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Fogg Art Museum Scrapbook, January 1928-November 1929

ARCH.2003.24, Rendition: 795601

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The image is a newspaper page from "The New York Times," dated February 15, 1920. It features a collection of artworks under the headline "The Glory That Was Greece's Masterpieces Loan Exhibition of Paintings From El Greco to Goya Is Now on View at the Metropolitan Museum of Art." The page includes several black-and-white reproductions of famous paintings, each with a caption describing the artwork and the artist.

Here are the details of the paintings shown:

  1. Top Left: "The Infanta Maria Theresa" by Diego Velázquez, from the Prado Museum.
  2. Top Right: "The Bacchanal of the Andrians" by Titian, from the Prado Museum.
  3. Middle Left: "The Infanta Maria Theresa" by Diego Velázquez, from the Prado Museum.
  4. Middle Center: "Knight of the Order of Montesa" by Jusepe de Ribera, from the Prado Museum.
  5. Middle Right: "Lady with a Fan" by Diego Velázquez, from the Wallace Collection, on loan to the Hispanic Institute of America.
  6. Bottom Left: "Margaret of Austria" by Juan Pantoja de la Cruz, from the Prado Museum.
  7. Bottom Center: "Francisco de Quevedo y Villegas" by Juan van der Hamen, from the Prado Museum.
  8. Bottom Right: "The Immaculate Conception with a Donor" by Bartolomé Esteban Murillo, from the Prado Museum.

The page highlights a significant art exhibition at the Metropolitan Museum of Art, showcasing masterpieces from various renowned artists, primarily from the Spanish school of painting.

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The image is a page from The New York Times dated February 19, 1928, featuring the "Picture Section" under the heading "The Glory That Was Spain: Masterpieces from the Loan Exhibition of Paintings from El Prado."

This section showcases several black-and-white photographs of famous paintings from Spain's renowned art collection at El Prado, which are now on view at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York. Here is a detailed description of each image:

  1. Top left: "The Infanta Margarita" by Diego Velázquez. This is a portrait of a young girl in elaborate clothing.

  2. Below "The Infanta Margarita": "Isabella of Bourbon" by Diego Velázquez. This is a portrait of a woman in rich, historical attire.

  3. Below Isabella of Bourbon: "The Knight of the Orders of Montesa" by Juan Bautista Maíno. This is a portrait of a knight in formal armor.

  4. Top middle right: "Christ Driving the Money Changers from the Temple" by El Greco (Doménikos Theotokópoulos). This is a dramatic scene from religious iconography showing Jesus driving out money changers from the Temple.

  5. Below "Christ Driving the Money Changers": "The Infanta María Teresa" by Diego Velázquez. Another portrait of a young girl, this one in more subdued attire compared to the first.

  6. Center middle: "The Eagle" by Francisco de Goya. This painting depicts a young man in formal attire holding a staff.

  7. Below "The Eagle": "Tarde Bravo de Río" by Francisco de Goya. This is a portrait of a man in a military uniform.

  8. Bottom right: "The Immaculate Conception with a Mirror" by Bartolomé Esteban Murillo. This religious artwork shows the Virgin Mary in a serene and contemplative pose.

Each photograph is captioned with the artist's name and the title of the artwork, providing a detailed overview of the Spanish masterpieces featured in this exhibition.

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The image is a page from the February 19, 1928, issue of The New York Times, specifically the "Picture Section." The headline of the section is "The Glory That Was Spain: Masterpieces of Spanish Art on Loan Exhibition of Paintings, From El Greco to Goya, Which Is Now on View at the Metropolitan Museum of Art."

The page features reproductions of several Spanish paintings, each with a description and the name of the artist. The paintings are arranged in a grid format, with three rows and three columns. The detailed descriptions of the paintings are as follows:

  1. Top row (left to right):

    • "The Infanta Margarita Teresa" by Diego Rodriguez de Silva y Velazquez, showing a young girl in a fancy dress.
    • "The Glory That Was Spain" by an unidentified artist, depicting a historical scene with multiple figures.
    • "Christ Driving the Money Changers from the Temple" by Francisco de Goya y Lucientes, showing a biblical scene with Christ and several figures.
  2. Middle row (left to right):

    • "Isabella of Bourbon" by Diego Rodriguez de Silva y Velazquez, showing a woman in royal attire.
    • "Knight of the Order of Montesa" by Francisco de Goya y Lucientes, showing a man in traditional attire.
    • "Lazarus" by Francisco de Goya y Lucientes, showing a man with a walking stick and a dog.
  3. Bottom row (left to right):

    • "Victor Gasteu" by Francisco de Goya y Lucientes, showing a young boy in a suit.
    • "Tadeo Bravo de Rivera" by Francisco de Goya y Lucientes, showing a man in a military uniform.
    • "The Immaculate Conception with the Knee Bent" by Bartolomé Esteban Murillo, showing a religious figure surrounded by clouds.

The page is designed with clear divisions between each image, and the text is printed in a classic serif font typical of the era. The layout is structured to guide the reader's eye from one artwork to the next, with descriptive text providing context for each piece. The overall aesthetic is consistent with the style of historical newspaper design, with a focus on clarity and readability.

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The image is a page from The New York Times, dated February 19, 1928, showcasing a feature from the "Rotogravure Picture Section." This section appears to focus on various artworks, primarily paintings, and their exhibitions.

Here's a detailed description of the images on the page:

  1. Top Left Corner:

    • A portrait of a woman in a richly decorated dress, identified as "The Infanta Maria Theresa" by Diego Rodríguez de Silva y Velázquez, lent by J. Pierpont Morgan.
  2. Center Top:

    • An article titled "The Glory That Was Spain: Masterpieces from the Exhibition of Paintings from El Greco to Goya, Which Is Now on View at the Metropolitan Museum of Art."
    • An illustration depicting a historical or religious scene, labeled as "Coronation of the Virgin" by Diego Velázquez.
  3. Top Right:

    • "Christ Driving the Money Changers from the Temple" by El Greco (Domenikos Theotokopoulos), also lent by an unidentified lender.
  4. Middle Left:

    • Two portraits:
      • The first is "The Infanta Margarita Theresa" by Diego Velázquez.
      • The second is "Isabella of Bourbon" by Diego Rodríguez de Silva y Velázquez.
  5. Middle Center:

    • "Knight of the Order of Santiago," a portrait of a man in a black outfit with a red cross, likely by El Greco.
  6. Middle Right:

    • "Cardinal Don Luis," by Francisco José de Goya y Lucientes.
  7. Bottom Left:

    • "The Convalescent" by Francisco José de Goya y Lucientes.
  8. Bottom Center:

    • "Tadeo Bravo de Rivero," by Francisco José de Goya y Lucientes.
  9. Bottom Right:

    • "The Immaculate Conception, with a Mirror," by Bartolome Esteban Murillo.

The page overall highlights a collection of significant Spanish artworks from different renowned artists, displayed at the Metropolitan Museum of Art. Each image is accompanied by a caption detailing the title, the artist, and the lender of the artwork.

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This image is a page from the February 19, 1928, Picture Section of The New York Times. The headline of the section reads, "The Glory That Was Spain: Masterpieces of Spanish Art Loan Exhibition of Paintings from El Prado, Goya, Which Is Now on View at the Metropolitan Museum of Art."

The page is filled with several black-and-white photographs of Spanish paintings, each accompanied by a descriptive caption. Here is a detailed summary of each painting:

  1. Top Left (Portrait of Infanta Maria Theresa of Spain):

    • Artist: Diego Velázquez y Ruiz de Pantoja
    • Lender: J. Pierpont Morgan
    • Description: A regal portrait of a young girl dressed in elaborate, period-specific clothing.
  2. Top Middle (Dramatic Scene):

    • Title: "Christ Driving the Money Changers from the Temple"
    • Artist: José de Ribera (known as Spagnoletto)
    • Lender: The Metropolitan Museum of Art
    • Description: A dynamic scene depicting Christ in a moment of intense action, surrounded by figures in a temple setting.
  3. Middle Left (Portrait of Isabella of Bourbon):

    • Artist: Diego Velázquez
    • Lender: Max Ernst
    • Description: A formal portrait of a woman in elaborate attire, characteristic of Spanish aristocracy.
  4. Middle Center (Portrait of a Knight):

    • Title: "Knight of the Order of Santiago"
    • Artist: Juan Bautista Martínez del Mazo
    • Lender: The Metropolitan Museum of Art
    • Description: A portrait of a knight in armor, with a cloak and a sword, indicative of his rank and order.
  5. Middle Right (Portrait of a Young Boy):

    • Title: "Young Man with a Cane"
    • Artist: Francisco de Goya y Lucientes
    • Lender: J. Pierpont Morgan
    • Description: A portrait of a young boy holding a cane, dressed in 18th-century attire.
  6. Bottom Left (Portrait of a Young Girl):

    • Title: "Young Girl"
    • Artist: Francisco de Goya y Lucientes
    • Lender: J. Pierpont Morgan
    • Description: A portrait of a young girl in a simple, elegant dress.
  7. Bottom Middle (Portrait of Tadeo Bravo de Rivera):

    • Artist: Francisco de Goya y Lucientes
    • Lender: The Metropolitan Museum of Art
    • Description: A portrait of a man in a military uniform, standing with a relaxed pose.
  8. Bottom Right (Religious Scene):

    • Title: "The Immaculate Conception with a Mirror"
    • Artist: Bartolomé Esteban Murillo
    • Lender: DeWitt V. Haskins
    • Description: A religious painting depicting the Immaculate Conception, with the Virgin Mary in a heavenly setting.

The page also includes small text at the top left corner indicating it is a special feature on photography and picture sections, and there are additional smaller articles and advertisements visible on the edges of the page.

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The image is a page from "The New York Times" dated February 19, 1928, specifically the Sunday edition. The page is titled "The Glory That Was Spain: Masterpieces of Art Loan Exhibition of Paintings, From El Greco to Goya, Which Is Now on View at the Metropolitan Museum of Art."

The page features a series of black-and-white photographs of famous paintings from the exhibition. Each painting is accompanied by a caption providing details about the artwork, including the artist's name and sometimes the lender of the artwork. Here are the details of the paintings featured:

  1. Top Left:

    • "The Infanta Maria Theresa" by Diego Rodríguez de Silva y Velázquez, loaned by J. Pierpont Morgan.
  2. Second Row, Left:

    • "Isabella of Bourbon" by Diego Rodríguez de Silva y Velázquez, loaned by Max Ejnatt.
  3. Second Row, Middle:

    • "Knight of the Order of Montera" by Juan Bautista Martínez del Mazo, loaned by the Metropolitan Museum.
  4. Second Row, Right:

    • "Christ Driving the Money Changers from the Temple" by El Greco (Doménikos Theotokópoulos), loaned by the Hispanic Society of America.
  5. Third Row, Left:

    • "Young Girl" (title not fully legible in the snippet but appears to be a portrait by Francisco de Goya y Lucientes), loaned by J. Henry Harding.
  6. Third Row, Middle:

    • "Tadeo Bravo de Rivera" by Francisco de Goya y Lucientes, loaned by the Hispanic Society of America.
  7. Third Row, Right:

    • "The Immaculate Conception with a Mirror" by Bartolomé Esteban Murillo, loaned by Mrs. D. W. Hasbrouck.

The page is designed to give readers a visual and informative overview of the significant artworks from Spain on display at the Metropolitan Museum of Art during that time. The photographs are arranged in a grid format for easy viewing and comparison.

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This image shows a page from The New York Times, dated Sunday, February 13, 1928. The page includes a section titled "Rotogravure Picture Section" which appears to exhibit photographs of various artworks, figures in historical or traditional costume, and at least one classical painting. The page predominantly showcases images of individuals dressed in ornate costumes from different historical periods or cultural backgrounds, possibly from an exhibition or a collection featured at the time. The photographs are sepia-toned, consistent with the print technology of that era. The layout is grid-like with captions and titles providing context for each image.

The featured items include paintings by named artists and appear to be accompanied by descriptions or narratives, which is typical for the art review sections of newspapers. The content suggests a focus on cultural, artistic, or historical subjects, likely intended to educate or intrigue the reading audience with visual splendors from a museum exhibit.

The overall condition of the newspaper page shows signs of wear, with some tears along the edges and creases, indicating the physical age of the document. The paper's historical nature offers insight into the media and cultural consumption of the time period it represents.

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The image shows an old newspaper page from The New York Times, dated Sunday, February 19, 1928. It is from the "Rotogravure Picture Section" and features a collection of art reproductions related to Spanish masterpieces from a loan exhibition at the Metropolitan Museum of Art.

The page is titled "The Glory That Was Spain: Masterpieces From the Loan Exhibition of Paintings, From El Greco to Goya, Which Is Now on View at the Metropolitan Museum of Art."

There are eight sepia-toned reproductions of paintings with captions:

  1. Top left: "The Infanta Maria Theresa," by Diego Rodriguez de Silva y Velasquez, lent by J. Pierpont Morgan.
  2. Top right: "Christ Driving the Money Changers from the Temple," by El Greco (Domingo Theotocopuli), lent by the Minneapolis Institute of Arts.
  3. Middle left: "Isabella of Bourbon," by Diego Rodriguez de Silva y Velasquez, lent by Max Epstein.
  4. Middle center: "Knight of the Order of Montesa (or Alantaña)," by Juan Bautista Martinez del Mazo, lent by Joseph Stern.
  5. Middle right: "Aragonese Dwarf," by Francisco José de Goya y Lucientes, lent by the Fogg Art Museum.
  6. Bottom left: "Victor Guye," by Francisco José de Goya y Lucientes, lent by J. Horace Harding.
  7. Bottom center: "Tadeo Bravo de Rivero," by Francisco José de Goya y Lucientes, lent by Michael Friedsam.
  8. Bottom right: "The Immaculate Conception, with a Mirror," by Bartoloni Esteban Murillo, lent by Dewitt W. Hutchings.

The page is laid out in a grid format with clear captions beneath each artwork reproduction. The paper is yellowed with age and has some creases, indicating its vintage condition.

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The image shows a page from a vintage newspaper or magazine, specifically from The New York Times, dated February 12, 1924. The page is titled "The Picture Section" and features a collection of six illustrations, each accompanied by descriptive captions. The layout is organized into a grid format, with three images per row.

Top Row:

  1. Left Image:

    • Caption: "The Glory That Was Spain: Masterpieces From the Loan Exhibition of Paintings, From El Greco to Goya, Which Is Now on View at the Metropolitan Museum of Art."
    • Illustration: A portrait of a woman in elaborate 17th-century attire, likely a noblewoman, dressed in a dark gown with intricate details and a high collar. The style suggests Spanish or European Baroque art.
  2. Right Image:

    • Caption: "Babylon."
    • Illustration: A dramatic scene depicting a historical or biblical event, possibly the Tower of Babel or a similar grand architectural setting. The image shows a large crowd of figures in classical or ancient attire, with architectural elements resembling ancient Babylonian structures. The scene is dynamic, with figures engaged in various activities, suggesting a moment of chaos or construction.

Middle Row:

  1. Left Image:

    • Caption: "The Infanta Maria Theresa."
    • Illustration: A portrait of a young woman in regal attire, wearing a richly decorated dress with pearls and a high collar. The style is consistent with 17th-century European portraiture, likely depicting a member of royalty.
  2. Center Image:

    • Caption: "The Knight of the Duchess of Montesa."
    • Illustration: A portrait of a man in elaborate armor, holding a sword. The attire and pose suggest a historical or noble figure, possibly from the Spanish Renaissance period.
  3. Right Image:

    • Caption: "Margherita Doria."
    • Illustration: A portrait of a woman in a luxurious dress, wearing a large hat adorned with feathers and other decorative elements. The style is consistent with late Baroque or early Rococo portraiture.

Bottom Row:

  1. Left Image:

    • Caption: "Victor Guye."
    • Illustration: A portrait of a young boy in formal attire, wearing a richly decorated coat with gold trim and a high collar. The boy holds a small object, possibly a book or a scroll, suggesting a noble or aristocratic background.
  2. Center Image:

    • Caption: "Taddeo Bravo del Ribero."
    • Illustration: A portrait of a man in a military uniform, holding a sword and a hat. The uniform and pose suggest a soldier or officer from a historical period, likely the 17th or 18th century.
  3. Right Image:

    • Caption: "The Immaculate Conception, With a Mirror."
    • Illustration: A religious or devotional scene depicting the Immaculate Conception, a central theme in Catholic art. The figure of the Virgin Mary is shown in a celestial setting, surrounded by clouds and angels. A mirror is incorporated into the composition, reflecting the divine or symbolic meaning of the scene.

Additional Details:

  • The page has a vintage, slightly aged appearance, with yellowed paper and visible text from surrounding pages.
  • The illustrations are detailed and appear to be reproductions of historical artworks, likely from museums or galleries, as indicated by the captions referencing institutions like the Metropolitan Museum of Art.
  • The overall design and style suggest this is a special art or cultural feature section of the newspaper, highlighting significant works of art and historical figures.

This page serves as a visual showcase of art and history, blending portraiture, religious imagery, and historical scenes in a single, cohesive layout.

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This image depicts a vintage newspaper spread featuring various historical artworks and portraits. The title of the newspaper is "The New York Times" with a date of February 19, 1928. The spread showcases a collection of black-and-white photographs of paintings and portraits from different eras and artists. The artworks are presented in a collage-like arrangement, with each image accompanied by a brief caption or description. The photographs capture a range of subjects, including royalty, religious figures, and historical scenes. The overall composition of the image is reminiscent of a museum exhibition or art gallery display, highlighting the artistic and historical significance of the featured works.