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Busch-Reisinger Museum Scrapbook, 1976-1980

ARCH.2013.5.18, Rendition: 799119

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The image is a collage of a newspaper article from the Boston Globe, dated December 11, 1977. The main photograph in the article shows Fogg Museum guard Anthony Mark sitting at a desk in an area closed to the public. Above him hangs a French portrait from the 17th century. The caption explains that larger museums rarely display all their works, so many pieces remain in storage, unseen by the public. The article highlights that this is one such piece, offering a glimpse into the art that typically remains out of view. Surrounding the main image are advertisements for products such as mirrors and a Hodler art exhibit.

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The image is a newspaper clipping from the Boston Globe dated December 11, 1977. The main feature of the clipping is a photograph of a museum guard named Anthony Mark at the Fogg Museum. Anthony is seated at a desk in an area that is "Closed to the Public." The area appears to be a storage or off-limits section of the museum.

In the background, there is a prominent painting of a woman holding a child, described as a French portrait from around 1600. The accompanying text mentions that larger museums often have extensive collections that are not displayed to the public and that these are kept in basements and storerooms. The clipping provides a glimpse into the lesser-seen parts of the museum.

The top and bottom edges of the clipping show parts of other advertisements and articles, including one for Toroise-Optix mirrors and another for a Hodel advertisement. The clipping is torn and folded, giving it a vintage appearance.

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The image is a newspaper clipping from the Boston Globe, dated December 11, 1977. The main focus is a photograph of an interior scene at the Fogg Museum, which is closed to the public.

In the image, a museum guard, identified as Anthony Mark, is seen monitoring an area that houses a French portrait from around 1600. The portrait depicts a woman holding a child. The caption describes the scene: "Fogg Museum guard Anthony Mark watches over an area closed to the public. Above him is a French portrait, circa 1600. Since larger museums rarely have the resources to display all their own collections, New England's museums and storerooms offer a glimpse of art the public seldom sees."

The photograph includes a caption below the image stating "CLOSED TO THE PUBLIC," and there are various smaller details and advertisements around the main image, such as a product advertisement for Trona Toroise mirrors. The newspaper clipping is part of a larger collection, with additional newspaper pages visible around the edges.

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The image is a collage of a newspaper clipping from December 11, 1977, featuring an article from the Boston Sunday Globe. The main photograph shows a guard at the Fogg Museum, identified as Anthony Mark, seated at a desk in a room that is closed to the public.

The caption reads:
"Fogg Museum guard Anthony Mark watches over an area closed to the public. Above him is a French portrait, circa 1600. Since larger museums rarely are able to display all they own, New England's museums use their basements and storerooms of several museums for a glimpse of art the public seldom sees."

In the photograph, Anthony Mark is seated at a desk with various items on it, including a bottle and a book. The room has a "CLOSED TO THE PUBLIC" sign prominently displayed in front of the desk. The background features a large framed painting of a woman and a cherubic child, which is the French portrait mentioned in the caption. Other artworks and framed pieces are also visible on the walls around the room. The newspaper clipping includes text from an advertisement for "Tina Torsoise mirrors from Electro-Optix" at the top. The edges of the clipping show additional text and partial images from the newspaper.

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The image is a newspaper clipping from the Boston Globe, dated December 11, 1977. The headline of the article is "Hodler art stolen in art heist not seen."

The main photograph in the article shows a security guard sitting in a chair in front of a prominent painting. The painting appears to be a classical artwork depicting a woman with two children, likely of European origin and dating from around the 1600s. The area is marked "CLOSED TO THE PUBLIC."

The article text explains that Anthony Mark, identified as a guard at the Fogg Museum, is overseeing an area that is closed to the public. The particular painting shown is a French portrait from around 1600. The article mentions that larger museums rarely open their basements and storerooms to the public, and a magazine had explored several museums to get a glimpse of the art that is seldom seen by the general public.

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The image is a clipping from the Boston Globe, dated December 11, 1977. It features a photograph taken at the Fogg Museum. In the photograph, a museum guard named Anthony is seated at a desk in a room that is closed to the public. Above him hangs a French portrait from circa 1600. The article accompanying the photograph discusses how museum guards, who are often the only ones to see certain artworks not on public display, have been interviewed by a New England magazine to provide a glimpse of the art that the public seldom sees. The photograph captures the guard in a contemplative pose, highlighting the solitary nature of his job and the exclusive access he has to the museum's hidden treasures.

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The image is a photograph of a newspaper clipping. The clipping features an article about an art museum, with a particular focus on a room that appears to be closed to the public, as indicated by a prominent sign at the bottom of the photograph. A large framed painting depicting a classical or mythological scene hangs on the wall. The painting shows multiple figures; one central figure that appears to be female, is seated and surrounded by other figures who seem to be interacting with her or each other in a dynamic composition.

In the foreground, an individual wearing a gray uniform, possibly a security guard, is seated at a desk, and various items such as papers and equipment are on the desk. There is a hint of architectural details of the room, suggesting a traditional or classical setting suitable for an art museum. The overall impression is of a snapshot of museum life, focusing on the exhibition space and the staff within. The newspaper article’s date is visible, it reads "Dec. 14, 1977" and part of the publication name "Boston Globe" is seen, which indicates the photograph was taken for or featured in this publication.

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The image shows a museum guard sitting behind a desk in an area that is closed to the public. A sign on the desk reads, "CLOSED TO THE PUBLIC." The guard is wearing a security uniform and is seated in front of a wall with a large framed painting. The painting features a classical scene with several figures, including a central female figure draped in blue fabric, surrounded by cherubic children. The setting appears to be an art museum, with various artifacts and artworks displayed nearby. The photograph is part of a newspaper clipping from the Boston Globe dated December 11, 1977, as indicated by the handwritten and printed text on the page. The caption next to the photograph describes the museum guard as Anthony Mark, monitoring an area closed to the public and mentions that the painting is a French portrait from around 1600.

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The image is a photograph from a newspaper or magazine, likely from the Boston Globe, dated December 11, 1977. It shows a guard seated in a gallery, overseeing an area marked "CLOSED TO THE PUBLIC." The guard is wearing a uniform and is seated behind a barrier, with a fire extinguisher visible nearby.

In the background, there is a large, framed painting depicting a woman seated and holding a child, with additional figures in the scene. The painting appears to be an oil portrait, possibly from the 17th century, as suggested by the accompanying caption. The caption mentions that the Fogg Museum guard, Anthony Mark, is watching over an area closed to the public, noting that this is a French portrait from around 1600. The text also highlights that since museums rarely display all their collections, New England magazines have explored the hidden treasures stored in basements and storerooms of several museums, offering the public a rare glimpse of art that is seldom seen.

The setting appears to be an art museum or gallery, with other framed artworks visible on the walls in the background. The overall tone of the image suggests a focus on the behind-the-scenes aspects of museum operations and the hidden treasures that are not typically on public display.

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A vintage photograph of a museum guard, Anthony Mark, is displayed in a newspaper article. He is sitting in front of a desk with a sign that reads "CLOSED TO THE PUBLIC." He is wearing a uniform and a watch. Behind him is a large painting of a woman and two children. The painting is mounted on the wall, and a fire extinguisher is placed on the left side.