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This image displays an open, vintage book or newspaper album, resting on a light-colored surface. The visible page is a clipping from the Boston Evening Transcript, dated March 3, 1923, as indicated in the upper right corner of the right-hand page.

The clipping is an article titled “Romanesque Carvings From French Cathedra” (with a slight typo, likely meant to be “Cathedrals”), which features a prominent large, centered photograph of an ornate, cylindrical stone capital. The photograph is accompanied by a caption identifying it as: “Two Views of the Avignon Capital, an Exquisite Work of the Twelfth Century, Which Has Been Added to the Fogg Museum’s Remarkable Collection of Romanesque Art.”

The caption further explains the scenes carved on the capital: “The Carvings Upon the Capital Relate the Story of Samson; at the Left He is Shown Being Overcome by the Wiles of Delilah, While at the Right He Pulls down the Temple Pillars and Perishes with His Enemies.”

The text below the photograph is organized into several columns. It includes a section titled “The Fine Arts” with a list of exhibitions, followed by a larger article titled “THE AVIGNON CAPITAL”, which discusses the significance of these Romanesque sculptures in the Fogg Museum’s collection and their importance as a unique American collection of medieval art.

The newspaper page shows signs of age: the paper is yellowed and brittle, and the edges of the page and the book’s binding (revealed on the right side) are worn and slightly frayed. The book itself has a red or maroon hardcover binding, and the spine and inner edges of the pages reflect significant handling over time.

Overall, the image captures a historical artifact—a preserved newspaper clipping from 1923—documenting the acquisition of an important medieval sculpture by a major American museum, and serves as a record of art history and cultural heritage.

This image is from a newspaper or magazine clipping, specifically the "Boston Evening Transcript" dated March 3, 1923. The article focuses on Romanesque carvings from a French cathedral, particularly highlighting the Avignon Capital. The photograph shows two views of the Avignon Capital, which is described as an exquisite work of the twelfth century and part of the Fogg Museum's remarkable collection of Romanesque art.

The carvings, located on the capital, tell the story of Samson: on the left, he is shown being overcome by the wiles of Delilah, while on the right, he pulls down the temple pillars and perishes with his enemies. The article details the craftsmanship and historical significance of these Romanesque sculptures, emphasizing the unique American collection of Romanesque art at the Fogg Museum.

This image shows a page from a scrapbook or archive containing a newspaper clipping. The clipping is from the "Boston Evening Transcript" dated March 3, 1923, and is titled "Romanesque Carvings From French Cathedral." The page features two black-and-white photographs of the Avignon Capital, a Romanesque sculpture from the twelfth century that has been added to the Fogg Museum's collection.

The left photograph depicts a scene where Samson is shown being overcome by the wiles of Delilah. The right photograph shows Samson pulling down the temple pillars and perishing with his enemies.

Below the photographs, there is a caption that reads: "Two Views of the Avignon Capital, an Exquisite Work of the Twelfth Century, Which Has Been Added to the Fogg Museum's Remarkable Collection of Romanesque Art. The Carvings Upon the Capital Relate the Story of Samson; at the Left He Is Shown Being Overcome by the Wiles of Delilah, While at the Right He Pulls Down the Temple Pillars and Perishes with His Enemies."

The page also includes an article titled "The Fine Arts," which discusses various exhibitions and galleries, and another section titled "The Avignon Capital," which provides more details about the Romanesque sculptures at the Fogg Museum and their historical significance. The article mentions that the Avignon Capital tells the story of the Hebrew hero in marble and highlights the workmanship and artistic value of the carvings.

An open book with a red cover has a black-and-white photograph of a Roman sculpture on the left page. It is a sculpture of a cup with carvings of people, some of whom are sitting on a chariot. The right page has a photograph of another sculpture, also a cup, with carvings of people. Below the photographs is the text "Two Views of the Avignon Capital." The other pages have printed text.

The image shows an open book with two pages. The pages are yellowed and have text and images. The left page has a picture of a carving with a description of it. The right page has text and a picture of a carving. The book has a red cover with a title. The book appears to be an old publication, possibly a magazine or a journal. The image provides a glimpse into the content of the publication, which seems to focus on art and architecture.

The image shows an open book with two pages visible. The left page is titled "Romanesque Carvings From French Cathedra," and it features a detailed black-and-white illustration of a carved capital, likely from a medieval French cathedral. The caption beneath the illustration reads:
"Two Views of the Arignon Capital, an Exquisite Work of the Twelfth Century, Which Has Been Added to the Fogg Museum's Remarkable Collection of Romanesque Art."
The text further explains that the carvings on the capital depict the story of Samson, with scenes shown on the left and right sides of the capital.

The right page continues the theme, with a detailed description of the Arignon Capital and its significance. It discusses the historical and artistic context of Romanesque sculptures, mentioning their presence in the Fogg Museum's collection. The text also includes a section titled "The Fine Arts", which appears to be a broader discussion or advertisement related to art exhibitions, lectures, and other cultural events, possibly from the same publication or catalog.

The book itself has aged pages with visible wear, and the spine shows signs of use, suggesting it is an antique or historical volume. The overall presentation indicates that this is a scholarly or art-historical publication, likely from the late 19th or early 20th century, focusing on Romanesque art and architecture.

This image appears to be a scanned newspaper page, featuring Romanesque carvings from French cathedrals. Two black-and-white images of the carvings are placed at the top of the page, showing detailed stone sculptures with intricate figures and ornamentation. The sculptures likely depict religious or historical scenes. Below the images is an article discussing these artworks, titled "The Avignon Capital," which describes the significance of the carvings. Additional text regarding fine arts exhibitions is visible, offering more historical context. The page is from the Boston Evening Transcript, dated March 9, 1933, as seen in the inscription handwritten near the top right corner. The overall layout includes clear paragraphs and a journalistic focus on Romanesque art.

This image shows an opened, vintage book or periodical that appears to be part of a collection or scrapbook. The right page contains a newspaper clipping with the headline "Romanesque Carvings From French Cathedrals" dated November 3, 1923. Below are two photographs of the detailed sculptural work, labelled "Two Views of the Avignon Capital, an Exquisite Work of the Twelfth Century, Which Has Been Added to the Fogg Museum's Remarkable Collection of Romanesque Art." The accompanying text below the photos likely discusses the significance of the Avignon Capital and its story or history.

The page on the left appears mostly blank, with another article visible at the very edge. This suggests it's a compilation rather than a full book or that pages may have been removed or not included in the shot. The paper has aged, showing yellowing around the edges and what seems to be either staple bindings or signs of wear.

Part of the column on the right discusses "The Fine Arts," though not much content is visible regarding this section, as it is partially cut off.

The item as a whole suggests a historical or archival interest, possibly belonging to someone who collects items related to art history or is interested in the artifacts from Romanesque periods and their influence on future art movements.

The image shows an old newspaper clipping titled "Romanesque Carvings From French Cathedra," dated March 3, 1923, from the Boston Evening Transcript. The clipping features two black-and-white photographs of a carved architectural capital, described as the "Avignon Capital," a work of the 12th century added to the Fogg Museum's collection of Romanesque art.

Beneath the photographs, the carvings are explained as depicting scenes from the story of Samson. The left image shows Samson being overcome by the wiles of Delilah, while the right image shows him pulling down the temple pillars and perishing with his enemies.

Below the images, there is text detailing the significance of the sculptures and mentioning other fine arts exhibitions currently open in Boston, including paintings, drawings, etchings, and photography. The clipping seems to highlight the uniqueness and artistic value of the Avignon Capital within the museum's collection of medieval art. The page itself is filled with other smaller text columns and partially visible advertisements or articles surrounding the main feature.

This is a photo of an old, opened book or magazine page. The top heading reads something like “Romanesque Carvings From French Cathedrals.” The page features two black-and-white photographs of a twelfth‑century capital from Avignon, showing carved figures in relief around the column. The caption explains that these are part of the Fogg Museum’s collection and that the carvings tell the Samson and Delilah story (left shows Samson overcome by Delilah’s wiles; right shows him pulling down the temple pillars and perishing). Below the images is a small column titled “The Fine Arts” and “The Avignon Capital.” The page and book look aged, with yellowed paper and a worn binding.