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Fogg Art Museum Scrapbook, January 1928-November 1929

ARCH.2003.24, Rendition: 795717

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The image shows a newspaper clipping from "The Boston Herald," dated Sunday, April 8, 1928. The headline reads "In the World of Art" and discusses various art exhibitions and events happening across Boston. The main article mentions lectures and exhibitions, including one at the Museum of Fine Arts and another at the Copley Gallery. The article is written by F.W. Coburn and highlights events such as the commemoration of the fourth centenary of Albrecht Dürer's death and the exhibition of prints by Francisco Goya.

Additionally, the page includes a list of American artists with their works displayed at the Copley Gallery, such as Maurice Prendergast, Max Weber, Preston Dickinson, Edward Hopper, Charles Demuth, Bernard Karfiol, Georgia O'Keeffe, Yasuo Kuniyoshi, James Chapin, and John Carroll. The focus of the page is on the art scene in Boston during the 1920s and the variety of artists and exhibitions that were being showcased.

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This image is a scanned newspaper clipping from "The Boston Herald," dated Sunday, April 8, 1928. The page is titled "In the World of Art," and it contains an article by F. W. Coburn about various art exhibitions and events.

The article discusses several exhibitions, including:

  • An exhibition of Albrecht Dürer's engravings, etchings, and woodcuts at the Museum of Fine Arts, Boston.
  • A commemorative exhibition of prints by Francisco Goya.
  • A modern art exhibition featuring works by Hunt Diederich and artists of the Whitney Studio Group at the Fogg Art Museum, Harvard University.

There is also a photograph of a woman, likely an artist, with the caption "Lady in White."

Additionally, there is a list of American artists and their works that are part of an exhibition at the Copley Gallery. The list includes artists such as Maurice Prendergast, Max Weber, Preston Dickinson, Edward Hopper, Charles Demuth, Bernard Karfiol, Georgia O'Keeffe, Charles Sheeler, Yasuo Kuniyoshi, James Chapin, and John Carroll, along with the titles of their works and the lenders.

The page is slightly yellowed, indicating its age, and it is held in place with clear plastic clips. The text is in a serif font, typical of newspapers from that era.

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This image shows an open, aged newspaper clipping or scrapbook page featuring a full-page arts section from The Boston Herald, Sunday, April 8, 1928. The section is titled “In the World of Art” in a large, decorative font and notes that the featured exhibition is “Shown at the Copley Gallery.”

The page is laid out like a traditional newspaper, with multiple columns of dense text and a large, centered black-and-white photograph. A separate, smaller white sheet of paper is clipped or taped over the lower right portion of the page.


Key Content Breakdown:

1. Main Headline and Article:

  • Title: “In the World of Art” — Shown at the Copley Gallery
  • Byline: “By F. W. COBURN”
  • The article begins with a report on an exhibition at the Museum of Fine Arts featuring prints by Francis Duver and mentions a lecture by Henry L. Seaver.
  • A major section is titled “MODERNITY AT CAMBRIDGE”, discussing sculpture and paintings by Hunt Diederich at the Fogg Art Museum, Harvard University. It includes commentary on modernist trends, comparisons to artists like Rockwell Kent, and observations on the “so-called human race.”

2. Central Photograph:

  • A black-and-white image depicting a sculpture or bust on a pedestal, possibly an abstract or modernist work, with a dark background. It may be one of the works by Hunt Diederich mentioned in the text.
  • Below the photo is a caption: “LADY II.”

3. “AT COPLEY GALLERY” Section:

  • A column on the right lists American artists exhibiting at the Copley Gallery, along with the titles and loan information for each work:
    • Maurice Prendergast: “24 Village” — Lent by Daniel, New York
    • Max Weber: “25 Houses” — Lent by New Art Circle, New York
    • Preston Dickinson: “26 Still life” — Lent by Daniel, New York
    • Edward Hopper: “27 Gloucester Street” — Lent by Daniel, New York
    • Charles Demuth: “28 ‘In the Key of Blue’” — Lent by Daniel, New York
    • Bernard Karfiol: “29 ‘Torn’” — Lent by Daniel, New York
    • Georgia O’Keeffe: “30 Flowers” — Lent by Daniel, New York
    • Charles Sheeler: “31 Stairway” — Lent by Daniel, New York
    • Yasuo Kuniyoshi: “32 Sunday Morning” — Lent by Daniel, New York
    • James Chapin: “33 Fishing” — Lent by Rehn, New York
    • John Carroll: “34 Flowers” — Lent by Rehn, New York

This list confirms it is a group exhibition, with many prominent modern American artists of the time.

4. Overlay Sheet:

  • The small white sheet covering part of the text has the heading “AMERICAN” followed by the same list of artists and their works — essentially a cleaned-up or typed version of the list from the newspaper, possibly for archival reference.

Physical Appearance:

  • The paper is yellowed with age, indicating it is from 1928.
  • The clipping is mounted or taped to a sturdy backing sheet or page in a scrapbook with a black border.
  • Clipping tape or small white adhesive tabs are visible near the top and bottom of the page.
  • The layout is typical of early 20th-century newspapers: serif typeface, dense paragraphs, decorative headers.

Significance:

This clipping is a valuable historical artifact documenting early 20th-century American modernist art exhibitions. It features major artists such as Edward Hopper, Georgia O’Keeffe, Charles Demuth, and Max Weber, and offers contemporary criticism and curation context from 1928 — providing rare insight into how modern art was received and presented in Boston during that era.

It’s a snapshot of “American Modernism” at a pivotal moment, curated and described by arts critics of the time.

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The image shows a page from an old newspaper or magazine. The page is folded in half, with the top half displaying a black-and-white photograph of a woman in a dress. The bottom half of the page contains text and advertisements. The text appears to be an article about an exhibition of prints by Albrecht Dürer at the Copley Gallery in Boston, marking the 400th anniversary of Dürer's death. The article mentions that the exhibition includes prints from the first, second, third, and fourth editions of the series "The Apocalypse," as well as prints from the "Little Passion" and the "Life of the Virgin." The bottom half of the page also contains advertisements for various products and services, including a "Key of Blue" painting by Charles Demuth and a "Still Life" painting by Max Weber.

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The image shows a newspaper clipping with the title "In the World of Art" on the top. The clipping is from the Boston Herald, dated April 17, 1925. It contains a photograph of a woman in a black dress and a white shawl. The woman is looking to the right, and her head is slightly tilted. The clipping also includes a list of names, possibly of artists or art exhibitions. The newspaper clipping is placed on a black surface, possibly a table or a book.

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The image depicts a page from a newspaper titled "The Boston Herald", dated Sunday, April 5, 1928. The page features an article titled "In the World of Art", which appears to be a regular column or section dedicated to art and cultural events. The article is attributed to F. W. Coburn and discusses various art-related topics, including an exhibition at the Copley Gallery and a lecture by Henry S. Leaver at the Museum of Fine Arts.

Key Elements in the Image:

  1. Headline and Title:

    • The main headline reads "In the World of Art", prominently displayed at the top of the page.
    • The subheading indicates that the content is "Shown at the Copley Gallery", suggesting a focus on an art exhibition.
  2. Article Content:

    • The article discusses the death of Albrecht Dürer, marking the fourth centenary of his passing.
    • It mentions an exhibition of prints by Dürer, organized by the Print Club of Boston, which includes over 300 works from the 15th to the 18th century.
    • The text also references a lecture by Henry S. Leaver at the Museum of Fine Arts, scheduled for April 5, 1928, at 3:30 p.m.
  3. Visual Elements:

    • On the right side of the page, there is an illustration or photograph of a woman, likely an artist or a subject of the article. She is dressed in period attire, suggesting a historical or artistic context.
    • Below the illustration, there is a list of artworks on display at the Copley Gallery, including titles such as:
      • "Maurice Prendergast: American Village"
      • "Max Weber: Lost by Daniel, New York"
      • "Preston Dickinson: 25 Houses"
      • "Edward Hopper: 27 Gloucester Street"
      • "Charles Demuth: 28 'In the Key of Blue'"
      • "Bernard Karfiol: 29 Torso"
      • "Georgia O'Keeffe: 30 Flowers"
      • "Charles Sheeler: 31 Stairway"
      • "Yasuo Kuniyoshi: 32 Sunday Morning"
      • "James Chapin: 33 Fishing"
      • "John Carroll: 35 Girl"
  4. Layout and Design:

    • The page is formatted in a classic newspaper style, with dense columns of text and clear headings.
    • The illustration of the woman is placed to the right, providing a visual break in the text and likely serving as an artistic reference or commentary related to the article.
  5. Contextual Details:

    • The article references the Copley Gallery, indicating that it is a venue for art exhibitions.
    • The mention of Dürer and the Print Club of Boston suggests a focus on historical and contemporary art, blending classical and modern themes.

Summary:

The image is a historical newspaper page from April 5, 1928, featuring an art column titled "In the World of Art" by F. W. Coburn. It discusses an exhibition at the Copley Gallery, a lecture on Dürer, and lists various artworks on display, including pieces by notable artists such as Maurice Prendergast, Max Weber, Edward Hopper, and others. The page combines textual analysis with a visual illustration, reflecting the cultural and artistic interests of the time.

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The image shows an open newspaper or magazine spread with a focus on a page titled "In The World of Art." This page appears to be from the publication "Boston Herald, Sunday, April 9, 1928." It features various articles and text related to art events and exhibitions, with mentions of locations like the Copley Gallery.

On the left side of the open spread, the visible text is too small to clearly read the full articles, but there appear to be several columns with headings and body text discussing different art topics and reviews.

The right-hand side of the spread, which features the main article about the art scene, has a larger font that is more legible. This section contains names of American artists and their addresses, presumably in relation to an exhibition or gallery event, possibly at the Copley Gallery mentioned in the headline.

The page is aged with some discoloration, indicative of the vintage nature of the paper. The upper left corner of the right page has a slight tear, showing wear and handling over time.

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The image shows an open book or scrapbook with a newspaper clipping on the left and a card or list on the right. The newspaper clipping is from "The Boston Herald," dated Sunday, April 8, 1928, and is titled "In the World of Art" with a subtitle "Shown at the Copley Gallery." The text in the clipping discusses various art exhibitions and artists, with a prominent photo in the center featuring a woman titled "LADY IN." The clipping appears aged and yellowed.

On the right side, there is a white page with a list of American artists and their artworks. The list includes names such as Maurice Prendergast, Max Weber, Preston Dickinson, Edward Hopper, Charles Demuth, Bernard Perrow, Georgia O'Keeffe, Charles Sheeler, Yasuo Kuniyoshi, James Chapin, and John Carroll, along with the titles of their works and where they are lent from, mostly New York. The page is held in place by clear plastic or strings on the book.

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This image shows an open book or scrapbook with a mounted newspaper clipping on the left side and a book page on the right side.

  • Left Page: The newspaper clipping is titled "In the World of Art" and mentions the Copley Gallery. The text seems to provide commentary on various art exhibits or artists. A faded image of a painting is included within the article, with the caption "Lady II" underneath it. The text around the image appears to discuss styles, events, and notable figures in art, though the specifics may be hard to decipher without closer inspection of the text.

  • Right Page: The right-side page appears to be a printed list of American artists and their artworks. Names like Maurice Prendergast, Edward Hopper, Georgia O’Keeffe, and others are listed alongside the titles of their works. The layout gives the impression of a catalog or program, possibly related to an art exhibition.

The two pages are secured in a black-bound book, likely a curated collection of art-related materials.

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This is a photo of an old scrapbook or album page containing a vintage newspaper clipping. Key details include:

  • The clip comes from The Boston Herald, Sunday, April 8, 1928, and is titled “In the World of Art” with decorative art nouveau typography. The subheading says “Shown at the Copley Gallery.”
  • A large black‑and‑white photograph occupies the center-left of the page, appearing to show a work of art (perhaps a painting or sculpture) with a muted, dark background.
  • Surrounding text is arranged in narrow columns, likely discussing modern art and exhibitions (there are headings like “MODERNITY AT CAMBRIDGE” and other art‑related copy).
  • A white overlay page (an inserted sheet) is tucked into the right side, listing American artists—names such as Maurice Prendergast, Max Weber, Preston Dickinson, Edward Hopper, Charles Demuth, Georgia O’Keeffe, Charles Sheeler, Yasuo Kuniyoshi, James Chapin, John Carroll, and others—each with brief descriptor lines and provenance notes (e.g., “Lent by …, New York”).
  • The page is aged, with yellowed, sepia-toned paper and a black cover binding along the left edge. The overall look is vintage and archival.

In short, it’s a mid-20th-century art-clipping page from a scrapbook, featuring a “World of Art” exhibition note and an inserted roster of American artists.