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Fogg Museum Scrapbook, March 1927 - February 1928

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The image appears to be a page from a publication, likely a journal or magazine, dated December 10, 1927. The page contains several photographs and articles related to the Fogg Art Museum and other art-related news.

  1. Top Left Image and Text:

    • The photograph shows an exterior view of a building identified as "Gardner on Beacon Hill."
    • The accompanying text states that the former home of Mrs. Isabella Stewart Gardner was exhibited by the Division of Fine Arts on November 15.
  2. Middle Left Image and Text:

    • The photograph depicts a corridor with arched windows and a series of paintings along the walls.
    • The text describes it as "In white perspective (left): A corridor in the Fogg Art Museum. The pillars on the right are a part of the early Romanesque cloister from the central court."
  3. Top Right Image:

    • The photograph shows an exterior view of a large, stately building surrounded by trees.
  4. Bottom Right Image and Text:

    • The photograph is a portrait of an older man with a beard and mustache, wearing a suit and tie.
    • The accompanying text identifies him as "The visiting lecturer on Fine Arts and the History of Art from Columbia University, Professor Goldschmidt, Professor of Fine Arts and History of Art at the University of Berlin. Professor Goldschmidt is giving a series of lectures at the Fogg Art Museum. The lectures are being given by the generosity of Mr. William P. Almolt of New York City."
  5. Articles:

    • Fogg Art Museum:
      • The article mentions that the Fogg Art Museum is showing a collection of paintings, including masterpieces from Italian, German, Netherlandish, French, and other schools. The exhibition is in Gallery XIV on the second floor and will remain for some weeks.
    • Exhibition of Japanese Screens:
      • An exhibition of Japanese screens of various periods and schools, lent by a Friend of the Fogg Art Museum, will be shown at the Museum from December 11, 1927, to January 3, 1928.
      • The article also mentions watercolors and drawings by Ruskin, Turner, and H. B. Brabazon, which are exhibited in Gallery IX on the second floor.

The page provides a snapshot of art exhibitions and lectures happening at the Fogg Art Museum in late 1927, along with visuals of the museum's interior and related buildings.

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The image displays an open book or album with two visible pages. The left page is titled "THE YARD, DECEMBER 10, 1927," and features three black and white photographs. The top photograph shows a large, stately building, possibly a museum or institutional building, with a sign that reads "Fogg Art Museum." The caption underneath this photo mentions "Shady Hill" and a Professor Charles Eliot Norton.

The second photograph, positioned at the bottom left, depicts a corridor with arched openings, labeled as "In white perspective (left): A corridor on the second floor of the new Fogg Art Museum, which will be the lecture room for the Division of Fine Arts."

The right page, labeled "Gazette, Dec. 10, 1927," features a circular portrait of a distinguished-looking man with white hair and a mustache. The caption identifies him as "Adolph Goldschmidt, Professor of the History of Art at the University of Berlin," and mentions his lectures at Harvard University.

Below the portrait, there is an article announcing an exhibition of Japanese screens at the Fogg Art Museum from December 11, 1927, to January 8, 1928, and mentions additional watercolors and drawings by Ruskin, Turner, and H. B. Brabazon on display in Gallery IX.

The layout and content suggest that this book is a historical record or newsletter, detailing events, exhibitions, and lectures at an art museum in 1927.

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The image shows a page from a publication titled "The Yard," dated December 10, 1927. This page features several key articles and images related to the Fogg Art Museum at Harvard University.

  1. Main Photograph (Top):

    • The image at the top shows the former home of Charles Eliot Norton, now part of the Fogg Art Museum, specifically the Division of Fine Arts. The building is depicted with classical architectural features.
  2. Corridor Image (Left):

    • Below the main photograph, there is an image of a corridor inside the new Fogg Art Museum. The corridor features a vaulted ceiling and arched doorways.
  3. Portrait and Description (Center):

    • There is a portrait of Adolf Goldschmidt, identified as the visiting lecturer on Fine Arts and the History of German Culture. He is a Professor of the History of Art at the University of Berlin and is delivering the Charles Eliot Norton Lectures at Harvard during the academic year 1927-1928.
  4. Article on Exhibitions (Bottom):

    • The text mentions several exhibitions at the Fogg Art Museum:
      • A collection of prints from various schools including Italian, German, Netherlandish, French, and others, displayed on the second floor for several weeks.
      • An exhibition of Japanese screens from various periods, lent by a friend of the museum, running from December 11, 1927, to January 3, 1928.
      • Watercolors and drawings by notable artists such as Ruskin, Turner, and H. B. Brabazon on display in Gallery IX on the second floor.

The overall page provides a glimpse into the activities and exhibitions at the Fogg Art Museum during late 1927.

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The image appears to be a page from a historical publication, likely a university or museum gazette, dated December 10, 1927. Here is a detailed summary of the contents:

  1. Top Left Section:

    • The title "The Yard" and date "December 10, 1927" are visible.
    • A small article mentions "Shady Hill," the former home of Professor Charles Eliot Norton, which was purchased by the Fogg Art Museum and will be used as a residence for the Director of Fine Arts starting November 16, 1927.
  2. Top Right Section:

    • A photograph of a grand, classical-style building, likely Shady Hill, the former residence of Professor Norton.
  3. Middle Left Section:

    • A photograph of a corridor inside the Fogg Art Museum. The caption reads: "In white perspective (left): A corridor on the second floor of the new Fogg Art Museum. This is part of the façade of the great central court."
  4. Middle Right Section:

    • A portrait of Adolph Goldschmidt, identified as a visiting lecturer on Fine Arts and the History of German Culture. He is described as a Professor of the History of Art at the University of Berlin. The lecture series was made possible by Mr. William P. Ahnelt of New York City.
  5. Bottom Left Section:

    • The heading "FOGG ART MUSEUM" with a note indicating that the museum is showing a collection of prints from various schools, including Italian, German, Netherlandish, French, and others. These prints are displayed in Gallery XIV on the second floor and will remain there for several weeks.
  6. Bottom Right Section:

    • An announcement of an exhibition of Japanese screens of various periods and schools, lent by a Friend of the Fogg Art Museum, to be shown from December 11, 1927, to January 3, 1928.
    • Another note mentions that watercolors and drawings by Ruskin, Turner, and H. B. Brabazon are on exhibition in Gallery IX on the second floor.

The page is part of a bound volume, indicating it might be part of a larger collection or archive related to the Fogg Art Museum and its activities in 1927.

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The image is a page from an old newspaper or magazine, specifically from "The Gazette" dated December 10, 1927. The page contains several sections and images related to the Fogg Art Museum.

  1. Top Section:

    • There is a photograph of Shady Hill, described as the former home of Professor Charles Eliot Norton, which is now part of the Fogg Art Museum. The date mentioned for the photograph is November 16.
    • An architectural photograph of the exterior of a building, likely the Fogg Art Museum, is shown.
  2. Left Section:

    • A captioned image of a corridor on the second floor of the new Fogg Art Museum is displayed. The corridor is described as part of the facade of the great central court.
    • A short text mentions an exhibition of prints, including Italian, German, Dutch, French, and other schools, held in Gallery XIV on the second floor.
  3. Center Section:

    • A large portrait of Adolph Goldschmidt, the visiting lecturer on Fine Arts and the History of German Culture at the University of Berlin, is shown. The text describes Goldschmidt as a professor who lectured under the German Museum Lectureship made possible by the generosity of Mr. William P. Ahneilt of New York City.
  4. Right Section:

    • A brief announcement about an exhibition of Japanese screens from various periods and schools, lent by a Friend of the Fogg Art Museum, running from December 11, 1927, to January 3, 1928.
    • Additional information mentions watercolors and drawings by Ruskin, Turner, and H. B. Brabazon that are on exhibition in Gallery IX on the second floor.

The page also includes the date "Dec. 10, '27" prominently at the top and bottom right, indicating the publication date. The layout and content suggest a focus on the museum's activities and exhibits, along with a profile of an important visiting lecturer.

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The image is of a page from a newspaper or magazine dated December 10, 1927, featuring various articles and images related to the Fogg Art Museum.

  1. Top Left Image:

    • This section is titled "The Yard, December 10, 1927."
    • The top left part shows an article mentioning Shady Hill, which is the former home of Professor Charles Eliot Norton. The article describes the transfer of the Norton Collection to the Museum of Fine Arts in Boston, dated October 20, 1927.
  2. Top Middle Image:

    • This section depicts a photograph of a grand building with a symmetrical facade, likely the Fogg Art Museum itself, surrounded by trees.
  3. Middle Left Image:

    • The lower left corner shows a corridor or gallery interior from the museum, specifically the second floor, where the Norton Collection was displayed.
  4. Center Image:

    • A portrait of Adolph Goldschmidt, a visiting lecturer on Fine Arts and the History of German Culture. He is described as a Professor of the History of Art at the University of Berlin. The article notes that his lecture was made possible by the generosity of Mr. William P. Arnold of New York City.
  5. Right Side Articles:

    • The right side includes two articles:
      • One mentions an exhibition of Japanese screens from various periods and schools, lent by a friend of the Fogg Art Museum, starting from December 11, 1927, and running until January 3, 1928.
      • Another article lists the exhibition of watercolors and drawings by Ruskin, Turner, and H. B. Brabazon in Gallery IX on the second floor of the Fogg Art Museum.

The overall content highlights the cultural and artistic events and exhibitions happening at the Fogg Art Museum around that time.

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The image shows an open book or magazine spread with various photographs and text providing information about events and exhibits relating to art and history. On the left page, there is a black and white photograph of a corridor leading into the Fogg Art Museum, with detailed descriptive text beneath it. The right-hand page showcases a building surrounded by trees captioned as the Gardner Study Hall (Note). Additional text in this section mentions artworks and exhibitions, including Japanese screens, prints from Italy, Germany, and the Netherlands, and drawings by artists such as Ruskin, Turner, and Burne-Jones on display at the Fogg Art Museum. The dates mentioned for the exhibitions and events are from December 1927, indicating that the content is historical.

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The image appears to be a page from a historical publication or a scrapbook dated December 10, 1927. The page includes various photographs and printed text.

  • The top photograph appears to show a large, stately house surrounded by trees.
  • To the left of the page, there is a photograph of a corridor with arches and a single chair visible in the foreground; it mentions the perspective of the corridor on the second floor of the Fogg Art Museum.
  • There is printed text that mentions the Fogg Art Museum hosting a collection of prints from different periods and regions such as Italian, German, Netherlandish, and French, which are exhibited in Gallery XIV on the second floor.
  • There is also text describing an exhibition of Japanese screens at the museum, lent by a Friend of the Fogg Art Museum, running from December 11, 1927, to January 3, 1928.
  • Watercolors and drawings by Ruskin, Turner, and H. B. Brabazon are mentioned as being on exhibition in Gallery IX on the second floor.

Adjacent to the bottom of the corridor photograph and the blurred face, there's a description of a lecture associated with the history of fine arts, mentioning Adolph Goldschmidt.

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The image shows an open scrapbook or photo album page with three black-and-white photos and accompanying text, dated December 10, 1927.

  1. The top photo is an exterior view of a large, stately two-story building partially obscured by trees. The building has multiple windows and a covered porch running the length of the front.

  2. The bottom left photo depicts a long corridor with arched ceilings, a few pillars, and a row of doors or windows along one side. There are some chairs and a painting on the wall.

  3. The bottom right photo is a black-and-white portrait of a man in a suit and tie inside an oval frame, though his face is obscured in the image you provided.

The text captions provide historical context. The top caption identifies the building as the former home of Professor Charles Eliot Norton, the centerpiece of a celebration by the Division of Fine Arts. The bottom left caption describes the corridor as part of the new Fogg Art Museum, specifically on the second floor. The bottom right caption talks about a visiting lecturer on Fine Arts and the history of German culture named Adolph Goldschmidt, who is giving a series of lectures at the University of Berlin.

Additional printed notes mention exhibitions at the Fogg Art Museum, including collections of prints and Japanese screens lent by a friend of the Museum, as well as an exhibition featuring works by Ruskin, Turner, H. B. Brabazon, and others. The page includes handwritten notes "Gazette" and the date "Dec. 10, 27".

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The image depicts an open page from a historical publication, likely a museum gazette or newsletter, dated December 10, 1927, and titled "THE YARD. DECEMBER 10, 1927." The page is part of the Fogg Art Museum and contains a mix of textual content and visual elements, providing updates on museum activities, exhibitions, and events.

Visual Elements:

  1. Photographs:

    • Top Right: A black-and-white photograph of a grand, classical-style building with a symmetrical facade, surrounded by trees and a well-maintained lawn. This appears to be a historic or significant location, possibly a university or institutional building.
    • Bottom Left: A photograph of a long, arched corridor with a series of framed artworks or prints displayed on the walls. The corridor leads to a central courtyard or atrium, with a bench visible on the left side. The architecture suggests an art museum or gallery space.
    • Bottom Center: A circular portrait of an older man, likely a notable figure associated with the museum or an event. The man is dressed formally in a suit and tie, indicating his importance.
  2. Textual Content:

    • Caption for the Top Right Photo: Mentions "October on Shady Hill (right): The former home of Professor Charles Eliot Norton, which was created by the Division of Fine Arts on November 16."
    • Caption for the Bottom Left Photo: Describes the corridor as "In white perspective (left): A corridor on the second floor of the new Fogg Art Museum. The pillars on the right are a part of the façade of the great central Court."
    • Portrait Caption: Identifies the man as Adolph Goldschmidt, a visiting lecturer on Fine Arts and the History of German Culture. He is noted as a Professor of the History of Art at the University of Berlin. The caption explains that he is giving a series of lectures under the Germanic Museum Lectureship, made possible by the generosity of Mr. William P. Ahnelt of New York City.
    • Gazette Section: A brief announcement about an exhibition of Japanese screens of various periods and schools, lent by a friend of the Fogg Art Museum. The exhibition will be shown at the Museum from December 11, 1927, to January 3, 1928. Additionally, it mentions an exhibition of watercolors and drawings by Ruskin, Turner, and H. B. Brazen in Gallery XIV, which will remain on display for some weeks.

Layout and Design:

  • The page is structured with a clean, formal layout typical of early 20th-century publications. The text is typed, and the photographs are integrated seamlessly into the design.
  • The use of bold headings, such as "THE YARD" and "FOGG ART MUSEUM," helps organize the content and draw attention to key information.
  • The inclusion of both photographs and detailed captions provides context and enhances the reader's understanding of the museum's activities and historical significance.

Contextual Clues:

  • The publication appears to serve as a record of museum events, exhibitions, and lectures, aimed at informing visitors, members, and the public about ongoing activities.
  • The mention of specific dates, locations, and individuals suggests that this was part of a regular series of updates or newsletters.

Overall, the image captures a snapshot of museum life in 1927, highlighting architectural features, exhibitions, and educational programs at the Fogg Art Museum. The combination of visual and textual elements provides a comprehensive view of the institution's activities during that period.