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The image is a floor plan of the Fogg Art Museum, dated June 20, 1927. It provides a detailed layout of the building, showing the first and second floors. Here are the key features:

First Floor:

• Great Hall (I): Features a French XVI-century carved oak ceiling from Dijon, and various Romanesque Capitals.
• Classical Exhibition (II-III): Contains Egyptian and Greek sculptures, including heads and minor arts.
• Loan Exhibition (IV-V): Displays illuminated manuscripts, tapestries, Limoges enamels, ivories, and other examples of Medieval Art.
• Oriental Department (VI-VIII): Houses Indian and Cambodian sculptures, Chinese, Korean, and Japanese pottery, bronze, and bronze sculptures, paintings, and bronzes.
• New Accessions (V): Likely used for displaying new acquisitions.
• Print Study and Storage Rooms: Located on the first floor.
• Library: Located on the first floor.
• Photograph Rooms: Located on the first floor.
• Lantern Slide Room: Located on the first floor.
• Court: Opposite the entrance, made of Italian Travertine, with a design similar to San Gallo's villa at Montepulciano.
• Main Entrance: The primary entry point to the museum.

Second Floor:

• Picture Study Room: Located on the second floor.
• Ross Study Series: Paintings, drawings, and diagrams illustrating design and representation principles.
• Admininstration (XVII): Administrative office space.
• Exhibition of Watercolors (IX): An exhibition of watercolors by Winslow Homer.
• Maya Art (X): Sculpture, pottery, and other minor arts.
• XII-XIV: Paintings of Italian, French, Flemish, Spanish, Dutch, German, and other schools, along with notable loans.
• XV: Drawings of French, English, Flemish, German, Dutch, and Italian schools.
• XVI: Portraits, chiefly by Copley and other early American artists, along with old silver.
• XVII: Loan Exhibition of XVI-XIX-century paintings.

The floor plan also includes additional details such as the "Upper Part of Court" and "Upper Part of Great Hall," indicating upper sections of the court and hall areas. The museum's opening hours are listed at the bottom, with daily hours from 9 AM to 5 PM, and Sundays from 12 PM to 5 PM, excluding Sundays and legal holidays.

This is an image of a brochure or guide for the Fogg Art Museum, featuring detailed floor plans and descriptions of the first and second floors, along with information about the museum's exhibits and hours of operation as of June 20, 1927.

First Floor:

• Court: Made of Italian Travertine, inspired by the facade of San Gallo’s villa at Montepulciano.
• Galleries: Numbered from I to VIII, starting from the Great Hall:
  • I (Great Hall): Features a French 16th-century oak ceiling, Romanesque capitals, and other art pieces on loan.
  • II-III (Classical Exhibition): Includes Egyptian and Greek sculptures, heads, and minor arts.
  • IV-V: Used for loan exhibitions and new accessions, showcasing medieval art like manuscripts, tapestries, and enamels.
  • VI-VIII (Oriental Department): Houses Indian and Cambodian sculptures, Asian pottery, bronzes, and other artworks.
• Additional Spaces: Print study, storage, library, lantern slide, and photograph rooms.

Second Floor:

• Upper Part of Court and Great Hall: Likely continues the design and function of the first floor.
• Galleries IX to XVII:
  • IX: Watercolor exhibition by Winslow Homer.
  • X: Maya art, including sculpture and pottery.
  • XI-XIV: Paintings from various European schools.
  • XV: Drawings from multiple artistic traditions.
  • XVI: Portraits, mainly by early American artists and old silver.
  • XVII: Loan exhibition of 16th-19th-century paintings and the Ross Study Series.
• Other Areas: Picture study room and administrative offices.

Third Floor:

• Temporary exhibitions of American watercolors and student work.

Hours of Opening:

• Daily except Sundays and legal holidays: 9 AM to 5 PM.
• Sundays: 12 PM to 5 PM.

The brochure is formatted with clear text descriptions and labeled floor plans for easy navigation. The layout emphasizes the museum's rich collection of art from various cultures and periods, along with its educational and administrative functions.

This image shows a historical, printed floor plan and guide for the Fogg Art Museum, dated June 20, 1927. The document is presented as a two-page spread, detailing the layout and contents of the First Floor and Second Floor.

General Structure

• The top of each page features the title: FOGG ART MUSEUM.
• Each page contains a detailed architectural floor plan with labeled rooms and galleries.
• Below each floor plan, there is descriptive text explaining what is housed in each numbered gallery or area.
• The document also includes Hours of Opening at the bottom.

First Floor (Left Page)

Layout:

• The plan shows a central COURT (described as "of Italian Travertine") opposite the MAIN ENTRANCE.
• Surrounding the court are numerous galleries, labeled I through VIII, and other functional rooms.
• Key rooms include:
  • GREAT HALL I (at the far right end of the entrance corridor).
  • CLASSICAL EXHIBITION II-III.
  • GALLERY VI, VII, VIII on the left wing.
  • PRINT STUDY, LIBRARY, STORAGE, PHOTOGRAPH, and LANTERN SLIDE rooms.
  • LOAN EXHIBITION IV-V spaces.
  • ORIENTAL DEPARTMENT VI-VIII.

Descriptions:

• I — GREAT HALL: Features a 16th-century French carved oak ceiling from Dijon, French Romanesque capitals, tapestries, choir stalls, and other loans.
• II–III — CLASSICAL EXHIBITION: Displays Egyptian and Greek sculpture, 4th-century heads, and minor arts.
• IV–V — LOAN EXHIBITION: Currently hosts a Medieval Exhibition, including manuscripts, tapestries, ivories, and enamel.
• VI–VIII — ORIENTAL DEPARTMENT: Covers Indian, Cambodian, Chinese, Korean, and Japanese sculpture, pottery, bronze, paintings.

Also located on this floor: Print Study, Storage, Library, Lantern Slide, and Photograph Rooms.

Second Floor (Right Page)

Layout:

• The plan shows the UPPER PART OF COURT and UPPER PART OF GREAT HALL.
• Key galleries are labeled IX through XVII.
• Notable rooms include:
  • ROSS STUDY SERIES (Rooms XIV and XV).
  • PICTURE STUDY ROOM.
  • HOLLYWOOD and ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICES.
  • GALLERY XVI, XVII.
  • PRINTS & DRAWINGS area.
  • GALLERIES X, XI, XII, XIII, XIV, XV.

Descriptions:

• IX: Watercolors, primarily by Winslow Homer.
• X: Maya Art — Sculpture, Pottery, and minor arts.
• XI–XIV: Paintings from Italian, French, Flemish, Spanish, German, and other schools, including many loans.
• XV: Drawings from French, English, Flemish, German, Dutch, and Italian Schools.
• XVI: Portraits, chiefly by Copley and other early American artists; includes Old Silver.
• XVII: Loan Exhibition of 16th–19th-century Paintings.
  • The Ross Study Series (paintings, drawings, diagrams) illustrating design and representation principles is installed in two rooms on the north side of the court.
  • Also on this floor: Picture Study Room and Administrative Offices.

Note: The text mentions that some rooms on the Third Floor (not shown) contain temporary exhibitions of American watercolors and student work.

Hours of Opening

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

Overall Impression

This is a meticulously organized, informative visitor guide from the Fogg Art Museum in 1927. It reflects the museum’s rich and diverse collection, spanning ancient, medieval, and modern art from multiple cultures. The inclusion of loan exhibitions, study spaces, and administrative details gives insight into the museum’s operational and educational focus at the time. The architectural drawings are precise and labeled clearly, making navigation straightforward for visitors.

The paper shows signs of age, with slight discoloration and wear along the fold, reinforcing its historical nature.

In summary: This 1927 guide provides a comprehensive, room-by-room tour of the Fogg Art Museum’s first and second floors, detailing the artworks, exhibitions, and facilities available to visitors, while also indicating the museum’s scholarly and curatorial priorities of the era.

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.

The image depicts a page from a book or guide, specifically detailing the layout and contents of the Fogg Art Museum in 1927. The page is divided into two sections, each containing a floor plan of the museum.

On the left side, labeled "FIRST FLOOR," the layout shows various rooms and galleries. The entrance leads directly to a Court, which is described as Italian Travertine, designed to resemble the facade of San Gallo's villa at Montepulciano. Galleries are numbered starting from the Great Hall, which features a French XVI-century carved oak ceiling from Dijon and French Romanesque capitals from Moutier-Saint-Jean. The Classical Exhibition includes Egyptian, Greek, and Minor Arts, while the Oriental Department showcases Indian, Cambodian, Chinese, Korean, and Japanese art.

The right side, labeled "SECOND FLOOR," details rooms used for exhibitions and study. Room IX is currently used for an exhibition of Water Colours, principally by Winslow Homer. Room X features Maya Art, including sculpture, pottery, and minor arts. Rooms XI-XIV display paintings from various schools, including Italian, French, Flemish, Spanish, Dutch, German, and other notable loans. Room XV presents drawings from French, English, Flemish, German, Dutch, and Italian schools, and Room XVI showcases portraits by Copley and early American artists, as well as Old Silver. Room XVII is dedicated to a loan exhibition of XVI-XIX-century paintings. The Ross Study Series of Paintings, Drawings, and Diagrams, illustrating principles of design and representation, is installed in two rooms on the north side of the Court. Temporary exhibitions of American Water-Colours and Students' Work are held in some rooms on the Third Floor.

The text also mentions the museum's hours of operation, which are daily except Sundays and legal holidays, from 9 A.M. to 5 P.M., and on Sundays from 12 M. to 5 P.M. The date at the bottom of the page is June 20, 1927.

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 presents a floor plan of the Fogg Art Museum, showcasing its layout and various rooms. The floor plan is divided into two sections, each representing a different level of the museum.

• First Floor
  • The first floor is located directly opposite the entrance, which is the Court of Italian Travertine.
  • The design of the first floor is an adaptation of the façade of San Gallo's villa at Montepulciano.
  • The galleries are numbered commencing with the Great Hall at the extreme right of the Entrance Corridor.
  • The rooms on the first floor include:
    • Great Hall - French XVI-century carved oak ceiling from Dijon; French Romanesque Capitals from Moutier-Saint-Jean; Spanish Romanesque Capitals. The Tapestries, Choir Stalls, German Baptismal Font are loans.
    • Classical Exhibition - Egyptian head; Greek Sculpture, including IV-century heads, Meleager, "Ponsonby" head; Minor Arts.
    • Oriental Department - Indian and Cambodian Sculpture; Chinese, Korean, and Japanese Pottery and Bronze; Chinese Sculpture, Paintings, and Bronze.
    • Loan Exhibition of XVI-XIX-century Paintings. The Ross Study Series of Paintings, Drawings, and Diagrams, illustrating the principles of design and representation, has been installed in two rooms on the north side of the Court. On this floor are also the Picture Study Room and the Administrative Offices.
• Second Floor
  • At present used for an Exhibition of Water Colours, principally by Winslow Homer.
  • Maya Art - Sculpture, Pottery and other Minor Arts.
  • Paintings of the Italian, French, Flemish, Spanish, Dutch, German, and other Schools, including many notable loans. Drawings of the French, English, Flemish, German, Dutch, and Italian Schools.
  • Portraits, chiefly by Copley and other early American artists; Old Silver.
  • Loan Exhibition of XVI-XIX-century Paintings. The Ross Study Series of Paintings, Drawings, and Diagrams, illustrating the principles of design and representation, has been installed in two rooms on the north side of the Court. On this floor are also the Picture Study Room and the Administrative Offices.

The floor plan provides a comprehensive overview of the museum's layout, highlighting its various rooms and exhibitions. The first floor features a range of galleries, including the Great Hall, Classical Exhibition, and Oriental Department, while the second floor is dedicated to watercolors, Maya art, paintings, and portraits. Overall, the floor plan offers a detailed and informative look at the Fogg Art Museum's architecture and collection.

The image is a page from a booklet or catalog, featuring two floor plans of the Fogg Art Museum. The left side of the page displays the first floor plan, while the right side shows the second floor plan.

First Floor Plan:

• The first floor plan is labeled "FOGG ART MUSEUM" at the top.
• It includes various rooms and spaces, such as the Great Hall, galleries, storage areas, a library, a court, and a print study.
• A key or legend is provided below the plan, explaining the different symbols and abbreviations used.

Second Floor Plan:

• The second floor plan is also labeled "FOGG ART MUSEUM" at the top.
• It features several galleries, a picture study room series, an upper part of the court, and other spaces.
• Similar to the first floor plan, a key or legend is included below the plan to help interpret the symbols and abbreviations.

Additional Information:

• Below the second floor plan, there is a list of exhibitions and events scheduled for June 20, 1927.
• This list includes information about loan exhibitions, temporary exhibitions, and hours of operation.

Overall, the image provides a detailed overview of the Fogg Art Museum's layout and programming during a specific period in 1927.

The image is a scanned page from an old book or pamphlet, featuring a floor plan of the Fogg Art Museum. The page is open to two facing pages, with the left page displaying the first floor and the right page showing the second floor.

First Floor:

• The first floor plan is accompanied by a detailed description of the various rooms and galleries.
• The text explains that the galleries are numbered starting from the Great Hall at the extreme right of the entrance corridor.
• The description highlights the different art collections and exhibitions on display, including:
  • Great Hall: French XVI-century carved oak ceiling from Dijon
  • Classical Exhibition: Egyptian head, Greek Sculpture, and other artifacts
  • Oriental Department: Indian and Cambodian Sculpture, Chinese, Korean, and Japanese Pottery and Bronze
  • Print Study and Storage Rooms, Library, Lantern Slide, and Photograph Rooms

Second Floor:

• The second floor plan is also accompanied by a detailed description of the various rooms and galleries.
• The text explains that the second floor features:
  • Exhibition of Water Colours by Winslow Homer
  • Maya Art: Sculpture, Pottery, and other Minor Arts
  • Paintings from various schools, including Italian, French, Flemish, Spanish, Dutch, German, and others
  • Drawings and Portraits by notable artists
  • Loan Exhibition of XVI-XIX-century Paintings
  • Ross Study Series: Paintings, Drawings, and Diagrams illustrating the principles of design and representation

Hours of Operation:

• The hours of operation for the museum are listed at the bottom of the right page:
  • Daily except Sundays and Legal Holidays: 9 A.M. - 5 P.M.
  • Sundays: 12 M. - 5 P.M.

Overall, the image provides a detailed look at the layout and contents of the Fogg Art Museum in 1927, showcasing its rich cultural heritage and artistic treasures.

The image presents a vintage floor plan of the Fogg Art Museum, showcasing its layout and various exhibitions. The floor plan is divided into two pages, with the left page displaying the first floor and the right page showing the second floor.

First Floor:

• Directly opposite the entrance is the Court, of Italian Travertine, the design of which, with the exception of the third story, is an adaptation of the façade of San Gallo's villa at Montepulciano.
• The Galleries are numbered commencing with the GREAT HALL at the extreme right of the Entrance Corridor.
  • I - GREAT HALL - French XVI-century carved oak ceiling from Dijon; French Romanesque Capitals from Moutier-Saint-Jean; Spanish Romanesque Capitals. The Tapestries, Choir Stalls, German Baptismal Font are loans.
  • II-III - Classical Exhibition - Egyptian head; Greek Sculpture, including IV-century heads, Meleager, "Ponsonby" head; Minor Arts.
  • IV-V - In these Galleries, which are to be used for Loan Exhibitions and New Accessions, a Mediaeval Exhibition has been installed, including Illuminated Manuscripts; Tapestries; Limoges Enamels; Ivories; and other examples of Mediaeval Art.
  • VI-VIII - Oriental Department - Indian and Cambodian Sculpture; Chinese, Korean, and Japanese Pottery and Bronze; Chinese Sculpture, Paintings, and Bronze.
  • Also on this floor are the PRINT STUDY and STORAGE ROOMS; the LIBRARY; LANTERN SLIDE and PHOTOGRAPH ROOMS.

Second Floor:

• At present used for an Exhibition of WATER COLOURS, principally by Winslow Homer.
• IX - MAYA ART - Sculpture, Pottery and other Minor Arts.
• X - XI-XIV - PAINTINGS of the Italian, French, Flemish, Spanish, Dutch, German, and other Schools, including many notable loans.
• XV - DRAWINGS of the French, English, Flemish, German, Dutch, and Italian Schools.
• XVI - PORTRAITS, chiefly by Copley and other early American artists; Old Silver.
• XVII - LOAN EXHIBITION of XVI-XIX-century PAINTINGS.
• The Ross Study Series of Paintings, Drawings, and Diagrams, illustrating the principles of design and representation, has been installed in two rooms on the north side of the Court. On this floor are also the Picture Study Room and the Administrative Offices.

HOURS OF OPENING

Daily except Sundays and Legal Holidays . . . . 9 A.M.–5 P.M.
Sundays 12 M.–5 P.M.

June 20, 1927.