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Fogg Museum Scrapbook, March 1927 - February 1928

ARCH.2003.1, Rendition: 791163

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The image shows a page from an old publication, likely a magazine or a book, with several advertisements for art-related publications. The page appears to be from the year 1928, as indicated by the handwritten note at the top of the page which reads "Burlington Magazine - Feb. 1928."

The page is divided into three main sections, each advertising a different publication:

  1. Left Section: This section advertises "Der Cicerone," described as "The Leading European Art Review." It is a fortnightly publication for artists, connoisseurs, and collectors. The publication is edited by Prof. Dr. Georg Biermann, Berlin, and is published by Klinkhardt und Biermann Publishers, Liebigstrasse 6, Leipzig. The price for a quarterly subscription is 9 marks (gold marks).

  2. Center Section: This section advertises "Belvedere," described as "Zeitschrift für Sammler und Kunstfreunde," which translates to "Journal for Collectors and Art Lovers." It focuses on art and culture of the past and is published by the Verlag des Belvedere, Vienna, Schwindgasse 15. It is stated to have twelve issues per year, and each essay is followed by a synopsis in English.

  3. Right Section: This section advertises "Art Studies: Mediaeval, Renaissance, and Modern," edited by members of the departments of fine arts at Harvard and Princeton Universities. This is a journal published by the Oxford University Press, Amen House, London, EC4. The price is listed as 31s. 6d. net.

The page has a vintage appearance, with aged paper and some wear, indicating it is from an older publication. The text is formatted in a classic typographic style, typical of the early 20th century.

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This image shows a page from an old publication, specifically from "The Burlington Magazine," February 1928, as indicated by the handwritten note at the top. The page contains three advertisements for art-related publications.

  1. Top Left Advertisement: DER CICERONE

    • Title: "DER CICERONE"
    • Subtitle: "The Leading European Art Review"
    • Description: It is described as a fortnightly publication for artists, connoisseurs, and collectors, edited by Prof. Dr. Georg Biermann in Berlin.
    • Price: 9 marks (gold marks) quarterly.
    • Publisher: Klinkhardt und Biermann Publishers, Liebigstrasse 6, Leipzig.
  2. Top Right Advertisement: BELVEDERE

    • Title: "BELVEDERE"
    • Subtitle: "Kunst und künstlerische Kultur der Vergangenheit" (Art and artistic culture of the past).
    • Description: It is a journal for collectors and lovers of art. The articles are followed by a synopsis in English.
    • Frequency: Twelve issues per year.
    • Publisher: Verlag des Belvedere, Vienna, IV. Schwindgasse 15.
  3. Bottom Advertisement: ART STUDIES

    • Title: "ART STUDIES"
    • Subtitle: "Mediaeval, Renaissance, and Modern"
    • Description: This publication is edited by members of the departments of the fine arts at Harvard and Princeton universities. It includes essays on mediaeval, Renaissance, and modern art.
    • Advisory Council: Lists various names including Bernard Berenson, Adolph Goldschmidt, Paul Clemen, and others.
    • Price: 31s. 6d. net.
    • Publisher: Oxford University Press, Amen House, London, E.C.4.
    • Contents of Volume 5: Includes various articles with illustrations on topics such as Monuments Byzantins Inédits du Onzième Siècle, Apostolados, La Genèse Monumentale de l'Eglise Abbatale de Vézelay, and others.

The page is held together with a clear plastic strip, possibly for preservation purposes. The book appears to be bound in a maroon fabric.

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This image shows an open, hardcover book with a dark red or maroon binding, resting on a flat, light-colored surface. The visible page is a flyleaf or front endpaper — a blank or informational page inside the front cover — which functions as an advertising insert for three different art journals.

The page is divided into four rectangular panels, each containing promotional text for a publication:


Top-Left Panel: “DER CICERONE”

  • Title: DER CICERONE
  • Subtitle: A fortnightly publication for Artists, Connoisseurs and Collectors.
  • Editor: Prof. Dr. Georg Biermann, Berlin
  • Description: Described as the only German art periodical published twice monthly, in its twentieth year. It highlights reports on exhibitions and sales, beautiful color illustrations, and its importance for those interested in ancient and modern art.
  • Price: Quarterly 9 marks (gold marks)
  • Publisher: Klinkhardt und Biermann, Liebigstrasse 6, Leipzig
  • Sample Copies: Available for 1 mark.

Top-Right Panel: “BELVEDERE”

  • Title: BELVEDERE
  • Subtitle: Kunst und künstlerische Kultur der Vergangenheit (Art and artistic culture of the past)
  • Target Audience: Zeitschrift für SAMMLER und KUNSTFREUNDE (Journal for Collectors and Art Lovers)
  • Language: Every essay is followed by a synopsis in English.
  • Frequency: Twelve issues per year.
  • Publisher: Verlag des Belvedere, Vienna: IV. Schwindgasse 15

Bottom Panel: “ART STUDIES”

  • Title: ART STUDIES
  • Subtitle: Mediaeval, Renaissance, and Modern
  • Editorial Board: Edited by members of the Departments of the Fine Arts at Harvard and Princeton Universities.
  • Advisory Council: Lists scholars including Bernard Berenson, Paul F. Kluckhohn, John L. Tinkham, and others.
  • Background: Launched in 1923; this is Volume 5, funded by the Arthur Sachs Foundation. The 15th annual volume was scheduled for November 1927.
  • Content: Features scholarly articles with high-quality illustrations and well-printed bound volumes. Mentions specific contents like: monuments and inscriptions from the 12th century by Charles Diehl, frescoes by Lorenzo Vecchietta, and portraits of Evangelists.
  • Price: 31s. 6d. net
  • Publisher: Oxford University Press, Amen House, London, E.C.4

Handwritten Note:
In the top-left corner of the page, there is a handwritten note in pencil:

“Burlington Mag. given — Feb. 1928”

This suggests the book — or perhaps the journal mentioned — was given as a gift in February 1928, and may reference The Burlington Magazine (a well-known art journal).


Additional Details:

  • The pages of the book appear aged, with a yellowed, creamy paper tone, typical of early 20th-century print.
  • The book is open flat, revealing not only the current page but also the text on the facing left-hand page and the text of the next few pages on the right, which are slightly fanned out.
  • The book is likely an art reference book or anthology, and the ad page suggests it was published around 1927–1928, reflecting the intellectual and publishing milieu of European and American art scholarship of that era.

In summary, this is not a page of the book’s main content, but rather an advertising insert inside a hardcover volume — possibly from a library or private collection — promoting three major English and German-language art journals available in the late 1920s, with a personal annotation indicating a gift date.

This offers a fascinating glimpse into the world of art publishing and collecting nearly a century ago.

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The image shows a page from a magazine or book with a title and a table of contents. The title reads "Der Cicerone," which is a German art periodical. The table of contents lists various articles and sections, including "Kunst und kunstlerische Kultur der Vergangenheit" (Art and Artistic Culture of the Past), "Sammler und Kunstfreunde" (Collectors and Art Lovers), and "Medieval, Renaissance, and Modern." The page also includes a list of contributors and editors, as well as information about the publication's frequency and subscription details.

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The image is of an open book with two pages facing each other. The left page contains text that appears to be an introduction or editorial note. It mentions the magazine's title, "The Leading European Art Review," and its editor, Prof. Georg Biermann. The text also describes the magazine's content, focusing on artists, connoisseurs, and collectors. The right page has a title, "BELVEDERE," and mentions "Kunst und künstlerische Kultur der Vergangenheit," which translates to "Art and Artistic Culture of the Past." This page seems to be an advertisement or a section title within the magazine. Both pages have a brown border and are filled with text in a serif font, typical of academic or scholarly publications.

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The image shows a collection of three open books, each displaying the title pages of different art journals or publications. Here is a detailed description:

Top Left Book:

  • Title: Der Cicerone
  • Subtitle: A fortnightly publication for Artists, Connoisseurs and Collectors
  • Editor: Prof. Dr. Georg Bertram, Berlin
  • Publisher: Klinkhardt und Biermann, Leipzig
  • Description: The text describes Der Cicerone as the only German Art Periodical published twice monthly. It highlights its focus on accurate and scientific reports of important exhibitions and sales, making it indispensable for artists, collectors, and connoisseurs. The publication features 1,000 illustrations per year in color and monochrome, making it a leading European Art Periodical.
  • Price: Quarterly, 9 marks (gold marks).

Top Right Book:

  • Title: Belvedere
  • Subtitle: Kunst und künstlerische Kultur der Vergangenheit. Zeitschrift für SAMMLER und KUNSTFREUNDE (Art and Culture of the Past: A Journal for Collectors and Art Lovers)
  • Publisher: Verlag des Belvedere, Vienna: IV. Schwindgasse 15
  • Description: This journal focuses on art and culture from the past, catering to collectors and art enthusiasts. Each essay is followed by a synopsis in English. It is published twice a year.
  • Visual Design: The title page is clean and formal, with a bold, centered title and clear layout.

Bottom Book:

  • Title: Art Studies: Mediaeval, Renaissance, and Modern
  • Edited by: Members of the Departments of the Fine Arts at Harvard and Princeton Universities
  • Advisory Council: Lists notable scholars and experts in art history.
  • Publisher: Oxford University Press, Amen House, London, E.C.4
  • Description: This publication began in 1923 and is now published quarterly. It features essays on mediaeval, Renaissance, and modern art, with illustrations and scholarly contributions. The book emphasizes its thoroughness and reliability, noting that every essay is reviewed by the distinguished board of editors at Harvard University.
  • Price: 3s. 6d. net.

General Observations:

  • Condition: The books appear to be old, with aged paper and visible wear, suggesting historical or archival significance.
  • Layout: Each title page is neatly formatted, with clear headings, subtitles, and descriptive text.
  • Content Focus: All three publications are centered around art history, criticism, and scholarship, catering to artists, collectors, and academics.
  • Design: The design is formal and academic, typical of scholarly journals from the early to mid-20th century.

This image effectively showcases three important art publications, each with a distinct focus and audience, reflecting the rich tradition of art scholarship and critique.

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  • A photo of an open book or scrapbook with aged, cream-colored pages.
  • The top half shows two framed advertisements: on the left, “DER CICERONE” with the subtitle “The Leading European Art Review” and other German-English text; on the right, “BELVEDERE” with “Kunst und künstlerische Kultur der Vergangenheit” and additional English description for “SAMMLER und KUNSTFREUNDE.”
  • The bottom half features a large, bold heading: “ART STUDIES Medieval, Renaissance, and Modern” with a long paragraph of contributor notes, and at the very bottom: “OXFORD UNIVERSITY PRESS, Amen House, London, E.C.4.”
  • The page is bound in a bound volume or album, with a dark red cover visible at the edges and a light strap or white band crossing the right side.
  • The overall look is vintage, likely early 20th century, with serif typography and framed ad panels.

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The image shows a sheet of printed material detailing information about three publications related to art history and studies, presented on a book or bound volume.

  1. Top Left Section:

    • Title: "Der Cicerone."
    • Subtitle: "The Leading European Art Review."
    • Description: It is described as a fortnightly publication for artists, connoisseurs, and collectors. Edited by Prof. Dr. Georg Biermann in Berlin. The publication emphasizes its scientific approach and summaries in English.
    • Publishers: Klinkhardt & Biermann, Leipzig.
    • Price: Quarterly 9 marks (gold marks).
    • Editorial focus: Reviews exhibitions, studies monuments, art history, and collector interests.
  2. Top Right Section:

    • Title: "Belvedere."
    • Description: Focused on "Art and Culture of the Past," this journal caters to art collectors and lovers. It includes summaries in English for its essays.
    • Publisher: Verlag des Belvedere, Vienna.
    • Frequency: Twelve issues per year.
  3. Bottom Section:

    • Title: "Art Studies: Mediaeval, Renaissance, and Modern."
    • Edited by: Members of the Fine Arts Departments at Harvard and Princeton Universities.
    • Description: Started in 1923, it details the journal's focus on significant art topics, structured across medieval, Renaissance, and modern art history.
    • Publishers: Oxford University Press, London.
    • Price: 35 shillings net.
    • Advisory council: Includes a list of contributors and experts.

The sheet contains clear, uniform typography with section dividers, likely designed for informative purposes. Handwritten notes "Burlington magazine - Feb., 1928" are visible at the top margin.

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The image shows an open book or journal with several pages visible, displaying different articles or advertisements. The content appears to be related to art history, reviews, and studies.

The left page at the top displays text that reads "Volume XX THE LEADING EUROPEAN ART REVIEW DER CICERONE A fortnightly publication for Artists, Connoisseurs and Collectors." Below this is a description of 'Der Cicerone' as a German art periodical. There's also a mention of the price and publisher's information: "Klinkhardt und Biermann Liebigstrasse 6, Leipzig."

On the right, there's a large header reading "BELVEDERE" followed by "Kunst und künstlerische Kultur der Vergangenheit Zeitschrift für SAMMLER und KUNSTFREUNDE." This is a reference to art and culture of the past, and it indicates that the publication is a journal for collectors and lovers of art, available in both German and English.

Below these two sections is a larger section titled "ART STUDIES Mediaeval, Renaissance, and Modern," indicating that this page is the title or introduction to a compilation of art studies spanning different historical periods. This section is edited by members of the Departments of the Fine Arts at Harvard and Princeton Universities. A list of editors and contributors appears, and it mentions that the publication contains articles, illustrations, and studies of various historical periods of art.

Further textual information includes editorial addresses, details about the contributors, and a list of contents for "Art Studies." Additionally, there's a reference to the Oxford University Press in London.

The book/journal's physical condition shows some signs of wear, such as a slightly torn page on the left and aged paper. Handwritten text on the top left corner of the left page appears to read "Turn to the next piece - Feb. 6, 1928," suggesting that someone interacted with this material on that date.

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This image shows a page from what appears to be a periodical or journal, dated "Feb. 1928" at the top in handwriting. The page contains advertisements and descriptions for three distinct publications related to art studies.

  1. DER CICERONE:

    • Subtitle: The Leading European Art Review.
    • Description: This is a fortnightly publication targeting artists, connoisseurs, and collectors. It is edited by Prof. Dr. Georg Biermann from Berlin.
    • Price: 9 marks per quarter.
    • Notable points: It is highlighted as the only German art periodical published at regular intervals and is esteemed for its scientific editing, authoritative reviews, and its focus on contemporary and historical art. It aims to serve as a valuable resource for art collectors and connoisseurs.
    • Publisher: Klinkhardt & Biermann, of Leipzig.
  2. BELVEDERE:

    • Subtitle: Kunst und künstlerische Kultur der Vergangenheit (Art and cultural history of the past).
    • Description: This journal is for collectors and art lovers, focusing on art and culture of past eras. Each essay is accompanied by an English synopsis.
    • Publication Frequency: Twelve issues per year.
    • Publisher: Verlag des Belvedere, based in Vienna.
  3. ART STUDIES:

    • Subtitle: Mediaeval, Renaissance, and Modern.
    • Edited by: Members of the Departments of the Fine Arts at Harvard and Princeton Universities, along with an advisory council of noted scholars.
    • Overview: This publication began in 1923 and has been associated with Princeton and Harvard Universities. It discusses both traditional and contemporary art and includes illustrated essays.
    • Publisher: Oxford University Press, London.
    • Notable articles mentioned:
      • "Sculpture at Chartres" by Louis Gillet.
      • The Apotheosis of American Painting" by Charles O. Bigelow.
      • "The Goldwin Smith Collection" by John C. Van Dyke, among others.

The page is likely meant to appeal to individuals deeply interested in art history and scholarly analysis, providing critical resources for collectors, researchers, and enthusiasts.