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Fogg Museum Scrapbook, March 1927 - February 1928

ARCH.2003.1, Rendition: 791237

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The image shows two black-and-white photographs from a book, depicting the Fogg Museum of Art at Harvard University. The photographs are labeled as Plate IV.

  1. The top photograph (labeled A) shows the exterior facade of the Fogg Museum of Art. The building features a classical architectural style with symmetrical windows and a grand entrance with a set of stairs leading up to it. Trees are visible on either side of the building, and the scene appears to be set in winter, as the trees are bare.

  2. The bottom photograph (labeled B) depicts the interior corridor and courtyard of the Fogg Museum. The corridor is lined with a series of arches supported by columns, creating a long, covered walkway. The arches and columns are made of stone, and the courtyard area is visible through the arches, showing part of the building's exterior walls with windows and decorative elements.

The text on the right side of the page is partially visible, discussing the history and significance of the Fogg Museum, although the exact details are not fully legible. The book appears to be open to a section that provides detailed information and visual documentation of the museum.

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The image shows an open page from a book featuring two black-and-white photographs related to the Fogg Museum of Art at Harvard University.

  1. The top photograph (labeled "A") is an exterior view of the Fogg Museum of Art. The building is symmetrical, with a classical architectural style. It has a central entrance flanked by large columns and a pediment above. The structure is surrounded by a well-maintained lawn and trees, some of which are bare, suggesting the photo was taken in winter or early spring.

  2. The bottom photograph (labeled "B") consists of two images:

    • On the left side, there is an interior view of a long corridor within the museum. The corridor is characterized by a series of arches supported by columns, creating a repetitive and rhythmic architectural pattern.
    • On the right side, there is an image of the museum's courtyard. The courtyard is an open space surrounded by similar arched structures, giving it a sense of continuity with the interior corridor. The architectural style here is also classical, with stone walls and arches.

The page caption at the bottom reads: "Plate IV. The Fogg Museum of Art at Harvard." The surrounding text on the page is partially visible but not legible in its entirety. The book appears to be an older publication, possibly a historical or architectural text.

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The image shows two black-and-white photographs from an old book, specifically Plate IV, which is dedicated to the Fogg Museum of Art at Harvard.

  1. The top photograph (labeled A) depicts the exterior of the Fogg Museum of Art. The building is a classical architectural structure with a symmetrical design, featuring a central entrance flanked by columns and large windows. The photograph captures the front view of the museum with a paved pathway leading up to the entrance, bordered by trees and landscaped grounds.

  2. The bottom photograph (labeled B) shows the interior of the Fogg Museum. It features a long, covered corridor with high, arched ceilings supported by columns. The corridor leads to an open courtyard with similar architectural elements, including arches and columns, creating a grand and spacious feeling. The photograph highlights the architectural details of the interior spaces.

The text at the bottom of the page reads "Plate IV. The Fogg Museum of Art at Harvard," indicating that these images are part of a visual documentation of the museum. The surrounding pages of the book are visible, with some text and page numbers indicating it is likely a historical or academic publication.

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The image shows a page from a book featuring two black-and-white photographs of the Fogg Museum of Art at Harvard University.

  1. Top Photograph (Labeled "A"):

    • This photograph depicts the exterior of the Fogg Museum of Art. The building showcases a neoclassical architectural style with large columns and a symmetrical facade. The image captures the front view of the museum, including its main entrance, with a central archway and a pathway leading up to it. Trees and a well-manicured lawn are visible around the building.
  2. Bottom Photograph (Labeled "B"):

    • This photograph shows the interior corridor and courtyard of the Fogg Museum. The corridor features high, arched ceilings with evenly spaced columns that create a series of arches. The view extends through the corridor to reveal a courtyard area, which is framed by the same architectural elements seen in the corridor. The photograph captures the sense of spaciousness and elegance within the museum's interior design.

The page is titled "Plate IV: The Fogg Museum of Art at Harvard" at the bottom, indicating it is part of a series of illustrations or photographs documenting the museum. The surrounding text on the page (not fully legible in the image) likely provides further description or context about the museum.

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The image shows an open book with two black-and-white photographs on the left page and accompanying text on the right page. The top photograph depicts the exterior of the Fogg Museum of Art at Harvard, featuring a large, classical building with a central entrance, symmetrical wings, and trees lining the walkway leading up to it. The caption below this photograph reads: "A—The Fogg Museum of Art, Harvard."

The second photograph below it shows an interior view of the Fogg Museum, focusing on a long, arched corridor and an adjacent courtyard. The caption for this image reads: "B—The corridor and court, Fogg Museum."

At the bottom of the left page, there is a text that reads: "Plate IV. The Fogg Museum of Art at Harvard."

The right page contains some text, but it is not fully visible in the image. The spine of the book is visible, and it appears to be an old book due to the yellowing of the pages and the style of the photographs. The overall context suggests that the book is likely a publication about architecture or art, detailing the features and design of the Fogg Museum of Art at Harvard.

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The image shows an open book page featuring two photographs related to the Fogg Museum of Art at Harvard University. The page is labeled "Plate IV: The Fogg Museum of Art at Harvard."

  1. Top Photograph (Labeled "A"):

    • This image depicts the exterior of the Fogg Museum of Art at Harvard University. The building is a classical structure with a symmetrical facade, columns at the entrance, and multiple windows. The architectural style suggests a blend of traditional and possibly neoclassical design. The photograph appears to be taken from across the street, showing the building in its entirety.
  2. Bottom Photograph (Labeled "B"):

    • This image showcases an interior view of the Fogg Museum, specifically focusing on a corridor and courtyard area. The corridor features a series of arches supported by columns, creating an arcade. The courtyard is visible through the arches, and the architectural elements suggest influences from Italian Renaissance or similar styles. The design includes stone walls and vaulted ceilings.

The text on the right side of the page appears to provide additional context or description about the Fogg Museum, though it is partially cut off in the image. The overall presentation highlights both the exterior and interior architectural beauty of the museum.

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This image captures two photographs printed on a page of a book or a booklet. The page is labeled as "Plate IV. The Fogg Museum of Art at Harvard." The book appears to be relatively old, given the yellowing of the page and the wear around the edges.

The top photograph, labeled "A—The Fogg Museum of Art, Harvard," shows an external view of a building, which is likely the Fogg Museum given the caption. This building features a symmetrical facade with a central entryway, two floors of visible windows, and a set of stairs leading to the main entrance. There are leafless trees on either side, indicating it might be taken in a fall or winter season.

The bottom photograph, labeled "B—The corridor and court, Fogg Museum," depicts an interior view featuring an arched corridor with a series of columns on either side, creating a repetitive pattern along the walkway. The architectural style suggests a classical influence, and the corridor is well-lit with natural light, likely from an open courtyard, which might be just outside the frame of the photo.

The text on the right suggests that the page might belong to a publication discussing various aspects of art and museums, possibly connected to the Fogg Museum's history and contributions to art education or curation.

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The image is a page from a book showing two black and white photographs related to the Fogg Museum of Art at Harvard University. At the top, photograph A depicts the exterior of the museum, featuring a brick building with white-trimmed windows and a central entrance. Trees line the front of the building, with a pathway leading up to the door. At the bottom, photograph B shows the interior corridor and court of the museum, highlighting a series of arches and columns that create a walkway around a courtyard. The arches cast shadows on the ground, suggesting a serene and historical architectural style. The captions below the photographs label them as "A—The Fogg Museum of Art, Harvard" and "B—The corridor and court, Fogg Museum," while the bottom of the page titles the plate as "Plate IV. The Fogg Museum of Art at Harvard."

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The image shows an open book displaying two black-and-white photographs of the Fogg Museum of Art at Harvard.

  • The top photograph depicts the exterior view of the museum building, showcasing its classic architecture with multiple windows and a central entrance. Leafless trees are visible in front of the building, suggesting it might be late autumn or winter.
  • The bottom photograph shows an interior architectural feature of the museum identified as "The corridor and court." It captures a long covered corridor with arched ceilings and stone columns, opening up to a courtyard area with additional arches and two levels of windows and colonnades.

The captions under the photos read:

  • "A — The Fogg Museum of Art, Harvard"
  • "B — The corridor and court, Fogg Museum"

At the bottom of the page, the text reads:
"Plate IV. The Fogg Museum of Art at Harvard"

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The image shows an open book displaying two black-and-white photographs on a page labeled "Plate IV. The Fogg Museum of Art at Harvard."

Top Photograph (A):

  • Caption: "A—The Fogg Museum of Art, Harvard"
  • Description: The photograph depicts the exterior of a grand, neoclassical building. The structure features a symmetrical facade with multiple rows of evenly spaced rectangular windows and a central entrance flanked by columns. The building is surrounded by a well-maintained lawn, bare trees, and a paved pathway leading up to the entrance. The architecture suggests a historic and prestigious institution, consistent with the Fogg Museum of Art at Harvard University.

Bottom Photograph (B):

  • Caption: "B—The corridor and court, Fogg Museum"
  • Description: This photograph shows the interior of the museum, focusing on a long, arched corridor with a series of rounded arches supported by sturdy columns. The corridor leads into a spacious courtyard or atrium, which is also visible in the image. The architecture is characterized by clean lines, stone construction, and a sense of grandeur, typical of classical or neoclassical design. The space appears to be well-lit, with natural light filtering through the open arches and windows.

Overall Context:

The book page is part of a publication or catalog related to the Fogg Museum of Art at Harvard. The photographs provide a visual representation of both the exterior and interior architecture of the museum, showcasing its neoclassical design and historical significance. The layout is formal and educational, likely intended for academic or archival purposes. The accompanying text on the right side of the page appears to include descriptive or analytical content, though only a portion is visible in the image.