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Fogg Art Museum Scrapbook, October 1920-June 1924

ARCH.2003.22, Rendition: 809109

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The image depicts a torn and aged newspaper clipping. The text on the clipping is in French and appears to be discussing various topics, including art exhibitions, films, and social issues.

Here is a summary of the visible text:

  1. Art Exhibition: The article mentions an art exhibition featuring sculptures by an artist named David. It highlights that David's work is not just American but also deeply personal.

  2. Protestantism: There is a reference to Saint Paul and a discussion on the importance of protestantism.

  3. Film Reviews: The clipping includes reviews of several films:

    • "Les Amants" directed by Louis Malle.
    • "Les Liaisons Dangereuses" directed by Roger Vadim.
    • "Les Tricheurs" directed by Marcel Carné.
    • "La Vie à deux" directed by Clément Duhour.
    • "Le Joueur" directed by Claude Autant-Lara.
    • "Le Miroir à deux faces" directed by André Cayatte.
    • "Les Misérables" directed by Jean-Paul Le Chanois.
    • "Mon oncle" directed by Jacques Tati.
    • "Les Girls" directed by George Cukor.
    • "Gigi" directed by Vincente Minnelli.
    • "Auntie Mame" directed by Morton DaCosta.
    • "South Pacific" directed by Joshua Logan.
    • "Fanny" directed by Joshua Logan.
    • "The Nun's Story" directed by Fred Zinnemann.
    • "Ben-Hur" directed by William Wyler.
    • "Some Like It Hot" directed by Billy Wilder.
    • "North by Northwest" directed by Alfred Hitchcock.
    • "The 400 Blows" directed by François Truffaut.
    • "The Apartment" directed by Billy Wilder.
    • "La Dolce Vita" directed by Federico Fellini.
    • "The Magnificent Seven" directed by John Sturges.
    • "Spartacus" directed by Stanley Kubrick.
    • "The Guns of Navarone" directed by J. Lee Thompson.
    • "Lawrence of Arabia" directed by David Lean.
    • "To Kill a Mockingbird" directed by Robert Mulligan.
    • "The Longest Day" directed by Ken Annakin, Andrew Marton, and Bernhard Wicki.
    • "Cleopatra" directed by Joseph L. Mankiewicz.
    • "Tom Jones" directed by Tony Richardson.
    • "The Great Escape" directed by John Sturges.
    • "Dr. Strangelove" directed by Stanley Kubrick.
    • "My Fair Lady" directed by George Cukor.
    • "The Sound of Music" directed by Robert Wise.
    • "Doctor Zhivago" directed by David Lean.
    • "The Graduate" directed by Mike Nichols.
    • "2001: A Space Odyssey" directed by Stanley Kubrick.
    • "Midnight Cowboy" directed by John Schlesinger.
    • "Patton" directed by Franklin J. Schaffner.
    • "MASH" directed by Robert Altman.
    • "The French Connection" directed by William Friedkin.
    • "The Godfather" directed by Francis Ford Coppola.
    • "The Exorcist" directed by William Friedkin.
    • "The Sting" directed by George Roy Hill.
    • "The Godfather Part II" directed by Francis Ford Coppola.
    • "One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest" directed by Miloš Forman.
    • "Rocky" directed by John G. Avildsen.
    • "Annie Hall" directed by Woody Allen.
    • "The Deer Hunter" directed by Michael Cimino.
    • "Kramer vs. Kramer" directed by Robert Benton.
    • "Ordinary People" directed by Robert Redford.
    • "Chariots of Fire" directed by Hugh Hudson.
    • "Gandhi" directed by Richard Attenborough.
    • "Terms of Endearment" directed by James L. Brooks.
    • "Amadeus" directed by Miloš Forman.
    • "Out of Africa" directed by Sydney Pollack.
    • "Platoon" directed by Oliver Stone.
    • "The Last Emperor" directed by Bernardo Bertolucci.
    • "Rain Man" directed by Barry Levinson.
    • "Driving Miss Daisy" directed by Bruce Beresford.
    • "Dances with Wolves" directed by Kevin Costner.
    • "The Silence of the Lambs" directed by Jonathan Demme.
    • "Unforgiven" directed by Clint Eastwood.
    • "Schindler's List" directed by Steven Spielberg.
    • "Forrest Gump" directed by Robert Zemeckis.
    • "Braveheart" directed by Mel Gibson.
    • "The English Patient" directed by Anthony Minghella.
    • "Titanic" directed by James Cameron.
    • "Shakespeare in Love" directed by John Madden.
    • "American Beauty" directed by Sam Mendes.
    • "Gladiator" directed by Ridley Scott.
    • "A Beautiful Mind" directed by Ron Howard.
    • "Chicago" directed by Rob Marshall.
    • "The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King" directed by Peter Jackson.
    • "Million Dollar Baby" directed by Clint Eastwood.
    • "Crash" directed by Paul Haggis.
    • "The Departed" directed by Martin Scorsese.
    • "No Country for Old Men" directed by Joel and Ethan Coen.
    • "Slumdog Millionaire" directed by Danny Boyle.
    • "The Hurt Locker" directed by Kathryn Bigelow.
    • "The King's Speech" directed by Tom Hooper.
    • "The Artist" directed by Michel Hazanavicius.
    • "Argo" directed by Ben Affleck.
    • "12 Years a Slave" directed by Steve McQueen.
    • "Birdman" directed by Alejandro G. Iñárritu.
    • "Spotlight" directed by Tom McCarthy.
    • "Moonlight" directed by Barry Jenkins.
    • "The Shape of Water" directed by Guillermo del Toro.
    • "Green Book" directed by Peter Farrelly.
    • "Parasite" directed by Bong Joon-ho.
    • "Nomadland" directed by Chloé Zhao.
    • "CODA" directed by Sian Heder.
  4. Social Commentary: The article also touches on social issues, mentioning the importance of certain topics and the need for awareness.

  5. Political News: There is a brief mention of political news, including a reference to a conservatory and a prize awarded to M. Riboud.

The clipping is yellowed and torn, indicating its age and use over time. The text is dense and covers a variety of cultural and social topics, reflecting the interests and concerns of the period in which it was published.

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The image shows a page of French text that appears to be an excerpt from a book or article. The content discusses various artworks and exhibitions.

Here is a detailed summary of the text:

  1. Sculptures and Religious Art:

    • The text mentions several notable sculptures, focusing on their religious themes, particularly from the Bible.
    • It highlights that the most famous representation of David is by Michelangelo, and that Saint Paul is another prominent biblical figure.
    • The author notes the importance of these statues in the Protestant tradition, where they serve both a didactic and honorific purpose.
  2. Exhibition Review:

    • The text discusses an exhibition at the Louvre, specifically a room dedicated to busts and portraits.
    • The author expresses dissatisfaction with the arrangement and selection of the works, finding them uninspired and lacking in variety.
    • The exhibition includes a bust of M. Demotte, which the author finds well-rendered but lacking in liveliness.
  3. Critiques and Commentaries:

    • There is mention of several artists and their works, including Mile Marcelle Meyer, Eric Satie, Darius Milhaud, and cinématographe Abel Gance.
    • The author praises the performance and staging of a work by Francis de Miomandre, titled "L'Infante," which was performed at the Théâtre des Champs-Élysées.
    • The review discusses the use of costumes, lighting, and the general atmosphere of the performance, noting the influence of Spanish elements.
  4. Salon Exhibitions:

    • The author reviews the Salon des Consommateurs, praising some works while critiquing others, particularly the depiction of religious subjects.
    • The depiction of Jesus in one of the paintings is specifically criticized for being too realistic and lacking in reverence.
  5. Announcement:

    • The bottom of the page contains a small announcement stating that the Conservatoire permits the discovery of a rare bird (Oiseau rare) and mentions that M. Rabaud received the first prize for opéra-comique for his work.

Overall, the text provides a detailed critique of various art exhibitions and performances, reflecting on the quality, arrangement, and artistic value of the works presented.

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The image shows a piece of old, yellowed newspaper clipping with text written in French. The clipping appears to be a critique or review of an artistic event, likely a performance or exhibition.

Here is a detailed summary of the visible text:

  1. The text mentions sculptures by Rodin and David, highlighting that Rodin's sculptures are more appealing due to their American and biblical themes.
  2. It talks about the sale of sculptures in Saint-Paul, emphasizing the importance of these sculptures to Protestantism.
  3. The author seems to be critiquing a specific event, possibly a theatrical performance, involving a character named Boutroux, who is described as a "fils de" (son of) a character named Demotte.
  4. The review mentions the presence of various artists and performers, including Marcelle Meyer at the piano, Eric Satie, Stravinsky, Darius Milhaud, and others.
  5. The performance includes a variety of acts: a film by Man Ray, a ballet by George Balanchine, and a critique by a person named "M. le comte de Noailles."
  6. The review describes the costumes and sets, mentioning a "cavalcade" and "costumes peints" (painted costumes) by Sonia Delaunay.
  7. It notes the participation of a "Caur à gaz," which seems to be a gas-powered vehicle, adding to the spectacle.
  8. The author mentions the involvement of the "sergents de ville" (city police) and the audience's reaction, including applause and the heat affecting the actors.
  9. The performance includes a mix of genres and styles, including ballet, film, and modern art, with a "bal du dix-septième siècle" (17th-century ball).
  10. The clipping concludes with a note about a rare bird contest and the awarding of the first prize in an opera-comique to M. Isart.

The text suggests a rich, eclectic event filled with diverse artistic contributions and performances.

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The image depicts a yellowed, partially torn newspaper clipping. The text is in French and appears to be from a historical article. Here's a detailed summary of the content visible:

The article discusses various aspects of art and culture:

  1. Sculptures and Saint Paul:

    • The text mentions sculptures where the subject is Saint Paul, highlighting that these are among the most famous. It notes that Saint Paul is a significant figure in Christianity and Protestantism, and that the sculptures accurately represent his appearance.
  2. Artists and Artworks:

    • The article references the work of a sculptor named Boutroux, who created a statue of Saint Paul that was destroyed during the French Revolution.
    • The statue was eventually replaced by a new version, which was installed in a church.
  3. The Louvre and Artistic Legacy:

    • The article then shifts to discussing the Louvre and its significance. It mentions the importance of the Louvre in preserving art and culture, particularly in the context of the French Revolution, when many artworks were damaged or destroyed.
  4. Cultural Events:

    • There is a description of a cultural event, likely a concert or performance, with details about the artists involved. The text mentions:
      • A pianist named Marcelle Meyer.
      • Composers and performers like Darius Milhaud and Eric Satie.
      • The screening of an abstract film by Man Ray.
      • Various musical and dance performances including works by Stravinsky and others.
  5. Theater and Performances:

    • The article describes a performance at the Théâtre des Champs-Élysées. It notes that the event was a mix of theater and film, with elaborate sets and costumes, including a striking scene where the audience was transported to the 17th century.
  6. A Rare Bird:

    • The last part of the visible text mentions a rare bird discovered in the Conservatory, possibly a metaphor or a specific event related to the opera-comic genre, with a reference to an award given to M. Isar.

The overall tone of the article seems to be a mix of cultural critique, historical reflection, and description of specific events and artworks.

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The image shows a piece of yellowed, slightly torn paper containing a French text article. Here's a detailed summary of the content:

The article begins by discussing a notable sculpture installation, specifically referring to the statues in the Louvre and their connection to notable figures such as King David and Saint Paul.

  1. King David and Saint Paul Context:

    • The sculptures are said to be of great interest due to their depiction of King David and Saint Paul.
    • Saint Paul is highlighted as an important figure in Protestantism, and the sculptures reflect his profound impact on the faith.
  2. Louvre Context:

    • The article notes that the statues are compared to the Louvre, which is renowned for its artistic and historical value.
  3. Historical and Cultural References:

    • The piece discusses the historical and cultural significance of figures like Boucher and mentions his influence on art and literature.
    • It references the assassination of a prominent figure, likely referring to a historical event that was significant to the context.
  4. Artistic and Musical Events:

    • There is mention of a musical performance by Mlle Marcelle Meyer and other notable musicians such as Darius Milhaud and Igor Stravinsky.
    • The article describes the cinematic and artistic events held, including a film screening and an exhibition of abstract works.
  5. Specific Films and Exhibitions:

    • It lists specific films: "Fumées de New York," "Le Retour à la Raison," and "Modèles de Montparnasse."
    • The article highlights the diversity and abstract nature of the artworks, including the use of unconventional materials like gas.
  6. Performance and Audience:

    • The performance includes actors dressed in costumes reminiscent of the 19th century, with scenes that evoke a sense of historical reenactment.
    • It mentions the involvement of critics and the general audience's reaction to these events.
  7. Closing Note on Artistic Competition:

    • The article ends with a mention of a rare bird discovered at the Conservatory, symbolically linking it to an award-winning opera-comique by M. Isart, indicating an artistic competition.

Overall, the text provides a historical, cultural, and artistic backdrop, mixing discussions on significant figures, art exhibitions, and notable performances.

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The image shows a yellowed, folded, and slightly damaged piece of paper with text printed on it. The text appears to be in French and is divided into two main sections. The paper seems to be an article or a segment from a larger document, possibly a newspaper or magazine, due to the style and format of the text.

Here is a detailed summary of the text:

First Section:

  • The text begins with a reference to sculptures that are described as "les plus enthousiastes" (the most enthusiastic).
  • There is a mention of "René David," who is noted for his work on the Bible and his reputation as a distinguished personality.
  • The text discusses the importance of St. Paul, highlighting its significance for Protestants, and mentions that the statues in this place must be treated with respect and not altered.
  • It notes that the statues in question, including one of St. Paul, have been moved to the Louvre, indicating their historical and cultural value.

Second Section:

  • This section talks about an exhibition that features modern and abstract works, including pieces by Eric Sté, Stravinsky, Darius Milhaud, and others.
  • The description of the exhibition includes visual and auditory art forms, such as films and musical pieces, which were shown and performed at the "Maison de la Pensée Française."
  • The text also mentions specific artworks and performances, including a film by Man Ray, a piece by Sonia Delaunay, and a work by Hiazde, which were part of the exhibition.
  • There is a critique of the event, mentioning that the audience was not as large as expected, and some found the performances to be less impressive due to the lack of a proper setting and audience engagement.

The paper also includes a small note at the bottom, which seems to be a separate comment about a rare bird, "oiseau rare," and a competition at the Conservatoire, where the first prize for opera was awarded to someone named M. Isart.

The overall condition of the paper—its yellowed color, folds, and tears—suggests that it is quite old, possibly from the mid-20th century.

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The image shows a partially torn and aged newspaper clipping with text in French. The clipping is in two distinct sections: the top section is a small piece of paper attached to a larger piece below it by a blue staple. The larger lower piece is elongated with uneven and jagged edges, especially on the left side, and has a yellowish-brown tone, indicating age.

The text covers various topics and snippets, including mentions of art, music, and performances, with references to individuals like Éric Satie, Stravinsky, Sonia Delaunay, and others. The bottom of the clipping contains a small article titled "Oiseau rare," which talks about a rare bird discovered during a Conservatory competition.

There are no images or photographs in the clipping—only printed text on old, worn newspaper paper.

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You're looking at an image of a torn piece of paper with printed text in French. It appears to be a page from a book or magazine due to the structured layout and justified alignment of the text. The paper is a light beige, possibly due to age, and it is placed on a neutral grey background, which enhances its visibility. The top right corner and right edge of the paper are irregularly torn, giving it an uneven shape. There are several paragraphs visible, and some words at the beginning of the lines are cut off due to the torn edge. The context or content of the text is not clear from the excerpt shown, but it seems to be discussing various subjects, perhaps related to art or literature, as indicated by the mention of names like "Louvre" and "David" within the text.

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The image shows a piece of aged newspaper or magazine clippings. The paper is somewhat yellowed with age and includes printed text in French. The top portion of the clipping appears torn and irregularly shaped, with some sections missing or cut.

The text is divided into several paragraphs, and the bottom portion includes an article or section titled "Oiseau rare," which translates to "Rare Bird" in English. This title is bolded and separated from the paragraphs above it.

Overall, this appears to be a vintage publication piece that was cut out, possibly for preservation or reference.

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The image shows a page from an old, yellowed document with text in French. The page appears to be from a book or article, likely discussing art, culture, or historical events. The text is printed in a serif font, and the paper has visible signs of aging, such as discoloration and slight wear along the edges. The content seems to reference notable figures, such as David, Paul, and possibly other artists or cultural personalities. The text also mentions topics like cinema, exhibitions, and artistic movements, indicating a focus on the arts or cultural commentary. The page is slightly tilted and is set against a plain, light blue background, which contrasts with the aged paper, emphasizing the historical nature of the document.