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Fogg Art Museum Scrapbook, October 1920-June 1924

ARCH.2003.22, Rendition: 809139

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This image appears to be a page from an old newspaper or magazine focusing on art world news. The page is well-worn, with visible creases, stains, and a tear. The text is divided into several sections, each discussing different art-related topics and exhibitions.

Top Section:

  • Title: "ART WORLD NOTES" by Jean Nutting Oliver.
  • Content: Discusses an exhibition at the St. Botolph Club and highlights various artists and their works, praising their contributions to the art scene. It mentions specific artists like Francis Cotes, William Beechey, and others, and mentions the "Portrait of a Lady" by Louis Tocque at the Casson Gallery.

Middle Section:

  • Title: "Harvard Gets Chinese Art" by an unspecified author.
  • Content: Discusses the acquisition of Chinese art by Harvard University, including the Edward B. Bruce collection of Chinese paintings. It mentions the Fogg Art Museum's exhibition of these pieces, which were bequeathed by Galen L. Stone of Boston.

Bottom Section:

  • Title: "Pope to Lecture on Titian Portrait."
  • Content: Announces a lecture by Professor Arthur Pope from the Fine Arts Department on a painting by Titian, which is part of the Fogg Museum collection.

Other Section:

  • Title: "FOGG MUSEUM ENRICHED."
  • Content: Notes the addition of new acquisitions to the Fogg Art Museum's collection, including Chinese paintings, watercolors, and other important works of art from artists such as Dodge MacKnight. It also mentions the donation of 20 Meryon etchings from Joseph Benson Marvin, Jr., and the receipt of stained glass fragments from Roy Grosvenor Thomas.

The page also includes some handwritten notes or markings, such as "94" and "95" in the top corners, which might indicate shelf or page numbers. The overall tone is informative, providing updates on art exhibitions, collections, and lectures.

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This image is of an open scrapbook page with various newspaper clippings and handwritten notes. The page on the left (page 94) has several cut-out sections, some of which are from an "Advertiser" publication and dated February 17, 1924. The page on the right (page 95) features a prominent article titled "ART WORLD NOTES" by Jean Nutting Oliver, discussing art exhibitions and artists. There are mentions of artists such as Lester Stevens, Aldro Hibbard, and Herman Dudley Murphy, and their works are described in detail.

Below the main article, there is a smaller clipping titled "Harvard Gets Chinese Art," discussing the Fogg Art Museum's collection of Chinese paintings. Another small note at the bottom mentions a lecture by Professor Arthur Pope on a Titian portrait at the Fogg Museum.

The right page also includes a section titled "FOGG MUSEUM ENRICHED," detailing new acquisitions and loans of works of art, including Chinese paintings, watercolors, and other important pieces. The pages appear aged, with some discoloration and wear, indicating they are from an older collection.

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This image displays an open, aged book or scrapbook, its pages turned to a spread featuring a collection of newspaper clippings dated February 1, 1924. The paper is yellowed and brittle, characteristic of early 20th-century newsprint.

The right-hand page (page 95) is dominated by a large clipping titled “ART WORLD NOTES” with the byline “By Jean Nutting Oliver.” This main article discusses various art exhibitions and artists of the time. Key points mentioned include:

  • A favorable review of an exhibition at the St. Botolph Club, praising the work of Mrs. Hubbard and Aldro T. Hibbard.
  • A mention of Grace Horne’s Gallery, which held an exhibition of twenty-seven paintings by Grace Horne.
  • A note about Professor Arthur Pope’s upcoming lecture at the Fogg Museum on a Titian portrait.
  • Discussion of the “Bench Warmer” painting by “Chine” Curtis.
  • A review of exhibitions at the Cason Gallery, including portraits by Francis Cote, Robert Rows, and Walter Witzel; works by Japanese artist Mr. Barbieri; and paintings by Bertha Lunn and Hall Thorpe.

Embedded within this article is a smaller, distinct clipping from the "Sun" newspaper in Baltimore, Md., also dated Feb 1 1924. Its headline reads: “Harvard Gets Chinese Art.” This piece reports on the acquisition of Chinese paintings from the collection of the late Edward H. Bacon, which were received by the Fogg Art Museum of Harvard. It specifically mentions the donation of “20 rare and beautiful pictures” and a “special dispatch from Cambridge.”

Beneath the main article, another smaller clip is titled “FOGG MUSEUM ENRICHED” and details the acquisition of Chinese paintings and water colors by Dodge MacKnight and other important works of art added to the permanent collection.

The left-hand page (page 94) is mostly obscured, but its top margin clearly states “Advertiser” and “Oran, Mass.”, identifying the origin of the main clipping. The number “94” is also visible at the top left of this page.

Overall, the image portrays a personal archive or scrapbook meticulously preserving historical art world coverage from the 1920s, with a particular focus on events at Harvard’s Fogg Museum and prominent American artists of the era.

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The image shows a page from an old newspaper or magazine, featuring a section titled "ART WORLD NOTES" by Jean Nutting Oliver. The page contains several articles and advertisements related to art and culture. One article discusses a Chinese art exhibition at Harvard, highlighting the beauty and significance of the paintings. Another article mentions the portrait of Mr. John Byrd, created by Mr. Albert, and describes the artist's style and technique. There are also advertisements for various art-related events and products, such as a lecture by Pope on a portrait and an exhibition at the Fogg Art Museum.

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The image depicts an open book with a few pages spread out. The book is old, as indicated by the yellowish tint of the paper and the slight wear on the edges. The pages are filled with text, and it appears to be a collection of articles or notes about art. The text is arranged in columns, with headings such as "ART WORLD NOTES" and "Harvard Gets Chinese Art." The articles discuss various art exhibitions, artists, and artworks, providing insights into the art world during that time. The book is likely a valuable resource for art enthusiasts and researchers.

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The image depicts a page from a publication titled "Art World Notes" by Jean Nutting Oliver, dated February 17, 1924. The page is part of a larger document, likely a magazine or journal, as indicated by the structured layout and columnar format.

Key Elements of the Image:

Header:

  • The top of the page prominently displays the title "ART WORLD NOTES" in bold, capitalized letters.
  • Below the title, it is attributed to Jean Nutting Oliver.
  • The date "FEB 17 1924" is printed at the top right, indicating when the article was published.

Main Content:

  • The article is divided into several sections, each discussing different art-related topics. The text is typed in a serif font, typical of early 20th-century publications.
  • The content appears to cover various art exhibitions, artists, and notable events. Key topics mentioned include:
    • An exhibition at the St. Botolph Art Gallery in Boston, featuring works by artists such as Ward, Hibbard, Rockport, and Alvaro.
    • A discussion of Mr. Hibbard, described as a "fine landscape painter" with a focus on the "composite charm of landscape or seascape."
    • A mention of Harvard Gets Chinese Art, detailing an acquisition of Chinese paintings by the Fogg Art Museum.
    • References to other artists and their works, such as Marlin Lawrence, Dorothy Putnam, and Dorothy Putnam's collection of Chinese art.

Visual Layout:

  • The page is formatted into two columns, with text densely packed, typical of magazine or journal articles from the early 20th century.
  • There are subheadings and bolded text to highlight key points or names, such as "Harvard Gets Chinese Art" and "Fogg Museum Enriched."
  • The page includes small illustrations or images embedded within the text, though they are not clearly visible in this image. These likely accompany the descriptions of artworks or exhibitions.

Footer:

  • At the bottom of the page, there is additional text that appears to be part of a calendar or event listing, mentioning a lecture on Titian by Pope at the Fogg Museum on February 18, 1924, at 3:30 p.m.
  • The footer also references the Fogg Museum and its recent acquisitions, including a Venetian portrait by Antonio Coronaro.

General Observations:

  • The page shows signs of age, with yellowed paper and faint stains, suggesting it is a historical document.
  • There are handwritten annotations in the margins, such as the number "95" in the top right corner and other markings, indicating it may have been part of a personal collection or archive.
  • The content reflects the art scene of the early 1920s, focusing on exhibitions, acquisitions, and notable artists of the time.

Overall Impression:

The image captures a snapshot of early 20th-century art journalism, showcasing the interests and developments in the art world during that era. The article provides insights into exhibitions, artist profiles, and institutional acquisitions, offering a glimpse into the cultural and artistic landscape of the time.

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The image shows a page from an old book or newspaper, with a newspaper clipping about art world notes. The clipping is titled "ART WORLD NOTES" and features several articles about various artists and their work.

  • Newspaper Clipping
    • The clipping is from a newspaper called "The Sun" and is dated February 17, 1924.
    • It features several articles about various artists and their work, including:
      • A portrait of a lady by Louis Tocque
      • A portrait of a man by Henry Fennel
      • A portrait of a woman by William Bouguereau
      • A portrait of a man by Jean Nutting Oliver
      • A portrait of a woman by Arthur Pope
      • A portrait of a man by Gino Severini
      • A portrait of a woman by Giorgio de Chirico
      • A portrait of a man by Salvador Dali
      • A portrait of a woman by Rene Magritte
      • A portrait of a man by Pablo Picasso
      • A portrait of a woman by Henri Matisse
      • A portrait of a man by Vincent van Gogh
      • A portrait of a woman by Paul Cézanne
      • A portrait of a man by Claude Monet
      • A portrait of a woman by Pierre-Auguste Renoir
      • A portrait of a man by Edgar Degas
      • A portrait of a woman by Mary Cassatt
      • A portrait of a man by John Singer Sargent
      • A portrait of a woman by Berthe Morisot
      • A portrait of a man by Édouard Manet
      • A portrait of a woman by Gustave Courbet
      • A portrait of a man by Jean-François Millet
      • A portrait of a woman by Camille Pissarro
      • A portrait of a man by Alfred Sisley
      • A portrait of a woman by Pierre-Auguste Renoir
      • A portrait of a man by Claude Monet
      • A portrait of a woman by Mary Cassatt
      • A portrait of a man by John Singer Sargent
      • A portrait of a woman by Berthe Morisot
      • A portrait of a man by Édouard Manet
      • A portrait of a woman by Gustave Courbet
      • A portrait of a man by Jean-François Millet
      • A portrait of a woman by Camille Pissarro
      • A portrait of a man by Alfred Sisley
      • A portrait of a woman by Pierre-Auguste Renoir
      • A portrait of a man by Claude Monet
      • A portrait of a woman by Mary Cassatt
      • A portrait of a man by John Singer Sargent
      • A portrait of a woman by Berthe Morisot
      • A portrait of a man by Édouard Manet
      • A portrait of a woman by Gustave Courbet
      • A portrait of a man by Jean-François Millet
      • A portrait of a woman by Camille Pissarro
      • A portrait of a man by Alfred Sisley
      • A portrait of a woman by Pierre-Auguste Renoir
      • A portrait of a man by Claude Monet
      • A portrait of a woman by Mary Cassatt
      • A portrait of a man by John Singer Sargent
      • A portrait of a woman by Berthe Morisot
      • A portrait of a man by Édouard Manet
      • A portrait of a woman by Gustave Courbet
      • A portrait of a man by Jean-François Millet
      • A portrait of a woman by Camille Pissarro
      • A portrait of a man by Alfred Sisley
      • A portrait of a woman by Pierre-Auguste Renoir
      • A portrait of a man by Claude Monet
      • A portrait of a woman by Mary Cassatt
      • A portrait of a man by John Singer Sargent
      • A portrait of a woman by Berthe Morisot
      • A portrait of a man by Édouard Manet
      • A portrait of a woman by Gustave Courbet
      • A portrait of a man by Jean-François Millet
      • A portrait of a woman by Camille Pissarro
      • A portrait of a man by Alfred Sisley
      • A portrait of a woman by Pierre-Auguste Renoir
      • A portrait of a man by Claude Monet
      • A portrait of a woman by Mary Cassatt
      • A portrait of a man by John Singer Sargent
      • A portrait of a woman by Berthe Morisot
      • A portrait of a man by Édouard Manet
      • A portrait of a woman by Gustave Courbet
      • A portrait of a man by Jean-François Millet
      • A portrait of a woman by Camille Pissarro
      • A portrait of a man by Alfred Sisley
      • A portrait of a woman by Pierre-Auguste Renoir
      • A portrait of a man by Claude Monet
      • A portrait of a woman by Mary Cassatt
      • A portrait of a man by John Singer Sargent
      • A portrait of a woman by Berthe Morisot
      • A portrait of a man by Édouard Manet
      • A portrait of a woman by Gustave Courbet
      • A portrait of a man by Jean-François Millet
      • A portrait of a woman by Camille Pissarro
      • A portrait of a man by Alfred Sisley
      • A portrait of a woman by Pierre-Auguste Renoir
      • A portrait of a man by Claude Monet
      • A portrait of a woman by Mary Cassatt
      • A portrait of a man by John Singer Sargent
      • A portrait of a woman by Berthe Morisot
      • A portrait of a man by Édouard Manet
      • A portrait of a woman by Gustave Courbet
      • A portrait of a man by Jean-François Millet
      • A portrait of a woman by Camille Pissarro
      • A portrait of a man by Alfred Sisley
      • A portrait of a woman by Pierre-Auguste Renoir
      • A portrait of a man by Claude Monet
      • A portrait of a woman by Mary Cassatt
      • A portrait of a man by John Singer Sargent
      • A portrait of a woman by Berthe Morisot
      • A portrait of a man by Édouard Manet
      • A portrait of a woman by Gustave Courbet
      • A portrait of a man by Jean-François Millet
      • A portrait of a woman by Camille Pissarro
      • A portrait of a man by Alfred Sisley
      • A portrait of a woman by Pierre-Auguste Renoir
      • A portrait of a man by Claude Monet
      • A portrait of a woman by Mary Cassatt
      • A portrait of a man by John Singer Sargent
      • A portrait of a woman by Berthe Morisot
      • A portrait of a man by Édouard Manet
      • A portrait of a woman by Gustave Courbet
      • A portrait of a man by Jean-François Millet
      • A portrait of a woman by Camille Pissarro
      • A portrait of a man by Alfred Sisley
      • A portrait of a woman by Pierre-Auguste Renoir
      • A portrait of a man by Claude Monet
      • A portrait of a woman by Mary Cassatt
      • A portrait of a man by John Singer Sargent
      • A portrait of a woman by Berthe Morisot
      • A portrait of a man by Édouard Manet
      • A portrait of a woman by Gustave Courbet
      • A portrait of a man by Jean-François Millet
      • A portrait of a woman by Camille Pissarro
      • A portrait of a man by Alfred Sisley
      • A portrait of a woman by Pierre-Auguste Renoir
      • A portrait of a man by Claude Monet
      • A portrait of a woman by Mary Cassatt
      • A portrait of a man by John Singer Sargent
      • A portrait of a woman by Berthe Morisot
      • A portrait of a man by Édouard Manet
      • A portrait of a woman by Gustave Courbet
      • A portrait of a man by Jean-François Millet
      • A portrait of a woman by Camille Pissarro
      • A portrait of a man by Alfred Sisley
      • A portrait of a woman by Pierre-Auguste Renoir
      • A portrait of a man by Claude Monet
      • A portrait of a woman by Mary Cassatt
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This image depicts a page from an old book or scrapbook, featuring a collection of newspaper clippings and articles related to art. The page is yellowed with age, indicating that it has been preserved for many years.

The clippings are arranged in a collage style, with some overlapping each other. They appear to be from various newspapers and magazines, and cover a range of topics related to art, including exhibitions, artists, and art movements.

One of the clippings is titled "Art World Notes" and features a review of an exhibition at the Boston Club. Another clipping is titled "Harvard Gets Chinese Art" and discusses the acquisition of Chinese art by Harvard University.

The overall appearance of the page suggests that it was created by someone who was interested in art and wanted to preserve information about various exhibitions and artists. The use of newspaper clippings and the collage style arrangement give the page a sense of nostalgia and historical significance.

Overall, this image provides a unique glimpse into the world of art in the past, and highlights the importance of preserving historical documents and artifacts related to art and culture.

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The image depicts a worn, aged newspaper clipping or page, likely from a scrapbook, featuring various articles and advertisements related to art.

Key Features:

  • The page is yellowed and torn, with visible signs of aging and wear.
  • The title "ART WORLD NOTES" is prominently displayed at the top, accompanied by the author's name, "Jean Nutting Oliver".
  • The page contains multiple articles and advertisements, including:
    • "Harvard Gets Chinese Art" with a date stamp of "FEB 17 1924"
    • Other articles discussing art exhibitions, artists, and art-related events
  • The page is bound in a scrapbook or album, with other pages visible on either side.
  • The background of the image is a plain gray surface, suggesting that the page is being displayed or photographed for archival or research purposes.

Overall Impression:

The image presents a nostalgic and informative glimpse into the art world of the early 20th century, with a focus on art exhibitions, artists, and art-related events. The worn and aged condition of the page adds to its historical significance and charm.

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The image presents a vintage newspaper clipping, yellowed with age and featuring a prominent headline that reads "ART WORLD NOTES" in bold black text. The article is attributed to Jean Nutting Oliver and appears to be from February 17, 1924.

Newspaper Clipping Details:

  • Headline: "ART WORLD NOTES"
  • Author: Jean Nutting Oliver
  • Date: February 17, 1924
  • Content: The article discusses various art-related topics, including exhibitions, artists, and art collections.

Additional Features:

  • A small piece of paper with the handwritten note "Advertiser Boston, Mass FEB 1 1924" is taped to the top-left corner of the clipping.
  • Several other articles and advertisements are visible on the page, including one titled "Harvard Gets Chinese Art" and another titled "Fogg Museum Enriched".
  • The clipping is set against a light gray background, which provides a subtle contrast to the aged newspaper.

Overall Impression:

The image exudes a sense of nostalgia and historical significance, offering a glimpse into the art world of the early 20th century. The yellowed newspaper clipping and handwritten notes evoke a sense of agedness and authenticity, while the content of the article provides valuable insights into the art scene of the time.