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Fogg Art Museum Scrapbook, January 1928-November 1929

ARCH.2003.24, Rendition: 796255

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The image displays a page from a newspaper, specifically the Boston Sunday Post, dated December 9, 1928. The page is filled with various articles and illustrations, primarily focused on art and cultural events.

Articles and Headlines:

  1. Art Exhibitions of the Week

    • This section highlights several art exhibitions taking place in Boston during that week. It mentions the Boston Museum of Fine Arts, the Fogg Art Museum, the Vose Galleries, and the Boston Public Library. The exhibitions feature a range of art, including modern paintings, French paintings, and prints by Rembrandt and other masters. The days and hours of the exhibitions are also listed.
  2. Fragonard Drawing for Fogg Museum of Art

    • This article discusses a drawing by Fragonard, which is a recent acquisition for the Fogg Museum. The drawing is a preparatory sketch for his frescoes in the Gallery of Mirrors at the Palace of Versailles. The piece is described as a portrait of the King, with a detailed description of its condition and historical context. The drawing is depicted as a significant addition to the museum's collection.
  3. Opening of Harvard's Play 'Fiesta' Wednesday

    • This article announces the Harvard University Dramatic Club's production of 'Fiesta,' a comedy by W. Somerset Maugham. The play is scheduled to open at the Brattle Theatre on December 12, with subsequent performances on December 13, 14, and 15. The cast includes several Harvard students, and the production is directed by Arthur W. Honeyman.
  4. Gazette

    • This small section at the bottom of the page lists various exhibitions at the Fogg Art Museum, including works by Corot, Degas, Delacroix, Ingres, Courbet, Bellows, Speicher, Diego Rivera, and others.
  5. Lecture Friday at Museum

    • This brief announcement mentions that Professor Paul J. Sacret from the College of the City of Paris will give a lecture on the "The French Revolution" at the Fogg Art Museum on Friday, December 14, at 3 p.m. The lecture is open to the public.

Illustrations:

  • The page features an illustration of the Fragonard drawing, which is a portrait of a seated figure, likely representing a noble or royal figure given the historical context described in the article.

Layout:

  • The page is well-organized with clear section headings. The illustrations are strategically placed to draw attention to the corresponding articles. The text is printed in a readable font, with headlines in bold to distinguish them from the body text.

Overall, the page provides a rich overview of the art and cultural events happening in Boston during that time, with a particular focus on the contributions of the Fogg Art Museum and Harvard University.

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The image is a page from a newspaper titled "Boston Sunday Post" dated December 9, 1925. The page contains several articles and advertisements related to art exhibitions and events at the Fogg Art Museum and other locations in Boston.

  1. Art Exhibitions of the Week:

    • The Gilbert Stuart Memorial and the Boston Museum of Fine Arts are hosting a collection of dog drawings by various artists, including a special display of etchings, watercolors, and woodcuts.
    • The Vose Galleries feature a collection of jewelry and modern prints, including a notable piece by a French artist.
    • The Fogg Museum of Art has a collection of paintings by the French Impressionists, specifically works by Monet, Renoir, and others.
    • The Wilbur Macy Stone Collection at the Boston Public Library showcases prints by various artists, including Matisse, Renoir, and others.
    • An exhibition of watercolors by Carl Laubmann at the Boston Athenaeum, and another by various artists at the Boston Athenaeum, including works by the Myles Standish Society.
    • The Boston Art Club has an exhibition of American Indian prints by Winslow Homer and other artists.
    • The Boston Public Library also features prints by various artists.
  2. Fragonard Drawing for Fogg Museum of Art:

    • An article highlights a specific drawing by Jean-Honoré Fragonard, a famous French artist, titled "The Father of the Sun," which is now on display at the Fogg Museum of Art. This piece is part of a larger collection of artwork from the eighteenth century.
  3. Opening of Harvard’s Play 'Fiesta' Wednesday:

    • The Harvard Dramatic Club announced plans for a winter production of a play called "Fiesta," to be performed at various Harvard venues, including the Brattle Hall and the Harvard Theatre.
  4. Transcript and Lecture:

    • A section on the Fogg Art Museum mentions a lecture given by Professor Paul Pellat, discussing the collection and some works on display.

The articles provide details on hours, specific exhibits, and the significance of the artworks, giving readers an insight into the cultural and artistic life in Boston during that time.

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The image is a collage of newspaper clippings from the Boston Sunday Post, dated December 9, 1923. Here is a detailed summary of the content in each section of the clippings:

  1. Art Exhibitions of the Week (Top Left)

    • The article discusses various art exhibitions happening around Boston.
    • At the Gilman Slocum Gallery, there is a collection of Moroccan prints and water colors, with an exhibition of originals by M. J. C. Schlochter for Christmas use.
    • The Fogg Art Museum is showing a group of French drawings and paintings, including works by Degas and Delacroix.
    • The Vose Galleries are featuring a collection of paintings by Boston artists, including a group of dog paintings.
    • The Wilbur Macesy Stone collection of prints by various artists is on view at the Boston Public Library.
  2. Opening of Harvard's Play 'Fiesta' Wednesday (Middle Left)

    • Harvard University Dramatic Club announces the opening of the play "Fiesta," a three-act comedy, to be held in Cambridge at the Harvard Theatre.
    • The play will feature four performances on Wednesday and Thursday nights, with a special performance on Friday night.
    • The play involves Harvard students and is directed by an individual named H. A. B.
  3. Fragonard Drawing for Fogg Museum of Art (Top Right)

    • The Fogg Art Museum has acquired a drawing by Jean-Honoré Fragonard, a French artist, titled "The Father in the Chapel of the Sun."
    • The drawing is part of a larger collection of artworks, including a recent gift from a private donor.
  4. Drawings by Corot, Degas, Delacroix, etc. (Middle Right)

    • The Fogg Art Museum has an exhibition featuring drawings by Corot, Degas, Delacroix, Ingres, Courbet, Bellows, Diego Rivera, Sicka, and others.
    • This exhibition is part of a broader series of art displays at the museum.
  5. Lecture at Museum (Bottom Right)

    • There is an announcement for a lecture by Professor Paul Pelloutier on the French Revolution, scheduled for Friday afternoon at the Fogg Art Museum.

The articles cover a range of cultural events and art exhibitions happening in Boston during that week, highlighting the activities at various galleries and museums, including the Fogg Art Museum, Gilman Slocum Gallery, Vose Galleries, and the Boston Public Library.

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The image is a black-and-white newspaper clipping from the Boston Sunday Post, dated December 9, 1923. It features several articles and advertisements related to art exhibitions and events.

  1. Main Article - Art Exhibitions of the Week:

    • The article lists various art exhibitions happening in Boston during that week.
    • Copley Society of Art: Exhibition of oil paintings, watercolors, and etchings by members of the society, open from December 4 to December 16 at the Copley Society Galleries.
    • Boston Art Club: Exhibition of paintings and etchings, including works by Winslow Homer and other artists, at the Copley Society Galleries.
    • Fogg Art Museum: Exhibition of paintings by modern artists, including a collection of works by John Singer Sargent and others.
    • Museum of Fine Arts: Exhibition of prints and drawings by various artists, including a group of French rooms.
    • Vose Galleries: Exhibitions of etchings, watercolors, and dog subjects by artists such as George Bellows, John Singer Sargent, and others.
    • Wilder Gallery: Exhibition of etchings and woodcuts by various artists, including works by Carl Lawton.
    • Boston Public Library: Exhibition of original prints by Matisse, Gauguin, and other modern artists.
    • Museum of Fine Arts: Exhibitions of watercolors by Winslow Homer, prints by various artists, and a collection of prints and drawings.
  2. Fragonard Drawing for Fogg Museum of Art:

    • This article describes a drawing by Jean-Honoré Fragonard, depicting a scene from Michelangelo’s Sistine Chapel. The drawing was recently acquired by the Fogg Art Museum.
  3. Opening of Harvard's Play 'Fiesta' Wednesday:

    • The Harvard University Dramatic Club announced plans for the production of a play titled "Fiesta" by John Cromwell, which will open on December 12 at the Loeb Drama Center. The play is a three-act comedy dealing with Spanish life.
  4. Gallery - Fogg Art Museum:

    • This section mentions drawings by Corot, Degas, Delacroix, Ingres, Courbet, Bellows, Diego Rivera, Sinka Simkovitch, and others, which were recently placed in the Fogg Art Museum and are now on exhibition.
  5. Lecture at Museum:

    • An advertisement for a lecture by Professor Paul Follot of the College of France, titled "The French Revolution," scheduled for Friday afternoon at the Fogg Art Museum.

The clipping also contains a small illustration of the Fragonard drawing, showcasing a scene from the Sistine Chapel. The layout includes various headings and subheadings, making it easy to navigate through the different articles and announcements.

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The image is a page from the "Boston Sunday Post," dated December 9, 1925. The page features several articles and announcements related to art and culture. Here's a detailed summary of the content:

Art Exhibitions of the Week

This section lists various art exhibitions happening during the week:

  • Museum of Fine Arts (MFA): Highlights include a display of modern prints and an exhibition of Persian pottery and rugs.
  • Fogg Art Museum (Harvard University): Features an exhibition of watercolors by John Singer Sargent and an exhibition of portraits of American Indians by Winold Reiss.
  • Boston Art Club: An exhibition of paintings by contemporary American artists.
  • Grace Horne Galleries: Features miniatures and watercolors.
  • Copley Galleries: Displays paintings by various artists.
  • Vose Galleries: Showcases a collection of sporting dog subjects by Marguerite Kirmse.
  • Boston Public Library: Features an exhibition of etchings by Whistler and prints by other artists.
  • Marie Sterner Galleries: Highlights watercolors by Walter Gay.

Fragonard Drawing for Fogg Museum of Art

This article announces the acquisition of a drawing by Jean-Honoré Fragonard, titled "The Prophet Joel." The drawing, a gift to the Fogg Art Museum, is a preparatory sketch for a fresco in the Cupola of the Cathedral of Monreale, Sicily. The piece is described as a significant addition to the museum's collection, given Fragonard's importance in art history.

Opening of Harvard's Play 'Fiesta' Wednesday

The Harvard University Dramatic Club is set to perform the play "Fiesta" by Martinez Sierra. The article details the plot, which involves a romantic drama set in Spain. The play is noted for its rich setting and costumes, and it will be performed at the Sanders Theatre on December 9, 10, and 11.

FOGG ART MUSEUM

An announcement states that drawings by notable artists such as Corot, Degas, Delacroix, Ingres, Courbet, and others are now on exhibition at the Fogg Art Museum.

Gazette

This section mentions an upcoming lecture:

  • Lecture on French Art: Professor Paul Pelliot from the Collège de France will give a talk on Chinese art in relation to the West, focusing on the art of the Tang period. The lecture will be held at the Fogg Art Museum.

Overall, the page is dedicated to cultural events, particularly focusing on visual arts and theater in the Boston area during early December 1925.

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The image is a page from a newspaper, specifically the Boston Sunday Post, dated December 9, 1923. The page contains several articles and images related to art exhibitions and events.

  1. Art Exhibitions of the Week:

    • This article discusses various art exhibitions happening in Boston, including a collection of old Dutch and Flemish masters at the Boston Museum of Fine Arts, and an exhibition of French Renaissance art at the Fogg Museum of Harvard University. The article mentions specific artists and pieces, such as works by Rembrandt, Hals, and others.
  2. Fragonard Drawing for Fogg Museum of Art:

    • This section features an image of a drawing by Jean-Honoré Fragonard titled "Frescoes by Michelangelo in the Sistine Chapel at Rome." The article discusses the recent acquisition of this drawing by the Fogg Art Museum, highlighting its significance and the museum's collection of French art.
  3. Opening of Harvard's Play 'Fiesta' Wednesday:

    • This article announces the opening of a play titled "Fiesta" at Harvard University, scheduled for Wednesday, December 12. The play is described as a three-act comedy, with performances by Harvard undergraduates.
  4. Calendar:

    • A small calendar section at the bottom lists upcoming events, including a lecture by Professor Paul J. Sachs at the Fogg Art Museum and an exhibition of drawings by various artists at the same museum.

The layout of the page includes text columns and an illustration, providing a snapshot of cultural and academic events in Boston during that time.

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The image shows a page from a newspaper dated Sunday, December 9, presumably from the year 1945, considering the style of the print and paper. This can be inferred by the visible date on the top right corner of the page. The newspaper is the "Boston Sunday Post."

The page features several articles and announcements related to art exhibitions and cultural events. The headlines include "Art Exhibitions of the Week," "Opening of Harvard's Play 'Fiesta' Wednesday," and a section of "Fogg Art Museum." The articles discuss various exhibitions, including works by artists such as Rivera, Delaroche, and Cezanne, and the showing of a drawing by Fragonard in the Fogg Museum of Art. There's also a mention of a Harvard University Dramatic Club's production.

There is an image on the right side of the page depicting a drawing of frescoes by Michelangelo in the Sistine Chapel at Rome, with a caption mentioning Fragonard's drawing and the Fogg Art Museum. The newspaper has yellowed with age, suggesting it is an actual vintage document, and it is opened to a spread with the visible crease down the center where it would typically be folded. The page is affixed to a dark backing, presumably for preservation or display purposes.

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The image shows a scrapbook page filled with several newspaper clippings related to art exhibitions and events. The articles are from December 1928 and mostly come from the Sunday Post, Boston.

  1. The top left article is titled "Art Exhibitions of the Week," detailing various art exhibitions happening around Boston, including the Gilbert Stuart Memorial exhibition, Moroccan Embroideries, paintings at the Fogg Art Museum, and more.

  2. Below that, there is an article titled "Opening of Harvard's Play 'Fiesta' Wednesday," announcing the Harvard University Dramatic Club's upcoming production titled "Fiesta," a three-act comedy.

  3. The right side features a large article titled "Fragonard Drawing for Fogg Museum of Art," which includes reproductions of drawings by Fragonard, specifically details of frescoes by Michelangelo in the Sistine Chapel. The article describes these works and their significance, mentioning the Fogg Art Museum's acquisition of Fragonard's work and comparisons with other artists.

  4. At the bottom center is a small clipping titled "FOGG ART MUSEUM," dated Dec 15, 1928, listing drawings by several notable artists such as Corot, Degas, Delacroix, and Diego Rivera now on display at the Fogg Art Museum.

  5. To the right bottom corner is a clipping titled "Lecture Friday at Museum," announcing a lecture by Professor Paul Pelliot about "Iranian Influences in Chinese Art" at the Boston Museum of Fine Arts.

The page is neatly arranged with annotations of dates and newspaper names, preserving historical art news and events from late 1928.

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The image shows a collection of newspaper clippings or printed articles from the Boston Sunday Post, dated December 9, 1923. The pages are open to display several headlines and articles related to cultural and artistic events in Boston during that time. Here is a detailed description:

Top Left Section:

  • Headline: "Art Exhibitions of the Week"
    • This section provides a summary of various art exhibitions taking place in Boston. It mentions exhibitions at the Vose Galleries, the Boston Museum of Fine Arts, and the Fogg Art Museum. The article highlights collections of Moroccan jewelry, modern prints, and other artworks, including works by artists such as Matisse, Laurencin, and others. It also notes the opening of an exhibition at the Fogg Art Museum featuring drawings by Corot, Degas, Delacroix, Ingres, Courbet, and others.

Top Right Section:

  • Headline: "Fragonard Drawing for Fogg Museum of Art"
    • This article discusses a recent acquisition by the Fogg Art Museum: a drawing by the French artist Jean-Honoré Fragonard. The drawing is described as depicting "The Prophet Joel," and it is noted as a significant addition to the museum's collection. The article includes a detailed description of the artwork, its historical context, and its importance in the study of Fragonard's work. An illustration of the drawing is included alongside the text.

Bottom Left Section:

  • Headline: "Opening of Harvard's Play 'Fiesta' Wednesday"
    • This section announces the upcoming performance of a play titled Fiesta by the Harvard University Dramatic Club. The play is scheduled to open on Wednesday evening at the Brattle Hall in Cambridge. The article provides details about the production, including the cast, the director, and the setting. It also mentions that the play will feature four performances, with tickets available for purchase.

Bottom Right Section:

  • Headline: "Lecture Friday at Museum"
    • This smaller section announces a lecture scheduled for Friday at the Fogg Art Museum. The lecture is titled "Transcendence" and will be delivered by Professor Paul Peliot of the College of France. The lecture is set to take place at 3 o'clock in the afternoon in the Lecture Hall of the Boston Museum of Fine Arts. It is noted that the lecture will be open to the public.

Visual Elements:

  • Layout: The pages are formatted in a traditional newspaper style, with columns of text and headlines in bold, larger fonts. The articles are well-organized, with clear headings and subheadings.
  • Illustration: In the top right section, there is a detailed black-and-white illustration of Fragonard's drawing, The Prophet Joel. The illustration is prominently placed next to the accompanying article, providing a visual representation of the artwork being discussed.
  • Dates and Locations: The articles are dated December 9, 1923, and reference various locations in Boston, including the Fogg Art Museum, Brattle Hall, and the Boston Museum of Fine Arts.

Overall Context:

The image captures a snapshot of Boston's cultural scene in 1923, highlighting art exhibitions, theatrical performances, and educational lectures. The articles reflect the city's vibrant artistic and intellectual life, with a focus on both contemporary and historical art, as well as performances and academic discussions. The inclusion of an illustration of Fragonard's drawing adds a visual element that enhances the reader's understanding of the article’s subject matter.

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An open book with a black cover is placed on a table. The book seems to be a newspaper. The book has two pages that are open. The first page has the text "Opening of Harvard's Play Fiesta, Wednesday" and the second page has the text "Fragonard Drawing for Fogg Museum of Art." The second page has a drawing of a man sitting on a chair with a dog and an angel.