floor plan and guide to the Fogg Art Museum, dated June 20, 1927. The document provides a layout of the museum's first and second floors, along with descriptions of the exhibits and rooms found on each floor.

First Floor:

• Court: Directly opposite the entrance, this area features Italian Travertine design and includes an adaptation of the loggia of San Giorgio's Villa at Montepulciano.
• Great Hall: Located at the extreme right of the Entrance Corridor, this hall showcases French XVII-century carved oak ceiling from Dijon, French Romanesque capitals from Moutier-Saint-Jean, and Spanish Romanesque capitals. It also includes tapestries, choir stalls, and a German Baptismal Font.
• Galleries I-III: These galleries house a Classical Exhibition featuring Egyptian heads, Greek sculpture, including IV-century heads, a Melkagir "Ponsonby" head, and various Minor Arts.
• Galleries IV-V: These are designated for Loan Exhibitions and New Accessions. A Medieval Exhibition is installed here, including illuminated manuscripts, tapestries, limoges enamels, ivories, and other examples of Medieval Art.
• Galleries VI-VIII: These galleries are part of the Oriental Department, featuring Indian and Cambodian sculpture, Chinese, Korean, and Japanese pottery and bronze, Chinese sculpture, paintings, and bronzes.
• Additional rooms include the Print Study and Storage Rooms, the Library, Lantern Slide and Photograph Rooms.

Second Floor:

• Gallery IX: Currently used for an Exhibition of Water Colours, principally by Winslow Homer.
• Gallery X: Maya Art, including sculptures, pottery, and other Minor Arts.
• Galleries XI-XIV: Paintings of the Italian, French, Flemish, Spanish, Dutch, German, and other Schools, including many notable loans.
• Gallery XV: Drawings of the French, English, Flemish, German, Dutch, and Italian Schools.
• Gallery XVI: Portraits, chiefly by Copley and other early American artists; Old Silver.
• Gallery XVII: Loan Exhibition of XVI-XIX-century Paintings.
• Ross Study Series: Paintings, Drawings, and Diagrams illustrating the principles of design and representation, installed in two rooms on the north side of the Court. This floor also includes the Print Study Room and the Administrative Offices.
• Third Floor: Temporary Exhibitions of American Water-Colours owned by the Museum and an Exhibition of Students' Work.

Hours of Opening:

• Daily except Sundays and Legal Holidays: 9 A.M. - 5 P.M.
• Sundays: 12 M. - 5 P.M.

The document provides a comprehensive overview of the museum's layout and the various artworks and exhibitions available at the time.

The image shows the floor plans and descriptions of the Fogg Art Museum as it was in 1927, detailing both the first and second floors.

First Floor:

The layout includes several key areas:

1. Court: Directly opposite the entrance, designed to resemble the façade of a villa at Montepulciano.
2. Great Hall (Gallery I):
   • Features a French XVI-century carved oak ceiling from Dijon.
   • Contains French Romanesque capitals from Moutier-Saint-Jean, Spanish Romanesque capitals, tapestries, choir stalls, and a German baptismal font.
3. Galleries II-III:
   • Classical Exhibition with an Egyptian head, Greek sculptures, and minor arts.
   • Includes notable pieces like the Meleager and "Ponsonby" head.
4. Galleries IV-V:
   • Used for loan exhibitions and new acquisitions.
   • Medieval Exhibition with illuminated manuscripts, Limoges enamels, ivories, and other medieval art examples.
5. Galleries VI-VIII (Oriental Department):
   • Showcases Indian and Cambodian sculpture.
   • Chinese, Korean, and Japanese pottery and bronzes.
   • Chinese sculpture, paintings, and bronzes.
6. Additional Rooms:
   • Print Study and Storage Rooms.
   • Library.
   • Lantern Slide and Photograph Rooms.

Second Floor:

The second floor includes:

1. Gallery IX:
   • Primarily used for an exhibition of watercolors by Winslow Homer.
   • Also features Maya art and other minor arts.
2. Galleries X-XIV:
   • Paintings from various schools: Italian, French, Flemish, Spanish, Dutch, German, and others.
3. Gallery XV:
   • Drawings from multiple schools: French, English, Flemish, German, Dutch, and Italian.
4. Gallery XVI:
   • Portraits, primarily by Copley and other early American artists.
   • Old silver exhibits.
5. Gallery XVII:
   • Loan Exhibition of XVII-century paintings.
6. Ross Study Series:
   • Located in rooms on the north side of the court.
   • Includes the Ross Study Series of paintings, drawings, and diagrams illustrating design and representation principles.
7. Additional Rooms:
   • Picture Study Room.
   • Administrative Offices.

Third Floor:

• Contains temporary exhibitions of American watercolors owned by the museum and an exhibition of students' work.

Hours of Opening:

• Daily except Sundays and legal holidays: 9 AM to 5 PM.
• Sundays: 2 PM to 5 PM.

The image is dated June 20, 1927.

The image shows a detailed floor plan and description of the Fogg Art Museum from a 1927 publication. The museum's layout is divided into two main floors, with additional references to the third floor.

First Floor:

• Court: Directly opposite the entrance, the Court is made of Italian Travertine and is designed in the style of the façade of San Gallo’s villa at Montepulciano, except for the third story.
• Great Hall (I): Features a 16th-century carved oak ceiling from Dijon and other notable items such as French Romanesque capitals from Moutier-Saint-Jean and Spanish Romanesque capitals. It also houses the Tapestries, Choir Stalls, and German Baptismal Font on loan.
• Classical Exhibition (II-III): Displays Egyptian heads, Greek sculptures including a 4th-century head, Meleager, and the "Ponsonby" head. It also includes minor arts.
• Loan Exhibitions and Mediaeval Exhibition (IV-V): These galleries are used for loan exhibitions and new acquisitions. They include illuminated manuscripts, tapestries, Limoges enamels, ivories, and other examples of medieval art.
• Oriental Department (VI-VIII): Contains Indian and Cambodian sculptures, Chinese, Korean, and Japanese pottery and bronze, and Chinese paintings and bronzes.
• Additional rooms include the Print Study and Storage Rooms, Library, Lantern Slide, and Photograph Rooms.

Second Floor:

• Water Colours Exhibition (IX): Currently used for an exhibition of watercolors, primarily by Winslow Homer.
• Maya Art (X): Focuses on sculpture, pottery, and other minor arts.
• Paintings of Italian, French, Flemish, Spanish, Dutch, German, and Other Schools (XI-XIV): Features notable loans from these schools.
• Drawings of French, English, Flemish, German, Dutch, and Italian Schools (XV): Showcases drawings from various European schools.
• Portraits and Loan Exhibition of XVI-XIX-Century Paintings (XVI-XVII): Includes portraits by Copley and other early American artists, and a loan exhibition of 16th to 19th-century paintings.
• Ross Study Series: Located in rooms on the north side of the Court, this series includes paintings, drawings, and diagrams illustrating design and representation principles.
• Picture Study Room and Administrative Offices: Located in the upper part of the Court.

Third Floor:

• Temporary exhibitions of American watercolors owned by the museum and an exhibition of students' work.

Hours of Opening:

• Daily (except Sundays and Legal Holidays): 9 A.M. - 5 P.M.
• Sundays: 12 P.M. - 5 P.M.

The document is dated June 20, 1927, and provides a comprehensive overview of the museum's collection and layout as it was organized at that time.

The image depicts a page from a 1927 guide to the Fogg Art Museum. It contains floor plans and descriptions of the museum's layout and exhibits on the first and second floors.

First Floor:

• Court: The central area is made of Italian Travertine and is designed similarly to the facade of San Gallo's villa at Montepulciano.
• Great Hall (I): Features a 16th-century carved oak ceiling from Dijon, French Romanesque capitals from Moutier-Saint-Jean, Spanish Romanesque capitals, Tapestries, Choir Stalls, and a German Baptismal Font.
• Classical Exhibition (II-III): Displays include Egyptian heads, Greek sculpture, including 4th-century heads, Meleager, "Ponsonby" head, and minor arts.
• Loan Exhibitions (IV-V): These galleries are used for various loan exhibitions and new acquisitions, including illuminated manuscripts, tapestries, Limoges enamels, ivories, and other medieval art.
• Oriental Department (VI-VIII): Exhibits Indian and Cambodian sculpture, Chinese, Korean, and Japanese pottery and bronze, as well as Chinese sculpture, paintings, and bronzes.
• Other Rooms: Includes Print Study and Storage Rooms, the Library, and Lantern Slide and Photograph Rooms.

Second Floor:

• Room IX: Used for an exhibition of watercolors, primarily by Winslow Homer.
• Room X: Features Maya Art, sculpture, pottery, and minor arts.
• Galleries XI-XIV: Showcase paintings from Italian, French, Flemish, Spanish, Dutch, German, and other schools, with notable loans.
• Room XV: Displays drawings from French, English, Flemish, German, Dutch, and Italian schools.
• Room XVI: Portraits, chiefly by Copley and other early American artists; Old Silver.
• Loan Exhibition (XVII): Features 16th to 19th-century paintings on loan.
• Ross Study Series: Includes paintings, drawings, and diagrams illustrating the principles of design and representation, installed in rooms on the north side of the Court.
• Administrative Offices: Located on this floor.
• Temporary Exhibitions: Some rooms on the third floor host temporary exhibitions of American Water-Colours owned by the museum and an exhibition of students' work.

Hours of Opening:

• Daily except Sundays and Legal Holidays: 9 A.M. to 5 P.M.
• Sundays: 12 M. to 5 P.M.

The guide is dated June 20, 1927.

The image shows a detailed layout and information guide for the Fogg Art Museum from 1927. The guide provides floor plans for the first and second floors of the museum and includes descriptions of each gallery and room.

First Floor:

1. Great Hall (I) - Contains a French XVI-century carved oak ceiling from Dijon, French Romanesque capitals from Moutier-Saint-Jean, Spanish Romanesque capitals, tapestries, choir stalls, and a German baptismal font. These are mostly loans.
2. Classical Exhibition (II-III) - Features Egyptian and Greek sculptures, including a IV-century head and a Melos "Ponsonby" head, along with minor arts.
3. Loans Exhibition (IV-V) - This section is designated for loan exhibitions and new additions, showcasing items like illuminated manuscripts, tapestries, Limoges enamels, ivories, and other medieval art pieces.
4. Oriental Department (VI-VIII) - Displays Indian and Cambodian sculptures, Chinese, Korean, and Japanese pottery and bronze, as well as Chinese sculptures and paintings.

Additional rooms on the first floor include:

• Print Study and Storage Rooms
• Library
• Lantern Slide and Photograph Rooms

The layout shows the Court, Library, and various galleries in relation to each other, emphasizing the main entrance area.

Second Floor:

1. Picture Study Room and Administrative Offices - Located near the upper part of the Great Hall.
2. Galleries (IX-XVII) - Each gallery is described:
   • IX - Primarily used for exhibitions of watercolors, mainly by Winslow Homer.
   • X - Maya Art, including sculpture and pottery.
   • XI-XIV - Paintings from the Italian, French, Flemish, Spanish, Dutch, German, and other schools, including notable loans.
   • XV - Drawings from French, English, Flemish, German, Dutch, and Italian schools.
   • XVI - Portraits, mainly by Copley and other early American artists, and old silver.
   • XVII - Loan Exhibition of XVI-XIX-century paintings.

Additionally, the second floor mentions a Ross Study Series of paintings, drawings, and diagrams illustrating design principles, installed on the Court's north side.

Hours of Opening:

• Daily, excluding Sundays and legal holidays: 9 AM to 5 PM
• Sundays: 12 PM to 5 PM
• The guide is dated June 20, 1927.

The image shows two floor plans of the Fogg Art Museum, along with descriptive text detailing the layout and contents of the museum's first and second floors, as it was in 1927.

First Floor Plan and Description:

• The first floor features a court directly opposite the entrance, made of Italian Travertine, designed in an adaptation of the facade of San Gallo's villa at Montepulciano.
• The Great Hall is located at the extreme right of the entrance corridor, featuring a French 16th-century carved oak ceiling from Dijon, French Romanesque capitals from Moutier-Saint-Jean, Spanish Romanesque capitals, the Tapestries, Choir Stalls, German Baptismal Font, and loans.
• Galleries I-VIII, arranged from left to right, include:
  • Gallery I: French, Flemish, and Dutch paintings of the 17th century.
  • Galleries II-III: Classical Department with Greek, Roman, and Etruscan artifacts, including 15th-century heads, Meleager, and "Ponsonby" head.
  • Galleries IV-V: Mediaeval Department with illuminated manuscripts, tapestries, limoges, and ivories.
  • Galleries VI-VIII: Oriental Department with Indian, Chinese, and Korean sculptures, bronzes, and paintings.
• Additional rooms include the Print Study, Storage, Library, Lantern Slide, and Photograph Rooms.

Second Floor Plan and Description:

• The second floor currently hosts an exhibition of watercolors by Winslow Homer.
• Galleries IX-XVII, arranged from left to right, include:
  • Gallery IX: Watercolors.
  • Gallery X: Maya Art, including sculpture, pottery, and minor arts.
  • Galleries XI-XIV: Italian, French, Flemish, Dutch, German, and other schools’ paintings, with significant loans.
  • Gallery XV: Drawings of various European schools.
  • Gallery XVI: Portraits, mainly by Copley and other early American artists.
  • Gallery XVII: Loan exhibition of 16th-19th century paintings.
• The Ross Study Series of Paintings, Drawings, and Diagrams, illustrating design principles, is installed in two rooms on the north side of the court. The Picture Study Room and the Administrative Offices are also located on this floor.
• Some rooms on the third floor hold temporary exhibitions, including American watercolors and students' work.

Hours of Opening:

• Daily except Sundays and legal holidays: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
• Sundays: 12 p.m. to 5 p.m.

The document is dated June 20, 1927.

The image depicts an interior layout plan of the Fogg Art Museum, including floor plans for both the first and second floors, along with descriptions of what can be found in each gallery.

The first floor plan shows various rooms such as Storage, Library, Lantern Slide, Print Study, Loan Exhibition, Court, Great Hall, Classical Exhibition, Gallery I, II-III, IV, and V-VII. Each section has a description beside it:

• Directly opposite the entrance is the Court, designed in Italian Travertine and inspired by San Gallo's villa at Montepulciano.
• Gallery descriptions mention French XVI-century carved oak ceiling, French and Spanish Romanesque capitals, Egyptian head, Greek sculpture, medieval exhibitions, and Oriental Department with sculptures and bronzes from various Asian regions.

The second floor plan identifies more galleries and rooms including Upper Part of Court, Gallery VIII, IX, X, XI-XIV, XV, XVI, XVII, Upper Part of Great Hall, Picture Study Room, and Ross Study Series. The accompanying descriptions outline:

• Exhibition of Water Colours by Winslow Homer.
• Maya Art including sculptures, pottery, and other minor arts.
• Paintings of various European schools.
• Drawings of French, English, Flemish, German, Dutch, and Italian artists.
• Portraits by Copley and other American artists.
• Loan Exhibition of XVI-XIX-century paintings.

It also mentions additional exhibits accessible in the third floor, such as American Water-Colours and Students' Works.

The museum's hours of opening are listed:

• Daily except Sundays and legal holidays from 9 A.M. to 5 P.M.
• Sundays from 12 M. to 5 P.M.

The date on the document is June 20, 1927.

This image displays an open booklet or brochure, perhaps from a catalogue. The pages shown contain floor plans and descriptive text for the Fogg Art Museum. The layout of the pages is such that the left side represents the first floor of the museum and the right side the second floor. Each floor has a precisely drawn floor plan with labeled rooms and galleries.

The text on the left page provides a detailed explanation of the first floor's contents, mentioning features like the Court made of Italian Travertine, the Great Hall with a French XVI-century carved oak ceiling, and various exhibitions including classical and medieval art among others.

The right page describes the second floor, noting that it houses an exhibition of watercolors by Winslow Homer and provides a list, from IX to XVII, of various other rooms and their respective contents, including Maya Art, Drawings of the Schools of Europe, and a Silver Exhibition.

The bottom section contains the operating hours of the museum, indicating that the museum was open daily except Sundays and legal holidays, with specific opening hours listed. The date "June 20, 1927" suggests that this document was created or printed on or before that date.

The image shows a page from a document titled "Fogg Art Museum", dated June 20, 1927. The page is divided into two main sections, each depicting floor plans and descriptions of the museum's layout and collections.

Left Side: First Floor

• Floor Plan: The left side features a detailed floor plan labeled "FIRST FLOOR". The layout includes labeled areas such as:

  • Storage
  • Library
  • Lantern Studio
  • Print Study
  • Photograph Room
  • Court
  • Gallery VI
  • Gallery VII
  • Gallery VIII
  • Great Hall
  • Classical Exhibition
  • Loan Exhibition
  • Main Entrance

• Text Description: Below the floor plan, there is a detailed description of the galleries and their contents:

  • Gallery I: Great Hall – Features a French XVI-century carved oak ceiling, French Romanesque capitals, Spanish Romanesque capitals, tapestries, choir stalls, and a German baptismal font.
  • Galleries II–III: Classical Exhibition – Includes Egyptian, Greek sculpture, and New Accessions, such as a "Medieval Manuscript Exhibition" with tapestries, limoges, enamels, ivory, and other examples of medieval art.
  • Galleries IV–V: Used for loan exhibitions and new illuminated manuscripts.
  • Galleries VI–VIII: Oriental Department – Displays Indian and Cambodian sculpture, Chinese, Korean, and Japanese pottery and bronze, Chinese sculpture, paintings, and bronzes.
  • Additional rooms on this floor include the Print Study, Storage Rooms, Library, Lantern Slide, and Photograph Rooms.

Right Side: Second Floor

• Floor Plan: The right side shows a floor plan labeled "SECOND FLOOR". Key areas include:
  • Gallery IX: Used for an exhibition of watercolors, primarily by Winslow Homer.
  • Galleries X–XIV: German and other schools of painting, including many notable loans.
  • Gallery XV: Drawings from French, English, Flemish, German, Dutch, and Italian schools.
  • Gallery XVI: Portraits, chiefly by Copley and other early American artists, and old silver.
  • Gallery XVII: Loan Exhibition of XVI–XIX-century paintings.
  • Ross Study Series: Includes paintings, drawings, and diagrams illustrating the principles of design and representation. These are installed in two rooms on the north side of the court.
  • Picture Study Room and Administrative Offices are also mentioned.

Additional Information

• Hours of Opening: Listed at the bottom of the page:
  • Daily except Sundays and Legal Holidays: 9 A.M. – 5 P.M.
  • Sundays: 12 M. – 5 P.M.

Overall Context

The document serves as a guide to the Fogg Art Museum's layout and collections as of June 20, 1927. It provides a clear organizational structure, detailing the purpose of each gallery and room, along with the types of art and artifacts displayed. The floor plans are schematic and labeled to help visitors navigate the museum effectively.

The image shows a printed brochure for the Fogg Art Museum. The brochure has two pages. The left page has a floor plan of the museum's first floor. The right page has a floor plan of the second floor. The brochure describes the various galleries and rooms on the first and second floors of the museum. It mentions the different types of art and artifacts that are displayed in the galleries, such as paintings, sculptures, drawings, and photographs. It also provides information on the hours of operation for the museum.