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Fogg Art Museum Scrapbook, July 1924-April 1927

ARCH.2003.23, Rendition: 795116

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The image appears to be a page from a vintage newspaper or magazine, likely from the early 20th century. The page is yellowed, indicative of age, and contains several articles and a photograph. The left side of the page features a news article titled "$360,000 OF CARNEGIE FUNDS TO AID ART," which discusses the distribution of funds from the Carnegie Corporation to various educational institutions and organizations for the encouragement of art. The names and amounts of the grants are listed, including institutions like New York University, Hampton Institute, and the American Academy in Rome.

On the right side of the page, there is a photograph of a painting titled "PORTRAIT OF MADAME V." The artwork is credited to Edgar Degas. Below the photograph, there is a caption that states, "This painting was recently presented to the Museum at Harvard University by C. Chauncery Stillman, Harvard, 1898." The text also mentions that the Fogg Art Museum of Harvard University is currently showing an exhibition of Aubrey Beardsley drawings and modern prints, which are being exhibited until Tuesday, June 2.

The page also includes a smaller section at the bottom right, which seems to be a note or update about the exhibition at the Fogg Art Museum, mentioning the works on display and their sources. The overall appearance and content suggest that this page is from a publication focused on art and culture, likely from the 1920s or 1930s.

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This image appears to be a page from a scrapbook or notebook that contains newspaper clippings from 1925. The page is yellowed with age, suggesting it is quite old. Here's a detailed description of the content:

  1. Left Column:

    • The main article is titled "$360,000 OF CARNEGIE FUNDS TO AID ART" and is dated May 23, 1925.
    • It discusses the Carnegie Corporation's decision to allocate $360,500 to various educational institutions and associations to support art in various branches.
    • The article lists the institutions and the amounts they received, including New York University ($50,000), Hampton Institute ($50,000), Tuskegee Institute ($50,000), and others.
    • The bottom part of the column lists the names of the corporation's advisers.
  2. Right Column:

    • The top article is titled "Fogg Museum Is Given a Portrait by Degas" and is dated May 23, 1925.
    • It mentions that the Fogg Art Museum at Harvard University has received a painting titled "Portrait of Madame V." by Edgar Degas, presented by C. Chauncey Stillman.
    • There is a photograph of the painting, which shows a seated woman wearing a hat and a dress, with a window in the background.
    • Below the photograph, there is a caption that reads: "PORTRAIT OF MADAME V. By DEGAS. Courtesy of the Fogg Art Museum. This painting was recently presented to the Museum at Harvard University by C. Chauncey Stillman, Harvard, 1898."
  3. Bottom Right:

    • The article is titled "Fogg Art Museum" and is dated May 29, 1925.
    • It discusses an exhibition at the Fogg Art Museum featuring a collection of drawings by Aubrey Beardsley and modern prints by various artists.
    • The exhibition is scheduled to continue until Tuesday, June 2.

The overall layout of the page is typical of a scrapbook, with multiple clippings glued or taped onto a page, and the content focuses on art-related news from 1925.

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This image shows an open, aged scrapbook or clipping album, displaying two newspaper pages from May 23, 1925, pasted onto yellowed paper. The pages feature several articles related to art news from that date, primarily focused on the Fogg Art Museum at Harvard University and a major donation from the Carnegie Corporation.

Left Page:

  • Headline: $360,000 OF CARNEGIE FUNDS TO AID ART
  • Publication: The article is from the Art News, dated May 23, ’25.
  • Content: The article details a $360,500 allocation from the Carnegie Corporation for the support of twenty educational institutions. The funds are earmarked for departments of fine arts, scholarships, dramatic activities, and the maintenance of art instruction.
  • Recipients Listed: The article enumerates the specific institutions and the amount each received, including:
    • New York University ($50,000)
    • Hampton Institute ($50,000)
    • Tuskegee Institute ($50,000)
    • Grinnell College, Iowa ($50,000)
    • Wellesley College ($50,000)
    • American Academy in Rome ($15,000)
    • University of North Carolina ($13,000)
    • American Federation of Arts ($10,000)
    • Bryn Mawr College ($10,000)
    • Cleveland Conference for Educational Corporations ($10,000)
    • National Association of Music Schools and Allied Arts ($7,500)
    • Beaux Arts Institute of Design ($6,000)
    • Federated Council on Art Education ($6,000)
    • American Institute of Architects ($5,000)
    • Association of American Colleges ($5,000)
    • School Art League of New York ($3,000)
    • American Association of Museums ($4,000)
    • Fontainebleau School of Fine Arts ($1,500)
  • Advisors: A list of the Corporation’s advisors is provided, including prominent names like Richard Aldrich, Royal Cortissoz, and F.P. Keppel.
  • Conclusion: The article quotes F.P. Keppel, president of the Carnegie Corporation, who anticipates further study and selection of additional beneficiaries.

Right Page:

  • Main Headline (Top): Fogg Museum Is Given a Portrait by Degas

    • Publication: This is also from Art News, May 23, ’25.
    • Image: A large, black-and-white photograph of Edgar Degas’s painting, “PORTRAIT OF MADAME V.”, is featured prominently. The portrait depicts a woman in profile, seated and looking away, rendered in Degas's characteristic Impressionist style.
    • Caption: The caption identifies the work and notes it was recently presented to the Fogg Art Museum by C. Chaney Silsbee, Harvard, 1906.
    • Artist Credit: “By DEGAS” is printed beneath the image.
  • Secondary Article (Bottom): At the Fogg Museum

    • Publication: This brief note is from the Gazette, Friday, May 23, ’25.
    • Content: It announces an ongoing exhibition at the Fogg Art Museum of a collection of drawings by Aubrey Beardsley. The exhibition includes drawings loaned by Scofield Thayer (1913) and modern prints lent by Frederick Keppel & Company. Other items belong to Professor Sachs, the Museum Collection, Julien S. Levy (1927), and Alfred Barr. The exhibition is scheduled to remain on display until Tuesday, June 2.

The overall impression is of a curated record of significant art world events from 1925, focusing on institutional funding and important new acquisitions and exhibitions at a major American university museum. The scrapbook itself shows signs of age, with frayed edges and yellowed pages, suggesting it is a historical artifact.

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The image shows a page from a newspaper or magazine, featuring an article titled "Fogg Museum Is Given a Portrait by Degas." The article discusses the Carnegie Corporation's announcement of gifts to various institutions and associations, including a donation of a portrait by Degas to the Fogg Art Museum. The article provides details about the portrait, its presentation to the museum, and the exhibition of drawings and prints at the Fogg Art Museum. The page also includes a list of individuals associated with the Carnegie Corporation, as well as other articles and advertisements related to art and culture.

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The image shows a page from a newspaper with several articles and a photograph. The newspaper is open, and the page is divided into columns with text. The top of the page features a headline that reads "Fogg Museum Is Given a Portrait by Degas." Below the headline, there is a photograph of a portrait of a woman, presumably Madame V., by Degas. The article accompanying the photograph provides information about the portrait and its donation to the Fogg Art Museum.

To the left of the main article, there is another headline that reads "$360,000 of Carnegie Funds to Aid Art." This article discusses the allocation of funds from the Carnegie Corporation to support various art institutions and organizations. The text lists several recipients of the funds, including New York University, Hampton Institute, Tuskegee Institute, Grinnell College, Iowa, Wellesley College, the University of North Carolina, the American Federation of Arts, Cleveland Conference for Educational Cooperation, Bryn Mawr College, National Association for Music Schools and Allied Arts, Beaux Arts Institute of Design, Federated Council on the Expenses of the Work of Art Education, American Institute of Architects, Association of American Colleges, School Art League of New York, American Association of Museums, and the Fountain School of Fine Arts.

Below these articles, there is a smaller article with the headline "Fogg Art Museum." This article provides information about an exhibition at the Fogg Art Museum, featuring drawings by Aubrey Beardsley, lent by Professor Sachs to the Museum Collection, and drawings by Frederick Keppel & Company, belonging to Professor Sachs, to the Museum Collection, and to Julien S. Levy, 1927, and to Alfred Barr. The prints will remain on exhibition until Tuesday, June 2.

The newspaper page appears to be from the early 20th century, based on the style of the typography and the content of the articles. The articles focus on art-related news, including the donation of a portrait to the Fogg Museum, the allocation of funds to support art institutions, and an exhibition of drawings at the Fogg Museum.

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The image depicts an open newspaper or magazine spread featuring articles and a photograph. Here is a detailed description:

Layout and Content:

  1. Left Page:

    • Headline: The prominent headline at the top reads:
      "$360,000 OF CARNEGIE FUNDS TO AID ART"
      This indicates a significant financial contribution by Andrew Carnegie to support various art institutions and educational programs.
    • Subheading: Below the headline, it states:
      "Art News, May 23, '25"
      This identifies the publication as an art news article dated May 23, 1925.
    • Content: The article discusses the distribution of Carnegie funds to various art institutions, universities, and organizations. It lists specific amounts allocated to different entities, such as:
      • New York University: $30,000 for the university's department of fine arts.
      • Hampton Institute: $50,000 for industrial and applied art.
      • Tuskegee Institute: $50,000 for industrial and applied art.
      • Grinnell College, Iowa: $50,000 for the department of fine arts.
      • Wellesley College: $15,000 for the American Academy in Rome.
      • University of North Carolina: $15,000 for fellowships in art and music.
      • Carolina Playmakers: $15,000 for the support of drama and music activities.
      • American Federation of Arts: $15,000 for the support of its department of museum work.
      • Cleveland Conference for Education, Present and Future: $10,000 for the expenses of the organization.
      • Cleveland Association of Music Schools and Allied Institutions: $7,500 for the expenses of organization over a two-year period.
      • Besux Arts Institute of Design: $5,000 for the support of its department of fine arts.
      • American Institute of Architects: $5,000 for the support of public appreciation of architecture.
      • Association of American Colleges: $5,000 for the support of a study conducted by the fine arts committee of the association.
      • School Art League of New York: $5,000 for the expenses of a study.
      • American Association of Museums: $4,000 for the expenses of the executive committee.
      • Fontainebleau School of Fine Arts: $4,000 for the expenses of the executive committee.
      • American Federation of Art Education: $3,000 for the support of its department of public appreciation of art.
      • Association for American Colleges: $3,000 for the support of a study conducted by the fine arts committee of the association.
      • School Art League of New York: $3,000 for the expenses of a study.
      • American Association of Museums: $3,000 for the expenses of the executive committee.
      • Fontainebleau School of Fine Arts: $3,000 for the expenses of the executive committee.
      • American Federation of Art Education: $2,000 for the support of its department of public appreciation of art.
      • Association for American Colleges: $2,000 for the support of a study conducted by the fine arts committee of the association.
      • School Art League of New York: $2,000 for the expenses of a study.
      • American Association of Museums: $2,000 for the expenses of the executive committee.
      • Fontainebleau School of Fine Arts: $2,000 for the expenses of the executive committee.
      • American Federation of Art Education: $1,000 for the support of its department of public appreciation of art.
      • Association for American Colleges: $1,000 for the support of a study conducted by the fine arts committee of the association.
      • School Art League of New York: $1,000 for the expenses of a study.
      • American Association of Museums: $1,000 for the expenses of the executive committee.
      • Fontainebleau School of Fine Arts: $1,000 for the expenses of the executive committee.
      • American Federation of Art Education: $1,000 for the support of its department of public appreciation of art.
    • List of Beneficiaries: At the bottom of the left page, there is a list of individuals and organizations that will benefit from the funds, including names such as:
      • Richard Aldrich, Royal W. Kent, F. J. Marhenke, D. C. S. Sullivan, W. S. B. Paton, W. G. Lawrence, Walter Sargent, T. R. Smith, Miss Cecilia Beaux, Baker, Thomas E. Brown, Miss Lizer, R. R. Ewins, F. C. Porter, Allen Eaton, Otto Elbert, William Valentine, Hugo Kohnstamm, E. Forsythe Webb, Miss Mary T. Kerr, Paul Manship, D. G. Mason, T. Terry Noble, Ed. Kirley, Miss F. A. Levy, Mochlow, F. A. Stock, T. W. Surette, F. A. Wright, L. Boasberg, Ruml, Fredrick P. Keppel, president of the Carnegie Foundation.
    • Purpose: The article emphasizes the purpose of the funds, which is to support art education, public appreciation of art, and various art institutions.
  2. Right Page:

    • Headline: The headline reads:
      "Fogg Museum Is Given a Portrait by Degas"
      This indicates that the Fogg Art Museum has received a portrait by the famous artist Edgar Degas.
    • Subheading: Below the headline, it states:
      "Art News, May 23, '25"
      This confirms the same publication date as the left page.
    • Image: There is a black-and-white photograph of a portrait titled "PORTRAIT OF MADAME V" by Degas. The caption below the image reads:
      "This painting was recently presented to the Fogg Art Museum. Courtesy of the Fogg Art Museum."
      • Attribution: The photograph is credited to C. Chase.
    • Text Below the Image: The text explains that the painting is an excellent example of Degas's work and will be exhibited at the Fogg Art Museum. It also mentions that the museum has an exhibition of drawings by Aubrey Beardsley, lent by Soofield Thayer, and by Frederick Keppel & Company. Additionally, it notes that there is a collection of drawings by Professor Noehs, lent to the museum by Julien Levy, and drawings by Alfred Barr. The exhibition will run until Tuesday, June 2.
    • Additional Text: At the bottom of the right page, there is a smaller article titled "FOGG ART MUSEUM" that reiterates the details of the exhibition and the upcoming closure date.

Visual Elements:

  • Photograph: The central image is a black-and-white photograph of a portrait, likely of a woman, with a contemplative pose. The photograph is framed within the article and is accompanied by a caption.
  • Typography: The text is printed in a clear, serif font typical of early 20th-century newspapers. The headlines are bold and prominent, drawing attention to the key points.
  • Layout: The two pages are laid out in a traditional newspaper format, with columns of text and a central image on the right page.

Context:

  • The image reflects the cultural and artistic focus of the early 20th century, highlighting significant contributions to art institutions and the acquisition of notable artworks by museums. The mention of Andrew Carnegie's generous funding underscores the era's emphasis on philanthropy and the support of the arts.

Overall Impression:

The image provides a glimpse into the art world of 1925, showcasing both financial support for art institutions and the acquisition of important artworks by museums. The layout and content suggest a well-organized and informative publication aimed at art enthusiasts and the general public.

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The image depicts an open book featuring a page with a newspaper clipping about the Fogg Art Museum. The clipping is titled "Fogg Museum Is Given a Portrait by Degas" and includes a black-and-white photograph of a woman sitting in front of a window, accompanied by text describing the portrait and its significance.

  • The book is open to a page with a newspaper clipping about the Fogg Art Museum.
    • The clipping is titled "Fogg Museum Is Given a Portrait by Degas."
    • It features a black-and-white photograph of a woman sitting in front of a window.
    • The text describes the portrait and its significance.
  • The clipping is placed on a page with other text, including an article about Carnegie funds for art.
    • The article discusses the allocation of $360,000 in Carnegie funds to aid art.
    • It lists various institutions and organizations that have received funding.
  • The book appears to be old and worn, with yellowed pages and a rough texture.
    • The edges of the pages are frayed, and there are tears and creases throughout.
    • The book is likely a rare or historical volume.

Overall, the image provides a glimpse into the history of the Fogg Art Museum and its collection of artworks. The newspaper clipping highlights the significance of the portrait by Degas and its importance to the museum's collection. The surrounding text provides additional context and information about the museum and its activities.

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The image depicts an aged, yellowed page from a book or magazine, featuring a prominent article about the Fogg Art Museum. The article is titled "Fogg Museum Is Given a Portrait by Degas" and includes a black-and-white photograph of the painting "Portrait of Madame V..." by Edgar Degas.

Key Features:

  • Article Title: "Fogg Museum Is Given a Portrait by Degas"
  • Photograph: A black-and-white image of the painting "Portrait of Madame V..." by Edgar Degas
  • Page Condition: The page is yellowed and aged, with visible signs of wear and tear
  • Content: The article discusses the donation of the painting to the Fogg Art Museum

Additional Information:

  • Date: The article appears to be from May 23, 1925, based on the date written in pencil at the top of the page
  • Other Articles: The page also features other articles and advertisements, including one about Carnegie funds for art
  • Overall: The image provides a glimpse into the history of the Fogg Art Museum and its collection of artworks.

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The image depicts a yellowed page from an old book or scrapbook, featuring a newspaper clipping with a prominent black-and-white photograph of a painting. The headline above the photo reads "Fogg Museum Is Given a Portrait by Degas." The article is accompanied by two smaller news clippings below it.

Key Features:

  • Newspaper Clipping: The main clipping is titled "Fogg Museum Is Given a Portrait by Degas" and features a black-and-white photograph of a painting.
  • Painting: The painting depicts a woman sitting in front of a window, wearing a hat and looking out the window.
  • Smaller Clippings: Two smaller news clippings are placed below the main article, providing additional information about the Fogg Art Museum.
  • Page Condition: The page is yellowed and appears to be from an old book or scrapbook, suggesting that it has been preserved for a long time.

Overall Impression:

The image presents a nostalgic and informative glimpse into the world of art and culture, highlighting the significance of the Fogg Museum and its acquisitions. The yellowed page and black-and-white photograph evoke a sense of history and nostalgia, while the articles provide context and insight into the art world of the past.

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The image presents a vintage newspaper clipping from Art News, dated May 23, 1925. The clipping is divided into two sections: the left side features an article titled "$360,000 OF CARNEGIE FUNDS TO AID ART," while the right side showcases another article accompanied by a photograph.

Left Section:

  • Title and Date: "$360,000 OF CARNEGIE FUNDS TO AID ART" with the date "May 23, '25"
  • Content: The article discusses the allocation of $360,000 by the Carnegie Corporation to support various institutions and organizations, primarily for art education in different branches.
  • Beneficiaries: The beneficiaries include:
    • New York University
    • Oberlin College
    • Hampton Institute
    • Tuskegee Institute
    • Grinnell College, Iowa
    • Wellesley College
    • Pennsylvania Academy of Fine Arts
    • University of North Carolina
    • American Federation of Arts
    • Cleveland Conference for Educational Cooperation
    • Association of Music Schools and Allied Arts
    • Institute of Design
    • American Institute of Architects
    • Association of American Colleges
    • American Art League of New York
    • Association of Museums

Right Section:

  • Title and Date: "Fogg Museum Is Given a Portrait by Degas" with the date "Art News, May 23, '25"
  • Photograph: A black-and-white photograph of a painting titled "PORTRAIT OF MADAME V." by Degas, featuring a woman sitting in front of a window.
  • Content: The article announces that the Fogg Art Museum has received a portrait by Degas and mentions an exhibition of drawings by Aubrey Beardsley.
  • Exhibition Details: The exhibition includes a collection of drawings lent by Frederick Keppel & Company, mostly from the Snell collection, as well as modern prints. The prints and drawings will remain on exhibition until Tuesday, June 2.

In summary, the image showcases two articles from Art News, one discussing Carnegie Corporation funding for art education and the other announcing a portrait by Degas at the Fogg Museum, along with an exhibition of Aubrey Beardsley's drawings.