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This image appears to be a page from a historical newspaper, specifically from "The Harvard Crimson," dated Friday, February 5, 1926, and Monday, February 8, 1926. The content discusses the rapid progress on a new art museum, with the article indicating that the completion of the Fogg Art Museum is expected in the fall and that third floor construction is now underway. The article mentions that the museum is designed to harmonize with Harvard architecture, featuring a red brick structure with limestone details and Italian Travertine arcades.

On the right side of the page, there is an illustration of a nude female figure in a dynamic pose, titled "WOMAN AT PRAYER," which is attributed to the artist Ivan Mestrovic. The text below the illustration identifies Mestrovic as a Yugoslavian artist and states he is considered one of the greatest living artists.

The page shows signs of aging, with yellowed paper and some discoloration, indicating it is from an older publication. The newspaper clippings are neatly pasted within what looks like a scrapbook or a collection of historical documents.

This image shows a clipping from The Harvard Crimson newspaper, dated February 5, 1926, and February 8, 1926. The article, titled "RAPID PROGRESS ON NEW ART MUSEUM," discusses the construction of a new art museum, which is expected to be completed by the following fall. The article mentions that the walls have reached the third floor line and details various aspects of the museum's design and features, including lecture halls, smaller lecture rooms, laboratory instruction rooms, and a print room. It also notes that the museum is designed to separate works of special distinction from inferior ones, making it easier for visitors to find distinguished pieces.

On the right side of the image, there is a drawing titled "WOMAN AT PRAYER" by Ivan Mestrovic, a Yugoslav artist who is considered one of the greatest living artists by many critics. The drawing was recently acquired by the Fogg Art Museum. The woman in the drawing is depicted with her hands raised in a praying position.

This image displays an open, vintage newspaper clipping, likely preserved in a scrapbook or archival binder, showing two pages from The Harvard Crimson dated Friday, February 5, 1926.

The left page features a major headline:

RAPID PROGRESS ON NEW ART MUSEUM

The article details the construction of the new Fogg Art Museum at Harvard. Key points include:

• Construction has reached the third-floor line, with completion expected by the following fall (fall 1926).
• The museum is being built by the firm of Hoppin and Harris of New York City.
• Designed by Charles A. Coolidge of Coolidge, Shepley, Bulfinch, and Abbott of Boston.
• The main entrance will face Quincy Street, with the possibility that Quincy Street itself may be abandoned and incorporated into the museum’s yard.
• The building will harmonize architecturally with Harvard’s older buildings, using red brick and wood trim/doors similar to those in the Yard.
• The structure will be 234 feet long and 125 feet deep, with two stories of galleries on Quincy Street and an interior courtyard behind.
• An elaborate lecture hall for 400 people, additional lecture rooms, and a print room for students are planned.
• The museum will facilitate a “separation of the works of especial distinction from the inferior ones” for public viewing.

There’s also a sub-headline:

MAY DISCARD QUINCY

This refers to Harvard potentially closing Quincy Street to expand the museum grounds, moving the Yard fence to the east.

The right page features a black-and-white illustration with the caption:

Left—WOMAN AT PRAYER

The drawing by Ivan Mestrovic which has recently been acquired by the Fogg Art Museum. Mestrovic is a Jugoslav, and is considered by many critics one of the greatest of living artists.

The sketch depicts a nude, kneeling female figure with her head bowed and hands clasped in prayer.

Above the illustration, the newspaper’s masthead reads:

The Harvard Crimson
MONDAY, FEBRUARY 8, 1926

(Note: This date appears inconsistent with the date on the left page — February 5 — which may indicate this clipping contains articles from multiple issues or that the “Monday” date refers to the intended publication date of a later edition.)

Overall, the page documents a significant moment in Harvard’s history — the near-completion of its new art museum — and highlights a major acquisition for the museum's collection: a drawing by the renowned Yugoslav artist Ivan Meštrović.

The yellowed paper and visible binding suggest this is a preserved historical artifact from the 1920s.

The image shows a newspaper spread from the Harvard Crimson, dated February 5, 1926. The main article on the left side of the spread is titled "Rapid Progress on New Art Museum," discussing the construction progress of the new Fogg Art Museum at Harvard University. The article mentions that the third floor has been completed, and the museum is expected to open in the fall. It also discusses the architectural design, which aims to harmonize with the traditions of Harvard architecture. The article includes details about the building's dimensions, materials, and features, such as the lecture hall, laboratory, and exhibition galleries. On the right side of the spread, there is a smaller article titled "Woman at Prayer," accompanied by a drawing by Ivan Mestrovic, a Yugoslav artist. The drawing is described as one of the greatest works of living artists.

The image shows a newspaper clipping from the Harvard Crimson, dated February 5, 1926. The headline reads "RAPID PROGRESS ON NEW ART MUSEUM." The article discusses the construction progress of the new Fogg Art Museum at Harvard University. The museum is nearing completion, with the third floor line now reached. The article mentions that the walls of the new museum have been erected, and the building is expected to be completed by July. The museum will feature a lecture hall, a laboratory for the study of technique, a print room, and a room for students to practice painting. The article also mentions that the new museum will have a special problem of construction due to the building's location in an old brick structure, but the architects have carefully studied and will embody the teaching and exhibition functions in many individual features.

The image shows an open book, specifically a newspaper or magazine, with two pages visible. The left page is dated Friday, February 5, 1926, and is from The Harvard Crimson, a student newspaper of Harvard University. The headline on this page reads "RAPID PROGRESS ON NEW ART MUSEUM", indicating an article about the development of a new art museum. The article discusses the progress made in constructing the museum, expected to be completed by the next fall, and mentions architectural details, such as the potential relocation of Quincy Street and the integration of the museum into the Harvard campus. It also references the involvement of notable figures and institutions, including Edward W. Forbes, the Fogg Art Museum, and the Harvard Art Museums.

The right page is dated Monday, February 8, 1926, and also appears to be from The Harvard Crimson. This page features a black-and-white illustration of a woman at prayer, described as a drawing by Ivan Mestrovic. The caption notes that Mestrovic, a Jugo-Slav artist, recently became a member of the faculty at Harvard and is considered one of the greatest living artists. The illustration depicts a female figure in a dynamic, prayerful pose, with one arm raised and the other bent, suggesting a sense of devotion or spiritual engagement.

The overall layout of the book includes aged, yellowed pages with visible text and illustrations, giving it a historical and archival feel. The content reflects early 20th-century academic and artistic interests, particularly focusing on art, architecture, and campus developments at Harvard University.

The image shows a vintage scrapbook page with two newspaper clippings from the Harvard Crimson in early 1926.

• On the left is a bold clipping titled “RAPID PROGRESS ON NEW ART MUSEUM” with smaller subheads and dense columned text discussing construction plans and related news. The date line at the top indicates Friday, February 5, 1926.
• On the right is a separate clipping containing an illustration of a standing nude female figure, captioned “Left—WOMAN AT PRAYER,” with a short descriptive caption beneath. The drawing appears to be a classical-style sculpture.

The page itself is yellowed with age, and the clippings are mounted on a larger scrapbook page, which shows signs of wear along the edges.

This image shows an open scrapbook or album page containing two newspaper clippings from "The Harvard Crimson" dated February 5, 1926, and February 8, 1926.

The left clipping features a headline reading, "RAPID PROGRESS ON NEW ART MUSEUM" and discusses details about the construction of the new Fogg Art Museum. It covers the progress made, plans for the building, and architectural features such as the use of red brick and limestone, the design by Charles A. Coolidge, and details about the art and lecture facilities.

The right clipping is smaller and contains both text and an illustration titled "WOMAN AT PRAYER." The illustration is a drawing by Ivan Mestrovic, a Yugoslav artist, and depicts a nude woman kneeling with hands raised in prayer. The text mentions that the drawing was recently acquired by the Fogg Art Museum and describes Mestrovic as one of the greatest living artists according to many critics.

The page is aged, with yellowed paper indicating it is from an older scrapbook or archival collection.

The image depicts an old newspaper or journal page, possibly contained within a scrapbook or archival collection. On the left side of the page, there is a lengthy article from The Harvard Crimson, dated Friday, February 5, 1926, titled "Rapid Progress on New Art Museum." The article provides details about the construction progress and design of Harvard's new art museum, discussing architectural plans and future functions.

On the right side of the page, there is a smaller article and an illustration. The text describes the drawing as "Woman at Prayer" by Matveeff, recently acquired by the Fine Art Museum. The drawing is attributed to Matveeff, described as a Yugoslav artist regarded as one of the greatest living artists. The illustration accompanying this description is a grayscale sketch of a nude woman in a pose of prayer, with her hands raised near her face.

Overall, the page combines architectural development news with an artistic feature, creating a snapshot of historical and cultural interest.

The image depicts a page from a scrapbook or a book featuring a newspaper clipping and an image, mounted on a beige background. The newspaper clipping is from "The Harvard Crimson," dated Friday, February 5, 1926. The headline reads "RAPID PROGRESS ON NEW ART MUSEUM," with a subheading "Completion Next Fall Seems Certain With Third Floor Line Now Reached" and "MAY DISCARD QUINCY." The article discusses the construction progress of the new Fogg Art Museum, mentioning features such as a large lecture hall, exhibition rooms, and art collections. It also talks about the architecture of the building and its harmonious design with Harvard's traditions.

To the right of the article is an image labeled “WOMAN AT PRAYER” with a brief description stating it is a drawing by Ivan Mestorvic, recently acquired by the Fogg Art Museum. The image shows a stylized figure of a woman, depicted from the side, in a pose suggesting prayer, with one hand to her face and the other arm raised, against a plain background.