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Fogg Art Museum Scrapbook, July 1924-April 1927

ARCH.2003.23, Rendition: 795289

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The image is a cover of "The Art News," an international pictorial newspaper of art, dated March 5, 1927. The cover features a black and white photograph of a painting titled "Crucifixion" by Simone Martini, dated between 1283 and 1344. The painting is displayed against a wooden background and is attributed to Simone Martini. The painting depicts a figure crucified on a cross, with a halo above the head, signifying the subject as a religious figure. The cross has the inscription "INRI" (Iesus Nazarenus Rex Iudaeorum, meaning "Jesus of Nazareth, King of the Jews"). The image is framed by a beige border, and the text at the top of the cover reads "The Art News" followed by the subtitle "An International Pictorial Newspaper of Art." The issue is described as Volume XXV, Number 22, weekly, with a price of 15 cents. The cover also mentions the courtesy of the Fogg Art Museum, Cambridge, Massachusetts. The overall condition of the cover shows signs of aging, with some wear and tear.

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This image shows the cover of "The Art News," an international pictorial newspaper of art, dated March 5, 1927. The cover features a black-and-white photograph of a painting titled "Crucifixion" by Simone Martini, who lived from approximately 1283 to 1344. The painting depicts a figure of Christ on the cross with the inscription "INRI" above his head. The cover also includes text indicating the contents of the newspaper, such as painting, sculpture, antiques, applied art, decoration, art auctions, rare books, and manuscripts. The price of the newspaper is listed as 15 cents. The cover is slightly aged and has a yellowed appearance. The image is courtesy of the Fogg Art Museum, Cambridge, Massachusetts.

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This image displays the front page of an old issue of The Art News, subtitled “An International Pictorial Newspaper of Art.” The issue is dated New York, March 5, 1927, Volume XXV, No. 22, and was priced at 15 cents.

The cover features a large, central black-and-white photographic reproduction of the painting “Crucifixion” by Simone Martini (c. 1283–1344). The artwork depicts Christ on the cross with arms outstretched, a halo around his head, and the inscription “INRI” on a plaque above him. The composition is framed within a pointed arch, and the image shows signs of the painting’s aged surface, including visible cracking.

Below the reproduction, a caption reads:

CRUCIFIXION
By SIMONE MARTINI (c. 1283–1344)
Courtesy of the Fogg Art Museum, Cambridge, Massachusetts

On either side of the masthead, small boxes list the newspaper's content focus:

  • Left: PAINTING SCULPTURE ANTIQUES APPLIED ART
  • Right: DECORATION ART AUCTIONS RARE BOOKS MANUSCRIPTS

The newspaper itself appears aged, mounted or bound in a yellowed paper folder or case with torn and stained cardboard edges. A small piece of clear tape is visible at the top right corner, securing the cover. The overall presentation suggests this copy is preserved in a collection or archive.

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The image shows an open book with a black-and-white image of a crucified Jesus Christ on the right side. The book has a white cover with black text that reads "The Art News" and "An International Pictorial Newspaper of Art." The book is placed on a white surface, and the pages are slightly curled. The book has a label on the upper right side with the text "Decoration Art Auctions Rare Books Manuscripts."

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The image shows a magazine called "The Art News," which is an international pictorial newspaper of art. The magazine is dated March 5, 1927, and it is priced at 15 cents. The magazine is open to a page that features a black-and-white image of Jesus Christ on the cross. The image is titled "Crucifixion" and is by Simone Martini. The magazine also includes articles on painting, sculpture, antiques, applied art, decoration, art auctions, rare books, and manuscripts.

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The image depicts the cover of a vintage issue of The Art News, an international pictorial newspaper of art. The issue is dated March 5, 1927, and is identified as Vol. XXV, No. 22-WEEKLY, published in New York. The cover prominently features a black-and-white illustration of a Crucifixion, attributed to Simone Martini (c. 1284–1344), and noted as being housed in the Fogg Art Museum, Cambridge, Massachusetts.

The illustration shows a figure of Jesus Christ on the cross, with outstretched arms and a halo, set against a simple architectural backdrop. The word "INRI" is inscribed above the cross, a traditional abbreviation for "Iesus Nazarenus Rex Iudaeorum" (Jesus of Nazareth, King of the Jews). The artwork is presented in a classic, dramatic style typical of medieval religious art.

The header of the newspaper includes the title The Art News and a tagline, An International Pictorial Newspaper of Art. Additional sections on the cover mention categories such as Painting, Sculpture, Antiques, Applied Art, Decoration, Art Auctions, Rare Books, Manuscripts, indicating the newspaper's focus on various aspects of the art world. The price of the issue is listed as 15 cents. The overall design and typography reflect the early 20th-century aesthetic, with a clean, structured layout and a focus on artistic and cultural content.

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The image shows a vintage magazine page from The Art News, dated March 5, 1927. The top features the newspaper’s title, The Art News, with the subtitle “An International Pictorial Newspaper of Art” and small side panels advertising painting, sculpture, antiques, and other art topics. In the center is a large black-and-white reproduction of a crucifixion scene: Christ on the cross inside a framed panel, with INRI on the cross and a pedestal beneath. The caption identifies the work as “Crucifixion” by Simone Martini (c. 1281–1344), courtesy of the Fogg Art Museum, Cambridge, Massachusetts. The page appears yellowed and bound in a book or scrapbook, emphasizing its old, archival quality.

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The image is a page from The Art News, an international pictorial newspaper of art, dated March 5, 1927. The newspaper highlights subjects like painting, sculpture, antiques, and applied art, with the price listed as 15 cents. The page prominently features an artwork titled "Crucifixion" by Simone Martini (c. 1284–1344), with information indicating that the piece is courtesy of the Fogg Art Museum, Cambridge, Massachusetts.

The artwork shows a classic depiction of Jesus Christ on the cross, an important motif in Christian art. It is rendered with an emphasis on simplicity and solemnity, featuring Christ with his head tilted and arms outstretched on the cross, beneath the inscription "INRI." The composition also includes details that reflect the texture of the material and the religious ambiance, placed within a contextual structure, likely a part of a larger work or fresco.

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The image shows the front page of a vintage publication called "The Art News," which is described as "An International Pictorial Newspaper of Art." It features categories such as Painting, Sculpture, Antiques, and Applied Art, as well as sections on Decoration, Art Auctions, Rare Books, and Manuscripts. This particular issue is Volume XXV, Number 22, and is dated New York, March 5, 1927, priced at 15 cents.

The main illustration on the page is a black and white reproduction of a work titled "Crucifixion" by Simone Martini, an artist who lived from 1284 to 1344. The artwork depicts the crucifixion of Jesus Christ, with Christ hanging on the cross, his body exhibiting signs of suffering. Above his head is the inscription "INRI," an acronym of the Latin phrase "Iesus Nazarenus, Rex Iudaeorum," which translates to "Jesus of Nazareth, King of the Jews." This was traditionally believed to be the inscription ordered by Pontius Pilate to be placed above Jesus' head during the crucifixion.

The reproduction has a credit line mentioning the "Courtesy of the Fogg Art Museum, Cambridge, Massachusetts," indicating the institution associated with the original artwork at the time. The overall condition of the publication shows some signs of wear and age, with yellowing pages and slight damage to the binding.

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The image is the cover of a publication titled "The Art News," which is an international pictorial newspaper of art. This particular issue is No. 22 of Volume XXV and is dated March 5, 1927, from New York. It is a weekly publication, and the cover price is 15 cents.

The main image on the cover is a depiction of the crucifixion of Jesus Christ. Jesus is shown nailed to the cross, with his head tilted downward and his body slightly twisted. There is a sign above his head with the inscription "INRI" (which stands for "Jesus the Nazarene, King of the Jews"). The background is simple and muted, highlighting the solemnity of the scene.

The caption below the image reads: "'Crucifixion' by Simone Martini (c. 1284-1344)," indicating that the artwork is by the Italian artist Simone Martini. It also notes that the image is courtesy of the Fogg Art Museum, located in Cambridge, Massachusetts.