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The image shows a page from the "The Harvard Crimson," dated Monday, December 20, 1926. The page features a photograph of a painting titled "A Day at the Races," which is a work by Edgar Degas, an artist from the modern French school. The painting is described as being loaned by Messrs. Durand-Ruel for exhibition at the Fogg Art Museum. The article on the right side of the page is titled "Collecting Drawings" and discusses the importance of collecting contemporary drawings, highlighting the spontaneous and unpretentious nature of such works. It mentions that drawings by masters of the past, like Corot, are highly regarded, and it notes that modern French artists, such as Georges Braque and Pablo Picasso, are also represented in the collection.
The page appears to be part of an old scrapbook or collection, as indicated by the creases and the edges of other pages visible in the background. The paper is aged, with a yellowish tone, suggesting it is from an older publication. The text is typewritten, and the overall appearance of the page gives it a vintage, historical feel.
The image shows a scrapbook page with several elements. On the left side, there is a newspaper clipping from "The Harvard Crimson," dated Monday, December 20, 1926. The clipping features a black-and-white photograph titled "A Day at the Races," which depicts a scene with people in a horse-drawn carriage and others walking in the background. Below the photograph, there is a caption explaining that the painting is by Degas, an artist of the modern French school, and it was loaned by Messrs. Durand-Ruel for exhibition at the Fogg Art Museum.
On the right side of the page, there is another clipping titled "Collecting Drawings," which discusses the value and significance of collecting contemporary drawings. The text mentions various artists and collectors, as well as the importance of preliminary sketches and the principles of selection and taste in art.
The scrapbook page itself appears to be old, with the paper having a yellowed, aged look. There is also some tape visible at the top and bottom edges of the page, likely used to secure the clippings in place. The overall condition of the page suggests it has been preserved for a significant amount of time.
This image shows an open, aged newspaper or magazine, resting flat and appearing to be preserved under a protective plastic sleeve.
The visible spread is from “THE HARVARD CRIMSON”, dated Monday, December 20, 1926.
At the top left, the date is printed: “MONDAY, DECEMBER 20, 1926”.
The masthead, “THE HARVARD CRIMSON”, is centered at the top of the page.
“A painting by Degas, an artist of the modern French school, which was loaned by Messrs. Durand-Ruel for exhibition at the Fogg Art Museum.”
This suggests the image shown is a reproduction of a painting by Edgar Degas, likely “At the Races,” and is being noted in context of its exhibition.
The rest of the left page is mostly blank, with a decorative, wavy cutout design along the bottom edge.
This page features a column of text titled:
“Transcript, Thurs. Dec. 23, ’26.”
It continues with a section header: “COLLECTING DRAWINGS”.
This is an article discussing the practice, value, and trends in collecting contemporary drawings. Key points include:
This is a historical, preserved page from The Harvard Crimson from 1926, blending art news (a Degas painting on loan to the Fogg Museum) with an essay on the art market and collecting trends of the era — specifically, the growing appreciation for drawings. The newspaper offers a snapshot of cultural commentary and artistic taste in America during the 1920s.
The image shows a page from an old book. It appears to be a newspaper clipping from "The Harvard Crimson" with a headline that reads "A Day at the Races." The clipping features a black-and-white photograph of a horse race with a rider in a top hat. The page also includes an article titled "Collecting Drawings" discussing the collecting of contemporary art drawings. The page is yellowed and aged, indicating that it is from an older publication.
An old book is open to a page with a black-and-white photograph of a man standing on a carriage with a horse. The man is wearing a hat and is looking at something in front of him. The photograph is titled "A Day at the Races." There is a white border on the left side of the photograph. On the right side, there is a long article about collecting drawings.
The image shows an open book with two pages visible. The left page is dated Monday, December 20, 1942, and is titled "THE HARVARD CRIMSON", a student newspaper. The content includes a black-and-white illustration depicting a scene titled "A DAY AT THE EAGLES", which shows a group of people in a carriage or sled, dressed in early 20th-century attire, traveling through a snowy landscape. Below the illustration is a caption providing context: it describes the artwork as a painting by Degas, an artist from the French school, and notes that it was part of the Musée d'Orsay's collection and later exhibited at the Fogg Art Museum.
The right page, dated Transcript: Thurs. Dec. 23 '26, features a typed document titled "COLLECTING DRAWINGS". The text discusses the value and significance of collecting drawings by notable artists, emphasizing their historical and artistic importance. It mentions that drawings by masters of the past are often more valuable than their paintings due to their rarity and the insight they provide into the artist's creative process. The document also references specific artists and collectors, such as John Singer Sargent, John Sloan, and others, and touches on the role of institutions like the Fogg Art Museum in preserving and showcasing these works.
The book appears to be a scrapbook or archive, combining newspaper clippings, typed documents, and possibly other materials, reflecting a historical or academic context, likely related to art, collecting, and museum studies. The pages are aged, with visible wear and discoloration, suggesting the document is from an earlier period.
This image appears to be a scrapbook or archival page, likely from a historical collection. On the left side, there is a newspaper clipping from "The Harvard Crimson" dated Monday, December 20, 1926, featuring a black-and-white photograph of a painting titled "A Day at the Races" by the French artist Degas. The text below the image mentions that the painting is associated with the modern French school and was loaned by Durand-Ruel for exhibition at the Fogg Art Museum.
On the right side of the page, there is another newspaper article titled "Collecting Drawings," dated Thursday, December 23, 1926, from the "Transcript." The article discusses the value and beauty of collecting drawings, referencing particular historical and artistic trends.
The page background is aged, yellowed, and shows some wear typical of old paper. A cutout at the bottom left suggests a portion of the clipping has been intentionally removed.
This is an image of an open book or journal displaying a page from "The Harvard Crimson" dated Monday, December 20, 1926. A black and white reproduction of a painting takes up approximately the upper half of the page, with the text immediately below it and to the right.
The heading above the image reads "THE HARVARD CRIMSON" in capital letters. The painting is titled "A DAY AT THE RACES." The caption underneath notes that the painting is by Degas, an artist often identified by his paintings of dancers and race scenes. It was loaned by Mrs. Widener and is described as being exhibited at the Fogg Art Museum.
The right side of the open book has another article titled "COLLECTING DRAWINGS," but we don't see much of it due to the angle of the photo. The visible part discusses the intimate nature of collecting drawings and the role of a collector versus that of a museum. There’s also a reference to drawings that were on display in a specific year at a museum.
The book appears to be of a certain age, given the yellowing of the pages, and it shows some wear along its edges. The image is likely part of a historic document or archive collection.
The image is a page from a scrapbook or album, dated Monday, December 20, 1926, from "The Harvard Crimson." It includes a black-and-white reproduction of a painting titled "A Day at the Races" by Degas, an artist of the modern French school. The painting features a scene with horse-drawn carriages and people gathered in an open field, possibly at a race track. The image is slightly cut off on the left side.
Adjacent to the picture, on the right side of the page, there is a newspaper clipping from "Transcript. Thurs. Dec. 23, 1926" with a text titled "COLLECTING DRAWINGS." The article discusses the importance of collecting drawings, which are described as intimate phases of contemporary art often neglected by purchasers. It highlights various points regarding the interest in drawings, both historical and contemporary, and mentions notable collectors and institutions involved in collecting and exhibiting drawings. The article lists several prominent individuals and organizations contributing to the appreciation and collection of drawings.
The scrapbook page is slightly aged, showing yellowing typical of old paper, and has a piece of tape near the bottom right corner, possibly from an attempt to secure the article or image to the page.