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Fogg Art Museum Scrapbook, July 1924-April 1927

ARCH.2003.23, Rendition: 795231

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The image shows an open book or magazine with aged pages. On the left page, there is a clipping from "The Art News" dated August 14, 1926, discussing the X-ray examination of old master paintings. The article mentions Alan Borroughs of Harvard University using X-rays to examine 200 masterpieces at the Louvre and Berlin Museum to distinguish between genuine paintings and forgeries.

On the right page, there is a clipping from the "New York American" dated August 15, 1926, featuring a dramatic illustration of a man with a sword and a woman with a gun, as well as a portrait of a man in a military uniform. The headline and some text are partially visible, discussing an explorer and a marriage. The overall appearance of the pages suggests they are from a historical publication, possibly used for research or as a scrapbook.

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This image shows an open scrapbook or collection of clippings from the early 20th century. The pages are aged and yellowed, suggesting they are from the 1920s or early 1930s.

On the left page, there is a clipping from "The Art News" dated August 14, 1926. The headline reads "OLD MASTERS ARE TO BE X-RAYED" and discusses the use of X-rays to study and authenticate old master paintings. It mentions Alan Burroughs from the Fogg Museum at Harvard University and his work on X-raying paintings at the Louvre and Berlin Museum.

On the right page, there are several clippings and advertisements. At the top, there is a small advertisement for the "Argus Pressclipping Bureau" in New York, offering various clipping services. Below that, there is a clipping from a publication with the headline "Because She Was...," which seems to be part of a serialized story or novel. It includes an illustration of a man and a woman, and mentions themes of love, marriage, and adventure. There is also a photograph of a man with a mustache, identified as "The Count de Lesdain."

The overall theme of the image suggests a collection of news clippings and advertisements from the 1920s, covering topics such as art, technology, and serialized storytelling.

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This image shows a collection of vintage newspaper clippings, primarily from the early 20th century, arranged and possibly pasted onto a single sheet or album page. The clippings are yellowed with age, suggesting they are historical documents.

The two most prominent articles are:

  1. "OLD MASTERS ARE TO BE X-RAYED" from The Art News, dated August 12, 1922.
    This article explains a groundbreaking project spearheaded by Alan Burroughs of the Fogg Museum, Harvard University. He arranged for 200 masterpieces—from institutions like the Louvre, the Berlin Museum, and Harvard—to be examined using X-ray technology. The goal was to detect modern retouchings, repainting, or forgeries by revealing the artist's underpainting, initial sketches, and changes made during the creative process. The article highlights how X-rays can distinguish between authentic works and forgeries, using a painting by Rembrandt as a key example. It also mentions that the X-rays can show the artist's working method in great detail, such as brush strokes and preliminary drafts, and notes that some paintings, like the Mona Lisa, are too valuable or fragile to be subjected to this process.

  2. "Because She Was..." from the New York American, dated August 16, 1924. This article is from the.Argus Pressclipping Bureau.
    This is a sensational human-interest story illustrated with a dramatic sketch. It depicts a woman pointing a revolver at a man who is cowering and raising his hands in fear. The headline, partially visible, reads: “Because She Was...” and continues below with “...the Explorer’s Guised as a Love in the Art and Now Marriage or 20 Years Husband Away with Her Father a Fat Sheep Her.” This cryptic text suggests a story of romantic betrayal, possibly involving mistaken identity or a disguise.
    Accompanying the illustration is a portrait photograph of “The Count de Lesdain” and a note mentioning his Gobi Journey. A small caption below the sketch refers to “The Adv... Shared Eve of the Man Love...” and “...Mutilated a Their Kne... Back Whi... tiring Death Broke...”, hinting at a more gruesome or tragic element to the tale.

The overall presentation suggests these clippings were saved for personal or historical interest, preserving stories ranging from high art and scientific analysis to tabloid-style drama. The juxtaposition of the academic, technical article on art forgery with the lurid, sensational piece on personal scandal creates a striking contrast.

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An open book is placed on a white surface. The book has a yellowed page with black text. The text reads, "Old Masters Are to Be X-Rayed." The text is written in a typewriter font. The book also has a piece of paper with the text "Argus Pressclipping Bureau." The book has a white border on the top and bottom. The book is placed on a white surface.

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An open book is placed on a white surface. The book is titled "The Art News," and the date is "August 1926." The book is opened to a page with an article titled "Old Masters to be X-rayed." The article discusses the use of X-rays to study the works of old masters. There is an image of a man and a woman on the right side of the page.

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The image depicts an open book with two visible pages. On the left page, there is a printed article titled "OLD MASTERS ARE TO BE X-RAYED" from The Art News, dated August 17, 1929. The article discusses the use of X-ray technology to examine and authenticate old master paintings, highlighting the work of Alan Burroughs at the Fogg Museum in Cambridge, Massachusetts. It mentions the examination of paintings by artists such as Raphael, Botticelli, and Titian, and describes how X-rays can reveal underlying layers, alterations, and forgeries in artworks.

On the right page, there is a vintage advertisement titled "Because She Was" featuring an illustration of a man and a woman in a dramatic scene. The man is depicted holding a gun, pointing it at the woman, who appears to be in distress. The advertisement promotes a story or narrative titled "The Explorer's Quest as a Love in the Past and Now", which details a romantic tale spanning 20 years, involving a husband, a father, and a "fat sheep." The text includes a subheading: "Fly Away with The Count de Ledain Made His Gobi Journey", suggesting an adventurous or exotic theme. The advertisement also includes a small portrait of a man and mentions a character named "Fly Away," indicating a narrative centered around love, adventure, and possibly intrigue.

The book itself appears aged, with yellowed pages and visible wear, suggesting it is a historical or antique volume. The juxtaposition of the article on art authentication and the dramatic, romantic advertisement creates an interesting contrast between scholarly discourse and popular storytelling.

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The image presents a vintage newspaper clipping, featuring an article on the left and a cartoon on the right. The article, titled "OLD MASTERS ARE TO BE X-RAYED," discusses the use of X-rays to examine old masterpieces at the Louvre and the Berlin Museum. The cartoon, titled "Because She Was," depicts a man holding a gun, with a woman standing next to him, and a caption that reads "The Count de Medain When He Made His Gobi Journey." The background of the image is a plain gray color.

  • Newspaper Clipping
    • Article
      • Title: "OLD MASTERS ARE TO BE X-RAYED"
      • Content: Discusses the use of X-rays to examine old masterpieces at the Louvre and the Berlin Museum
    • Cartoon
      • Title: "Because She Was"
      • Depiction: A man holding a gun, with a woman standing next to him
      • Caption: "The Count de Medain When He Made His Gobi Journey"
  • Background
    • Color: Plain gray

The image provides a glimpse into the past, showcasing a vintage newspaper clipping with an article and cartoon that highlight the use of X-rays in art conservation and a humorous depiction of a man's journey.

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The image depicts an open book with yellowed pages, featuring a newspaper clipping on the right page and a smaller clipping on the left page. The larger clipping is titled "Because She Was" and includes a black-and-white illustration of a man and woman, accompanied by text that appears to be a story or article. The smaller clipping on the left page is titled "OLD MASTERS ARE TO BE X-RAYED" and contains text discussing the use of X-rays to examine paintings.

In the background, the book's pages are visible, with some text and images partially obscured by the clippings. The overall atmosphere of the image suggests a historical or archival context, with the yellowed pages and old-fashioned typography evoking a sense of age and nostalgia.

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The image shows a vintage newspaper clipping book or scrapbook with yellowed pages, containing various articles and illustrations from the past. The left page features an article titled "OLD MASTERS ARE TO BE X-RAYED" from The Art News, dated August 17, 1926, discussing the use of X-ray technology to analyze old master paintings. The right page is partially covered by a loose clipping, which appears to be from a different publication, featuring a cartoon illustration of a man and woman in a humorous scene, accompanied by a headline that reads "Because She Was." The clipping also includes a portrait of a man in a military uniform, along with several other headlines and text snippets. The overall appearance of the book suggests that it has been well-used and handled over time, with some pages showing signs of wear and tear.

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The image presents a collection of aged newspaper clippings, with the top article titled "OLD MASTERS ARE TO BE X-RAYED" and dated August 17, 1928. The article discusses the use of X-rays to examine old masterpieces at the Louvre and the Berlin Museum.

Key Features:

  • Newspaper Clippings: The image features a stack of yellowed newspaper clippings, with the top article being the most prominent.
  • Article Title and Date: The title "OLD MASTERS ARE TO BE X-RAYED" is displayed at the top of the left page, accompanied by the date "August 17, 1928".
  • Content: The article explores the use of X-rays to examine old masterpieces at the Louvre and the Berlin Museum.
  • Additional Clippings: Other clippings are visible underneath the top article, including one with a cartoon illustration and a headline that reads "Because She Was".
  • Background: The background of the image is a plain gray color, which helps to highlight the aged newspaper clippings.

Overall Impression:

The image appears to be a collection of historical newspaper clippings, likely from an archive or library. The use of X-rays to examine old masterpieces was a innovative technique at the time, and the article provides insight into the artistic and scientific developments of the era.