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Fogg Art Museum Scrapbook, January 1928-November 1929

ARCH.2003.24, Rendition: 796318

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This image appears to be a page from a book or a document that includes a newspaper clipping and a list of artworks. The newspaper clipping at the top left mentions an exhibition by the Harvard Society for Contemporary Art, which opened with paintings by various artists including Rockwell Kent, George Bellows, and others. The text below the clipping provides an article discussing the exhibition and the Harvard Society's mission to exhibit works by living contemporary artists.

To the right of the newspaper clipping, there is a list titled "OILS" followed by "SCULPTURE." The "OILS" list includes titles of paintings with corresponding artists and lenders. For instance, "Dock in Winter" by George Bellows is listed as being lent by Miss Helen Frick. Similarly, the "SCULPTURE" list includes titles such as "Nude" by Alexander Archipenko, "Woman" by Gaston Lachaise, and "Plant Form" by Robert Laurent, with their respective lenders noted.

The overall content suggests a historical record of an art exhibition and related details, such as the lenders and the artists' names.

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This image shows a scrapbook or collection of newspaper clippings that document an art exhibition and related news. The left page prominently features an article titled "Harvard Society Opens Contemporary Art Exhibition," written by Alice Lawton. The article discusses the new Harvard Society for Contemporary Art, which aims to exhibit works by living artists whose qualities are still debatable. It mentions the opening of an initial exhibition at the "Coop" building in Boston, which will feature 13 oils, 6 watercolors, 3 pieces of sculpture, and various modern decorative arts.

Below the article, there is a smaller clipping from the New York Times announcing that Harvard University has established three fellowships for scholars in the field of fine arts, with financial support from Arthur Sachs.

The right page lists the titles of the oil paintings and sculptures included in the exhibition, along with the names of the artists and the lenders. The paintings include works by George Bellows, Thomas Benton, Arthur B. Davies, Edward Hopper, Charles Hopkinson, Rockwell Kent, Kenneth Hayes Miller, Georgia O'Keefe, Maurice Prendergast, John Sloan, Eugene Speicher, and Maurice Sterne. The sculptures listed are by Alexander Archipenko, Gaston Lachaise, and Robert Laurent.

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This image displays an open, aged scrapbook with brittle, yellowed pages, showcasing clippings from early 20th-century newspapers and exhibition materials.

The left-hand page features a large, bold headline: "Harvard Society Opens Contemporary Art". Below it is a black-and-white photograph of a painting depicting a dramatic, rocky coastline with crashing waves — identified in the caption as "Rockwell Kent's painting of 'Annie McGinley'". The caption, sourced from the Boston Post, notes that the society's new exhibition features this marine painting of a "blue clad female figure reclining" and that the exhibition opened the previous week.

Beneath the photograph and caption is an article by Alice Lawton detailing the founding of the Harvard Society for Contemporary Art, Inc. It explains the society’s purpose — to exhibit living contemporary artists previously overlooked by the public — and describes the inaugural exhibition held at the “Coop” building. The article lists featured artworks, including pieces by Rockwell Kent, Thomas Benton, Charles Hopkinson, and others. A smaller, partially obscured article fragment from the New York Times mentions “HARVARD GETS F... FOR 3 FELLOWSHIPS” and notes that Arthur Sachs is donor to establish fellowships in fine arts.

The right-hand page presents a neatly typeset, official-looking exhibition catalog page with two main sections:

  1. OILS
    A numbered list of oil paintings, including:

      1. “Dock in Winter” by George Bellows (lent by Miss Helen Frick)
      1. “Landscape” by Thomas Benton (lent by the Artist)
      1. “Mirrored Dreaming” by Arthur B. Davies (lent by Mrs. Marie Sterner)
      1. “Williamsburg Bridge” by Edward Hopper (lent by Mr. F. K. M. Rehn)
      1. “Eleanor Stetson” by Charles Hopkinson (lent by Mrs. Henry C. Stetson)
      1. “Annie McGinley” by Rockwell Kent (lent by the Carnegie Institute)
      1. “Reapers” by Kenneth Hayes Miller (lent by Mr. Samuel Lewisohn)
      1. “Lily” by Georgia O'Keeffe (lent by Mr. Paul J. Sachs)
      1. “Promenade” by Maurice Prendergast (lent by Mr. and Mrs. Oliver E. Williams)
      1. “Window Washer” by Boardman Robinson (lent by the Artist)
      1. “The Ferry” by John Sloan (lent by Mr. Duncan Phillips)
      1. “John Hammel, Quarryman” by Eugene Speicher (lent Anonymously)
      1. “The Sacrifice” by Maurice Sterne (lent by Mr. Samuel Lewisohn)
  2. SCULPTURE
    A smaller list of sculptures:

      1. “Nude” by Alexander Archipenko (lent by Mrs. Paul L. Reinhardt)
      1. “Woman” by Gaston Lachaise (lent Anonymously)
      1. “Plant Form” by Robert Laurent (lent by the Valentine Gallery)

The scrapbook’s binding is visible on the left edge, and a small, clear plastic clip or tab is attached to the top of the right-hand page, securing the catalog sheet. The overall impression is one of a carefully preserved historical record documenting a significant early exhibition by a new society dedicated to modern American art.

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The image shows a vintage newspaper with a headline "Harvard Society Opens Contemporary Art, Inc." The article discusses the opening of an exhibition by the Harvard Society, Contemporary Art, Inc. The exhibition features works by various artists, including Rockwell Kent, Helen Frick, and others. The article mentions the inclusion of different mediums such as oil paintings, sculptures, and watercolors. It also highlights the availability of six water-colors, three oil paintings, and a generous collection of etchings and wood cuts. The exhibition is open to the public for free, with an admission fee of 25 cents.

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The image shows a collection of pages from an old book or journal, possibly a program or catalog for an art exhibition. The pages are arranged in a specific order, with some pages folded and others laid flat. The text on the pages includes titles such as "Harvard Society Opens Contemporary," "Oils," "Sculpture," and "Awards Are Open to American or European Men or Women-Applications Close March 1." There are also images of artworks, including a painting of a mountain landscape and a sculpture of a nude figure. The pages have a vintage look, with some showing signs of wear and tear, such as creases and discoloration. The overall impression is of a historical document related to an art exhibition or event.

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The image shows a page from a publication or catalog, likely related to an art exhibition or event organized by the Harvard Society. The page is divided into two main sections, each containing text and visual elements.

Left Section:

  • Headline: "Harvard Society Opens Contemporary"
  • Subheading: "This marine painting with the blue-clad female figure reclining in the exhibition opened this week by the Harvard Society."
  • Article Content: The article discusses the opening of an exhibition by the Harvard Society for Contemporary Art, Inc. It highlights the society's purpose of exhibiting living contemporary artists and mentions the initial exhibition held in the society's galleries. The article references specific artworks, including a painting titled "A," attributed to Rockwell Kent, and notes that the exhibition features a variety of modern art forms such as oils, watercolors, drawings, and prints. It also mentions notable artists like Helen Frick, Eleanor Stetson, and others.

Right Section:

  • Headline: "OILS"

  • List of Paintings: This section lists 13 oil paintings featured in the exhibition, along with their titles and the lenders. The titles include:

    1. I DOCK IN WINTER – Lent by Miss Helen Frick
    2. 2 LANDSCAPE – Lent by Thomas Benton
    3. 3 MIRRORED DREAMING – Lent by Mrs. Marie Sterner
    4. 4 WILLIAMSBURG BRIDGE – Lent by Mrs. F. K. M. Rehn
    5. 5 ELEANOR STETSON – Lent by Mr. Edward Hopper
    6. 6 ANNIE McGINLEY – Lent by Mrs. Henry C. Watson
    7. 7 REAPERS – Lent by the Carnegie Institute
    8. 8 LILY – Lent by Mr. Samuel Lewisohn
    9. 9 PROMENADE – Lent by Mr. Paul J. Sachs
    10. 10 WINDOW WASHER – Lent by Mr. and Mrs. Oliver E. Williams
    11. 11 THE FERRY – Lent by the Artist
    12. 12 JOHN HAMMEL, QUARRYMAN – Lent by Mr. Duncan Phillips
    13. 13 THE SACRIFICE – Lent by Mr. Samuel Lewisohn
  • Additional Text: Below the list of paintings, there is a section titled "SCULPTURE," which lists three sculptures:

    1. 14 NUDE – Lent by Mrs. Paul L. Reinhardt
    2. 15 WOMAN – Lent anonymously
    3. 16 PLANT FORM – Lent by the Valentine Gallery

Additional Details:

  • Article at the Bottom: There is a smaller article at the bottom of the page that mentions Arthur Sachs as a donor and discusses the establishment of two fellowships with an income of $2,000 each for a full year and one year, respectively. The fellowships are open to American or European men or women applicants, and the terms are set by the terms of the donor.

Visual Elements:

  • Photograph: On the left side of the page, there is a photograph of a painting titled "A" by Rockwell Kent. The painting depicts a blue-clad female figure reclining, as mentioned in the article.
  • Layout: The page is formatted with clear headings, subheadings, and organized lists, suggesting it is part of a catalog or exhibition guide.

Overall Context:

The image appears to be from a historical art exhibition catalog or publication, documenting the opening of a contemporary art exhibition by the Harvard Society. It includes details about the artworks on display, their lenders, and additional information about fellowships established by a donor. The layout and content suggest it is an archival or historical document.

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The image presents a page from an old book, featuring a newspaper clipping and a list of artworks. The clipping is titled "Harvard Society Opens Contemporary" and includes a painting of a mountain range with the title "Rockwell Kent's Painting of 'A'". The list of artworks is divided into two sections: "Oils" and "Sculpture", each containing 13 entries.

  • Newspaper Clipping
    • Title: "Harvard Society Opens Contemporary"
    • Painting: Rockwell Kent's "A"
    • Description: A mountain range
  • List of Artworks
    • Oils
        1. Dock in Winter
        1. Landscape
        1. Mirrored Dreaming
        1. Williamsburg Bridge
        1. Eleanor Stetson
        1. Annie McGinley
        1. Reapers
        1. Lily
        1. Promenade
        1. Window Washer
        1. The Ferry
        1. John Hammel, Quarryman
        1. The Sacrifice
    • Sculpture
        1. Nude
        1. Woman
        1. Plant Form

The image provides a glimpse into the world of art and culture, highlighting the works of Rockwell Kent and other artists. The newspaper clipping and list of artworks offer a unique perspective on the contemporary art scene, showcasing a range of styles and mediums.

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The image shows a page from an old book or scrapbook, with a newspaper clipping on the left side and a list of items on the right side. The newspaper clipping is titled "Harvard Society Opens Contemporary" and features a black-and-white illustration of a landscape painting. The list on the right side is divided into two sections: "OILS" and "SCULPTURE." Each section lists several items, including paintings and sculptures, along with their titles and artists.

Newspaper Clipping:

  • Title: "Harvard Society Opens Contemporary"
  • Illustration: A black-and-white landscape painting
  • Text: The article discusses the opening of the Harvard Society's contemporary art exhibition, featuring works by various artists.

List of Items:

  • OILS:

      1. "Dock in Winter" by George Bellows
      1. "Landscape" by Thomas Benton
      1. "Mirrored Dreaming" by Arthur B. Davies
      1. "Williamsburg Bridge" by Edward Hopper
      1. "Eleanor Stetson" by Charles Hopkinson
      1. "Annie McGinley" by Rockwell Kent
      1. "Reapers" by Kenneth Hayes Miller
      1. "Lily" by Georgia O'Keeffe
      1. "Promenade" by Paul J. Sachs
      1. "Window Washer" by Maurice Prendergast
      1. "The Ferry" by John Sloan
      1. "John Hammel, Quarryman" by Eugene Speicher
      1. "The Sacrifice" by Maurice Sterne
  • SCULPTURE:

      1. "Nude" by Alexander Archipenko
      1. "Woman" by Gaston Lachaise
      1. "Plant Form" by Robert Laurent

Overall, the image appears to be a collection of newspaper clippings and lists related to art exhibitions and collections. The specific context and purpose of the image are unclear, but it may be part of a larger archive or collection of art-related materials.

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The image is a photograph of an open book, with the left page displaying a newspaper clipping and the right page showing a typed list.

The left page features a newspaper clipping titled "Harvard Society Opens Contemporary Art" in large black text at the top. Below the title, there is a sepia-toned image of a painting depicting a landscape with a body of water and mountains in the background. The article discusses the Harvard Society for Contemporary Art, which was formed to exhibit modern decorative arts. The article highlights the society's first exhibition, which includes works by various artists, including Rockwell Kent, whose painting "A" is featured on the page. The article also mentions that the exhibition is open to the public and is free until March 15th.

On the right page, there is a typed list of artworks on display at the exhibition, divided into two sections: "OILS" and "SCULPTURE." The list includes the title of each artwork, the artist's name, and the lender. The list appears to be a catalog or inventory of the artworks on display.

The book is bound in black fabric and has yellowed pages, suggesting that it is an older publication. The background of the image is a plain gray surface, which provides a neutral backdrop for the book. Overall, the image appears to be a historical document or archive related to the Harvard Society for Contemporary Art.

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The image presents a vintage newspaper or magazine page, featuring a prominent article about the Harvard Society for Contemporary Art. The page is divided into sections, with the left side showcasing a large article accompanied by a photograph of a painting, while the right side lists artworks.

  • Newspaper/Magazine Page
    • The page appears to be from an old newspaper or magazine, with a yellowed color and a textured appearance.
    • The title "Harvard Society Opens Contemporary" is displayed at the top of the page.
  • Article and Photograph
    • A large article occupies the left side of the page, discussing the Harvard Society for Contemporary Art.
    • The article features a photograph of a painting titled "Rockwell Kent's Painting of 'A'," which depicts a nude woman reclining on a rocky beach.
    • The article provides details about the painting, including its exhibition at the Harvard Society for Contemporary Art.
  • List of Artworks
    • On the right side of the page, a list of artworks is presented, categorized into two sections: "Oils" and "Sculpture."
    • The "Oils" section lists 13 artworks, each with the artist's name and the title of the piece.
    • The "Sculpture" section lists 3 artworks, also with the artist's name and title.
  • Additional Articles and Advertisements
    • Smaller articles and advertisements are scattered throughout the page, including one about Harvard University offering fellowships.

In summary, the image showcases a vintage newspaper or magazine page featuring an article about the Harvard Society for Contemporary Art, accompanied by a photograph of a painting and a list of artworks. The page also includes additional articles and advertisements, providing context and information about the art world at the time.